Opportunity Information: Apply for P13AS00149
Apply for P13AS00149
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Inventory, Monitoring, and Restoration of Rare Plants and Unique Vegetation Communities" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.944 Natural Resource Stewardship.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 22, 2013 and posted on Jul 22, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 29, 2013 National Park Service NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD. This is not a request for applications. This funding announcement is to provide public notice that the National Park Service will fund the following project activities.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $157,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $157,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service published a discretionary funding notice titled "Inventory, Monitoring, and Restoration of Rare Plants and Unique Vegetation Communities" (Funding Opportunity Number P13AS00149) to support natural resource stewardship work focused on rare plant species and distinctive vegetation communities at two park units: SAMO (Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area) and CHIS (Channel Islands National Park). The announcement is structured as a notice of intent to award rather than an open call for proposals, meaning it is not requesting applications from the public and is instead serving as a formal public notice that the NPS intends to fund specific project activities through a cooperative agreement or grant mechanism.
The opportunity falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category and is associated with CFDA number 15.944 (Natural Resource Stewardship). The total anticipated federal funding amount is listed as $157,000, with an award ceiling of $157,000 and an award floor of $1, indicating the project is expected to be funded as a single award rather than multiple smaller awards. The expected number of awards is one. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient would not be required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
In practical terms, the project scope centers on three interconnected conservation activities: inventory, monitoring, and restoration. Inventory work typically involves locating and documenting rare plants and mapping or describing uncommon vegetation assemblages so the parks have an accurate baseline of what is present and where. Monitoring generally builds on that baseline by establishing repeatable surveys or plots to track population trends, habitat condition, and threats over time, which is essential for early detection of declines and for measuring the effectiveness of management actions. Restoration commonly includes on-the-ground efforts to improve or recover sensitive habitats, which can involve invasive plant control, habitat enhancement, replanting or propagation of rare species where appropriate, erosion control, or other techniques tailored to the ecological needs of the target species and communities. Because the instrument type is listed as a cooperative agreement/grant, the NPS likely anticipated substantial federal involvement in coordinating or guiding the technical work, aligning methods with park priorities, and integrating results into park management.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. Even though eligibility is specified, the notice explicitly states it is not a request for applications, which is typical when an agency is announcing that it will make a directed award and is meeting transparency requirements by posting the intent publicly. The opportunity was posted and created on July 22, 2013, with an original and current closing date of July 29, 2013. In this context, the "closing date" functions more like an administrative endpoint for the public notice posting rather than a deadline for proposal submission.
For anyone needing access assistance or clarification about the announcement, the listed point of contact is Kristina Bliss at the National Park Service, reachable by phone at 805-370-2321 or by email at kristinabliss@nps.gov. An additional information link is referenced as being available through the government grants website, which would typically host the associated posting details and any publicly available attachments.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this National Park Service funding notice?
The notice is titled "Inventory, Monitoring, and Restoration of Rare Plants and Unique Vegetation Communities."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P13AS00149.
Which National Park Service units does the project focus on?
The work is focused on two park units: SAMO (Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area) and CHIS (Channel Islands National Park).
Is this an open call for proposals?
No. This announcement is structured as a notice of intent to award, not an open solicitation. It is not requesting applications from the public and serves as a public notice that the National Park Service (NPS) intends to fund specific project activities through a cooperative agreement or grant.
What does "notice of intent to award" mean in practical terms?
It means the NPS is publicly posting that it plans to make a directed award for defined activities rather than running a competitive process where multiple applicants submit proposals for consideration.
What is the main purpose of the project described in the notice?
The project supports natural resource stewardship work focused on rare plant species and distinctive vegetation communities, specifically through inventory, monitoring, and restoration activities at SAMO and CHIS.
What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The notice is associated with CFDA number 15.944 (Natural Resource Stewardship).
How much federal funding is anticipated?
The total anticipated federal funding amount is $157,000.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is $157,000.
What is the award floor for this opportunity?
The award floor is $1.
How many awards does NPS expect to make?
The expected number of awards is one.
Does the notice suggest a single award or multiple awards?
Based on the total anticipated funding amount, the award ceiling matching that amount, and the expected number of awards being one, the notice indicates the project is expected to be funded as a single award rather than multiple smaller awards.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient would not be required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
What types of activities are included under "inventory" in this project?
Inventory work typically involves locating and documenting rare plants and mapping or describing uncommon vegetation assemblages so the parks have an accurate baseline of what is present and where.
What types of activities are included under "monitoring" in this project?
Monitoring generally builds on inventory by establishing repeatable surveys or plots to track population trends, habitat condition, and threats over time. This supports early detection of declines and helps measure the effectiveness of management actions.
What types of activities are included under "restoration" in this project?
Restoration commonly includes on-the-ground efforts to improve or recover sensitive habitats. Examples described include invasive plant control, habitat enhancement, replanting or propagation of rare species where appropriate, erosion control, and other techniques tailored to the ecological needs of the target species and communities.
What award instrument is anticipated (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The instrument type is listed as a cooperative agreement/grant.
What does it imply that the instrument type is a cooperative agreement/grant?
As described in the notice context, a cooperative agreement/grant setup suggests NPS likely anticipated substantial federal involvement in coordinating or guiding technical work, aligning methods with park priorities, and integrating results into park management.
Who is eligible to receive this award?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education are specifically excluded from eligibility.
If eligibility is limited, can the public still apply?
The notice explicitly states it is not a request for applications. Even though eligibility criteria are listed, the posting is a notice of intent to award rather than a call for proposal submissions.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on July 22, 2013.
What is the closing date listed for the notice?
The original and current closing date listed is July 29, 2013.
Does the closing date function as a proposal submission deadline?
In this context, the closing date functions more like an administrative endpoint for the public notice posting rather than a deadline for proposal submission, since the notice is not requesting applications from the public.
Who is the point of contact for questions or access assistance?
The listed point of contact is Kristina Bliss at the National Park Service.
How can Kristina Bliss be reached?
By phone at 805-370-2321 or by email at kristinabliss@nps.gov.
Is there a link for additional information?
Yes. The notice references an additional information link available through the government grants website, which typically hosts the posting details and any publicly available attachments.
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