Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIP15AC00468

  • The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Landbird Monitoring at Sites in National Parks Within the North Coast and Cascades Network" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.944.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Jun 27, 2016.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 07, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $104,853.00 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 (NPS), within the Department of the Interior, issued a notice related to a project titled "Landbird Monitoring at Sites in National Parks Within the North Coast and Cascades Network." The opportunity is categorized as a discretionary natural resources activity and would be supported through a cooperative agreement, which typically means the NPS expects to have substantial involvement in shaping, guiding, or collaborating on the work rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant. The project focus is landbird monitoring at specified sites located in national parks that are part of the North Coast and Cascades Network, a network structure used by NPS to coordinate inventory and monitoring efforts across multiple park units in a region.

This posting is explicitly not a standard Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). Instead, it is a Notice of Intent (NOI) to make an award to a single-source entity under Department of the Interior policy (referenced as 505 DM 2). In practical terms, that means the agency is indicating it plans to fund one specific organization rather than running an open competitive process where multiple applicants submit proposals. The notice points readers to an attached Notice of Intent for the full rationale and details, which is where the justification for using a single-source approach, the specific recipient, and more detailed project requirements would normally be spelled out.

The administrative details listed for the opportunity include the funding opportunity number NPS NOIP15AC00468 and the CFDA (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance) number 15.944, which corresponds to NPS-related financial assistance programs. The eligible applicant category shown is limited to nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education, indicating the intended recipient is expected to be a qualifying nonprofit organization rather than a university or college. The anticipated award information suggests a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1) with an award ceiling of $104,853, meaning the total federal funding for this effort would not exceed that amount.

The timeline indicates the opportunity record was created on June 27, 2016, with an original closing date of July 7, 2016. With a Notice of Intent like this, the closing date is generally less about inviting broad public applications and more about completing required public posting steps, documenting the agency decision, and allowing any required period for notices or administrative processing before finalizing the cooperative agreement.

In summary, this is an NPS notice describing its intent to fund one specific nonprofit partner (via a cooperative agreement) for a landbird monitoring effort in national parks within the North Coast and Cascades Network, with up to $104,853 available and one award expected, posted in late June 2016 with early July 2016 as the listed closing date. The key point is that it is a single-source intent notice rather than a competitive grant call, and the complete project scope and justification would be contained in the attached Notice of Intent referenced in the posting.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is this funding opportunity about?

This notice describes a National Park Service (NPS) project titled "Landbird Monitoring at Sites in National Parks Within the North Coast and Cascades Network." The work focuses on monitoring landbirds at specified sites located in national parks that are part of the North Coast and Cascades Network.

Which federal agency is offering this award?

The award is issued by the National Park Service (NPS), which is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior.

What type of funding instrument is being used?

The support would be provided through a cooperative agreement. This generally indicates NPS expects substantial involvement in shaping, guiding, or collaborating on the work, rather than issuing a hands-off grant.

Is this a standard Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA)?

No. The posting is explicitly not a standard Funding Opportunity Announcement. It is a Notice of Intent (NOI) to make an award.

Is this a competitive opportunity with an open application process?

Based on the information provided, no. This is a single-source Notice of Intent, meaning NPS is indicating it plans to make an award to one specific entity rather than running an open competition where multiple applicants submit proposals.

What does "single-source" mean in this context?

Where would the full rationale and detailed requirements normally be found?

The posting points to an attached Notice of Intent for the full rationale and details. That attachment is where the justification for the single-source approach, the specific recipient, and more detailed project requirements would normally be provided.

What is the project area or network referenced in the notice?

The work is associated with the North Coast and Cascades Network, which is an NPS network structure used to coordinate inventory and monitoring efforts across multiple park units in a region.

What kinds of activities does the opportunity fall under?

The opportunity is categorized as a discretionary natural resources activity.

Who is eligible to receive this award?

The eligible applicant category shown is limited to nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. This indicates the intended recipient is expected to be a qualifying nonprofit rather than a university or college.

Are institutions of higher education eligible?

No. The eligibility description explicitly excludes institutions of higher education.

How many awards does NPS expect to make?

The posting indicates one expected award (ExpectedAwards: 1).

What is the maximum funding amount available?

The award ceiling is listed as $104,853, meaning the total federal funding for this effort would not exceed that amount.

What is the funding opportunity number?

The funding opportunity number is NPS NOIP15AC00468.

What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?

The CFDA number listed is 15.944, which corresponds to National Park Service-related financial assistance programs.

When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?

The opportunity record was created on June 27, 2016, and the original closing date is listed as July 7, 2016.

What does the closing date mean for a Notice of Intent like this?

With a Notice of Intent to make a single-source award, the closing date is generally less about inviting broad public applications and more about completing required public posting steps, documenting the agency decision, and allowing any required notice or administrative processing before finalizing the cooperative agreement.

Is this notice describing an intent to fund a specific partner?

Yes. The notice indicates NPS intends to fund one specific nonprofit partner through a cooperative agreement for the landbird monitoring effort.

Does the notice list the specific nonprofit recipient?

Not in the information provided here. The notice states that the attached Notice of Intent is where the specific recipient would normally be identified.

Does the notice specify which national parks or monitoring sites are included?

The information provided states the work will occur at specified sites in national parks within the North Coast and Cascades Network, but it does not list the individual parks or sites. Those details would typically be in the attached Notice of Intent.

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