Opportunity Information: Apply for P14AS00158
Apply for P14AS00158
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Locate Bat Hibernacula Prior to Arrival of White Nose Syndrome" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945 Cooperative Research and Training Programs Resources of the National Park System.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 22, 2014 and posted on Jul 22, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by This is not a request for applications. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $72,218.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Locate Bat Hibernacula Prior to Arrival of White Nose Syndrome" is a National Park Service (NPS) Notice of Intent to Award issued by the United States Department of the Interior. It is not a competitive solicitation and it is not requesting applications from the public. Instead, it serves as a formal public notification that the NPS plans to fund a specific project through a non-competitive award mechanism. The purpose of posting the notice is transparency: it tells the public that NPS intends to proceed with a particular partner and agreement rather than opening the work to full and open competition.
The planned award is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically means NPS expects to have substantial involvement in the project alongside the recipient, such as participating in planning, coordination, and oversight rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal involvement. The activity area is categorized under Natural Resources, reflecting the conservation and resource-management focus of the work. The opportunity lists one expected award, with an estimated total funding amount of $72,218. No cost sharing or matching is required, so the recipient is not expected to contribute a defined portion of project costs as a condition of receiving the funds. The award ceiling and floor are both listed as zero, which often appears in notices like this because the funding amount is established through the specific task agreement rather than an open range offered to multiple applicants.
This notice ties the funding directly to Task Agreement #P14AC01085 under Cooperative Agreement #P13AC000676 with the University of California, Santa Cruz. UC Santa Cruz is identified as a partner under the Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), a network designed to facilitate collaborative research, technical assistance, and education among federal agencies and academic or other partners. In practical terms, this means the NPS is using an existing cooperative framework to support specialized research or field work that aligns with NPS resource stewardship needs. The eligible applicant category shown is public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, which is consistent with the named recipient being a public university; however, because the notice is not open for applications, this eligibility language is more descriptive of the type of entity involved than an invitation to apply.
The project itself, as indicated by the title, focuses on locating bat hibernacula before the arrival of White-nose Syndrome (WNS). Hibernacula are the sites where bats hibernate, such as caves, mines, and other sheltered environments. White-nose Syndrome is a disease associated with the fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans, which has caused major bat mortality events in many parts of North America. Locating and documenting hibernation sites ahead of disease arrival is a preventative and preparedness-oriented step: it helps land managers understand where sensitive bat populations may be concentrated during winter, prioritize monitoring, plan protective measures, and establish baseline data for comparison if WNS later appears in the region. For the NPS, this kind of early inventory work can be important for targeting surveillance and management actions across park lands and associated ecosystems.
Administratively, the opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00158 and is associated with CFDA 15.945, described as Cooperative Research and Training Programs related to resources of the National Park System. The notice was posted and created on July 22, 2014, and archived on July 31, 2014. Both the original and current closing dates state "This is not a request for applications," reinforcing that there is no application window because the agency already intends to award the work under the specified task agreement. The listing also includes an additional information link pointing to grants.gov for the full announcement record.
For questions or access issues related to the announcement, the designated contact is Lilette Baltodano, Financial Agreements Officer, reachable at 415-623-2251 and via email at lilettebaltodano@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the "Locate Bat Hibernacula Prior to Arrival of White Nose Syndrome" opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) Notice of Intent to Award issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior. It is a public notice explaining that NPS plans to fund a specific project through a non-competitive award mechanism.
2) Is this a competitive grant or an open funding opportunity?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a competitive solicitation and it is not requesting applications from the public.
3) Can I apply for this funding through Grants.gov?
No. The notice indicates "This is not a request for applications," meaning there is no application window and no applications are being accepted.
4) Why would NPS post a notice if it is not accepting applications?
The purpose is transparency. NPS posts the notice to inform the public that it intends to move forward with a particular partner and agreement rather than opening the work to full and open competition.
5) What type of award will be used for this project?
The planned award is a cooperative agreement.
6) What does "cooperative agreement" mean in this context?
A cooperative agreement typically means NPS expects to have substantial involvement in the project, such as participating in planning, coordination, and oversight, rather than simply providing funding with minimal federal involvement.
7) What is the project about?
The project focuses on locating bat hibernacula prior to the arrival of White-nose Syndrome (WNS). Hibernacula are places bats hibernate, such as caves, mines, and other sheltered environments.
8) What is White-nose Syndrome (WNS), as referenced in the notice?
White-nose Syndrome is a bat disease associated with the fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans. It has caused major bat mortality events in many parts of North America.
9) Why is locating bat hibernacula important before WNS arrives?
Locating and documenting hibernation sites ahead of disease arrival supports preparedness and prevention. It helps land managers identify where bats concentrate in winter, prioritize monitoring, plan protective measures, and establish baseline information for future comparison if WNS appears later.
10) What is the activity area for this award?
The activity area is categorized under Natural Resources, reflecting conservation and resource-management work.
11) How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The opportunity lists one expected award.
12) What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $72,218.
13) Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The notice states that no cost sharing or matching is required.
14) Why do the award ceiling and floor show as zero?
The award ceiling and floor are both listed as zero, which can appear in notices like this when the funding amount is established through the specific task agreement rather than offered as a range in an open competition.
15) Who is the intended recipient/partner for this non-competitive award?
The funding is tied to Task Agreement #P14AC01085 under Cooperative Agreement #P13AC000676 with the University of California, Santa Cruz.
16) What framework is being used to support the partnership?
The recipient is identified as a partner under the Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), which is a network designed to facilitate collaborative research, technical assistance, and education among federal agencies and partner institutions.
17) What does the listed "eligible applicant" category mean if applications are not being accepted?
The notice lists the eligible applicant category as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. Since the notice is not open for applications, this functions as a descriptive category consistent with the named recipient (a public university), rather than an invitation for others to apply.
18) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P14AS00158.
19) What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The notice is associated with CFDA 15.945, described as Cooperative Research and Training Programs related to resources of the National Park System.
20) When was the notice posted and when was it archived?
The notice was posted and created on July 22, 2014, and it was archived on July 31, 2014.
21) What are the closing dates for this opportunity?
Both the original and current closing dates state "This is not a request for applications," indicating there is no application deadline because applications are not being solicited.
22) Where can I view the full announcement record?
The notice includes an additional information link pointing to the announcement record on Grants.gov.
23) Who do I contact with questions or access issues related to the announcement?
The designated contact is Lilette Baltodano, Financial Agreements Officer. Phone: 415-623-2251. Email: lilettebaltodano@nps.gov.
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Natural Resources
Next opportunity: BLM OR WA Ready Reserves Program Fire Preparedness
Previous opportunity: National Park Service YPP Intergovernmental Internship Cooperative Youth Partnership Project 2014
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for P14AS00158
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (P14AS00158) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| BLM OR WA Ready Reserves Program Fire Preparedness Apply for L14AS00239 Funding Number: L14AS00239 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $25,769 |
| BLM OR WA Floristic Survey and Vegetative Community Mapping, Watmough Bay Iceberg Point Area of Critical Environmental Concern, Spokane District Apply for L14AS00246 Funding Number: L14AS00246 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $25,000 |
| BLM OR WA Education, Volunteerism, and Public Involvement, Cascade Siskiyou National Monument (CSNM), Medford District, OR Apply for L14AS00247 Funding Number: L14AS00247 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $5,000 |
| Modeling Evapotranspiration in Everglades National Park Using Eddy Covariance Data and Satellite Based Information Apply for P14AS00193 Funding Number: P14AS00193 Agency: National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| BLM OR WA Klamath Falls Youth Development, Recreation and Watershed Projects, Lakeview District, Oregon Apply for L14AS00250 Funding Number: L14AS00250 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $48,641 |
| BLM OR WA Wildland Urban Interface Hazardous Fuels Reduction, Education, and Outreach Apply for L14AS00248 Funding Number: L14AS00248 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $45,382 |
| BLM OR WA Environmental DNA for Inventory and Monitoring Aquatic Species Apply for L14AS00194 Funding Number: L14AS00194 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $110,000 |
| BLM OR WA Native Plant Conservation Apply for L14AS00252 Funding Number: L14AS00252 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $31,200 |
| BLM OR WA Coos Basin Restoration Project Apply for L14AS00235 Funding Number: L14AS00235 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $65,000 |
| FA BLM AZ Inventory and Monitoring Geodatabase Development for Agua Fria National Monument and Perry Mesa Archaeological District Apply for L14AS00253 Funding Number: L14AS00253 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $100,000 |
| Involving the Public in Park Stewardship Student Internships and Research Support Apply for P14AS00196 Funding Number: P14AS00196 Agency: National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $118,000 |
| Boise District Youth Education Program Apply for L14AS00244 Funding Number: L14AS00244 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $5,000 |
| Owhyee Transportation System Development Apply for L14AS00249 Funding Number: L14AS00249 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $20,000 |
| Assessment of Natural Resource Condition Ft Necessity NB and Friendship Hill NHS Apply for P14AS00198 Funding Number: P14AS00198 Agency: National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Stream Restoration Project Apply for F14AS00336 Funding Number: F14AS00336 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Shoshone Bannock Tribes Tribal Youth Educational Opportunities Apply for L14AS00260 Funding Number: L14AS00260 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $15,000 |
| BLM AZ Safford Visitor Center Support Apply for L14AS00261 Funding Number: L14AS00261 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $37,500 |
| BLM OR WA Turn Point Lightstation Restoration and Interpretation, Spokane District Apply for L14AS00262 Funding Number: L14AS00262 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $18,000 |
| AGENCY VALLEY BULL TROUT HABITAT IMPVMT Apply for R14AS00063 Funding Number: R14AS00063 Agency: Bureau of Reclamation Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $211,258 |
| BLM OR WA Siuslaw Monitoring and Restoration Crew Apply for L14AS00264 Funding Number: L14AS00264 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $51,375 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "P14AS00158", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.