Opportunity Information: Apply for P09AC00001

  • The National Park Service in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Modification to Add Funds for Administration and Management of CIRO" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.954 National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Apr 27, 2015 and posted on Apr 27, 2015.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by May 27, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • The funding agency has allocated a total of $483,271.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $483,271.00 in funding.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:

The opportunity titled "Modification to Add Funds for Administration and Management of CIRO" (Funding Opportunity Number P09AC00001) is presented by the National Park Service (NPS) as a continuation action rather than a competitive grant solicitation. Although it appears in the grants listing format, the agency states plainly that it is not a Funding Opportunity Announcement open for general competition. Instead, it is a Notice of Intent to make an award to a single source entity under the Department of the Interior policy cited as 505 DM 2, specifically relying on legislative intent as the justification for limiting the award to one recipient. In practical terms, this means the NPS already has an identified partner and is documenting its intent to modify an existing arrangement to add funding for administration and management of CIRO.

The funding mechanism identified is a Cooperative Agreement, which generally indicates an assistance relationship where the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in the funded work (as opposed to a standard grant where the recipient typically has more independent control). The opportunity category is labeled "Continuation," reinforcing that it is connected to an existing award or ongoing project rather than a new standalone competition. The activity category is listed as "Other," with the explanation pointing to "National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach and Education," signaling that the work aligns with NPS programmatic purposes tied to stewardship, public engagement, and resource protection responsibilities.

Financially, the notice indicates a single expected award (ExpectedAwards: 1) with an EstimatedTotalFunding of $483,271. The award ceiling and floor are both $483,271, which effectively means the intended modification amount is fixed and not a range. A cost sharing or matching requirement is marked as "Yes," suggesting that the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal resources (cash or allowable in-kind contributions) according to the terms of the cooperative agreement, though the specific match percentage or structure is not provided in the summary data and would normally be spelled out in the attached Notice of Intent or the underlying agreement documentation.

Eligibility is restricted to state governments, which aligns with the single-source nature of the action and reinforces that the intended recipient is a state-level entity. The listing is associated with CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) number 15.954, "National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education," which is the programmatic umbrella under which the funding is being administered.

In terms of timing, the posting and creation date are both April 27, 2015. The original and current closing date are both May 27, 2015, and the archive date is June 26, 2015. Even though a closing date is displayed, the agency description makes clear that the posting functions as a public notice of a planned single-source award modification rather than an invitation for multiple applicants to submit proposals.

For additional information or for access issues related to the full announcement materials, the point of contact listed is Susan Velie, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 360-565-3114, associated with Olympic National Park (MABO). The notice also instructs readers to consult the attached Notice of Intent for complete details, which would typically include the legal and factual basis for the single-source determination, the identity of the intended recipient, the scope of work for the administration and management activities tied to CIRO, and any specific cost-share terms or reporting requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the title and funding opportunity number for this listing?

The listing is titled "Modification to Add Funds for Administration and Management of CIRO" and the Funding Opportunity Number is P09AC00001.

Is this a competitive grant opportunity open to the public?

No. The National Park Service (NPS) states that this is not a Funding Opportunity Announcement open for general competition. Even though it appears in a grants listing format, it is presented as a continuation action and serves as a public notice rather than an open solicitation.

If it is not competitive, what kind of notice is this?

It is described as a Notice of Intent to make an award to a single source entity. The purpose is to document the agency's intent to modify an existing arrangement by adding funds for administration and management of CIRO.

What does "Continuation" mean in the opportunity category?

"Continuation" indicates the action is connected to an existing award or ongoing project, rather than a new, standalone, open competition.

What funding instrument will be used?

The funding mechanism identified is a Cooperative Agreement.

What does it mean that the mechanism is a Cooperative Agreement?

In general terms, a cooperative agreement indicates an assistance relationship where the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in the funded work, compared to a standard grant where the recipient typically has more independent control. The listing explicitly identifies the instrument as a Cooperative Agreement.

How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?

The notice indicates one expected award (ExpectedAwards: 1), consistent with the single-source intent.

How much total funding is associated with this action?

The Estimated Total Funding is $483,271.

Is the funding amount a range, or is it fixed?

It is effectively fixed. The award ceiling and award floor are both listed as $483,271, which means the intended modification amount is not presented as a range.

Is cost sharing or matching required?

Yes. The summary indicates "Cost Sharing/Matching Requirement: Yes." However, the specific match percentage or structure is not provided in the summary information and would typically be included in the attached Notice of Intent or in the underlying cooperative agreement documentation.

Who is eligible to receive this funding?

Eligibility is restricted to state governments.

Does the eligibility restriction mean other organizations should apply?

No. The listing indicates eligibility is limited to state governments and also states the action is a single-source continuation/award modification rather than a competitive opportunity. Taken together, the information provided indicates this is not intended for multiple applicants to submit proposals.

What is the justification for limiting the award to one recipient?

The notice cites Department of the Interior policy 505 DM 2 and indicates the justification relies on legislative intent as the basis for limiting the award to a single source entity.

What program or Assistance Listing number is this associated with?

The listing is associated with CFDA (now commonly referred to as the Assistance Listing) number 15.954, "National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education."

What is the activity category for this listing?

The activity category is listed as "Other," with the explanation pointing to "National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach and Education."

What types of work does this funding relate to?

Based on the description provided, the funding is to add funds for administration and management of CIRO and is framed within NPS purposes related to conservation, protection, outreach, and education.

Why does the listing show open and close dates if it is not competitive?

The listing includes dates (including a closing date), but the agency description clarifies the posting functions as a public notice of a planned single-source award modification rather than an invitation for multiple applications.

What are the key dates shown in the listing?

Posting date: April 27, 2015. Creation date: April 27, 2015. Closing date (original and current): May 27, 2015. Archive date: June 26, 2015.

Where can someone find complete details beyond the summary text?

The notice instructs readers to consult the attached Notice of Intent for complete details. That attachment would typically include the legal and factual basis for the single-source determination, the identity of the intended recipient, the scope of work tied to CIRO administration/management, and any cost-share terms or reporting requirements.

Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues?

The point of contact listed is Susan Velie, Contract Specialist, phone 360-565-3114, associated with Olympic National Park (MABO).

Is this listed by the National Park Service (NPS)?

Yes. The opportunity is presented by the National Park Service (NPS).

Does the notice identify the intended recipient?

The summary states the NPS has an identified partner and is issuing a notice of intent to make a single-source award modification, but the identity of the intended recipient is described as something that would typically be provided in the attached Notice of Intent.

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