Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOI NCRO R4531120587
Apply for NPS NOI NCRO R4531120587
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Monitoring Estuarine Condition at Colonial NHP, George Washington Birthplace NM and Assateague Island NS" 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 18, 2012 and posted on Jul 18, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 25, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $58,208.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This funding announcement is not a request for applications. This is a single source award to Virginia Institute of Marine Science, The College of William and Mary.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Monitoring Estuarine Condition at Colonial NHP, George Washington Birthplace NM and Assateague Island NS" is a National Park Service (NPS) funding action focused on natural resource monitoring in estuarine environments associated with three NPS units: Colonial National Historical Park, George Washington Birthplace National Monument, and Assateague Island National Seashore. The purpose is to support work that evaluates or tracks the condition of estuarine waters and related ecological indicators in these park settings, helping the NPS better understand environmental status and trends that affect coastal and tidal ecosystems within the Chesapeake and nearby Atlantic coastal region.
This opportunity is being issued as a cooperative agreement under the NPS Chesapeake Watershed Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CW CESU), meaning it is structured as a collaborative project where the federal agency expects to be substantially involved in the work rather than simply issuing a standard grant with minimal ongoing engagement. It is specifically described as a notice of intent for a noncompetitive, single-source award, and it is not open for general competition. The announcement cites Department of the Interior policy (505 Departmental Manual 2.12C) as the basis for issuing the award without full and open competition, which is commonly used when there is a justified need to work with a particular partner organization that has unique qualifications or an established role within a formal cooperative framework.
The funding announcement makes clear that it is not a request for applications. Instead, the intended recipient is explicitly identified as the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS), part of the College of William and Mary. In other words, while the listing appears in a grants portal format, it functions primarily as a public transparency notice that NPS plans to make one award to a specific institution under the CESU network to carry out the estuarine condition monitoring work.
Administratively, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding, with the activity category listed as natural resources. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number provided is 15.945, associated with Cooperative Research and Training Programs for Resources of the National Park System. The expected number of awards is one, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated. The estimated total funding amount is $58,208, with no stated award ceiling or floor (both listed as zero, which typically reflects that the specific amount is handled through the agreement details rather than competitive ranges).
The posting timeline shows it was posted and created on July 18, 2012, with an original and current closing date of July 25, 2012, and an archive date of August 24, 2012. Because this is a notice of intent for a single-source cooperative agreement rather than an open solicitation, the closing date functions more like the end of the public notice window than a deadline for applicants. For anyone needing access to the full announcement or having trouble retrieving it electronically, the listed point of contact is Rita Mihalik, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 301-432-7890 or by email at ritamihalik@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this government funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Monitoring Estuarine Condition at Colonial NHP, George Washington Birthplace NM and Assateague Island NS."
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The funding action is issued by the National Park Service (NPS), part of the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What is the purpose of this cooperative agreement?
The purpose is to support work that evaluates or tracks the condition of estuarine waters and related ecological indicators in National Park Service settings. The intent is to help NPS better understand environmental status and trends affecting coastal and tidal ecosystems in the Chesapeake and nearby Atlantic coastal region.
Which park units are included in the estuarine monitoring work?
The work is associated with three NPS units: Colonial National Historical Park (Colonial NHP), George Washington Birthplace National Monument (George Washington Birthplace NM), and Assateague Island National Seashore (Assateague Island NS).
What type of funding instrument is being used?
This opportunity is being issued as a cooperative agreement under the NPS Chesapeake Watershed Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CW CESU).
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
It means the project is structured as a collaborative effort where the federal agency (NPS) expects to be substantially involved in the work, rather than issuing a standard grant with minimal ongoing engagement.
Is this an open, competitive grant that anyone can apply for?
No. It is described as a notice of intent for a noncompetitive, single-source award and is not open for general competition.
Is this announcement a request for applications (RFA) or request for proposals (RFP)?
No. The announcement states it is not a request for applications. It functions as a public notice that NPS plans to make one award to a specific institution.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is explicitly identified as the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS), part of the College of William and Mary.
Why is the award being made without full and open competition?
The notice cites Department of the Interior policy (505 Departmental Manual 2.12C) as the basis for issuing the award without full and open competition. The listing describes this as a justified single-source action within a formal cooperative framework.
What is the funding category and activity area?
Administratively, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding, and the activity category is listed as natural resources.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number provided is 15.945, which is associated with Cooperative Research and Training Programs for Resources of the National Park System.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The expected number of awards is one.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $58,208.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the notice.
Is there an award ceiling or floor?
No. The award ceiling and award floor are both listed as zero, which typically reflects that the specific amount is handled through the cooperative agreement details rather than competitive funding ranges.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting (and creation) date shown is July 18, 2012.
What is the closing date, and what does it represent for this notice?
The original and current closing date is July 25, 2012. Because this is a notice of intent for a single-source cooperative agreement rather than an open solicitation, the closing date functions more like the end of the public notice window than a deadline for applicants.
When was the notice archived?
The archive date listed is August 24, 2012.
Who can be contacted for questions or trouble accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Rita Mihalik, Contract Specialist.
How can I reach the point of contact?
You can contact Rita Mihalik by phone at 301-432-7890 or by email at ritamihalik@nps.gov.
Why does this opportunity appear in a grants portal format if it is not open for applications?
Based on the notice description, it appears as a grants listing primarily for public transparency, documenting NPS intent to make a single noncompetitive award to a named institution under the CESU network.
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