Opportunity Information: Apply for P14AS00120
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "MONITORING SURVEYS TO SUPPORT LONG TERM MONITORING OF BIRD COMMUNITIES IN NPS UNITS (GRCA, WUPA) OF THE SOUTHERN COLORADO PLATEAU NETWORK PHASE 2" 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 Jun 4, 2014 and posted on Jun 4, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Notification of Intent to Award. No applications will be accepted.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $57,206.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $57,206.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "MONITORING SURVEYS TO SUPPORT LONG TERM MONITORING OF BIRD COMMUNITIES IN NPS UNITS (GRCA, WUPA) OF THE SOUTHERN COLORADO PLATEAU NETWORK PHASE 2" is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement focused on natural resource monitoring within the Southern Colorado Plateau Network (SCPN). The project is part of SCPN's "Vital Signs" monitoring program, which is designed to track key indicators of ecosystem health over time. In this case, the indicator is bird community composition and condition in selected habitats across SCPN parks, with specific emphasis on NPS units referenced as GRCA and WUPA. The central goal is to improve understanding of the current status of bird communities and to detect trends through long-term, repeated surveys so managers can better evaluate ecological change and respond with informed conservation actions.
This opportunity was issued under Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00120 and was categorized as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement instrument, meaning the NPS expected to be substantially involved in the work in partnership with the recipient rather than simply providing a pass-through grant. The description specifically notes collaboration between SCPN and Northern Arizona University (NAU), indicating the work was structured as a partnered effort combining NPS monitoring priorities with university research and field capacity. The funding activity category is Natural Resources, and the associated CFDA listing is 15.945, which covers Cooperative Research and Training Programs and Resources of the National Park System. In practical terms, the award supports applied monitoring that directly serves park management needs while also leveraging academic expertise and training.
Financially, the announcement projected a single expected award with an estimated total funding amount of $57,206, which is also listed as both the award ceiling and the ceiling maximum, implying a single, defined budget for the phase of work described. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient was not required to contribute additional non-federal funds as a condition of the award. Eligibility was limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, consistent with the collaborative research and training purpose of the program and the emphasis on a university partner.
The posting and creation dates were June 4, 2014, and the opportunity was archived on June 15, 2014. Importantly, the notice states "Notification of Intent to Award. No applications will be accepted," which means it was not an open competition. Instead, it functioned as a formal public posting that the agency intended to make an award to a specific eligible partner, rather than soliciting proposals from multiple applicants. Anyone needing help accessing the full announcement was directed to contact John Bechtold at the National Park Service, with phone and email provided, and the general additional information link referenced Grants.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "MONITORING SURVEYS TO SUPPORT LONG TERM MONITORING OF BIRD COMMUNITIES IN NPS UNITS (GRCA, WUPA) OF THE SOUTHERN COLORADO PLATEAU NETWORK PHASE 2."
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement opportunity.
What is the purpose of the project?
The project supports natural resource monitoring in the Southern Colorado Plateau Network (SCPN) as part of the SCPN "Vital Signs" monitoring program. Its central goal is to improve understanding of the current status of bird communities and detect trends through long-term, repeated surveys so park managers can evaluate ecological change and respond with informed conservation actions.
What is being monitored under this project?
The key indicator being monitored is bird community composition and condition in selected habitats across SCPN parks, with specific emphasis on NPS units referenced as GRCA and WUPA.
What does "Phase 2" mean here?
The announcement describes this work as "Phase 2" of the monitoring surveys effort, indicating it is a defined stage of an ongoing long-term monitoring initiative within the SCPN Vital Signs program.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P14AS00120.
Is this a competitive grant where applications are being accepted?
No. The notice states: "Notification of Intent to Award. No applications will be accepted." This means it was not posted as an open competition to solicit proposals.
If no applications are accepted, what kind of posting is this?
It functioned as a formal public posting that the agency intended to make an award to a specific eligible partner, rather than soliciting applications from multiple organizations.
What type of award instrument is being used?
The opportunity uses a cooperative agreement instrument.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for this project?
A cooperative agreement indicates NPS expected to be substantially involved in the work in partnership with the recipient, rather than providing funding with minimal agency involvement.
Who is the project partner mentioned in the description?
The description specifically notes collaboration between SCPN and Northern Arizona University (NAU), describing the work as a partnered effort that combines NPS monitoring priorities with university research and field capacity.
What is the program or monitoring framework mentioned?
The work is part of the SCPN "Vital Signs" monitoring program, which is designed to track key indicators of ecosystem health over time.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources.
What CFDA listing is associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA listing is 15.945, which covers Cooperative Research and Training Programs and Resources of the National Park System.
How much funding was estimated for this award?
The announcement projected a single expected award with an estimated total funding amount of $57,206.
What is the award ceiling (maximum funding) for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is $57,206. The information provided also notes this amount as the ceiling maximum, implying a single, defined budget for the phase of work described.
How many awards were expected?
A single award was expected.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The announcement states there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to receive this award?
Eligibility was limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
Why is eligibility limited to certain institutions?
Based on the information provided, the limitation aligns with the cooperative research and training purpose of the program (CFDA 15.945) and the emphasis on a university partner for applied monitoring, research capacity, and training.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The posting and creation dates were June 4, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on June 15, 2014.
Where can someone find additional information?
The notice referenced Grants.gov as the general additional information link.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
Anyone needing help accessing the full announcement was directed to contact John Bechtold at the National Park Service (phone and email were provided in the notice).
What is the intended management value of the monitoring supported by this award?
The monitoring is intended to provide long-term, repeated survey data that helps managers better evaluate ecological change and respond with informed conservation actions.
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