Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIP14AC01113
Apply for NPS NOIP14AC01113
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Park Service Documentation and Preservation of Inscriptions, El Morro NM" 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 2, 2014 and posted on Jul 2, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 6, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $106,346.00 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 the University of New Mexico
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
The funding opportunity titled "National Park Service Documentation and Preservation of Inscriptions, El Morro NM" (Funding Opportunity Number NPS NOIP14AC01113) is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary grant action structured as a cooperative agreement under the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). The project sits in the Natural Resources activity category and is tied to CFDA 15.945, which covers cooperative research and training programs that support resources of the National Park System. In practical terms, the work is aimed at documenting and preserving inscriptions at El Morro National Monument in New Mexico, a site known for historic inscriptions left by travelers over centuries, and the agreement mechanism suggests close collaboration between NPS staff and the partner institution rather than a hands-off grant.
This notice is explicitly not an open call for proposals. It is a notice of intent to make a noncompetitive, single-source award, and it cites the Department of the Interior policy basis for that approach (505 Departmental Manual 2.12C). The announcement states that the action will result in a task agreement award under the CESU framework, meaning the arrangement is expected to be implemented through a specific, scoped task agreement rather than a broadly competed grant. The only expected award is one, and the identified recipient is the University of New Mexico, which is also why eligibility is listed in a limited way (with the clarifying statement that the announcement is not requesting applications).
Financially, the opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of $106,346. No cost sharing or matching is required, which means the recipient is not expected to provide non-federal match as a condition of receiving the funds. The listing shows an award ceiling and floor of $0, which typically indicates that the public posting is serving primarily as a transparency notice for an intended award rather than as a competitive funding announcement with variable award sizes.
The timing information reinforces that this is an administrative notice rather than a competitive application window. The opportunity was posted and created on July 2, 2014, with an original and current closing date of July 6, 2014, and it was archived on August 5, 2014. Those short dates are consistent with notices of intent or sole-source postings that are published for awareness and recordkeeping, not for soliciting submissions from multiple applicants.
For access and administrative questions, the listed point of contact is Kelly Adams, Grants Management Specialist, reachable by phone at 303-969-2303, particularly for help obtaining the full announcement if there are issues accessing it electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant notice?
The notice is titled "National Park Service Documentation and Preservation of Inscriptions, El Morro NM." The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS NOIP14AC01113.
Which federal agency is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is issued by the National Park Service (NPS), within the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What type of funding action is this (grant, contract, cooperative agreement)?
It is a discretionary grant action structured as a cooperative agreement. This structure generally indicates substantial involvement and collaboration between NPS staff and the partner institution rather than a hands-off grant arrangement.
What program framework is this award being made under?
The award is being made under the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) framework, and the notice indicates the action will result in a task agreement award under CESU.
What does it mean that this is a CESU task agreement?
Based on the notice, it means the work is expected to be implemented through a specific, scoped task agreement under the CESU framework, rather than through a broadly competed funding program.
Is this an open call for proposals?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not an open call for proposals and is not requesting applications.
If it is not open, what is the purpose of posting this notice?
The posting serves as a notice of intent to make a noncompetitive, single-source award. The short posting and closing timeline and the archived status are consistent with a transparency/recordkeeping notice rather than a competitive solicitation.
Is this award competitive or noncompetitive?
It is noncompetitive. The notice describes a single-source award and cites the Department of the Interior policy basis for that approach (505 Departmental Manual 2.12C).
Who is the intended recipient of this award?
The identified recipient is the University of New Mexico.
How many awards are expected to be made?
Only one award is expected.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $106,346.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states that no cost sharing or matching is required.
Why do the award ceiling and award floor show as $0?
The listing shows an award ceiling and floor of $0, which typically indicates the public posting is primarily a transparency notice for an intended award rather than a competitive announcement with variable award sizes.
What is the activity category for this project?
The project is listed under the Natural Resources activity category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity, and what does it cover?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 15.945, which covers cooperative research and training programs that support resources of the National Park System.
What is the project’s focus in practical terms?
The work is aimed at documenting and preserving inscriptions at El Morro National Monument in New Mexico, a site known for historic inscriptions left by travelers over centuries.
Where is the project located?
The project is associated with El Morro National Monument in New Mexico.
When was the notice posted, and what were the closing dates?
The opportunity was posted and created on July 2, 2014. The original closing date and the current closing date are both July 6, 2014.
Has this opportunity been archived?
Yes. The notice indicates it was archived on August 5, 2014.
Does the short open/close window mean applications were expected?
No. The notice states it is not requesting applications. The short dates align with an administrative posting for a notice of intent to make a single-source award.
Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact is Kelly Adams, Grants Management Specialist.
How can the point of contact be reached?
By phone at 303-969-2303.
What kind of help can the point of contact provide?
The contact is listed for access and administrative questions, including help obtaining the full announcement if there are issues accessing it electronically.
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Natural Resources
Next opportunity: Chelan County Coordination and Monitoring
Previous opportunity: Innovative Therapies and Tools for Screenable Disorders in Newborns (R03)
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 NPS NOIP14AC01113
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (NPS NOIP14AC01113) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Chelan County Coordination and Monitoring Apply for R14AS00041 Funding Number: R14AS00041 Agency: Bureau of Reclamation Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $1,230,222 |
| CCS BLM AZ Yuma Field Office (YFO) Internships Apply for L14AS00190 Funding Number: L14AS00190 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $100,000 |
| National Park Service Technical Assistance for Bat and Agave Monitoring Apply for NPS NOIP14AC01121 Funding Number: NPS NOIP14AC01121 Agency: National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Refuges Inventory Monitoring Program Apply for F14AS00278 Funding Number: F14AS00278 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| BLM CO GOLD BELT TOUR NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAY MANAGEMENT Apply for L14AS00191 Funding Number: L14AS00191 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $95,000 |
| Invasive Species Treatment on National Wildlife Refuges Apply for F14AS00281 Funding Number: F14AS00281 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $2,000,000 |
| BLM CA California Office of Historic Preservation Partnership Apply for L14AS00185 Funding Number: L14AS00185 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $100,000 |
| Pacific Island Network Landbird Monitoring Support Apply for P14AS00146 Funding Number: P14AS00146 Agency: National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| FA BLM New Mexico ARMS Cultrual Resource Data Sharing Apply for L14AS00195 Funding Number: L14AS00195 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $450,000 |
| Notice of Intent to Award to Texas A Apply for R14AC00066 Funding Number: R14AC00066 Agency: Bureau of Reclamation Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $123,000 |
| Youth Conservation Activities at Belle Fourche, Shadehill, and Dickinson Reservoirs Apply for R14AS00060 Funding Number: R14AS00060 Agency: Bureau of Reclamation Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| National Park Service Cultural Landscape Inventory Civil War Defenses of Washington and Washington DC Urban Park Landscapes Apply for NPS NOIP14AC01144 Funding Number: NPS NOIP14AC01144 Agency: National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument Partnership Apply for L14AS00188 Funding Number: L14AS00188 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $13,000 |
| BLM AK Native Plant Materials Development Project Apply for L14AS00197 Funding Number: L14AS00197 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $250,000 |
| BLM AK Cultural Resources Inform Data Sharing Apply for L14AS00196 Funding Number: L14AS00196 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $100,000 |
| BLM AK Teshekpuk Caribou Herd Monitoring Apply for L14AS00192 Funding Number: L14AS00192 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $500,000 |
| National Park Service Monitoring geomorphic condition and sediment transport within the Big Bend Reach of the Rio Grande Apply for NPS NOIP14AC01154 Funding Number: NPS NOIP14AC01154 Agency: National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| National Park Service Jackson Lake Lodge Historic Structure Report Apply for NPS NOIP14AC01158 Funding Number: NPS NOIP14AC01158 Agency: National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| BLM WY Migratory Bird Monitoring and Program Coordination Apply for L14AS00199 Funding Number: L14AS00199 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Development and Coordination of Fish Habitat Improvement Projects in the Upper Salmon Region Apply for R14AS00059 Funding Number: R14AS00059 Agency: Bureau of Reclamation Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $350,000 |
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 "NPS NOIP14AC01113", 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.
