Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIP15AC00649
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Park Service Establishing a Baseline for Bat Microbiota and Discovering Clues to Natural Defenses Against WNS in Bat Mircrobiota" 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 May 8, 2015 and posted on May 8, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 16, 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 $39,048.00 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
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "National Park Service Establishing a Baseline for Bat Microbiota and Discovering Clues to Natural Defenses Against WNS in Bat Microbiota," is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding action focused on natural resources research. The project is aimed at studying bat microbiota, with two clear scientific goals: first, to establish a baseline understanding of the microbial communities associated with bats, and second, to look for indications that certain microbes may contribute to natural defenses against White-nose Syndrome (WNS). WNS is a major disease threat to bat populations, so the underlying purpose of the work is to support conservation and management by improving the scientific understanding of factors that may influence bat resilience or susceptibility.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this is not an open competition. The announcement explicitly states that it is not a request for applications. Instead, it is a notice of intent to make a single-source, noncompetitive award to the University of New Mexico. The mechanism will be a cooperative agreement issued as a task agreement under the National Park Service Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). The noncompetitive nature of the award is justified under Department of the Interior policy, specifically 505 Departmental Manual 2.12C, which covers circumstances under which single-source awards may be appropriate.
The opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number NPS NOIP15AC00649 and is tied to CFDA number 15.945, which covers Cooperative Research and Training Programs related to resources of the National Park System. The NPS anticipates making one award under this notice. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is not expected to provide a financial match as a condition of the award. The estimated total funding amount listed is $39,048. The award ceiling and floor are both shown as $0 in the source listing, which typically indicates that the standard ceiling/floor fields are not being used in this posting format rather than suggesting the award has no value, especially since an estimated total funding amount is provided.
The timeline provided in the posting shows it was posted and created on May 8, 2015, with an original and current closing date of May 16, 2015, and an archive date of June 15, 2015. Because the notice is not soliciting applications, the closing date functions more as an administrative posting window than a deadline for external applicants to submit proposals. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," but the eligibility clarification makes it clear that the intended recipient is the University of New Mexico as a single-source awardee.
For anyone needing access to the full announcement or encountering issues retrieving it electronically, the listed point of contact is Kelly Adams, Grants Management Specialist, reachable by phone at 303-969-2303.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "National Park Service Establishing a Baseline for Bat Microbiota and Discovering Clues to Natural Defenses Against WNS in Bat Microbiota."
Which agency is offering this funding action?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding action.
What is the focus area of the project?
The project is focused on natural resources research, specifically research related to bat microbiota and potential natural defenses against White-nose Syndrome (WNS).
What are the scientific goals of the project?
The posting describes two clear scientific goals:
- Establish a baseline understanding of the microbial communities associated with bats (bat microbiota).
- Look for indications that certain microbes may contribute to natural defenses against White-nose Syndrome (WNS).
Why is White-nose Syndrome (WNS) important in this project?
WNS is described as a major disease threat to bat populations. The purpose of the work is to support conservation and management by improving scientific understanding of factors that may influence bat resilience or susceptibility to WNS.
Is this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. The announcement explicitly states it is not a request for applications and is not an open competition.
Can organizations or individuals apply for this opportunity?
No. The notice is a notice of intent to make a single-source, noncompetitive award, so it is not soliciting applications from external applicants.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended single-source awardee is the University of New Mexico.
How many awards does NPS anticipate making under this notice?
NPS anticipates making one award under this notice.
What funding mechanism will be used?
The award mechanism will be a cooperative agreement issued as a task agreement under the National Park Service Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU).
What is the funding opportunity number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS NOIP15AC00649.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA number 15.945, which covers Cooperative Research and Training Programs related to resources of the National Park System.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $39,048.
Are there award ceiling and floor amounts listed?
The award ceiling and floor fields are both shown as $0 in the source listing. The posting also provides an estimated total funding amount of $39,048, and the $0 ceiling/floor values appear to reflect how the posting format captured those fields rather than indicating the award has no value.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The posting states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What does the "closing date" mean if this is not accepting applications?
Because the notice is not soliciting applications, the closing date functions as an administrative posting window rather than a deadline for external applicants to submit proposals.
When was the notice posted and what are the dates shown?
The posting indicates it was posted/created on May 8, 2015. The original and current closing date shown is May 16, 2015, and the archive date is June 15, 2015.
What is the stated eligibility for this opportunity?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others." However, the eligibility clarification indicates the intended recipient is the University of New Mexico as a single-source awardee.
What policy justification is cited for the single-source, noncompetitive award?
The noncompetitive nature of the award is justified under Department of the Interior policy, specifically 505 Departmental Manual 2.12C, which covers circumstances under which single-source awards may be appropriate.
Who should be contacted for the full announcement or for technical issues retrieving it?
The listed point of contact is Kelly Adams, Grants Management Specialist, reachable by phone at 303-969-2303.
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