Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIP14AC01530
Apply for NPS NOIP14AC01530
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Park Service Historic Diversity Research in coordination with the Healthy Parks, Healthy People Program." 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 Aug 18, 2014 and posted on Aug 18, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 22, 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 $30,000.00 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 Howard University
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service Historic Diversity Research in coordination with the Healthy Parks, Healthy People Program grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NPS NOIP14AC01530) was issued by the National Park Service as a discretionary funding action using a cooperative agreement. It falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category and is associated with CFDA 15.945, which covers Cooperative Research and Training Programs related to Resources of the National Park System. The purpose, as indicated by the title and brief description, is to support historic diversity research linked to the National Park Service initiative known as Healthy Parks, Healthy People, a program that broadly connects park stewardship and public health outcomes through research, engagement, and community-focused activities.
This notice is important because it was not a typical open competition. The announcement explicitly states it is not a request for applications and functions instead as a notice of intent to make a single-source, noncompetitive award. Eligibility was therefore limited to a specific recipient identified in the announcement: Howard University. In other words, while it appeared in the same systems where competitive grant opportunities are often posted, it was published primarily to document the government’s intent to fund a particular partner rather than to solicit proposals from the general public or a wide range of institutions.
Structurally, the award was planned as a task agreement under the National Park Service Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). CESUs are partnership networks used by federal agencies to support research, technical assistance, and education with universities and other organizations. A “task agreement” in this context typically means a defined scope of work issued under the CESU framework, allowing the agency and the partner institution to collaborate closely on specific research or applied projects. The announcement also cites the Department of the Interior’s 505 Departmental Manual 2.12C as the basis for the noncompetitive approach, signaling that the agency viewed this as an allowable exception to competition under its internal policy framework.
In terms of funding, the estimated total amount listed for the action was $30,000, with no cost sharing or matching requirement. The posting date and creation date were both August 18, 2014. The original and current closing date were August 22, 2014, and the opportunity was archived on September 21, 2014. The “expected awards” field indicates only one award was anticipated, consistent with the single-source intent. The award ceiling and floor were both listed as $0, which commonly occurs in notices of intent or administrative postings where the precise obligated amount or upper limit is handled in the attached documentation or finalized in the award instrument rather than expressed as a competitive range.
For administrative or access issues, the point of contact listed was Kelly Adams, Grants Management Specialist, reachable by phone at 303-969-2303, with the note that assistance could be provided if the full announcement could not be accessed electronically. Overall, the key takeaway is that this was a small, targeted cooperative agreement meant to support NPS historic diversity research connected to Healthy Parks, Healthy People, implemented through the CESU mechanism, and awarded noncompetitively to Howard University rather than opened for general application.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "National Park Service Historic Diversity Research in coordination with the Healthy Parks, Healthy People Program" and is identified by Funding Opportunity Number NPS NOIP14AC01530.
Which federal agency issued this notice?
The notice was issued by the National Park Service (NPS).
What type of funding action is this?
This was a discretionary funding action using a cooperative agreement, with the work planned as a task agreement under the NPS Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU).
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The purpose is to support historic diversity research linked to the National Park Service initiative "Healthy Parks, Healthy People," a program connecting park stewardship and public health outcomes through research, engagement, and community-focused activities.
What funding activity category does it fall under?
The notice lists the funding activity category as Natural Resources.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.945, described as Cooperative Research and Training Programs related to Resources of the National Park System.
Was this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. The announcement explicitly states it is not a request for applications. It functioned as a notice of intent to make a single-source, noncompetitive award.
Who was eligible to receive this award?
Eligibility was limited to the specific recipient identified in the announcement: Howard University.
Does this notice mean other organizations could apply?
No. Although it appeared in systems where competitive opportunities are often posted, it was published primarily to document the government's intent to fund a specific partner, not to solicit proposals from the general public.
What is a CESU, and why is it mentioned here?
CESU stands for Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit. CESUs are partnership networks used by federal agencies to support research, technical assistance, and education with universities and other organizations. This award was planned as a task agreement under the NPS Desert Southwest CESU framework.
What does "task agreement" mean in this context?
In this context, a task agreement typically refers to a defined scope of work issued under the CESU framework, enabling the agency and the partner institution to collaborate closely on specific research or applied projects.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total amount listed for the action was $30,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice indicates there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The "expected awards" field indicated that only one award was anticipated, consistent with the single-source, noncompetitive intent.
Why were the award ceiling and award floor both listed as $0?
The award ceiling and floor were both listed as $0, which commonly appears in notices of intent or administrative postings where the precise obligated amount or upper limit is handled in attached documentation or finalized in the award instrument rather than presented as a competitive range.
What authority or policy basis was cited for using a noncompetitive approach?
The announcement cites the Department of the Interior's 505 Departmental Manual 2.12C as the basis for the noncompetitive approach, indicating the agency viewed this as an allowable exception to competition under its internal policy framework.
When was the notice posted?
The posting date (and creation date) were both August 18, 2014.
What was the closing date?
The original and current closing date were both August 22, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on September 21, 2014.
Who was the listed point of contact?
The point of contact listed was Kelly Adams, Grants Management Specialist.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Kelly Adams was listed as reachable by phone at 303-969-2303.
What kind of help was offered by the point of contact?
The notice included a note that assistance could be provided if the full announcement could not be accessed electronically.
What is the key takeaway for potential applicants reading this notice?
The key takeaway is that this was a small, targeted cooperative agreement to support NPS historic diversity research connected to Healthy Parks, Healthy People, implemented through the CESU mechanism, and awarded noncompetitively to Howard University rather than opened for general application.
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