Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIP15AC00747
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Park Service NOIP15AC00747 Detection and avoidance of whales by cruise ships in Glacier Bay National Park" 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 21, 2015 and posted on May 21, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 31, 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 $119,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $119,000.00 in funding.
- 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).
- OPPORTUNITY ELIGIBILITY EXPLANATION This funding announcement is not a request for applications. This is a single source award to the University of Montana
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant notice, titled "National Park Service NOIP15AC00747 Detection and avoidance of whales by cruise ships in Glacier Bay National Park," is a National Park Service (NPS) funding action focused on natural resource protection in Glacier Bay National Park. The central purpose is to support work related to detecting whales and helping cruise ships avoid them, which aligns with the park service mission of conserving wildlife and reducing human-caused impacts in protected waters. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, indicating that the NPS expects to have substantial involvement in the project activities rather than simply issuing funds with minimal engagement.
This announcement is not an open competition and is explicitly described as a "notice of intent" for a noncompetitive (single-source) award. The NPS cites Department of the Interior policy authority (505 Departmental Manual 2.12C) as the basis for making a noncompetitive award, which generally means the agency has a documented justification for selecting a specific recipient without soliciting proposals from multiple applicants. In practical terms, this posting functions more as a public record and transparency notice than an invitation for new applications. The eligibility section reinforces this by stating that it is not a request for applications and that the award is intended for a single recipient: the University of Montana.
The award is expected to be issued as a task agreement under the National Park Service Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). CESUs are partnerships that allow federal agencies to collaborate with universities and other partners on research, technical assistance, and education that support resource management. Being structured as a CESU task agreement suggests the work will be carried out under an existing cooperative framework, typically making it faster and more administratively streamlined to initiate specialized research or applied management projects that serve a park or region.
Financially, the opportunity indicates one expected award with an estimated total funding amount of $119,000. The listing also shows an award ceiling and floor of $119,000, which implies a fixed planned award amount rather than a range. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient is not required to contribute additional funds as a condition of receiving the award. The CFDA listing includes 15.945, "Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System," which is commonly used for NPS cooperative research and related support that improves management of park resources.
The timeline in the notice shows it was posted and created on May 21, 2015, with an original and current closing date of May 31, 2015, and an archive date of June 30, 2015. Because this is a notice of intent rather than a competitive solicitation, the "closing date" functions more like an administrative posting window than a true application deadline. The announcement notes that additional details are contained in an attached announcement, and it provides a point of contact for access issues: Katie Gaertner, Grants Management Specialist. Overall, this opportunity is best understood as the NPS documenting its plan to fund a specific university partner to conduct or support whale detection and cruise-ship avoidance efforts in Glacier Bay, using a cooperative agreement under the Rocky Mountain CESU for a set amount of $119,000, without soliciting applications from other entities.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant notice?
The notice is titled "National Park Service NOIP15AC00747 Detection and avoidance of whales by cruise ships in Glacier Bay National Park."
Which agency is offering this funding action?
The funding action is offered by the National Park Service (NPS).
What is the main purpose of the project described in this notice?
The central purpose is to support work related to detecting whales and helping cruise ships avoid them in Glacier Bay National Park, aligning with NPS goals to conserve wildlife and reduce human-caused impacts in protected waters.
What type of funding opportunity is this?
This opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding.
What funding instrument will be used?
The notice indicates the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, meaning NPS expects substantial involvement in the project activities rather than simply providing funds with minimal engagement.
Is this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. This announcement is explicitly a "notice of intent" for a noncompetitive (single-source) award and is not an open competition.
Can new applicants apply for this opportunity?
No. The eligibility section states this is not a request for applications and the award is intended for a single recipient.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended single recipient is the University of Montana.
What is the policy authority cited for making a noncompetitive award?
The notice cites Department of the Interior policy authority 505 Departmental Manual 2.12C as the basis for a noncompetitive award.
What does it mean that this is a "notice of intent" posting?
Based on the notice description, it functions primarily as a public record and transparency notice documenting NPS intent to fund a specific recipient, rather than inviting proposals from multiple applicants.
How will the award be issued (program or partnership structure)?
The award is expected to be issued as a task agreement under the National Park Service Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU).
What is a CESU in the context of this notice?
CESUs are partnership frameworks used by federal agencies to collaborate with universities and other partners on research, technical assistance, and education supporting resource management. Here, the CESU structure indicates the work will be conducted under an existing cooperative framework.
How many awards are expected?
The notice indicates one expected award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $119,000.
Is there an award ceiling and floor, and what are they?
Yes. The award ceiling is $119,000 and the award floor is also $119,000, indicating a fixed planned award amount rather than a range.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing includes 15.945, "Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System."
When was the notice posted and created?
The notice was posted and created on May 21, 2015.
What are the closing and archive dates listed?
The original and current closing date is May 31, 2015, and the archive date is June 30, 2015.
Does the closing date function like a normal application deadline?
Not in the usual competitive-solicitation sense. Because this is a notice of intent for a noncompetitive award (and not a request for applications), the closing date is described as more of an administrative posting window than a true application deadline.
Where are additional details located?
The announcement notes that additional details are contained in an attached announcement.
Who is the point of contact listed for access issues?
The point of contact for access issues is Katie Gaertner, Grants Management Specialist.
What is the overall takeaway of this opportunity posting?
It documents NPS intent to fund a specific university partner (the University of Montana) for whale detection and cruise-ship avoidance efforts in Glacier Bay National Park, using a cooperative agreement/task agreement under the Rocky Mountain CESU, for a set amount of $119,000, without soliciting applications from other entities.
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