Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOINOCAH947110104
Apply for NPS NOINOCAH947110104
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Park Service North Cascades NP Notice of Intent Single Source Award" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 00.000 Not Elsewhere Classified.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 20, 2009 and posted on Nov 19, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 30, 2009 THIS FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS TO PROVIDE PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, INTENTION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING PROJECT ACTIVITIES WITHOUT FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. PLEASE SEE FUNDING OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION FOR FULL INFORMATION.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- THIS FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS TO PROVIDE PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, INTENTION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING PROJECT ACTIVITIES WITHOUT FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. PLEASE SEE FUNDING OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION FOR FULL INFORMATION.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service (NPS), within the U.S. Department of the Interior, issued this notice to inform the public that North Cascades National Park (part of the North Cascades National Park Complex, often referred to as NOCA) plans to fund a project through a single-source, noncompetitive cooperative agreement with the North Cascades Institute (NCI), located at 810 State Route 20, Sedro Woolley, Washington 98284. The key point of the announcement is that it is not a call for proposals and not an application-based competition. Instead, it is a formal public notice that NPS intends to proceed without full and open competition under Department of the Interior policy (Departmental Manual 505 DM 2), using a justification based on "Unique Qualifications."
The planned award instrument is a five-year Cooperative Agreement, which signals an ongoing, collaborative relationship where both NPS and the partner organization typically have substantial involvement in carrying out the work. The activity focus falls under the Natural Resources category, but the substance of the work is strongly centered on interpretation, environmental education, and training tied to the stewardship of natural and cultural resources. The announcement describes the shared intent of NPS and NCI to cooperate on interpretive activities, public education programs, and training that improve understanding, protection, and management of resources in the North Cascades ecosystem, the broader national park system, the State of Washington, and comparable landscapes elsewhere.
NCI is identified as uniquely qualified for this work for several specific reasons. NPS cites NCI's location and close operational alignment with the park, its capacity to mobilize voluntary support, its ability to provide cost sharing, and its technical expertise in education and interpretive programming. Another practical factor emphasized is the deep, long-running partnership between the two organizations: NCI has been a valued partner since 1986, with a long track record of jointly developing programs that meet both the park's mission needs and the Institute's educational goals. The notice highlights that NCI is considered NOCA's lead educational partner and attributes approximately $2.6 million in integrated education programming to this relationship over 24 years, reinforcing the idea that NCI already has the systems, experience, and working relationships needed to deliver the planned activities effectively.
A major reason NCI stands out in this context is its operation of the North Cascades Environmental Learning Center, described as an $11.6 million residential facility physically embedded within the national park complex. The Learning Center is not just a convenient venue; the notice explains that it is tied to a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) agreement involving Seattle City Light, which operates three hydroelectric dams within the park complex. The Learning Center is characterized as a required mitigation element of Seattle City Light's federal FERC license for continued operation of three hydroelectric reservoirs on the Skagit River. This linkage effectively makes NCI's role and infrastructure integral to how certain education and mitigation-related commitments are carried out in the park, strengthening the rationale for a single-source approach.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is listed on Grants.gov under Funding Opportunity Number NPS NOINOCAH947110104, titled "National Park Service North Cascades NP Notice of Intent Single Source Award." It is categorized as a discretionary opportunity with an expected number of awards of one. The posting date is November 19, 2009, with a closing date of November 30, 2009, and an archive date of December 11, 2009. The notice states there is a cost sharing or matching requirement. Although the listing includes an "Eligible Applicants" field indicating certain 501(c)(3) nonprofits, the repeated language throughout the announcement makes clear that eligibility is largely academic here because NPS is not soliciting competing applications; the notice exists to document and communicate the intent to fund NCI specifically.
For anyone needing further information or having trouble accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Barry Fetzer, Contract Specialist (and Supervisory Contract Specialist), reachable by phone at 360-854-7219.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this Grants.gov posting actually for?
This posting is a public notice from the National Park Service (NPS) stating its intent to fund a project through a single-source, noncompetitive cooperative agreement. It is not presented as an open funding competition.
Is this a call for proposals or an application-based grant competition?
No. The notice explicitly indicates it is not a call for proposals and not an application-based competition. It is a notice of intent to proceed with a single-source award.
Who plans to make the award?
The National Park Service (NPS), within the U.S. Department of the Interior, plans to make the award.
Which park unit is associated with this notice?
The notice is associated with North Cascades National Park, which is part of the North Cascades National Park Complex (often referred to as NOCA).
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is the North Cascades Institute (NCI), located at 810 State Route 20, Sedro Woolley, Washington 98284.
What type of award instrument is planned?
The planned award instrument is a Cooperative Agreement.
How long is the planned agreement period?
The notice describes a five-year Cooperative Agreement.
What does a Cooperative Agreement imply about how the work will be carried out?
A Cooperative Agreement generally signals an ongoing collaborative relationship in which both NPS and the partner organization typically have substantial involvement in carrying out the work.
What is the primary focus area or category for the project?
The activity is listed under the Natural Resources category, with the substance of the work centered on interpretation, environmental education, and training tied to stewardship of natural and cultural resources.
What kinds of activities are included in the planned work?
The notice describes interpretive activities, public education programs, and training intended to improve understanding, protection, and management of natural and cultural resources.
What geographic or programmatic scope is mentioned for the work?
The notice ties the work to the North Cascades ecosystem, the broader national park system, the State of Washington, and comparable landscapes elsewhere.
Why is this being done as a single-source (noncompetitive) award?
The notice states NPS intends to proceed without full and open competition under Department of the Interior policy (Departmental Manual 505 DM 2), using a justification based on "Unique Qualifications."
What specific "unique qualifications" are cited for the North Cascades Institute?
NPS cites NCI's location and close operational alignment with the park, its ability to mobilize voluntary support, its ability to provide cost sharing, and its technical expertise in education and interpretive programming.
How long have NPS and NCI been working together?
The notice states that NCI has been a valued partner since 1986.
Does the notice describe NCI's role in the park's education efforts?
Yes. The notice describes NCI as NOCA's lead educational partner.
Does the notice provide any historical scale or impact of the partnership?
Yes. The notice references approximately $2.6 million in integrated education programming attributed to the relationship over 24 years.
What is the North Cascades Environmental Learning Center and why is it important here?
The notice describes the North Cascades Environmental Learning Center as an $11.6 million residential facility physically embedded within the national park complex and operated by NCI. It is presented as a key reason supporting the single-source approach.
How is the Learning Center connected to federal hydropower licensing and mitigation?
The notice explains that the Learning Center is tied to a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) agreement involving Seattle City Light, which operates three hydroelectric dams within the park complex. It is described as a required mitigation element of Seattle City Light's federal FERC license for continued operation of three hydroelectric reservoirs on the Skagit River.
What is the Grants.gov Funding Opportunity Number and title?
The listing appears on Grants.gov under Funding Opportunity Number NPS NOINOCAH947110104 and is titled "National Park Service North Cascades NP Notice of Intent Single Source Award."
How many awards does the notice anticipate?
The expected number of awards is one.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The notice states there is a cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is listed as eligible to apply, and does that mean applications are being accepted?
The listing includes an "Eligible Applicants" field indicating certain 501(c)(3) nonprofits. However, the notice repeatedly emphasizes that NPS is not soliciting competing applications and intends to fund NCI specifically, so the eligibility field is largely academic in this context.
What are the key dates shown on the Grants.gov listing?
The posting date is November 19, 2009, the closing date is November 30, 2009, and the archive date is December 11, 2009.
Who can be contacted for more information or help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Barry Fetzer, Contract Specialist (and Supervisory Contract Specialist), reachable by phone at 360-854-7219.
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