Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIJ1217100002
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Park Service Rapid Ethnographic Assessment of Fort Laramie NHS" 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 Jun 21, 2010 and posted on Jun 21, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 25, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $29,205.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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 Montana.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service (NPS) grant opportunity titled "National Park Service Rapid Ethnographic Assessment of Fort Laramie NHS" (Funding Opportunity Number NPS NOIJ1217100002) is a discretionary funding action planned as a cooperative agreement under the Natural Resources activity category. The purpose is to support a rapid ethnographic assessment connected to Fort Laramie National Historic Site (NHS), meaning the work is focused on gathering and documenting ethnographic information efficiently, typically through targeted interviews, community engagement, and other qualitative research methods that help land managers understand cultural meanings, traditionally associated groups, and contemporary perspectives tied to the park and its resources.
This announcement is a notice of intent rather than an open competition. It explicitly states it is not a request for applications and is being handled as a single-source, noncompetitive award in accordance with Department of the Interior policy (DOI 505 DM 2.12C). The award is to be made through the National Park Service Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) as a task agreement, which generally means the project will be executed under an existing cooperative framework designed to facilitate research and technical assistance partnerships between the NPS and participating institutions. In this case, the named recipient is the University of Montana, which is listed as the sole eligible applicant for this particular action.
Financially, the opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of $29,205. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The posting date and creation date were both June 21, 2010, with an original and current closing date of June 25, 2010, and an archive date of July 25, 2010. The listing shows "Expected Awards: 0," which commonly appears in notices of intent or single-source postings where the agency is not soliciting applications and is instead documenting an intended award action. The award ceiling and floor are both listed as $0, which is also consistent with postings that are primarily administrative notices rather than competitive funding opportunities with variable award ranges.
In practical terms, the key takeaway is that this was a targeted NPS-funded project intended to be carried out by the University of Montana under a CESU task agreement to rapidly collect ethnographic information relevant to Fort Laramie NHS. It was never meant to be competed among multiple applicants, and the short window between posting and closing reflects that it functioned as a formal public notice of a planned noncompetitive cooperative agreement rather than a standard solicitation.
For access or technical issues related to the announcement, the contact provided was Jenny Sommer, Agreements Specialist, reachable by phone at 303-969-2392.
FAQs: National Park Service Rapid Ethnographic Assessment of Fort Laramie NHS (NPS NOIJ1217100002)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "National Park Service Rapid Ethnographic Assessment of Fort Laramie NHS."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS NOIJ1217100002.
Which federal agency is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with the National Park Service (NPS), within the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What is the purpose of the funding action?
The purpose is to support a rapid ethnographic assessment connected to Fort Laramie National Historic Site (NHS). The work is focused on gathering and documenting ethnographic information efficiently to help land managers understand cultural meanings, traditionally associated groups, and contemporary perspectives tied to the park and its resources.
What does "rapid ethnographic assessment" mean in this context?
Based on the description provided, it refers to efficiently collecting ethnographic information using methods such as targeted interviews, community engagement, and other qualitative research approaches to document cultural meanings and perspectives related to Fort Laramie NHS and its resources.
Is this an open competitive grant opportunity?
No. This announcement is a notice of intent and explicitly states it is not a request for applications. It is being handled as a single-source, noncompetitive award.
If it is not a request for applications, why was it posted publicly?
The posting functions as a formal public notice of a planned noncompetitive cooperative agreement action rather than a standard solicitation competing funds among multiple applicants.
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
The named recipient is the University of Montana, which is listed as the sole eligible applicant for this action.
What type of award is planned?
The planned action is a discretionary funding action anticipated as a cooperative agreement.
What activity category is this opportunity listed under?
It is listed under the Natural Resources activity category.
How will the project be administered?
The award is to be made through the National Park Service Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) as a task agreement, indicating the project will be executed under an existing cooperative framework used to facilitate research and technical assistance partnerships between NPS and participating institutions.
What policy authority is cited for using a single-source, noncompetitive approach?
The notice states the single-source, noncompetitive award is in accordance with Department of the Interior policy (DOI 505 DM 2.12C).
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $29,205.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
How many awards are expected?
The listing shows "Expected Awards: 0," which is commonly used for notices of intent or single-source postings where the agency is not soliciting applications and is instead documenting an intended award action.
What are the award ceiling and award floor for this opportunity?
The award ceiling and award floor are both listed as $0, which is consistent with postings that serve as administrative notices rather than competitive funding opportunities with variable award ranges.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date (and creation date) were both June 21, 2010.
What were the closing dates listed for the notice?
The original and current closing date are both June 25, 2010.
When was the notice archived?
The archive date is July 25, 2010.
Why is there such a short window between the posting date and the closing date?
The information indicates it was never meant to be competed among multiple applicants. The short window reflects that it functioned as a public notice of a planned noncompetitive cooperative agreement rather than an open solicitation.
Which site is the ethnographic assessment connected to?
The assessment is connected to Fort Laramie National Historic Site (NHS).
Who can be contacted for access or technical issues related to the announcement?
The contact listed is Jenny Sommer, Agreements Specialist, reachable by phone at 303-969-2392.
Can other organizations apply or submit proposals for this funding action?
No. The notice states it is not a request for applications and identifies the University of Montana as the sole eligible applicant for this particular action.
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