Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIP14AC00793
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Park Service Searching for Close Relatives of Pseudogymnoascus destructans and clues to natural defenses in Bat Microbiota" 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 Jun 2, 2014 and posted on Jun 2, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 6, 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 $70,009.00 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:
The National Park Service funding opportunity titled "Searching for Close Relatives of Pseudogymnoascus destructans and clues to natural defenses in Bat Microbiota" is a discretionary cooperative agreement intended to support natural resource research related to bat health and disease. The work focuses on Pseudogymnoascus destructans, the fungus responsible for white-nose syndrome, and specifically aims to identify close relatives of this pathogen and investigate whether bats may have naturally occurring microbial defenses (their microbiota) that could help resist or limit infection. In practical terms, the project is positioned as applied research for the National Park System, looking for biological and ecological clues that could inform monitoring, prevention, or future management strategies for bat populations affected by fungal disease.
Administratively, this notice is not an open competition. It is a notice of intent to make a noncompetitive, single-source award under the Department of the Interior authority described in 505 Departmental Manual 2.12C. The award will be issued as a task agreement under the National Park Service Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), which is a partnership mechanism used to support cooperative research and technical assistance with partner institutions. The announcement explicitly states it is not a request for applications, meaning other entities are not being asked to submit proposals for consideration under this posting.
The opportunity information lists one expected award with an estimated total funding amount of $70,009. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The funding instrument type is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency in the execution or oversight of the project compared with a standard grant. The relevant CFDA listing is 15.945, tied to Cooperative Research and Training Programs related to resources of the National Park System.
Eligibility is effectively limited by design in this case. While the general field "Eligible Applicants" is broadly described, the eligibility statement clarifies that this is a single-source award specifically to the University of New Mexico. The posting dates show it was published on June 2, 2014, with an original and current closing date of June 6, 2014, and an archive date of July 6, 2014, which is consistent with a short administrative posting window for a planned noncompetitive action rather than a typical competitive grant cycle.
For anyone needing the official full announcement materials, the listed point of contact is Kelly Adams, Grants Management Specialist, reachable by phone at 303-969-2303, particularly for assistance accessing the announcement electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this National Park Service funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Searching for Close Relatives of Pseudogymnoascus destructans and clues to natural defenses in Bat Microbiota."
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the National Park Service (NPS) within the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What type of funding opportunity is this?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement intended to support natural resource research related to bat health and disease.
Is this a standard competitive grant solicitation?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not an open competition and it is not a request for applications.
What does it mean that this is "not a request for applications"?
It means the posting is not asking other organizations to submit proposals for consideration. The award is planned as a noncompetitive action rather than a competitive grant process.
Is this a noncompetitive (single-source) award?
Yes. The notice is a notice of intent to make a noncompetitive, single-source award under Department of the Interior authority described in 505 Departmental Manual 2.12C.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The eligibility statement clarifies that this is a single-source award specifically to the University of New Mexico.
What is the main research focus of the project?
The work focuses on Pseudogymnoascus destructans, the fungus responsible for white-nose syndrome in bats.
What specific scientific goals are described in the posting?
The project aims to identify close relatives of Pseudogymnoascus destructans and investigate whether bats may have naturally occurring microbial defenses (their microbiota) that could help resist or limit infection.
How is this project described in practical terms for the National Park System?
It is positioned as applied research for the National Park System, seeking biological and ecological clues that could inform monitoring, prevention, or future management strategies for bat populations affected by fungal disease.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type listed is a cooperative agreement.
What does the cooperative agreement mechanism imply about agency involvement?
The posting notes that a cooperative agreement typically indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency in the execution or oversight of the project compared with a standard grant.
How will the award be issued administratively?
The award will be issued as a task agreement under the National Park Service Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU).
What is the CESU mechanism referenced in the announcement?
The CESU is described as a partnership mechanism used to support cooperative research and technical assistance with partner institutions.
How many awards does the opportunity expect to make?
The opportunity information lists one expected award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $70,009.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The relevant CFDA listing is 15.945.
What program area does CFDA 15.945 correspond to in this posting?
In this posting, CFDA 15.945 is tied to Cooperative Research and Training Programs related to resources of the National Park System.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting indicates it was published on June 2, 2014.
What are the closing date(s) listed for this posting?
The posting lists an original closing date of June 6, 2014, and a current closing date of June 6, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is listed as July 6, 2014.
Why is the posting window so short compared with many other grant opportunities?
Based on the information provided, the short posting window is consistent with an administrative notice for a planned noncompetitive action rather than a typical competitive grant cycle.
Who can be contacted for the official announcement materials or help accessing the announcement electronically?
The listed point of contact is Kelly Adams, Grants Management Specialist, who can provide assistance accessing the announcement electronically.
What contact information is provided for the point of contact?
Kelly Adams can be reached by phone at 303-969-2303.
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