Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIP13AC00314A
Apply for NPS NOIP13AC00314A
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Park Service Transportation Visitor Use Levels, Patterns and Impacts Data Collection" 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 Jul 1, 2013 and posted on Jul 1, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 5, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $54,992.00 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 Utah State University
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service Transportation Visitor Use Levels, Patterns and Impacts Data Collection opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NPS NOIP13AC00314A) is a discretionary funding action being issued by the National Park Service as a cooperative agreement within the Natural Resources activity area. Rather than functioning as an open competition, it is published as a notice of intent to make a noncompetitive award under the authority of Department of the Interior policy (505 Departmental Manual 2.12C). The work is to be carried out through a task agreement under the National Park Service Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), which is a partnership mechanism NPS uses to engage research institutions on applied science and resource management needs.
The purpose of the project, as reflected in the title, is to support data collection related to transportation and visitor use in national park settings, specifically focusing on visitor use levels, movement patterns, and associated impacts. In practical terms, this kind of effort typically involves gathering field and/or operational data that help parks understand how visitors travel through park areas, where congestion or crowding occurs, how transportation systems (roads, shuttles, parking, trails, and access points) are used, and what effects those use patterns may have on resources, infrastructure, and visitor experience. The collected information is generally intended to inform planning and decision-making around transportation management, visitor use management, and impact mitigation.
Only one award was expected under this announcement, with an estimated total funding amount of $54,992. The listing shows no stated award ceiling or floor, and it specifies that there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The assistance is tied to CFDA number 15.945, Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System, which aligns with the research-oriented and cooperative nature of the CESU framework.
Eligibility is not broadly open because the announcement explicitly states it is not a request for applications. It is a single-source award intended for Utah State University, meaning NPS had already identified the partner organization and planned to proceed without soliciting competing proposals from other applicants. The general eligible applicant category is shown as "Others," but the eligibility clarification makes clear that this posting is informational rather than competitive.
Key dates indicate how narrow and administrative the posting window was: it was posted and created on July 1, 2013, with an original and current closing date of July 5, 2013, then archived on August 4, 2013. This short open period is consistent with notices of intent and single-source actions, where the agency publishes the information primarily for transparency and compliance rather than to invite submissions.
For access issues related to the full announcement materials, the listed point of contact was Kelly Adams, Grants Management Specialist, reachable by phone at 303-969-2392.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled National Park Service Transportation Visitor Use Levels, Patterns and Impacts Data Collection.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS NOIP13AC00314A.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is being issued by the National Park Service (NPS).
What type of funding action is this?
It is a discretionary funding action being made as a cooperative agreement.
What activity area does this opportunity fall under?
The activity area is listed as Natural Resources.
Is this an open competitive grant where anyone can apply?
No. The announcement explicitly states it is not a request for applications and is being published as a notice of intent to make a noncompetitive award.
Why was it posted if it was not open for applications?
Based on the description, the posting serves a transparency and compliance purpose for a single-source action rather than inviting competing proposals.
What authority is cited for making the noncompetitive award?
The notice states the award is made under Department of the Interior policy (505 Departmental Manual 2.12C).
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The notice indicates it is a single-source award intended for Utah State University.
How many awards were expected under this announcement?
Only one award was expected.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $54,992.
Is there an award ceiling or floor listed?
No. The listing shows no stated award ceiling or award floor.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity specifies there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the CFDA number associated with this assistance?
The assistance is tied to CFDA 15.945, titled Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System.
How is the work intended to be carried out?
The work is to be implemented through a task agreement under the National Park Service Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU).
What is the CESU mechanism in this context?
In this notice, CESU is described as a partnership mechanism NPS uses to engage research institutions on applied science and resource management needs.
What is the purpose of the project?
The purpose is to support data collection related to transportation and visitor use in national park settings, focusing on visitor use levels, movement patterns, and associated impacts.
What kinds of data collection does the notice suggest this project involves?
The description indicates efforts that typically include gathering field and/or operational data to understand how visitors move through park areas, where congestion or crowding occurs, how transportation systems are used (roads, shuttles, parking, trails, and access points), and what effects use patterns may have on resources, infrastructure, and visitor experience.
How is the collected information expected to be used?
The collected information is generally intended to inform planning and decision-making around transportation management, visitor use management, and impact mitigation.
Who was listed as eligible to apply?
The general eligible applicant category is shown as "Others", but the eligibility clarification states the posting is informational and not broadly open because it is not a request for applications and is intended for a single recipient.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
It was posted and created on July 1, 2013.
What was the closing date?
The original and current closing date shown is July 5, 2013.
When was it archived?
The announcement was archived on August 4, 2013.
Why was the posting window so short?
The notice describes a noncompetitive, single-source intent. The short posting window is consistent with notices of intent and single-source actions that are posted primarily for transparency rather than to solicit applications.
Who should be contacted for access issues related to the full announcement materials?
The listed point of contact is Kelly Adams, Grants Management Specialist.
What contact details are provided for the point of contact?
Kelly Adams can be reached by phone at 303-969-2392.
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