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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Park Service Upper Santa Cruz River Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS)" 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 Mar 25, 2013 and posted on Mar 25, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 29, 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 $26,538.00 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 Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service Upper Santa Cruz River Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NPS NOIP13AC00145) is a discretionary funding action administered by the National Park Service (NPS) under the Natural Resources activity category. The award is planned as a cooperative agreement, meaning the work is expected to involve substantial involvement by NPS in coordination, oversight, and/or collaborative implementation rather than functioning as a simple pass-through grant. The purpose of the effort, as reflected in the title, is to support MAPS work along the Upper Santa Cruz River, which typically refers to standardized bird monitoring designed to measure avian productivity (breeding success and recruitment of young birds into the population) and survivorship (adult and juvenile survival over time). These kinds of datasets are commonly used to evaluate riparian habitat condition, guide conservation actions, and track how bird populations respond to stressors such as drought, habitat alteration, invasive species, and changing land and water management practices.
This notice is explicitly a notice of intent rather than an open call for proposals. It is issued under the National Park Service Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) framework and is described as a noncompetitive, single-source action in accordance with the Department of the Interior 505 Departmental Manual 2.12C, which is the policy basis agencies cite when they are justifying a noncompetitive award. In practical terms, that means the announcement is not seeking applications from the broader public, and the award is intended to be issued to a specific partner rather than competed among multiple applicants.
The planned award profile is straightforward. NPS anticipated making one award with an estimated total funding amount of $26,538. No cost sharing or matching funds are required. The listing references CFDA number 15.945, associated with Cooperative Research and Training Programs related to resources of the National Park System, which is consistent with research, monitoring, and technical assistance activities conducted in partnership with external institutions.
Eligibility is also narrowly defined. While the general eligibility field is labeled "Others," the announcement clarifies that this is not a request for applications and that it is a single-source award to the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. That clarification effectively limits eligibility to the named recipient for this action and indicates that other organizations are not being solicited to apply.
The timing information reflects the administrative nature of the notice. It was posted and created on March 25, 2013, with an original and current closing date of March 29, 2013, and it was archived on April 28, 2013. Short posting windows like this are typical for notices of intent tied to a noncompetitive award, because the goal is public transparency about the agency's intent rather than running a competitive process.
For access issues or questions about obtaining the full announcement, the point of contact listed is Kelly Adams, Grants Management Specialist, at 303-969-2392.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "National Park Service Upper Santa Cruz River Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS)."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS NOIP13AC00145.
Which federal agency is offering and administering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding action administered by the National Park Service (NPS).
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is listed under the Natural Resources activity category.
What type of award is planned?
The planned award is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement (rather than a standard grant)?
A cooperative agreement indicates that NPS expects substantial involvement in the project. Based on the notice, this involvement may include coordination, oversight, and/or collaborative implementation, rather than the agency simply issuing funds as a pass-through.
What is the purpose of the project described in the notice?
The purpose is to support MAPS work along the Upper Santa Cruz River. MAPS typically refers to standardized bird monitoring intended to measure avian productivity (breeding success and recruitment of young birds into the population) and survivorship (adult and juvenile survival over time).
What kinds of outcomes or uses are associated with MAPS datasets?
As described in the notice, these datasets are commonly used to evaluate riparian habitat condition, guide conservation actions, and track how bird populations respond to stressors such as drought, habitat alteration, invasive species, and changing land and water management practices.
Is this an open call for proposals?
No. The notice is explicitly a notice of intent rather than an open call for proposals.
What does a "notice of intent" mean in practical terms for applicants?
In practical terms, it means the announcement is not seeking applications from the broader public. The purpose is public transparency about the agency's intent to make an award, rather than running a competitive application process.
Is this opportunity competitive?
No. The notice describes it as a noncompetitive, single-source action.
What policy basis is cited for the noncompetitive approach?
The notice references Department of the Interior 505 Departmental Manual 2.12C as the policy basis agencies cite when justifying a noncompetitive award.
Who is the intended recipient of this single-source award?
The announcement states the award is intended as a single-source action to the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory.
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
While the eligibility field is labeled "Others," the announcement clarifies it is not a request for applications and is a single-source award to the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. Based on the notice, eligibility is effectively limited to the named recipient for this action.
How many awards does NPS anticipate making under this notice?
NPS anticipated making one award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $26,538.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states that no cost sharing or matching funds are required.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The listing references CFDA 15.945, which is associated with Cooperative Research and Training Programs related to resources of the National Park System.
When was the notice posted?
The notice was posted (and created) on March 25, 2013.
What was the closing date for the notice?
The original and current closing date listed is March 29, 2013.
When was the notice archived?
The notice was archived on April 28, 2013.
Why is the posting window so short?
Based on the notice description, short posting windows are typical for notices of intent tied to noncompetitive awards, because the goal is transparency about the agency's intent rather than conducting a competitive process.
What framework is this notice issued under?
The notice is issued under the National Park Service Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) framework.
Who should be contacted for access issues or questions about obtaining the full announcement?
The point of contact listed is Kelly Adams, Grants Management Specialist.
What is the contact phone number provided in the notice?
The phone number listed for the point of contact is 303-969-2392.
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