Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIP15AC00899MOD1
Apply for NPS NOIP15AC00899MOD1
- The DOI-NPS in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Park Service-Preparing Natural Resource Condition Assessment" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 21, 2016 and posted on Mar 21, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 30, 2016. (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: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The "National Park Service - Preparing Natural Resource Condition Assessment" opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: NPS NOIP15AC00899MOD1) is a National Park Service (NPS) funding action under the U.S. Department of the Interior. It is categorized as a discretionary opportunity and will be issued as a cooperative agreement, meaning the NPS expects to have substantial involvement in the work rather than simply providing funds with minimal federal participation. The activity focus is in the natural resources area, and it is listed under CFDA 15.945, which is associated with Department of the Interior/NPS assistance programs.
This notice is specifically a Notice of Intent to make an award, not an open competitive solicitation. The announcement states that the award will be made as a task agreement under the National Park Service Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). CESUs are collaborative partnerships that connect federal land-management agencies with universities and other research partners to conduct research, technical assistance, and education that support resource stewardship. In this case, the CESU mechanism indicates the work is intended to be carried out within that established cooperative framework.
A key point is that the award is described as noncompetitive, citing Department of the Interior policy at 505 Departmental Manual 2.12C. In practical terms, this typically means the agency has determined that a sole-source or otherwise restricted award is appropriate under the applicable authority and internal justification standards, rather than soliciting proposals from the general public. Because it is noncompetitive and tied to a CESU task agreement, eligibility is not broadly open to all applicants in the way many federal grant opportunities are. The listing shows "Eligible Applicants: Others," with the clarification that more specifics are provided in the attached announcement. Usually, for CESU task agreements, eligibility often aligns with CESU member institutions or partners, but the definitive eligibility requirements would be contained in the attachment referenced by the notice.
The purpose of the project is to prepare a Natural Resource Condition Assessment (NRCA). NRCAs are generally used by the NPS to synthesize existing data and expert knowledge about the current condition of key natural resources in a park unit, identify important indicators and stressors, describe trends where possible, and highlight major information gaps. While the short notice does not describe deliverables in detail, NRCA preparation commonly results in a written assessment and supporting materials that help park managers make informed decisions about resource protection, monitoring priorities, and long-term stewardship.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on March 21, 2016, created the same day, and carried a closing date of March 30, 2016 (original and current closing dates are the same). The listing anticipates a single award ("Expected Awards: 1"). The "Award Ceiling: 0" entry often appears in notices of intent or records where a maximum amount is not specified in the public synopsis; it does not necessarily mean no funding will be provided, only that the ceiling was not stated in the summarized fields. The notice directs interested parties to the attached announcement for the full context, including the scope of work, expected products, period of performance, budget details if any, and the exact eligibility constraints tied to the Rocky Mountain CESU task agreement process.
FAQs: National Park Service - Preparing Natural Resource Condition Assessment (NPS NOIP15AC00899MOD1)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "National Park Service - Preparing Natural Resource Condition Assessment."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS NOIP15AC00899MOD1.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) funding action under the U.S. Department of the Interior.
Is this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. This notice is a Notice of Intent to make an award, not an open competitive solicitation. The award is described as noncompetitive.
What does it mean that the notice is a "Notice of Intent"?
A Notice of Intent indicates the agency plans to make an award and is publicly documenting that intent. It is not presented as a call for proposals from the general public.
Why is the award described as noncompetitive?
The announcement cites Department of the Interior policy at 505 Departmental Manual 2.12C as the basis for making a noncompetitive award, which generally reflects a sole-source or otherwise restricted award determination under the agency's authorities and internal justification standards.
What type of award will be used?
The opportunity will be issued as a cooperative agreement.
What does "cooperative agreement" imply for this project?
A cooperative agreement indicates the NPS expects to have substantial involvement in the work, rather than providing funds with minimal federal participation.
How will the award be implemented administratively?
The notice states the award will be made as a task agreement under the National Park Service Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU).
What is a CESU and why does it matter here?
CESUs are collaborative partnerships that connect federal land-management agencies with universities and other research partners to conduct research, technical assistance, and education supporting resource stewardship. In this case, using a CESU task agreement indicates the work is intended to be carried out within that cooperative framework.
What is the project purpose?
The purpose is to prepare a Natural Resource Condition Assessment (NRCA).
What is a Natural Resource Condition Assessment (NRCA) used for?
NRCAs are generally used by the NPS to synthesize existing data and expert knowledge about the current condition of key natural resources in a park unit, identify important indicators and stressors, describe trends where possible, and highlight major information gaps. The results help inform management decisions about resource protection, monitoring priorities, and long-term stewardship.
What program area or activity focus does this opportunity fall under?
The activity focus is in the natural resources area.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.945 (Department of the Interior/NPS assistance programs).
Who is eligible to apply?
The listing shows "Eligible Applicants: Others," and notes that more specifics are provided in the attached announcement. Because this is a noncompetitive CESU task agreement action, eligibility is not broadly open like many federal grant opportunities, and often aligns with CESU member institutions or partners. The definitive eligibility requirements are expected to be in the attachment referenced by the notice.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The listing anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 21, 2016, and created the same day.
What is the closing date?
The closing date is March 30, 2016 (the original and current closing dates are the same).
Is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling) stated?
The summarized listing shows "Award Ceiling: 0," which often appears in notices of intent or records where a maximum amount is not specified in the public synopsis. It does not necessarily mean no funding will be provided; it indicates the ceiling was not stated in the summarized fields.
Where can applicants find the full scope of work and required deliverables?
The notice directs interested parties to the attached announcement for the full context, including scope of work, expected products, period of performance, budget details (if any), and the exact eligibility constraints tied to the Rocky Mountain CESU task agreement process.
Does the short notice list specific deliverables?
No. The short notice does not describe deliverables in detail. It indicates the project is to prepare an NRCA, and typically NRCA preparation results in a written assessment and supporting materials that assist park managers, but the definitive deliverables are expected to be in the attached announcement.
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