Opportunity Information: Apply for P14AS00048
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Natural Resource Condition Assessment at Olympic National Park" 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 27, 2014 and posted on Mar 27, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 14, 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 $150,000.00 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 financial assistance opportunity is being issued under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. CESUs are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the Pacific Northwest CESU, the Californian CESU, or the Rocky Mountain CESU.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Natural Resource Condition Assessment at Olympic National Park (Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00048) is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding opportunity designed to identify a qualified partner to help complete a Natural Resource Condition Assessment (NRCA) for Olympic National Park (OLYM). In practical terms, the NPS is not simply announcing a standard open competition; it is specifically requesting information about the interest, capabilities, and qualifications of potential collaborators who could assist with producing the assessment. The intent is to use submitted responses to select or identify a partner organization to work with the NPS on a project that the NPS expects to fund.
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which typically implies substantial involvement by the federal agency during the project rather than a hands-off grant arrangement. The activity focus falls under Natural Resources, Science and Technology, and other Research and Development, consistent with the purpose of an NRCA, which is generally a science-based synthesis of existing data and knowledge describing current conditions, trends, stressors, and overall status of key natural resources in a park unit. While the notice does not spell out specific deliverables in the excerpt provided, the core scope is clear: support the completion of an NRCA for Olympic National Park by bringing in a partner with appropriate scientific, technical, analytical, and/or reporting expertise.
Funding for the effort is listed as an estimated total of $150,000, with an expected number of awards of one. The notice lists an award ceiling and floor of $0, which is a common artifact in older postings and does not necessarily mean there is no funding; the estimated total funding figure is the best indicator of the scale of the project. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the selected partner would not be required to provide non-federal match as a condition of the award.
Eligibility is restricted through the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. Only entities that are participating partners of the Pacific Northwest CESU, the Californian CESU, or the Rocky Mountain CESU are eligible to be considered. CESUs are structured partnerships intended to connect federal land management agencies with universities, nonprofits, and other research and technical organizations to deliver research, technical assistance, and education. The opportunity’s CFDA listing is 15.945 (Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System), which aligns with that cooperative, research-oriented framework.
Key timing details show the opportunity was posted and created on March 27, 2014, with an original and current closing date of April 14, 2014, and an archive date of April 27, 2014. That short response window reinforces that this was likely aimed at identifying qualified CESU partners relatively quickly rather than running a long, broad solicitation. For additional details, the announcement directs applicants to the Grants.gov posting and provides an NPS contact for access issues or questions: Susan Velie, Financial Assistance Officer, at 360-565-3114 or SusanVelie@nps.gov.
FAQs: Natural Resource Condition Assessment at Olympic National Park (Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00048)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding opportunity to identify a qualified partner to help complete a Natural Resource Condition Assessment (NRCA) for Olympic National Park (OLYM).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P14AS00048.
Is this a standard open competitive grant?
Based on the description provided, it is not presented as a typical broad open competition. The NPS is requesting information on the interest, capabilities, and qualifications of potential collaborators and intends to use submitted responses to identify or select a partner organization to work with the NPS on a project the NPS expects to fund.
What is the purpose of the project?
The purpose is to support completion of a Natural Resource Condition Assessment (NRCA) for Olympic National Park by engaging a partner with appropriate scientific, technical, analytical, and/or reporting expertise.
What does an NRCA generally cover?
An NRCA is generally described as a science-based synthesis of existing data and knowledge that describes current conditions, trends, stressors, and the overall status of key natural resources in a park unit.
What kind of activities or subject areas does this opportunity fall under?
The activity focus falls under Natural Resources, Science and Technology, and other Research and Development, consistent with the research and synthesis nature of an NRCA.
What is the expected award type or mechanism?
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for this project?
A cooperative agreement typically implies substantial involvement by the federal agency (here, the NPS) during the project, rather than a more hands-off grant arrangement.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding listed for the effort is $150,000.
How many awards does the NPS expect to make?
The expected number of awards is one.
The notice shows an award ceiling and floor of $0. Does that mean no funding is available?
Not necessarily. The $0 ceiling and floor can be an artifact seen in older postings and does not automatically indicate there is no funding. The estimated total funding figure ($150,000) is the best indicator provided of the project’s scale.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated, meaning the selected partner would not be required to provide non-federal match as a condition of the award.
Who is eligible to apply or be considered?
Eligibility is restricted through the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. Only entities that are participating partners of the Pacific Northwest CESU, the Californian CESU, or the Rocky Mountain CESU are eligible to be considered.
What is a CESU in the context of this opportunity?
CESUs are structured partnerships intended to connect federal land management agencies with universities, nonprofits, and other research and technical organizations to deliver research, technical assistance, and education.
Which CESU regions are specifically named as eligible?
The opportunity names the Pacific Northwest CESU, the Californian CESU, and the Rocky Mountain CESU.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing is 15.945, titled "Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System."
How does the CFDA listing relate to the work described?
The CFDA listing aligns with the cooperative, research-oriented framework described for completing an NRCA with an eligible CESU partner.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on March 27, 2014.
What was the application or response deadline?
The original and current closing date listed is April 14, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is April 27, 2014.
What does the short timeline suggest about the solicitation?
The short window between posting (March 27, 2014) and closing (April 14, 2014) suggests the request was likely intended to identify qualified CESU partners relatively quickly rather than run a long, broad solicitation.
Where should applicants look for additional official details?
The announcement directs applicants to the Grants.gov posting for additional details.
Who is the NPS contact for questions or access issues?
The contact listed is Susan Velie, Financial Assistance Officer.
How can Susan Velie be reached?
Phone: 360-565-3114. Email: SusanVelie@nps.gov.
What park unit is the NRCA focused on?
The NRCA is for Olympic National Park (OLYM).
What kind of partner is the NPS looking for?
Based on the description provided, the NPS is looking for a CESU-eligible partner with capabilities and qualifications to assist in producing the assessment, including scientific, technical, analytical, and/or reporting expertise relevant to an NRCA.
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