Opportunity Information: Apply for P13AS00216
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- The National Park Service in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Natural Resource Condition Assessment for Mammoth Cave 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 Aug 21, 2013 and posted on Aug 20, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 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 $42,725.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $42,725.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service (NPS) funding opportunity titled "Natural Resource Condition Assessment for Mammoth Cave National Park" (Funding Opportunity Number P13AS00216) is a discretionary, science and technology focused cooperative agreement intended to support a Natural Resource Condition Assessment (NRCA) for Mammoth Cave National Park. The central purpose of the project is to produce credible, science-based natural resource information that park managers can actually use for strategic planning and day-to-day decision making. In other words, the work is meant to translate existing and newly organized scientific information into a practical assessment of current natural resource conditions at the park, presented in formats and scales that match management needs.
A key point in the announcement is that it is not a request for applications and is not being competed. Instead, it serves as a public notice that NPS intends to fund specific project activities without competition through an existing partnership mechanism. The award is structured as a Task Agreement under the Southern Appalachian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (SA CESU) Cooperative Agreement H5000095041. The total funding amount is fixed at $42,725, which is also both the award ceiling and the award floor, and the announcement anticipates a single award. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The period of performance runs from the date of award through September 15, 2015.
The planned work is laid out as a sequence of collaborative tasks designed to scope, organize, and begin producing the assessment products. First, the recipient will collaboratively undertake the overall NRCA project for Mammoth Cave National Park. Next, the team will hold a pre-scoping meeting (by conference call) to evaluate available data sources, which typically involves identifying what resource datasets exist, assessing their quality and relevance, and flagging gaps that could affect analysis. After that, the project includes an on-site visit and a formal park scoping meeting where participants will discuss and agree on data sources, analysis frameworks, and reporting scales, and then develop park-specific study plans tailored to Mammoth Cave's management priorities and resource context. The study plans may be revised if needed based on scoping outcomes, and the project will initiate development of a geodatabase to organize and manage spatial and tabular data used in the assessment. Finally, the team will begin NRCA report development, meaning the structure and initial content of the written assessment will be started, setting the stage for compiling findings into a manager-ready product.
Eligibility listed for the opportunity is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, aligning with the cooperative research and training nature of the program (CFDA 15.945, Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System). The opportunity was posted on August 20, 2013, created on August 21, 2013, and shows an original and current closing date of August 29, 2013, although the language makes clear the notice is informational rather than soliciting open competition. The full announcement and related attachments (including the Funding Opportunity Announcement and Notice of Intent) are accessible via Grants.gov and also through FedConnect, which is described as a secure platform for communication with applicants and for electronic submission into agency grants management systems. For access issues or questions, the listed NPS contact is Brian Straka (865-436-1217, brianstraka@nps.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this NPS grant notice?
The opportunity is titled "Natural Resource Condition Assessment for Mammoth Cave National Park" and the Funding Opportunity Number is P13AS00216.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
This is a discretionary, science and technology focused cooperative agreement. The award is structured as a Task Agreement under the Southern Appalachian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (SA CESU) Cooperative Agreement H5000095041.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity or an open request for applications?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a request for applications and is not being competed. It serves as a public notice that NPS intends to fund specific project activities without competition through an existing partnership mechanism.
What is the purpose of the Natural Resource Condition Assessment (NRCA) for Mammoth Cave National Park?
The central purpose is to produce credible, science-based natural resource information that park managers can use for strategic planning and day-to-day decision making. The work is intended to translate existing and newly organized scientific information into a practical assessment of current natural resource conditions at Mammoth Cave National Park, presented in formats and scales that match management needs.
What kinds of outputs or products are expected from this project?
Based on the planned tasks, expected products include park-specific study plans (tailored to Mammoth Cave's management priorities and resource context), a geodatabase to organize and manage spatial and tabular data used in the assessment, and the initiation of NRCA report development (starting the structure and initial content of the written assessment).
What are the main tasks described in the planned work?
The planned work is described as a sequence of collaborative tasks, including:
- Collaboratively undertaking the overall NRCA project for Mammoth Cave National Park.
- Holding a pre-scoping meeting by conference call to evaluate available data sources (identifying existing datasets, assessing quality and relevance, and flagging gaps).
- Conducting an on-site visit and a formal park scoping meeting to agree on data sources, analysis frameworks, and reporting scales.
- Developing park-specific study plans, with revisions as needed based on scoping outcomes.
- Initiating development of a geodatabase for spatial and tabular assessment data.
- Beginning NRCA report development to set the stage for a manager-ready product.
What happens during the pre-scoping meeting?
The pre-scoping meeting (held by conference call) is intended to evaluate available data sources. This typically involves identifying what natural resource datasets exist, assessing their quality and relevance, and identifying gaps that could affect the analysis.
What happens during the on-site visit and formal park scoping meeting?
The on-site visit and formal park scoping meeting are used to discuss and agree on data sources, analysis frameworks, and reporting scales. The meeting also supports development of park-specific study plans aligned with Mammoth Cave's management priorities and natural resource context.
Can the study plans change after scoping?
Yes. The notice indicates the study plans may be revised if needed based on scoping outcomes.
What is the role of a geodatabase in this project?
The project will initiate development of a geodatabase to organize and manage the spatial and tabular data used in the assessment.
When does the period of performance run?
The period of performance is from the date of award through September 15, 2015.
How much funding is available under this notice?
The total funding amount is fixed at $42,725.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor are $42,725, meaning the amount is fixed at that level for this announcement.
How many awards does NPS anticipate making?
The announcement anticipates a single award.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible for this opportunity?
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
What program or CFDA listing is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.945, titled "Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System."
What are the posted and closing dates shown in the announcement?
The opportunity was posted on August 20, 2013, and created on August 21, 2013. It shows an original and current closing date of August 29, 2013. The notice also makes clear it is informational rather than soliciting open competition.
Where can the full announcement and attachments be accessed?
The full announcement and related attachments (including the Funding Opportunity Announcement and Notice of Intent) are available via Grants.gov and also through FedConnect.
What is FedConnect in the context of this opportunity?
FedConnect is described as a secure platform for communication with applicants and for electronic submission into agency grants management systems.
Who is the NPS point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed NPS contact is Brian Straka. Phone: 865-436-1217. Email: brianstraka@nps.gov.
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