Opportunity Information: Apply for P14AS00103
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Natural Resource Condition Assessment of Parks in NCR Network" 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 May 15, 2014 and posted on May 15, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 25, 2014 This is not a request for applications. This FO is to provide public notice of the NPSs intention to fund the continuation of project activities without full and open competition.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Natural Resource Condition Assessment of Parks in NCR Network" funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00103) is a National Park Service (NPS) notice about continuing an existing project focused on natural resource condition assessments for four parks within the National Capital Region Inventory and Monitoring Network. The work specifically targets George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP), National Capital Parks-East (NACE), Prince William Forest Park (PRWI), and Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts (WOTR). In practical terms, the project is meant to carry forward the ongoing effort to evaluate the current condition of natural resources in these parks, using the structured assessment approach commonly used by the NPS to summarize resource status, identify key stressors, and support long-term planning, stewardship, and management decisions.
This opportunity is categorized as a discretionary award and uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, which generally indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency during the project. The activity area is natural resources, and the announcement is associated with CFDA 15.945 (Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System). The only listed eligible applicants are public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, reflecting the research-oriented nature of the work and the common role universities play in technical assessments, analysis, and reporting for park resource programs.
A central point in the posting is that it is not a request for applications. The NPS states that the announcement is being issued solely to provide public notice of its intention to fund the continuation of project activities without full and open competition. That language typically means the agency already has a partner and an established project underway, and this notice is part of the transparency requirements for continuing or extending work rather than opening a new competitive process. The original posted date and creation date are May 15, 2014, with an original and current closing date of May 25, 2014, but the closing date here functions more as an administrative milestone for the notice rather than a deadline for submitting proposals.
The funding fields show an estimated total funding amount of $0, with both the award ceiling and award floor also listed as $0. In listings like this, that often reflects the fact that the posting is informational or that the specific funding amount is handled outside the public summary, rather than indicating there is literally no funding associated with the continuation. The announcement also specifies that there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient would not be expected to contribute non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award.
For anyone trying to locate the official announcement details, the notice points to Grants.gov as the additional information source. The listed point of contact is Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer at the National Park Service, reachable by phone at 301-663-1481 extension 225, with email addresses provided as ritamihalik@nps.gov and ritamahalik@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Natural Resource Condition Assessment of Parks in NCR Network."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P14AS00103.
Who is issuing this notice?
This is a notice from the National Park Service (NPS).
What is the purpose of this opportunity?
The purpose is to continue an existing project that conducts natural resource condition assessments for parks in the National Capital Region Inventory and Monitoring Network. The work is intended to evaluate current natural resource conditions, summarize resource status, identify key stressors, and support long-term planning, stewardship, and management decisions.
Which parks are included in the project scope?
The notice identifies four parks within the National Capital Region Inventory and Monitoring Network:
- George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP)
- National Capital Parks-East (NACE)
- Prince William Forest Park (PRWI)
- Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts (WOTR)
What type of award is this?
This opportunity is categorized as a discretionary award.
What funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency during the project.
What is the primary activity area for this opportunity?
The activity area is natural resources.
What CFDA program is associated with this notice?
The notice is associated with CFDA 15.945, described as "Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System."
Who is eligible to apply?
The only listed eligible applicants are public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
Is this a request for applications (RFA)?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a request for applications.
Is this opportunity open for full and open competition?
No. The NPS states the announcement is being issued solely to provide public notice of its intention to fund the continuation of project activities without full and open competition.
What does it mean that this is a continuation without full and open competition?
Based on the notice language, it indicates the agency intends to continue or extend an existing, ongoing project rather than run a new competitive process. The notice functions as a public transparency step related to continuing work.
When was the opportunity posted?
The original posted date (and creation date) is May 15, 2014.
What is the closing date?
The original and current closing date is May 25, 2014.
Does the closing date function like a proposal submission deadline?
The information provided indicates the closing date functions more as an administrative milestone for the notice rather than a deadline for submitting proposals, since this is not a request for applications.
How much funding is available?
The funding fields list an estimated total funding amount of $0, with both the award ceiling and award floor also listed as $0. In postings like this, that can indicate the notice is informational or that the specific funding amount is handled outside the public summary, rather than meaning there is literally no funding tied to the continuation.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice specifies there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Where can the official announcement details be found?
The notice points to Grants.gov as the source for additional information.
Who is the point of contact for this notice?
The listed point of contact is Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer at the National Park Service (NPS).
How can the point of contact be reached?
Rita Mihalik can be reached by phone at 301-663-1481 extension 225. The notice provides the following email addresses: ritamihalik@nps.gov and ritamahalik@nps.gov.
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