Opportunity Information: Apply for P14AS00081
Apply for P14AS00081
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Natural Resource Monitoring" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.944 Natural Resource Stewardship.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 21, 2014 and posted on Apr 21, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 30, 2014 NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD. This is not a request for applications. This funding announcement is to provide public notice that the National Park Service will fund the following project under an existing Cooperative Management with GGNPC.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $225,900.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $225,900.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Natural Resource Monitoring opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00081) is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement focused on supporting ongoing natural resource stewardship work in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA). The main goal of the task agreement is to strengthen collaboration on two connected areas of work across the park: (1) biological monitoring of natural resources and (2) reviews and evaluations of physical process issues, meaning the physical science conditions and processes that can affect park resources (for example, erosion, hydrology, coastal or watershed dynamics, and related site-specific physical conditions). In practice, the project is meant to generate reliable monitoring information, use it to evaluate resource conditions and risks, and help guide protection and management decisions in the park.
A central feature of this announcement is that it is a Notice of Intent to Award rather than an open solicitation. The NPS states directly that it is not requesting applications and is publishing the notice to inform the public that it plans to fund the work under an existing cooperative management relationship with the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy (GGNPC, also referred to as the Parks Conservancy). The rationale given is that GGNRA and the Parks Conservancy have a long history of working together on monitoring and evaluation of both biological resources and physical science issues, and they have also collaborated extensively to share monitoring results for public educational uses. The Parks Conservancy is described as uniquely qualified due to prior involvement in these specific efforts, demonstrated success in translating and making data available for public education, and ongoing joint development of multiple NPS and Parks Conservancy projects that require review of physical science issues.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary funding opportunity in the Natural Resources activity category, using a cooperative agreement instrument, with an expectation of a single award. The estimated total funding is $225,900, with the award ceiling listed as $225,900 (and an award floor of $1). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated. The CFDA listing associated with the program is 15.944 (Natural Resource Stewardship). The opportunity was posted and created on April 21, 2014, with an original and current closing date of April 30, 2014, and an archive date of May 26, 2014. Eligibility is listed broadly as 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (excluding institutions of higher education), but because the announcement is explicitly a notice of intent to award under an existing cooperative arrangement, it is not structured for competitive applications from new applicants.
Overall, the opportunity is about leveraging an established partnership to efficiently carry out field monitoring and technical review work that supports resource protection in GGNRA, while also emphasizing the production and sharing of natural resource data in ways that can be used for public education. The point of partnering with the Parks Conservancy, as described in the notice, is to draw on staff expertise in biological monitoring and in preparing monitoring outputs for educational audiences, which NPS suggests will help the project be completed effectively and on schedule.
For reference or questions about access to the full announcement, the contact listed is Kristina Bliss, Contracting Officer, at 805-370-2321 and kristinabliss@nps.gov, with an additional information link pointing to grants.gov.
Natural Resource Monitoring (NPS) - FAQ
What is the Natural Resource Monitoring opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00081)?
It is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement focused on supporting ongoing natural resource stewardship work in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA). The work is intended to produce reliable monitoring information, evaluate resource conditions and risks, and help guide protection and management decisions in the park.
Is this an open grant competition where new applicants can apply?
No. This announcement is a Notice of Intent to Award, and the NPS states it is not requesting applications. It is being published to inform the public that NPS plans to fund the work under an existing cooperative management relationship.
Who does NPS intend to fund under this notice?
NPS indicates it plans to fund the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy (GGNPC), also referred to as the Parks Conservancy, under an existing cooperative arrangement.
Why is this being issued as a Notice of Intent to Award instead of an open solicitation?
The notice explains that GGNRA and the Parks Conservancy have a long history of working together on biological monitoring and on reviews and evaluations of physical process issues. NPS also points to extensive collaboration in sharing monitoring results for public educational uses, and describes the Parks Conservancy as uniquely qualified based on prior involvement and demonstrated success with these specific efforts.
What are the two main work areas supported by this task agreement?
The work is organized around two connected areas across the park: (1) biological monitoring of natural resources, and (2) reviews and evaluations of physical process issues (physical science conditions and processes that can affect park resources).
What does "physical process issues" mean in this notice?
It refers to physical science conditions and processes that can affect park resources, including examples such as erosion, hydrology, coastal or watershed dynamics, and related site-specific physical conditions.
What is the purpose of collecting monitoring information under this agreement?
The project is meant to generate reliable monitoring information, use it to evaluate resource conditions and risks, and help guide protection and management decisions in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
Does the notice mention any emphasis on public education or sharing results?
Yes. The notice highlights prior collaboration to share monitoring results for public educational uses and notes demonstrated success in translating and making monitoring data available for educational audiences.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The notice describes the instrument as a cooperative agreement.
What activity category is this opportunity associated with?
It is listed under the Natural Resources activity category.
Is this considered discretionary funding?
Yes. The notice characterizes it as a discretionary funding opportunity.
How many awards does NPS expect to make?
The notice indicates an expectation of a single award.
What is the estimated total funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding is $225,900.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is listed as $225,900, and the award floor is listed as $1.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the information provided.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing associated with the program is 15.944 (Natural Resource Stewardship).
When was this opportunity posted and created?
It was posted and created on April 21, 2014.
What are the closing date and archive date listed for this notice?
The original and current closing date is April 30, 2014, and the archive date is May 26, 2014.
Who is listed as eligible, and how does that relate to the notice being non-competitive?
Eligibility is listed broadly as 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (excluding institutions of higher education). However, the notice explicitly states NPS is not requesting applications and intends to fund the work under an existing cooperative relationship, so it is not structured for competitive applications from new applicants.
What is the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy's role according to the notice?
The Parks Conservancy is described as a long-term partner with prior involvement in these monitoring and evaluation efforts, with demonstrated success in translating monitoring outputs for public education, and with ongoing joint development of multiple projects that require review of physical science issues.
Where can someone find additional information or access the full announcement?
The notice references an additional information link pointing to grants.gov.
Who is the point of contact for this opportunity?
The contact listed is Kristina Bliss, Contracting Officer. Phone: 805-370-2321. Email: kristinabliss@nps.gov.
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