Opportunity Information: Apply for P13AS00159
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "New content for the Park Museum Management Program Web Catalog Site" 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 Jul 25, 2013 and posted on Jul 25, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 5, 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 $54,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $54,000.00 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 opportunity titled "New content for the Park Museum Management Program Web Catalog Site" is a National Park Service (NPS) funding action announced as a Notice of Intent to Award rather than an open call for proposals. In practical terms, that means the agency is not inviting the public to apply or compete for the funding. Instead, the NPS is issuing a formal public notice that it plans to make a specific federal financial assistance award without full and open competition. The justification provided is that full and open competition is not required for this type of federal financial assistance project under the cited authorities (including 31 USC 6301(3) and Department of the Interior policy references in 505 DM 2.2 and 2.13). The overall purpose is straightforward: the selected cooperator will collaborate with NPS sites and parks to develop and add new content to the Park Museum Management Program (PMMP) Web Catalog website, which supports museum and collections management activities across the National Park System.
This action is structured as a discretionary cooperative agreement, indicating that the work is expected to be carried out with substantial involvement from NPS staff rather than as a hands-off grant. The funding activity category is listed under natural resources, and the opportunity is tied to CFDA number 15.945, which covers Cooperative Research and Training Programs and Resources of the National Park System. The scope described is focused on content development and coordination: the cooperator is expected to work directly with individual NPS units to gather source material, organize and format it appropriately, and publish or integrate it into the PMMP Web Catalog site so that it becomes accessible and useful to the parks and the broader program.
Funding is set for a single expected award, with an estimated total of $54,000. The award ceiling and floor are both $54,000, which typically signals that the agency has a fixed amount allocated for a specific project rather than a range of potential award sizes. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient is not expected to contribute additional funds as a condition of receiving the award. Eligible applicants are limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, reflecting an intent to partner with a university or similar public academic entity, likely to leverage specialized expertise, student or faculty capacity, or established cooperative relationships.
Key dates show that the notice was posted and created on July 25, 2013, with an original and current closing date of August 5, 2013, and an archive date of August 19, 2013. Because this is not a request for applications, those dates function more as an administrative window for public notice rather than a traditional application deadline. Additional details were made available through Grants.gov, and the point of contact listed for access issues or questions is Brian Straka, Agreements Officer, reachable by phone at 865-436-1217 or by email at brianstraka@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "New content for the Park Museum Management Program Web Catalog Site."
Which federal agency is responsible for this funding action?
The funding action is issued by the National Park Service (NPS).
Is this an open grant competition that anyone can apply to?
No. This is announced as a Notice of Intent to Award, not an open call for proposals. The NPS is not inviting the public to apply or compete for the funding.
What does "Notice of Intent to Award" mean in practical terms?
It means the NPS is issuing a public notice that it plans to make a specific federal financial assistance award without full and open competition, rather than soliciting applications from multiple applicants.
Why is the NPS not conducting a full and open competition for this award?
The notice states that full and open competition is not required for this type of federal financial assistance project under the cited authorities, including 31 USC 6301(3) and Department of the Interior policy references in 505 DM 2.2 and 505 DM 2.13.
What is the overall purpose of this award?
The purpose is for a selected cooperator to collaborate with NPS sites and parks to develop and add new content to the Park Museum Management Program (PMMP) Web Catalog website, supporting museum and collections management activities across the National Park System.
What type of federal award is being used for this project?
This action is structured as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What does a "cooperative agreement" indicate about how the work will be performed?
A cooperative agreement indicates the work is expected to be carried out with substantial involvement from NPS staff, rather than being managed as a hands-off grant.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is listed under natural resources.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity, and what does it cover?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA number 15.945, which covers Cooperative Research and Training Programs and Resources of the National Park System.
What work is included in the scope described?
The scope is focused on content development and coordination. The cooperator is expected to work directly with individual NPS units to gather source material, organize and format it appropriately, and publish or integrate it into the PMMP Web Catalog site so the content becomes accessible and useful to parks and the broader program.
How many awards does the NPS expect to make?
The notice indicates a single expected award.
What is the estimated total funding amount for the award?
The estimated total funding amount is $54,000.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor are $54,000, which typically indicates a fixed amount allocated for a specific project rather than a range of potential award sizes.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to receive this award?
Eligible applicants are limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
What does the eligibility restriction suggest about the intended partner?
Based on the notice, it suggests an intent to partner with a university or similar public academic entity, potentially to leverage specialized expertise, student or faculty capacity, or existing cooperative relationships.
When was the notice posted?
The notice was posted and created on July 25, 2013.
What are the closing date and archive date listed for this notice?
The original and current closing date is August 5, 2013, and the archive date is August 19, 2013.
Do the listed dates function like a typical application deadline?
No. Because this is not a request for applications, the dates function more as an administrative window for public notice rather than a traditional application deadline.
Where were additional details for this opportunity made available?
Additional details were made available through Grants.gov.
Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact is Brian Straka, Agreements Officer.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Brian Straka can be reached by phone at 865-436-1217 or by email at brianstraka@nps.gov.
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