Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 16 NERO 0127
Apply for NPS 16 NERO 0127
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NOI TA: Forest community composition and natural canopy disturbance in the National Park Service Eastern Rivers and Mountains Network" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 02, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 12, 2016 NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD This Funding Announcement is not a request for applications. This announcement is to provide public notice of the National Park Service (NPS), intention to fund the following project activities without competition.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $96,502.00 in funding.
- 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).
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Opportunity Summary:
The opportunity titled "NOI TA: Forest community composition and natural canopy disturbance in the National Park Service Eastern Rivers and Mountains Network" is a National Park Service (NPS) Notice of Intent to Award (NOI). In practical terms, this is not a competitive grant solicitation and it is not asking the public to submit proposals. Instead, it serves as a formal public notice that the Department of the Interior, National Park Service plans to fund a specific project through a cooperative agreement without full and open competition. These notices are commonly used when the agency has already identified a partner or recipient that fits a particular need, authority, or relationship, and the purpose of posting is transparency rather than recruitment of applications.
The project focus, as indicated by the title, centers on forest community composition and natural canopy disturbance within the NPS Eastern Rivers and Mountains Network. While the notice text does not provide technical detail on methods or deliverables, the topic generally refers to understanding what tree species and forest types are present across network parks and how natural events that open gaps in the forest canopy (for example windthrow, ice storms, native insect activity, natural senescence, and other non-anthropogenic disturbance processes) shape forest structure and ecological dynamics over time. Work like this typically supports long-term monitoring, ecological inventory efforts, and management decision-making tied to forest health, habitat conditions, and resilience. The fact that it is framed within a specific NPS network suggests the work is intended to inform network-wide comparisons and consistent monitoring approaches across multiple park units in that region.
From an administrative standpoint, the funding opportunity number is NPS 16 NERO 0127 and it is categorized on Grants.gov as a discretionary opportunity using the cooperative agreement instrument. A cooperative agreement usually implies that NPS expects to be substantially involved in the project during implementation, such as providing technical direction, data access, coordination with park staff, or shared responsibilities in study design and reporting. The funding activity category is listed as "Other" (with clarification referenced in the full announcement), and the associated CFDA number is 15.945, which corresponds to NPS assistance listings used for projects supporting park resources and stewardship goals.
The notice indicates an award ceiling of $96,502 and anticipates a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1). The posting was created on August 2, 2016, with an original closing date of August 12, 2016. In the context of a Notice of Intent to Award, that closing date does not function like a standard application deadline; rather, it reflects the posting period for the public notice and related administrative timing on Grants.gov. Eligibility is broadly labeled as "Others" with additional eligibility clarification referenced in the full text, but because this is not a request for applications, eligibility is largely moot for outside parties since NPS is indicating it intends to proceed with a noncompetitive award.
Overall, the key takeaway is that this listing is a transparency notice: NPS is announcing its intention to fund one cooperative agreement, up to $96,502, for work related to forest community composition and natural canopy disturbance within the Eastern Rivers and Mountains Network. Anyone looking for an open funding opportunity would not treat this as one, and the only way to get more specifics on scope, recipient, and justification for noncompetitive award would be to consult the "Related Documents" referenced in the posting on Grants.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this opportunity?
This listing is a National Park Service (NPS) Notice of Intent to Award (NOI) titled "NOI TA: Forest community composition and natural canopy disturbance in the National Park Service Eastern Rivers and Mountains Network."
Is this a competitive grant where I can submit an application?
No. This is not a competitive grant solicitation and it is not asking the public to submit proposals. It is a public notice that NPS plans to fund a specific project through a cooperative agreement without full and open competition.
What is the purpose of posting a Notice of Intent to Award?
The purpose is transparency. These notices are commonly used when an agency has already identified a partner or recipient that fits a specific need, authority, or relationship. The posting is meant to publicly document the agency's intent rather than recruit applicants.
Which agency is offering (posting) this notice?
The notice is posted by the Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS).
What is the project about, based on the title and description provided?
The focus is on forest community composition and natural canopy disturbance within the NPS Eastern Rivers and Mountains Network. In general terms, this refers to understanding which tree species and forest types are present across network parks and how natural processes that open gaps in the forest canopy shape forest structure and ecological dynamics over time.
What are examples of "natural canopy disturbance" mentioned or implied here?
The description points to non-anthropogenic disturbance processes such as windthrow, ice storms, native insect activity, natural senescence, and other natural events that create openings in the forest canopy.
What is the "Eastern Rivers and Mountains Network" referring to?
It refers to a specific National Park Service network, indicating the work is intended to support network-wide comparisons and consistent monitoring approaches across multiple park units within that region.
Does the notice describe the technical methods, tasks, or deliverables?
No. The notice text, as summarized here, does not provide technical detail on methods or deliverables.
How is this project typically used by NPS (in general terms)?
Work of this kind typically supports long-term monitoring, ecological inventory efforts, and management decision-making tied to forest health, habitat conditions, and resilience.
What funding instrument will be used?
The listing indicates a cooperative agreement instrument.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for this project?
A cooperative agreement usually implies that NPS expects to be substantially involved during implementation. Examples described include providing technical direction, data access, coordination with park staff, or shared responsibilities in study design and reporting.
What is the opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is NPS 16 NERO 0127.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 15.945, which corresponds to NPS assistance listings used for projects supporting park resources and stewardship goals.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is listed as $96,502.
How many awards does NPS expect to make?
The notice anticipates a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1).
When was this notice posted?
The posting was created on August 2, 2016.
What is the listed closing date, and does it function like an application deadline?
The original closing date is August 12, 2016. In the context of a Notice of Intent to Award, this does not function like a standard application deadline. Instead, it reflects the posting period for the public notice and related administrative timing on Grants.gov.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly labeled as "Others" with additional eligibility clarification referenced in the full text. However, because this is not a request for applications, eligibility is largely moot for outside parties since NPS is indicating it intends to proceed with a noncompetitive award.
Where is this opportunity listed?
It is categorized on Grants.gov as a discretionary opportunity using the cooperative agreement instrument.
What is the main takeaway for someone searching for open funding?
This listing is a transparency notice, not an open funding opportunity. Anyone looking for an opportunity to apply should not treat this as a solicitation for proposals.
How can I find more specifics about the scope, recipient, or justification for a noncompetitive award?
The summary indicates that the way to get more specifics is to consult the "Related Documents" referenced in the posting on Grants.gov.
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