Opportunity Information: Apply for P15AC00767
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- The National Park Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Not a Request for Proposals Badlands National Park Centennial Design Studio" 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 22, 2015 and posted on May 22, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 5, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $251,600.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $251,600.00 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).
- Members of the CESU Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Units
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Opportunity Summary:
This notice describes a National Park Service (NPS) funding action that is not open for competition and is explicitly not a request for proposals or applications. Instead, it serves as a public announcement that the NPS intends to fund a specific set of project activities through a single, predetermined partner. The opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number P15AC00767 and is titled "Badlands National Park Centennial Design Studio." It falls under a discretionary funding category and will be issued as a cooperative agreement, which generally means NPS expects to have substantial involvement in the work rather than simply providing funds with minimal agency participation.
The identified recipient is the University of Texas at Austin, with Dr. Michael Holleran named as the principal investigator or program manager. The total anticipated award amount is approximately $251,958 (with related posting fields showing an estimated total funding and award ceiling of $251,600), and the award is described as "not to exceed," meaning the agreement is capped at that level. No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated. The project is presented as a new award rather than a continuation, with an anticipated agreement timeframe spanning 2015 to 2017 and an anticipated period of performance listed as 2015 to 2016.
This action is authorized under 54 U.S.C. 100703, tied to Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU), and is associated with CFDA 15.945, "Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System." Eligibility is limited to members of the CESU network, and the announcement indicates that the decision to fund without competition is justified under a single-source rationale based on "unique qualifications." In practical terms, the notice states the selected applicant is considered uniquely qualified due to demonstrable factors such as technical expertise, location, capacity for support, cost-sharing ability if relevant, or other distinguishing qualifications, and that these factors support proceeding without a competitive process.
Key administrative dates included a posted and created date of May 22, 2015, with an original and current closing date of June 5, 2015, and an archive date of July 5, 2015. The announcement lists an expected number of awards as one, consistent with the noncompetitive, single-recipient intent. The NPS point of contact for the project side is Julie McGilvray, a Landscape Historian in the MWRO, and the grants management contact noted for access issues is Julie Hendricks, Lead Grants Management Specialist, with a phone number provided and an email contact referenced. Overall, the document functions as a transparency notice: it signals NPS intent to proceed with a capped cooperative agreement to UT Austin for a Badlands National Park centennial design studio effort under the CESU authority, rather than inviting proposals from the public.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Funding Opportunity Number P15AC00767?
Funding Opportunity Number P15AC00767 is a National Park Service (NPS) funding action titled "Badlands National Park Centennial Design Studio."
Is this a competitive grant opportunity where organizations can apply?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not open for competition and is not a request for proposals or applications. It is a public announcement that NPS intends to fund a specific set of activities through a single, predetermined partner.
If it is not a solicitation, what is the purpose of the notice?
The purpose is transparency. It publicly announces NPS intent to make a funding award to a specified recipient for the described project activities, rather than inviting applications from the public.
Who is the predetermined recipient for this funding action?
The identified recipient is the University of Texas at Austin.
Who is the principal investigator or program manager for the recipient?
Dr. Michael Holleran is listed as the principal investigator/program manager.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The award is expected to be issued as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this will be a cooperative agreement?
In this notice, a cooperative agreement indicates that NPS expects substantial involvement in the work, rather than simply providing funds with minimal agency participation.
What is the discretionary funding category mentioned in the notice?
The opportunity is identified as discretionary funding, as stated in the notice.
How much funding is anticipated for this award?
The total anticipated award amount is approximately $251,958. Related posting fields also show an estimated total funding and award ceiling of $251,600.
Why are there two slightly different dollar amounts listed?
The notice includes an anticipated award amount (approximately $251,958) and also shows posting fields with an estimated total funding and award ceiling of $251,600. The notice does not provide an explanation for the discrepancy.
What does "not to exceed" mean for this award?
"Not to exceed" means the cooperative agreement is capped and cannot go beyond the stated amount.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the notice.
Is this a new award or a continuation of an existing agreement?
The project is presented as a new award rather than a continuation.
What is the anticipated timeframe for the agreement?
The notice describes an anticipated agreement timeframe spanning 2015 to 2017.
What is the anticipated period of performance?
The anticipated period of performance is listed as 2015 to 2016.
Why does the agreement timeframe (2015 to 2017) differ from the period of performance (2015 to 2016)?
The notice lists both time ranges but does not explain the difference. Based on the text provided, both are presented as anticipated dates for the agreement and performance period.
Under what legal authority is NPS making this funding action?
This action is authorized under 54 U.S.C. 100703 and is tied to Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU).
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The notice associates the opportunity with CFDA 15.945, "Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System."
Who is eligible for this opportunity?
Eligibility is limited to members of the CESU network, as stated in the notice.
Even if eligibility is limited to CESU members, can CESU members submit an application?
No. Despite CESU-limited eligibility, the notice states the action is not open for competition and is intended for a single predetermined partner rather than accepting applications.
Why is NPS funding this without competition?
The notice indicates the decision is justified under a single-source rationale based on "unique qualifications."
What does "unique qualifications" mean in this notice?
The notice explains that the selected applicant is considered uniquely qualified due to demonstrable factors such as technical expertise, location, capacity for support, cost-sharing ability (if relevant), or other distinguishing qualifications that support proceeding without a competitive process.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The expected number of awards is one.
What are the key administrative dates listed in the notice?
The notice lists a posted and created date of May 22, 2015; an original and current closing date of June 5, 2015; and an archive date of July 5, 2015.
What is the closing date if this is not an application-based opportunity?
The notice shows a closing date of June 5, 2015, but it also states it is not a request for proposals or applications. Based on the information provided, the closing date is an administrative field rather than an application deadline for the public.
Who is the NPS point of contact for the project?
Julie McGilvray, Landscape Historian (MWRO), is listed as the NPS point of contact for the project side.
Who is the grants management contact listed in the notice?
Julie Hendricks, Lead Grants Management Specialist, is listed as the grants management contact for access issues, with a phone number provided and an email contact referenced.
What is the main takeaway for organizations looking for NPS funding opportunities?
This notice is not a call for applications. It is a public announcement that NPS intends to proceed with a single, capped cooperative agreement to the University of Texas at Austin for the "Badlands National Park Centennial Design Studio" effort under CESU authority.
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