Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 14 NERO 0120
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- The 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 "NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD Assessing the response of the Great South Bay estuarine fauna to Hurricane Sandy Focus on nekton utilization of seagrass habitats" 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 Aug 13, 2014 and posted on Aug 13, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 18, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $129,853.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $129,853.00 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).
- 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 s intention to fund the following project activities without full and open competition.
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Opportunity Summary:
This notice is a National Park Service (NPS) "Notice of Intent to Award" for a cooperative agreement project titled "Assessing the response of the Great South Bay estuarine fauna to Hurricane Sandy, with a focus on nekton utilization of seagrass habitats." It is not an open funding opportunity and not a request for applications. Instead, it serves as a public transparency announcement that NPS intends to make a single award without full and open competition to support specific post-Hurricane Sandy research activities related to estuarine fauna and seagrass habitat use in Great South Bay.
The project focus is on nekton, meaning free-swimming aquatic animals such as fish and some mobile invertebrates, and how these organisms use seagrass habitats in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. In practical terms, the work implied by the title is about understanding storm-driven ecological changes in an estuary, particularly whether and how storm impacts altered the role of seagrass beds as nursery, feeding, or refuge habitat for mobile aquatic fauna. Because seagrass habitats are often ecologically important and sensitive to disturbance, the project is positioned as a targeted assessment of storm response and recovery conditions in this coastal system.
Administratively, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary and uses a cooperative agreement funding instrument, which typically indicates that NPS expects to have substantial involvement in the work (for example, coordination on study design, access to park-related sites or resources, data management expectations, or integration with NPS science and resource management needs). The funding activity is listed under an "Other" category explained as "Hurricane Sandy," reflecting that the work is part of storm-related response, assessment, or resilience efforts rather than a routine program competition.
The notice indicates there will be one expected award with an estimated total funding amount of $129,853. The award ceiling and floor are both listed as $129,853, signaling a fixed intended award amount rather than a range. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The CFDA listing is 15.945, identified as Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System, which aligns with research-oriented partnerships and applied science supporting park system resources.
Key dates show the notice was posted and created on August 13, 2014, with an original and current closing date of August 18, 2014, and an archive date of August 19, 2014. In the context of a notice of intent (rather than a solicitation), these dates function more as an administrative window for public notice rather than an application deadline for prospective applicants.
Eligibility is labeled broadly as "Others," but the notice repeatedly emphasizes that this is not open for applications and is specifically intended to announce NPS's plan to fund project activities without competition. Anyone needing help accessing the full announcement is directed to a named NPS grants management specialist, Patrick Reidy, with a phone number provided.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this announcement?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) "Notice of Intent to Award" for a cooperative agreement project titled "Assessing the response of the Great South Bay estuarine fauna to Hurricane Sandy, with a focus on nekton utilization of seagrass habitats."
Is this an open funding opportunity or a request for applications?
No. The notice states it is not an open funding opportunity and not a request for applications. It is a transparency notice announcing NPS intends to make a single award without full and open competition.
What is the purpose of publishing a Notice of Intent to Award?
Based on the notice description, the purpose is public transparency: it communicates that NPS plans to fund specific post-Hurricane Sandy research activities through a single, non-competitive award rather than running a competitive solicitation.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The notice indicates there will be one (1) expected award.
What is the total funding amount for the expected award?
The estimated total funding amount is $129,853.
Is the award amount a range or a fixed amount?
It is presented as a fixed intended amount. The award ceiling is $129,853 and the award floor is also $129,853, which signals a single set award amount rather than a range.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What funding instrument will be used?
The notice identifies the instrument as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the instrument is a cooperative agreement?
As described in the notice summary, a cooperative agreement typically indicates NPS expects substantial involvement in the work. Examples mentioned include coordination on study design, access to park-related sites or resources, data management expectations, and integration with NPS science and resource management needs.
What project is NPS intending to fund?
The project is titled "Assessing the response of the Great South Bay estuarine fauna to Hurricane Sandy, with a focus on nekton utilization of seagrass habitats."
What is the main scientific focus of the project?
The focus is on how Great South Bay estuarine fauna respond after Hurricane Sandy, specifically examining nekton and their use of seagrass habitats following the storm.
What does "nekton" mean in the context of this project?
Nekton refers to free-swimming aquatic animals such as fish and some mobile invertebrates.
What does the project aim to understand about seagrass habitats?
In practical terms, the notice implies the work will evaluate storm-driven ecological changes in the estuary, including whether and how storm impacts altered the role of seagrass beds as nursery, feeding, or refuge habitat for mobile aquatic fauna.
Why are seagrass habitats important to this assessment?
The notice frames seagrass habitats as ecologically important and sensitive to disturbance, making them a key focus for targeted assessment of storm response and recovery conditions.
Where is the study focused?
The project is focused on Great South Bay and its estuarine system, as indicated in the project title and description.
How is this opportunity categorized by the agency?
Administratively, it is categorized as discretionary, and the funding activity is listed under an "Other" category explained as "Hurricane Sandy."
What does the "Hurricane Sandy" activity category indicate?
It indicates the work is part of storm-related response, assessment, or resilience efforts rather than a routine competitive program.
What CFDA program is associated with this notice?
The notice lists CFDA 15.945, identified as "Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System."
How does the CFDA listing relate to the project?
The description provided indicates the CFDA aligns with research-oriented partnerships and applied science supporting National Park System resources.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is labeled broadly as "Others," but the notice repeatedly emphasizes that it is not open for applications and is specifically intended to announce a planned, non-competitive award.
Do the posted closing dates function as an application deadline?
No. The notice explains that, in the context of a Notice of Intent (rather than a solicitation), the dates function as an administrative window for public notice rather than an application deadline for prospective applicants.
What are the key dates listed in the notice?
The notice was posted and created on August 13, 2014. The original and current closing date is August 18, 2014. The archive date is August 19, 2014.
Can organizations still apply after the closing date?
The notice states this is not a request for applications, so there is no application process described for organizations to apply either before or after the listed dates.
How can someone get help accessing the full announcement?
The notice directs anyone needing help accessing the full announcement to contact an NPS grants management specialist named Patrick Reidy, with a phone number provided in the notice.
What should someone do if they have administrative questions about this notice?
The notice indicates that the named NPS grants management specialist, Patrick Reidy, is the contact for assistance accessing the announcement, which is the only specific support direction provided.
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