Opportunity Information: Apply for P15AS00308
Apply for P15AS00308
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD Conservation and Recovery Schaus NPS Centennial Challenge" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.954 National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 13, 2015 and posted on Aug 13, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 23, 2015 NPS is announcing a Notice of Intent to Award this is not a request for applications. This funding opportunity is to provide public notice to fund a project without full and open competition under Cooperative Agreement H5000105040.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $35,693.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service (NPS), within the U.S. Department of the Interior, issued this announcement as a Notice of Intent to Award for a project at Biscayne National Park titled "Conservation and Recovery Schaus NPS Centennial Challenge." This notice is meant to inform the public that NPS plans to fund a specific set of project activities through a cooperative agreement, and it is explicitly not a request for applications. In practical terms, that means the agency is not soliciting proposals from the broader public; instead, it is signaling its intent to make a single, directed award.
The planned award is expected to be made without full and open competition under Cooperative Agreement H5000 10 5040, using the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network partner identified as the South Florida Caribbean Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit. The CESU framework is commonly used by DOI bureaus like NPS to collaborate with research and academic partners on natural and cultural resource work, and this notice indicates that NPS has selected this CESU partner as the vehicle for carrying out the project.
Administratively, the opportunity is listed on Grants.gov under Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00308 and categorized as a discretionary funding opportunity. The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement, which typically indicates substantial involvement by NPS in the work (for example, coordination, technical input, or shared project execution) rather than a more hands-off grant. The funding activity category is Natural Resources, and the CFDA program number is 15.954 (National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education). The announcement anticipates one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $35,693. The listing shows no award floor or ceiling (both listed as 0), and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated.
Eligibility in the posting is described as "Private institutions of higher education," which aligns with how CESU partners are often structured through university-based or higher education institutions and their cooperative networks. However, because this is a notice of intent to award rather than an open competition, the eligibility language does not function as an invitation for new applicants; it mainly reflects the general applicant type associated with the intended partner and agreement mechanism.
Key dates in the public notice include a posted date and creation date of August 13, 2015, an original and current closing date of August 23, 2015, and an archive date of August 24, 2015. These dates generally reflect the period the notice was displayed publicly, not a window for submitting applications, since applications are not being requested.
For anyone needing access to the full announcement or having questions about the notice, the contact listed is Sandra Newton, Awarding Officer at Biscayne National Park, reachable by phone at 305-242-7028 or by email at SandraNewton@nps.gov. The notice also references Grants.gov as the source for the full announcement details via the additional information link.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is this funding opportunity?
This posting is a National Park Service (NPS) Notice of Intent to Award for a project at Biscayne National Park titled "Conservation and Recovery Schaus NPS Centennial Challenge."
Is this a request for applications (RFA) or an open solicitation?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a request for applications. NPS is not soliciting proposals from the public through this posting.
If applications are not being requested, what is the purpose of the notice?
The purpose is to inform the public that NPS plans to fund a specific set of project activities through a cooperative agreement and intends to make a directed award.
Which agency is issuing the notice?
The notice is issued by the National Park Service (NPS) within the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What park and project does this notice relate to?
The notice relates to Biscayne National Park and the project titled "Conservation and Recovery Schaus NPS Centennial Challenge."
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The announcement anticipates one award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $35,693.
Is there an award floor or ceiling listed?
No. The listing shows both the award floor and award ceiling as 0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the information provided.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement.
What does it mean that the instrument is a Cooperative Agreement?
In this context, a cooperative agreement typically indicates substantial involvement by NPS in the work, such as coordination, technical input, or shared execution of project activities, rather than a more hands-off grant.
Will the award be competed?
The planned award is expected to be made without full and open competition, as described in the notice.
What authority or agreement mechanism is referenced for making the award?
The notice references making the award under Cooperative Agreement H5000 10 5040, using the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network.
Which CESU partner is identified for this project?
The identified partner is the South Florida Caribbean Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit.
What is the CESU framework used for in this notice?
The notice describes CESU as a framework commonly used by Department of the Interior bureaus (including NPS) to collaborate with research and academic partners on natural and cultural resource work.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) on Grants.gov?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P15AS00308.
Where is the opportunity listed?
It is listed on Grants.gov as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA program number associated with this notice?
The CFDA program number is 15.954, listed as "National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education."
Who is listed as eligible?
The posting describes eligibility as "Private institutions of higher education."
Does the eligibility statement mean new applicants can apply?
Not based on the information provided. Because this is a notice of intent to award rather than an open competition, the eligibility language does not function as an invitation for new applicants; it reflects the general applicant type associated with the intended partner and agreement mechanism.
What are the key dates shown in the notice?
The posted date and creation date are August 13, 2015. The original and current closing date are August 23, 2015. The archive date is August 24, 2015.
Do the closing and archive dates represent an application submission window?
Not in practical terms, based on the information provided. The notice states applications are not being requested, and the dates generally reflect the period the notice was displayed publicly.
Who can be contacted with questions about this notice?
The listed contact is Sandra Newton, Awarding Officer at Biscayne National Park.
How can Sandra Newton be reached?
Phone: 305-242-7028. Email: SandraNewton@nps.gov.
Where can the full announcement details be found?
The notice references Grants.gov as the source for the full announcement details via the additional information link.
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