Opportunity Information: Apply for P15AS00131
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD Cooperative Monitoring, Assessment, and Modeling to Support Everglades Restoration" 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 May 13, 2015 and posted on May 13, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 26, 2015 This is a Notice of Intent to award announcement this is not a request for applications. This funding opportunity is to provide public notice without full and open competition under Cooperative Agreement.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $291,936.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,110,600.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
This opportunity is a Notice of Intent to Award from the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS), specifically tied to Everglades National Park. It is not an open solicitation and it is not asking the public to submit applications. Instead, it serves as a public announcement that NPS intends to make a single, non-competitive award through a standalone Cooperative Agreement with a specific partner: the South Florida Water Management District. The project named in the notice is "Cooperative Monitoring, Assessment, and Modeling to Support Everglades Restoration in the Everglades National Park," and the purpose is to support restoration work through coordinated monitoring, assessment activities, and modeling efforts that inform Everglades restoration decisions.
The funding mechanism is a Cooperative Agreement, which generally indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency in carrying out the work (as opposed to a standard grant where the recipient typically operates with more independence). The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and falls under the Natural Resources activity category. The CFDA listing associated with it is 15.954 (National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education). The notice lists state governments as eligible applicants, which aligns with the intended recipient being a state or regional governmental water management entity, but the key point here is that the NPS is not seeking competing proposals because the intent is to proceed without full and open competition.
Financially, the notice shows an estimated total funding amount of $291,936, with an award floor of $291,936. It also lists an award ceiling of $2,110,600, which signals that while the immediate planned amount is about $292K, the agreement structure may allow for additional funding up to the ceiling depending on future needs, tasking, or phases of work. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated, meaning the recipient is not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award. The notice anticipates one award.
In terms of timing, the opportunity was posted and created on May 13, 2015, with an original and current closing date of May 26, 2015, and an archive date of May 27, 2015. The "closing date" in this context should be read as the end of the public notice period rather than a deadline for applications, since the announcement repeatedly emphasizes it is not a request for applications. The Additional Information link points to Grants.gov for the full posting details.
For questions or to request help accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is Sandra Newton, Financial Assistance Administrator, at 305-242-7028, with the email SandraNewton@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This posting is a Notice of Intent to Award from the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS), associated with Everglades National Park. It serves as a public announcement that NPS intends to make a single award to a specified partner rather than run an open competition.
Is this an open solicitation where the public can apply?
No. The notice states it is not an open solicitation and is not requesting applications from the public. It is a non-competitive (non-discretionary competition) intent to award to a specific recipient.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The notice identifies the intended recipient as the South Florida Water Management District.
How many awards does NPS expect to make?
The notice anticipates one (1) award.
What is the project name?
The project named in the notice is "Cooperative Monitoring, Assessment, and Modeling to Support Everglades Restoration in the Everglades National Park."
What is the purpose of the project?
The purpose is to support Everglades restoration work through coordinated monitoring, assessment activities, and modeling efforts that help inform Everglades restoration decisions.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding mechanism is a standalone Cooperative Agreement.
What does it mean that the instrument is a Cooperative Agreement?
In general, a Cooperative Agreement indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency (here, NPS) in carrying out the work, as compared to a standard grant where the recipient typically has more independence. This notice describes the award as a Cooperative Agreement to support coordinated activities for restoration.
What funding category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and is listed under the Natural Resources activity category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing associated with this notice is 15.954: National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education.
Who is listed as eligible to apply?
The notice lists state governments as eligible applicants, which aligns with the intended recipient being a state or regional governmental water management entity. However, the notice also makes clear it is not seeking competing proposals.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The notice shows an estimated total funding amount of $291,936.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is listed as $291,936.
What is the award ceiling and what does it imply?
The notice lists an award ceiling of $2,110,600. This suggests that while the immediate planned amount is about $291,936, the agreement may allow for additional funding up to the ceiling depending on future needs, tasking, or phases of work.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was this notice posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted/created on May 13, 2015. The original and current closing date is May 26, 2015, and the archive date is May 27, 2015.
Is the closing date a deadline to submit an application?
Not in the usual sense. The notice emphasizes it is not a request for applications, so the "closing date" should be understood as the end of the public notice period rather than an application deadline.
Where can I find the full posting details?
The notice points to Grants.gov via an Additional Information link for full posting details.
Who do I contact with questions about this notice?
The listed contact is Sandra Newton, Financial Assistance Administrator. Phone: 305-242-7028. Email: SandraNewton@nps.gov.
Which federal agency is making the intended award?
The intended award is from the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS), and is specifically tied to Everglades National Park.
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