Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 15 NERO 0133
Apply for NPS 15 NERO 0133
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD Identifying Late Summer Activities and Habitat Preferences of Remnant Populations of Myotis Bats in Acadia National Park, Maine" 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 18, 2015 and posted on Aug 18, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 27, 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 $94,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $94,000.00 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 describes a National Park Service (NPS) intent to issue a single cooperative agreement for a project focused on understanding the late-summer behavior and habitat preferences of remnant Myotis bat populations in Acadia National Park, Maine. The main purpose is to support natural resource research that can help park managers better understand where these bats are active in late summer, what habitats they rely on, and how remaining populations are using the landscape. The project title makes clear that the emphasis is on "remnant populations," meaning bats that persist despite broader regional declines, and on a seasonal window (late summer) that can be especially important for foraging, dispersal, mating-related behavior, and preparation for migration or hibernation depending on species and local conditions.
A key point of the announcement is procedural: it is a "Notice of Intent to Award," not a competitive solicitation. In other words, the NPS is not asking the public to submit applications. Instead, it is providing transparency that it plans to fund specific project activities without full and open competition. The opportunity is categorized as a discretionary award and uses a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates the NPS expects to have substantial involvement in the project (for example, coordinating with researchers, facilitating access to park sites, helping align methods with management needs, or collaborating on deliverables).
Funding details are straightforward and fixed. The NPS anticipates making one award with an estimated total funding amount of $94,000. The award ceiling and floor are both listed as $94,000, which effectively signals that the planned award amount is set at that level rather than a range. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient is not expected to provide additional funds to match federal dollars as a condition of the award.
The program is listed under CFDA 15.945, "Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System," aligning the work with research and resource stewardship within national parks. The funding activity category is Natural Resources, reinforcing that the work is intended to inform conservation and management of park wildlife and habitats rather than, for example, infrastructure or visitor services.
Timing information reflects the public notice window rather than an application period. The notice was posted and created on August 18, 2015, with an original and current closing date of August 27, 2015, and an archive date of September 26, 2015. Because this is not a request for applications, these dates function mainly as administrative markers for the announcement and recordkeeping.
Eligibility is broadly labeled as "Others," with a note to consult additional eligibility information in the full text for clarification. However, since the NPS is announcing an intent to fund without competition, eligibility in the usual sense is less relevant than it would be for an open call; the practical implication is that the NPS has already identified the recipient organization it intends to work with under this cooperative agreement.
For questions or help accessing the full announcement, the notice provides a grants management point of contact: Patrick Reidy, Grants Management Specialist, with a listed phone number (215-597-5949) and an NPS email reference (the specific email address is not included in the text provided).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is this grant opportunity about?
This notice describes the National Park Service (NPS) intent to issue a single cooperative agreement for a research project in Acadia National Park, Maine. The project focuses on understanding late-summer behavior and habitat preferences of remnant Myotis bat populations so park managers can better understand where bats are active, what habitats they rely on, and how remaining populations are using the landscape.
What is the project title or focus area?
The notice emphasizes research on "remnant populations" of Myotis bats in Acadia National Park during the late-summer period. The focus is on bats that persist despite broader regional declines and on a season that can be important for foraging, dispersal, mating-related behavior, and preparation for migration or hibernation depending on species and local conditions.
Is this a competitive grant where the public can apply?
No. This is a "Notice of Intent to Award," not a competitive solicitation. The NPS is not requesting applications from the public and is instead providing transparency that it plans to fund specific project activities without full and open competition.
How many awards does the NPS plan to make?
The NPS anticipates making one award.
What type of award will be used?
The planned award is a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates the NPS expects to have substantial involvement in the project, such as coordinating with researchers, facilitating access to park sites, aligning methods with management needs, or collaborating on deliverables.
What is the total funding amount for the award?
The estimated total funding amount is $94,000.
Is there a funding range, or is the amount fixed?
The amount is effectively fixed. The award ceiling is $94,000 and the award floor is also $94,000, indicating the planned award amount is set at that level rather than offered as a range.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient is not expected to provide additional matching funds as a condition of the award.
What is the purpose of the research from the park management perspective?
The purpose is to support natural resource research that helps park managers better understand where Myotis bats are active in late summer, what habitats they rely on, and how remnant populations use the landscape.
What does "remnant populations" mean in this context?
In this notice, "remnant populations" refers to Myotis bat populations that persist in the park despite broader regional declines.
Why is late summer specifically mentioned?
The notice highlights late summer as a seasonal window that can be especially important for foraging, dispersal, mating-related behavior, and preparation for migration or hibernation depending on species and local conditions.
What program or CFDA number is associated with this award?
The program is listed under CFDA 15.945, "Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System."
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources, indicating the work is intended to inform conservation and management of park wildlife and habitats.
Where will the project take place?
The project is focused on Acadia National Park in Maine.
What are the key dates listed in the notice?
The notice was posted/created on August 18, 2015. The original and current closing date is August 27, 2015. The archive date is September 26, 2015.
Do the listed closing dates indicate an application deadline?
No. Because this is not a request for applications, the posted closing date functions as an administrative marker for the public notice window and recordkeeping rather than an application deadline.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly labeled as "Others," with a note to consult additional eligibility information in the full text for clarification. However, since this is an intent to fund without competition, eligibility in the usual sense is less relevant than it would be for an open call, and the practical implication is that the NPS has already identified the recipient organization it intends to work with.
Who can I contact with questions about the notice or for help accessing the full announcement?
The notice lists a grants management point of contact: Patrick Reidy, Grants Management Specialist. Phone: 215-597-5949. The notice also references an NPS email contact, but the specific email address is not included in the information provided here.
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