Opportunity Information: Apply for P14AS00304
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- The National Park Service in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent to award to American Conservation Experience" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.931 Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 27, 2014 and posted on Aug 27, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 28, 2014 This is a notice of intent to award to American Conservaiton Experience for Two Biological Science Interns for Everglades National Park, FL. No proposals for this action will be accepted.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $18,720.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $18,720.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant posting (Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00304) is a National Park Service discretionary funding notice stating the agency's intent to make a single cooperative agreement award to American Conservation Experience (ACE). The purpose of the award is to support two Biological Science Interns who will work at Everglades National Park in Florida. Because it is framed as a "notice of intent to award," it is not a competitive solicitation; the announcement explicitly says that no proposals will be accepted for this action.
The opportunity sits under CFDA 15.931, "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations," which typically supports conservation, resource stewardship, and related youth or intern engagement efforts. The activity categories listed include Humanities (noted as related to Cultural Affairs in CFDA), Natural Resources, and Science and Technology/Research and Development, reflecting the Park Service's broad mission areas and the science-focused intern roles described in the notice. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement during the project (for example, coordinating work plans, providing oversight, or collaborating on field priorities), rather than simply issuing funds with minimal engagement.
Only one award was expected. The estimated total funding amount is $18,720, with an award ceiling of $18,720 and an award floor of $0. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement mentioned, meaning the recipient is not required to provide non-federal funds as a condition of the award. Although the notice lists broad eligible applicant categories (including certain higher education institutions and 501(c)(3) nonprofits), the practical takeaway is that the award was already intended for ACE, and the announcement reiterates that other applicants cannot submit proposals.
Timing details reinforce that this was essentially an administrative posting rather than an open competition. The opportunity was posted and created on August 27, 2014, with an original and current closing date of August 28, 2014, and an archive date of September 27, 2014. The short window is consistent with notices that exist primarily to document an intended award decision and meet public posting requirements.
For anyone needing the full announcement or experiencing access issues, the listed point of contact is Celinda Hicks, Agreements Officer at the National Park Service, reachable at 305-242-7742 or via email at CelindaHicks@nps.gov. An additional information link was provided through Grants.gov at http://www.grants.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P14AS00304.
Which federal agency is associated with this grant notice?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding notice.
Is this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. This posting is a notice of intent to award and explicitly states that no proposals will be accepted for this action.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The National Park Service states its intent to make a single cooperative agreement award to American Conservation Experience (ACE).
How many awards are expected under this notice?
Only one award was expected.
What is the purpose of the intended award?
The purpose is to support two Biological Science Interns who will work at Everglades National Park in Florida.
Where will the funded work take place?
The interns supported by this award will work at Everglades National Park, Florida.
What type of funding instrument is planned?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the instrument is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the description provided, a cooperative agreement generally means the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement during the project (for example, coordinating work plans, providing oversight, or collaborating on field priorities), rather than simply providing funds with minimal engagement.
What is the CFDA program associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity sits under CFDA 15.931, titled "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations".
What kinds of activities does CFDA 15.931 typically support (as described in the notice)?
As summarized in the posting, CFDA 15.931 typically supports conservation, resource stewardship, and related youth or intern engagement efforts.
What activity categories are listed for this opportunity?
The listed activity categories include Humanities (noted as related to Cultural Affairs in CFDA), Natural Resources, and Science and Technology/Research and Development.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $18,720.
What is the award ceiling for this notice?
The award ceiling is $18,720.
What is the award floor for this notice?
The award floor is listed as $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is mentioned. The summary indicates there is no requirement for non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
Does the notice list any eligible applicant categories?
Yes. The notice lists broad eligible applicant categories (including certain higher education institutions and 501(c)(3) nonprofits), but it also makes clear that the award is intended for ACE and that other applicants cannot submit proposals.
If my organization is generally eligible, can I apply for this specific opportunity?
No. Even though broad eligibility categories are listed, this posting is a notice of intent to award to American Conservation Experience (ACE) and states that no proposals will be accepted.
When was this opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on August 27, 2014.
What were the closing dates for this notice?
The original and current closing date were both August 28, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is listed as September 27, 2014.
Why is the open period so short?
The summary explains that the timing is consistent with postings that function as an administrative notice to document an intended award decision and meet public posting requirements, rather than an open competitive solicitation.
Where can I find the full announcement or additional information?
An additional information link was provided through Grants.gov at http://www.grants.gov.
Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact is Celinda Hicks, Agreements Officer at the National Park Service.
How can I contact the National Park Service point of contact listed in the notice?
You can reach Celinda Hicks at 305-242-7742 or by email at CelindaHicks@nps.gov.
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