Opportunity Information: Apply for P14AS00181

  • The National Park Service in the education natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent to Award University of Central Florida" 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 Jul 16, 2014 and posted on Jul 16, 2014.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Please do not submit proposals, This is a Notice of Intent to award to University of Central Florida.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • The funding agency has allocated a total of $30,543.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $30,543.00 in funding.
  • Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:

The funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent to Award University of Central Florida" (Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00181) is a discretionary grant announcement issued by the National Park Service (NPS) under CFDA 15.954, which covers National Park Service activities related to conservation, protection, outreach, and education. The announcement was posted and created on July 16, 2014, and it was scheduled to be archived on August 16, 2014. The core purpose of the notice is administrative and informational: it signals the agency's intent to make a single cooperative agreement award to the University of Central Florida, rather than inviting open competition.

This opportunity uses a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument, which typically indicates that the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in the project during performance (as opposed to a standard grant where the recipient generally has more independence). The funding activity areas associated with the announcement include education, natural resources, and science and technology and other research and development, reflecting the kinds of projects NPS supports when partnering with universities and other eligible organizations on research, outreach, interpretation, conservation science, or resource management-related work.

The estimated total funding and maximum award amount are both listed as $30,543, with an award floor of $0 and an award ceiling of $30,543. In practical terms, that means the NPS anticipated one award at $30,543. The announcement also states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient would not be required to provide a non-federal match as a condition of the award.

Although the eligibility section lists public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and certain 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations as eligible applicant types, the closing date field clearly states that proposals should not be submitted because this posting is a Notice of Intent to award specifically to the University of Central Florida. That language indicates the NPS was not seeking applications from other institutions and that the award decision had effectively already been determined, with the public notice serving transparency and documentation purposes.

For applicants or stakeholders seeking more information, the notice directs users to Grants.gov for the full announcement details and provides a point of contact for access issues: Celinda Hicks, Agreement Officer, reachable by phone at 305-242-7742 or by email at CelindaHicks@nps.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the title and identifier of this funding opportunity?

The opportunity is titled "Notice of Intent to Award University of Central Florida" and it is listed under Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00181.

Which federal agency is issuing this announcement?

The announcement is issued by the National Park Service (NPS).

What CFDA program does this opportunity fall under?

This opportunity is under CFDA 15.954, which covers National Park Service activities related to conservation, protection, outreach, and education.

Is this an open competitive grant opportunity?

No. This posting is a Notice of Intent to Award and is administrative/informational in nature. It signals NPS's intent to make a single award to the University of Central Florida and does not invite open competition.

Should other organizations submit proposals or applications?

No. The notice explicitly states that proposals should not be submitted because the posting is a Notice of Intent to award specifically to the University of Central Florida.

What type of funding instrument is being used?

The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement.

What does it mean that the instrument is a Cooperative Agreement?

A Cooperative Agreement typically indicates that the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in the project during performance, compared to a standard grant where the recipient generally has more independence.

Who is the intended recipient of the award?

The notice indicates NPS's intent to make a single cooperative agreement award to the University of Central Florida.

What are the relevant activity areas for this opportunity?

The funding activity areas associated with the announcement include education, natural resources, and science and technology and other research and development.

What kinds of projects does this relate to (based on the stated areas)?

Based on the listed activity areas and NPS program context, the work commonly aligns with projects such as research, outreach, interpretation, conservation science, or resource management-related efforts when partnering with universities or other eligible organizations.

How much funding is available?

The estimated total funding is $30,543, and the maximum award amount is also listed as $30,543.

What is the award floor and award ceiling?

The award floor is $0 and the award ceiling is $30,543.

How many awards did NPS anticipate making under this notice?

The notice indicates a single anticipated award (in practical terms, one award at $30,543).

Is cost sharing or matching required?

No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.

Which applicant types are listed as eligible in the eligibility section?

The eligibility section lists public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and certain 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations as eligible applicant types.

If multiple applicant types are listed as eligible, why is this not open for applications?

Even though eligible applicant types are listed, the closing date field and the notice language clearly state that proposals should not be submitted because the posting is a Notice of Intent to award to the University of Central Florida. This indicates the award decision was effectively predetermined and the posting is for transparency/documentation.

When was the announcement posted and created?

The announcement was posted and created on July 16, 2014.

When was the opportunity scheduled to be archived?

It was scheduled to be archived on August 16, 2014.

Where can someone find the full announcement details?

The notice directs users to Grants.gov for the full announcement details.

Who is the point of contact for access issues or questions related to the listing?

The point of contact listed is Celinda Hicks, Agreement Officer.

How can Celinda Hicks be reached?

By phone at 305-242-7742 or by email at CelindaHicks@nps.gov.

What is the main purpose of publishing a Notice of Intent to Award?

Based on the notice description, the purpose is administrative and informational: to publicly signal the agency's intent to make a single award to a specified recipient, rather than to solicit applications.

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