Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00336
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- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the environment, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NPS AK Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna International Secretariat" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.944.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 13, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 22, 2016 This is a notice of intent to award to the International Secretariat. Applications will not be accepted from any other cooperator.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $400,000.00 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).
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Opportunity Summary:
The opportunity titled "NPS AK Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna International Secretariat" (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00336) is a National Park Service notice of intent to make a single, non-competitive award rather than an open solicitation. In other words, it is not asking the public to apply. Instead, it serves as public notice that the Department of the Interior, National Park Service plans to fund specific project activities through a cooperative agreement with the CAFF International Secretariat. The anticipated total award amount is $400,000 with no required cost share, and the agreement is structured for a 5-year term, with an expected period of performance from August 1, 2016 through July 30, 2021. The award falls under CFDA 15.944 (Natural Resources Stewardship) and uses statutory authority at 54 U.S.C. 101702(a), which supports cooperative agreements and transfer of appropriated funds for service-related activities.
At the core of the project is support for the Arctic Council's Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF) working group, specifically its Circumpolar Biodiversity Monitoring Program (CBMP). The CBMP exists to improve and coordinate long-term biodiversity monitoring across the Arctic, responding to repeated Arctic Council recommendations and ministerial declarations spanning from the late 1990s through 2013. The CAFF International Secretariat, based in Akureyri, Iceland, is the Arctic Council-designated body responsible for coordinating and administering CAFF programs, including the CBMP. The funding is intended to strengthen program implementation, coordination, communications, logistics, and administrative capacity needed to keep a large, international monitoring effort functioning smoothly.
The project description highlights that the United States co-leads the CBMP through the National Park Service and the Bureau of Land Management, working alongside the Kingdom of Denmark. Through this cooperative agreement, NPS contributes both funding and staff support to help develop and implement the CBMP, drawing on NPS expertise in Arctic monitoring and information generated through the NPS Arctic Inventory and Monitoring Network. A major emphasis is on the practical realities of international co-leadership: ensuring strong collaboration, avoiding duplication of effort among partners, and sharing facilitation responsibilities in ways that are efficient and cost-effective, especially for meetings and coordination with external organizations.
Planned recipient activities for the CAFF Secretariat focus on keeping the CBMP strategic planning and day-to-day coordination on track. Key responsibilities include facilitating implementation of the CBMP Strategic Plan for 2013-2017 (Phase 2) and leading development of the next strategic plan for 2017-2021. On an ongoing basis during years when NPS serves as co-lead, the Secretariat is expected to post CBMP documents to the CAFF website at least 30 days before CAFF Working Group and Management Board meetings to support review and discussion. The Secretariat also coordinates and prepares CBMP inputs to Arctic Council Senior Arctic Officials and Ministerial meetings, and provides operational support for expert workshops, meeting logistics (including venue acquisition), travel coordination, communications, interpretation and education products, and related administrative services. Another major function is distributing funds for CBMP activities, which can include staff support, data management, creation of interpretive materials, and travel/per diem for CAFF staff and U.S. invited experts (such as university scientists and Permanent Participant representatives) who take part in CBMP and CAFF work.
On the National Park Service side, the agreement outlines active involvement rather than a simple pass-through grant. NPS supports development of the 2017-2021 CBMP Strategic Plan, provides staff support and meeting participation to fulfill its co-lead role (subject to annual funding availability), and contributes to implementing the CBMP terrestrial plan while also supporting development of the coastal plan. NPS also helps the Secretariat identify institutions and individuals needed to carry out specific tasks, collaborates on publicizing CBMP work and the broader conservation role of the Secretariat, assists with communications needs tied to CBMP products and deliverables, supports creation and dissemination of publications, and attends CAFF board meetings as feasible to report progress and coordinate with related initiatives.
The announcement also explains why the award is single-source and why competition is considered impracticable. The cited justification is "Unique Qualifications" under Department of the Interior single-source policy (505 DM 2). The reasoning is straightforward: the CAFF International Secretariat is formally designated by the Arctic Council as the body that administers and coordinates CAFF and the CBMP. Because it is the official Secretariat for the program, no other organization can legitimately substitute as administrator for these functions, and an agreement with the Secretariat is required for NPS to co-lead the CBMP on behalf of the United States. The notice further notes that other U.S. agencies, including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Bureau of Land Management, have used similar agreements with CAFF in prior years and that those partnerships produced meaningful products aligned with both international and domestic conservation priorities.
Administratively, this is categorized as a discretionary assistance action using a cooperative agreement instrument, with one expected award and an award ceiling matching the anticipated $400,000 total. Although the notice lists an original closing date, it explicitly states that applications will not be accepted from any other party because it is a notice of intent to award to the International Secretariat only. The listed point of contact for the announcement is Erica Cordeiro (907-644-3315).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "NPS AK Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna International Secretariat" opportunity?
This opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00336) is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to make a single, non-competitive award. It serves as public notice that the Department of the Interior, National Park Service plans to support specific project activities through a cooperative agreement with the CAFF International Secretariat.
Is this an open grant where the public can apply?
No. The notice explicitly states that applications will not be accepted from any other party. It is not an open solicitation and is not requesting proposals from the public.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is the CAFF International Secretariat, which is based in Akureyri, Iceland.
Why is the award non-competitive (single-source)?
The notice cites a "Unique Qualifications" justification under the Department of the Interior single-source policy (505 DM 2). The CAFF International Secretariat is formally designated by the Arctic Council as the body responsible for coordinating and administering CAFF programs, including the Circumpolar Biodiversity Monitoring Program (CBMP). Because it is the official Secretariat, the NPS indicates that no other organization can legitimately substitute for these administrative and coordination functions.
What agency is issuing this notice of intent?
The notice is issued by the Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS).
What is the assistance instrument being used?
The announcement describes this as a discretionary assistance action using a cooperative agreement.
What is the total anticipated award amount?
The anticipated total award amount is $400,000.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
No. The opportunity states there is no required cost share.
How long is the agreement term?
The agreement is structured for a 5-year term.
What is the expected period of performance?
The expected period of performance is from August 1, 2016 through July 30, 2021.
What is the CFDA program associated with this award?
The award falls under CFDA 15.944, Natural Resources Stewardship.
What statutory authority is cited for this cooperative agreement?
The notice cites 54 U.S.C. 101702(a) as the statutory authority, supporting cooperative agreements and transfer of appropriated funds for service-related activities.
What is CAFF and what does it do in this context?
CAFF refers to the Arctic Council working group "Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna." In this project, the focus is on supporting CAFF work through its International Secretariat, particularly activities tied to the Circumpolar Biodiversity Monitoring Program (CBMP).
What is the Circumpolar Biodiversity Monitoring Program (CBMP)?
The CBMP is a program designed to improve and coordinate long-term biodiversity monitoring across the Arctic. The description notes it responds to repeated Arctic Council recommendations and ministerial declarations spanning from the late 1990s through 2013.
What is the main purpose of the funding described in this notice?
The funding is intended to strengthen CBMP program implementation and the Secretariat capacity needed to run a large international monitoring effort. This includes coordination, communications, logistics, and administrative support.
Where is the CAFF International Secretariat located?
The CAFF International Secretariat is based in Akureyri, Iceland.
Who co-leads the CBMP on behalf of the United States, according to the description?
The United States co-leads the CBMP through the National Park Service (NPS) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), working alongside the Kingdom of Denmark.
What role does the National Park Service play in this cooperative agreement?
The agreement describes active NPS involvement rather than a simple pass-through. NPS contributes funding and staff support, participates in meetings to fulfill its co-lead role (subject to annual funding availability), supports development of the 2017-2021 CBMP Strategic Plan, contributes to implementing the CBMP terrestrial plan, and supports development of the coastal plan. NPS also collaborates with the Secretariat on communications, publications, and coordination with related initiatives.
What is the CAFF Secretariat expected to do with respect to CBMP strategic planning?
The Secretariat is expected to facilitate implementation of the CBMP Strategic Plan for 2013-2017 (Phase 2) and lead development of the next strategic plan for 2017-2021.
Are there any specific posting or document timing requirements mentioned?
Yes. During years when NPS serves as co-lead, the Secretariat is expected to post CBMP documents to the CAFF website at least 30 days before CAFF Working Group and Management Board meetings to support review and discussion.
What kinds of meeting and coordination support are included in the planned activities?
The planned activities include operational support for expert workshops and meeting logistics such as venue acquisition, travel coordination, communications, and related administrative services. The description also mentions interpretation and education products as part of the support functions.
Does the Secretariat provide inputs to Arctic Council-level meetings?
Yes. The Secretariat coordinates and prepares CBMP inputs to Arctic Council Senior Arctic Officials and Ministerial meetings.
What types of expenses or activities may be supported through distribution of funds for CBMP activities?
The notice states that distributing funds for CBMP activities can include staff support, data management, creation of interpretive materials, and travel/per diem for CAFF staff and U.S. invited experts who participate in CBMP and CAFF work.
Who might be considered a "U.S. invited expert" in this context?
The description provides examples such as university scientists and Permanent Participant representatives who take part in CBMP and CAFF work.
What does "cooperative agreement" imply in the way this project is managed?
Based on the description provided, it implies substantial involvement by NPS, including staff participation, collaboration on planning and implementation, communications support, assistance identifying institutions and individuals for tasks, and participation in CAFF meetings as feasible.
Does this notice mention anything about avoiding duplication of effort?
Yes. A stated emphasis is ensuring strong collaboration, avoiding duplication of effort among partners, and sharing facilitation responsibilities efficiently and cost-effectively, particularly for meetings and coordination with external organizations.
How many awards are expected under this opportunity?
One award is expected.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling matches the anticipated total of $400,000.
If a closing date is listed, can other organizations apply anyway?
No. The notice states that even though an original closing date is listed, applications will not be accepted from any other party because it is a notice of intent to award to the CAFF International Secretariat only.
Have similar agreements been used before with CAFF?
Yes. The notice states that other U.S. agencies, including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Bureau of Land Management, have used similar agreements with CAFF in prior years and that those partnerships produced meaningful products aligned with international and domestic conservation priorities.
Who is the point of contact listed for this announcement?
The listed point of contact is Erica Cordeiro, phone 907-644-3315.
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