Opportunity Information: Apply for P13AS00242
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NPS Cultural Resources Climate Change Strategy" 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 31, 2013 and posted on Aug 31, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 3, 2013 This is not a request for applications. This is a single source award to University of Maryland.. (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 $36,673.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service (NPS) grant opportunity titled "NPS Cultural Resources Climate Change Strategy" (Funding Opportunity Number P13AS00242) is a discretionary cooperative agreement intended to fund the final development and completion of a Cultural Resources (CR) Climate Change Strategy for the NPS. The CR Strategy is designed to serve as a companion document to the broader NPS Climate Change Strategy that was published in 2010, with a specific focus on how climate change affects cultural resources managed or supported by the National Park Service. In practice, the opportunity centers on producing a usable, agency-aligned strategy document that frames challenges, outlines recommended approaches, and captures best practices for climate adaptation and management as they relate to cultural heritage.
The work builds on earlier efforts that began in the summer of 2012 under a cooperative agreement with the Institute of the Environment at the University of Arizona. That earlier phase produced foundational material for the strategy, including text describing the overall vision for the document and an initial outline of strategies and best practices for cultural resources in a climate change context. This new award is aimed at taking that initial framework to completion by developing additional content and ensuring the full document is internally consistent, well-reviewed, and coordinated across NPS offices and partners.
Key tasks described in the announcement include developing the international context and summary sections for the Cultural Resources Climate Change Strategy and coordinating review and further development of all sections of the document. The emphasis on "international context" suggests the strategy is expected to reference or align with global heritage and climate adaptation perspectives (for example, how other heritage agencies and international frameworks approach climate risks to cultural sites), while still tailoring recommendations to NPS responsibilities and operations. The coordination role is also central: the recipient is expected to work closely with NPS staff and relevant partners to manage feedback, revise drafts, and ensure the final strategy reflects agency priorities and a credible consensus across subject-matter experts.
Administratively, this opportunity is not open for competition. The announcement explicitly states it is not a request for applications and is structured as a single-source award to the University of Maryland. Eligibility is listed generally as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, but the single-source nature means the NPS had already identified the intended recipient at the time of posting. The expected number of awards is one, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
The award amount is fixed: the ceiling and floor are both $36,673, indicating a defined budget rather than a range. The estimated total funding is listed as $0 in the source data, which can occur in postings where the specific obligated amount is captured elsewhere or the listing format does not reflect the obligation correctly, but the ceiling and floor provide the effective award value for the agreement. The opportunity falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category and references CFDA number 15.945, "Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System," which is consistent with collaborative research and strategy-development work in support of NPS mission needs.
The posting and creation dates are August 31, 2013, with an original and current closing date of September 3, 2013. That short window aligns with the single-source nature of the action rather than an open solicitation. For additional details, the listing points to Grants.gov and provides a contact for access issues: Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer, at 301-432-7890 and ritamihalik@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): NPS Cultural Resources Climate Change Strategy (P13AS00242)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "NPS Cultural Resources Climate Change Strategy".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is P13AS00242.
What type of funding instrument is this?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What is the main purpose of this cooperative agreement?
The purpose is to fund the final development and completion of a Cultural Resources (CR) Climate Change Strategy for the National Park Service (NPS). The end product is intended to be a usable, agency-aligned strategy document that frames key challenges, recommends approaches, and captures best practices for climate adaptation and management as they relate to cultural heritage.
How does the Cultural Resources Climate Change Strategy relate to other NPS climate planning?
The CR Strategy is designed as a companion document to the broader NPS Climate Change Strategy published in 2010. It focuses specifically on how climate change affects cultural resources managed or supported by NPS.
What kinds of resources does the strategy focus on?
The strategy focuses on cultural resources that are managed or supported by the National Park Service, and how climate change affects those resources, along with recommended adaptation and management practices.
What stage is this project in?
This award is intended to move the strategy from an earlier framework to a completed, internally consistent, well-reviewed final document that has been coordinated across NPS offices and partners.
What earlier work does this opportunity build on?
The work builds on efforts that began in summer 2012 under a cooperative agreement with the Institute of the Environment at the University of Arizona. That earlier phase produced foundational material, including text describing the overall vision and an initial outline of strategies and best practices for cultural resources in a climate change context.
What are the key tasks described in the announcement?
Key tasks include:
- Developing the international context section of the Cultural Resources Climate Change Strategy
- Developing the summary section of the strategy
- Coordinating review and further development of all sections of the document
- Working with NPS staff and relevant partners to manage feedback, revise drafts, and align the final strategy with agency priorities
What does "international context" mean in this opportunity?
Based on the announcement language, the strategy is expected to include an international perspective on cultural heritage and climate adaptation (for example, how other heritage agencies and international frameworks approach climate risks to cultural sites), while still tailoring recommendations to NPS responsibilities and operations.
Is this grant opportunity open for competition?
No. The announcement explicitly states it is not open for competition and is not a request for applications.
Who is the intended recipient?
This is structured as a single-source award to the University of Maryland.
If eligibility mentions higher education institutions, can other universities apply?
Although eligibility is listed generally as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, the opportunity is described as a single-source action with an already-identified recipient, so it is not presented as an open solicitation for other applicants.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this opportunity?
The expected number of awards is one (1).
What is the funding amount for this cooperative agreement?
The award amount is fixed. The ceiling and floor are both $36,673, indicating a defined budget rather than a funding range.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Why does the listing show an estimated total funding of $0?
The source data lists estimated total funding as $0, which can happen when the posting format does not reflect the obligation correctly or the specific obligated amount is captured elsewhere. However, the ceiling and floor values provide the effective award amount of $36,673.
What is the funding activity category?
The opportunity falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity references CFDA 15.945, titled "Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System".
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting and creation dates are August 31, 2013.
What are the closing dates?
The original and current closing date are both September 3, 2013.
Why is the open period so short?
The very short window (from August 31, 2013 to September 3, 2013) aligns with the announcement that this is a single-source, non-competitive action rather than an open solicitation.
Where can someone find the official listing or additional details?
The listing points to Grants.gov for additional details.
Who should be contacted for access issues related to the listing?
For access issues, the contact listed is:
Rita Mihalik
Financial Assistance Officer
Phone: 301-432-7890
Email: ritamihalik@nps.gov
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