Opportunity Information: Apply for DOI NPS BUFF E12AC30063
Apply for DOI NPS BUFF E12AC30063
- The National Park Service in the education environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Ozark Centers for Resource Studies" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.944 Natural Resource Stewardship.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 16, 2011 and posted on Dec 16, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 27, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $30,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $30,000.00 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).
- Single Source Continuation
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Opportunity Summary:
The Ozark Centers for Resource Studies grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: DOI NPS BUFF E12AC30063) is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding announcement that supports education, environmental learning, and natural resource-related public programming in the Ozark ecoregion. It is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the NPS expects to remain actively involved with the recipient in carrying out the work rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal participation. The purpose is to continue operating a learning center that strengthens natural and cultural resource interpretation programs, which typically includes activities such as curriculum-based education, interpretive training, public outreach, and other learning initiatives that help audiences understand the region's natural and cultural heritage.
This notice is explicitly a "Notice of Intent to Award without competition" and is described as a single-source continuation. In practical terms, that means the NPS is not seeking applications from the general public or multiple competing organizations. Instead, it is signaling its intent to continue funding an existing project with an established partner, Arkansas State University, to maintain continuity of operations and programming. The eligibility field reflects this approach by indicating the opportunity is limited to the named continuation recipient rather than open competition, even though the general category of eligible applicants is listed broadly with a note to consult eligibility details.
Funding for this action is relatively small and targeted, with an estimated total funding amount of $30,000 and an award ceiling of $30,000 (no stated minimum award floor). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient is not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award. The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.944, Natural Resource Stewardship, which aligns with the focus on stewardship-related education and interpretation tied to natural and cultural resources.
The announcement was posted and created on December 16, 2011, with an original and current closing date of December 27, 2011, and it was archived on January 26, 2012. Since it is an intent-to-award, these dates function more as formal posting and administrative timelines than as an open application window for outside entities. For access issues or questions related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Theora McVay, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 402-661-1662 (email address not provided in the source text).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Ozark Centers for Resource Studies grant opportunity?
It is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding announcement that supports education, environmental learning, and natural resource-related public programming in the Ozark ecoregion. The stated purpose is to continue operating a learning center that strengthens natural and cultural resource interpretation programs.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DOI NPS BUFF E12AC30063.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The funding is offered by the National Park Service (NPS).
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement. That means the NPS expects to remain actively involved with the recipient in carrying out the work, rather than issuing an award with minimal federal participation.
What does "Notice of Intent to Award without competition" mean?
It means the NPS is not seeking applications from the general public or multiple competing organizations. Instead, the notice signals an intent to make an award as a single-source continuation to a specific, established partner.
Is this opportunity open for anyone to apply?
No. Based on the notice language, it is a single-source continuation and is limited to the named continuation recipient rather than being an open, competitive application opportunity.
Who is the continuation recipient named in the announcement?
The notice indicates the established partner and continuation recipient is Arkansas State University.
What is the purpose of the funding?
The purpose is to continue operating a learning center that strengthens natural and cultural resource interpretation programs in the Ozark ecoregion and supports related education and public programming.
What kinds of activities or projects are typically supported?
The notice describes programming that typically includes curriculum-based education, interpretive training, public outreach, and other learning initiatives that help audiences understand the region's natural and cultural heritage.
What geographic or thematic focus does the opportunity target?
The opportunity focuses on the Ozark ecoregion, with emphasis on education, environmental learning, and stewardship-related interpretation tied to natural and cultural resources.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount is $30,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $30,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award floor is stated in the provided information.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.944, Natural Resource Stewardship.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted (and created) on December 16, 2011.
What was the closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is December 27, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
It was archived on January 26, 2012.
Do the posted and closing dates function like a normal application window?
Not in the typical sense. Because the notice is an intent-to-award without competition, the dates serve more as formal posting and administrative timelines than as an open application window for outside organizations.
Who can be contacted for access issues or questions about the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Theora McVay, Contract Specialist.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Theora McVay can be reached by phone at 402-661-1662. No email address is provided in the information supplied.
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