Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 12 NERO 0011
Apply for NPS 12 NERO 0011
- The National Park Service in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Predicting the Effects of Climate Change of Migratory Birds and Bats Quantifying the Maine Gulf Flyway Acadia National Park, Maine" 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 Jan 24, 2012 and posted on Jan 24, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 30, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $31,500.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $31,500.00 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:
This opportunity is a National Park Service (NPS) notice announcing its intent to fund a specific research project focused on forecasting how climate change may affect migratory birds and bats that use the Maine Gulf flyway, with project work tied to Acadia National Park in Maine. The title signals that the work is meant to be predictive and quantitative, meaning the effort is not just general monitoring but aims to produce measurable estimates or models of how migration patterns, timing, or habitat use could shift under changing climate conditions. The activity category is listed as "Research" under the broader funding activity label, which reinforces that the deliverables are expected to be scientific analyses, datasets, and/or decision-support tools that park managers and researchers can use to understand future risks and changes.
A key point is that this announcement is explicitly a "NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD" and "NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS." In other words, it is not a competitive grant solicitation open for new proposals. Instead, it is a public transparency notice that NPS plans to issue a task agreement under an already-existing cooperative agreement (Cooperative Agreement H4503090700) between Acadia National Park and the University of Maine. The phrase "without full and open competition" means NPS has determined it will proceed with this partner under the existing agreement rather than running a competition among multiple potential applicants. The practical implication for anyone reading the posting is that there is no application package to submit in response to this notice; the purpose is to document the government decision to fund the work through the established partnership mechanism.
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally differs from a standard grant in that NPS anticipates substantial involvement in the project, such as coordination on methods, data needs, priorities, or use of results for park management. The posting indicates there is expected to be one award, and the financial details are fixed: the estimated total funding is $31,500, with an award ceiling and floor both set at $31,500. That structure strongly suggests a single, predefined budget amount for a specific scope of work rather than a range of possible award sizes. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient is not required to contribute additional funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Eligibility is listed as "Public and State controlled institutions of higher education," which aligns with the identified partner (the University of Maine) and the planned noncompetitive award approach. The opportunity references CFDA number 15.945, Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System, which is commonly used for research collaborations that support NPS stewardship, scientific understanding, and applied management needs across park units.
Timing information shows the notice was posted on January 24, 2012, with an original and current closing date of January 30, 2012, and an archive date of January 31, 2012. Given the nature of the posting as an intent-to-award notice rather than an application-based competition, these dates function more as a posting window for public record than a deadline for proposal submission. For readers who need the official details of what work will be performed, the announcement points to an attachment accessible through the "Full Announcement" link on Grants.gov, where the task description, expected deliverables, and administrative justifications are typically provided in more formal language.
For administrative or access issues, the contact listed is Jennifer Fleming, Contract/Agreements Specialist at the National Park Service, with a phone number (215) 597-6476. The notice also directs users to Grants.gov help resources for general navigation, but again, the central message is that this is a pre-identified award under an existing cooperative agreement intended to support climate-related migration research for birds and bats associated with the Maine Gulf flyway and Acadia National Park.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity about?
This National Park Service (NPS) posting announces an intent to fund a specific research project that will forecast how climate change may affect migratory birds and bats using the Maine Gulf flyway, with project work tied to Acadia National Park in Maine. The emphasis is on predictive, quantitative work (for example, measurable estimates or models of change), not just general monitoring.
Is this a competitive grant where I can submit an application?
No. The announcement is explicitly a "NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD" and "NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS." It is not a competitive solicitation open to new proposals, and there is no application package to submit in response to this notice.
Why does the notice say "without full and open competition"?
The notice explains that NPS plans to proceed through an existing partnership mechanism rather than running a competition among multiple potential applicants. Specifically, NPS intends to issue a task agreement under an already-existing cooperative agreement with a pre-identified partner.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The planned award is tied to an existing cooperative agreement between Acadia National Park and the University of Maine (Cooperative Agreement H4503090700). The eligibility category listed, "Public and State controlled institutions of higher education," aligns with the University of Maine.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. In general, a cooperative agreement differs from a standard grant in that NPS anticipates substantial involvement in the project, such as coordination on methods, data needs, priorities, and/or how results will be used for park management.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The posting indicates NPS expects to make one award.
What is the total funding amount for this project?
The estimated total funding is $31,500. The award ceiling and award floor are both listed as $31,500, which indicates a single, predefined award amount for a specific scope of work.
Is there any cost sharing or matching required?
No. The posting states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as "Research" under the broader funding activity label. This indicates the expected outputs are research-oriented, such as scientific analyses, datasets, and/or decision-support tools that can inform park management and future planning.
What geographic area or park unit is associated with the work?
The research is focused on the Maine Gulf flyway and is tied to Acadia National Park in Maine.
What species groups are included in the research focus?
The notice describes the project as focused on migratory birds and bats that use the Maine Gulf flyway.
What does "predictive and quantitative" mean in this context?
Based on the description provided, the project is intended to produce measurable estimates or models that forecast how migration patterns, timing, and/or habitat use could shift under changing climate conditions. This signals analysis and forecasting rather than only observational monitoring.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity, and what does it indicate?
The opportunity references CFDA 15.945, "Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System." This CFDA is used for research collaborations that support National Park Service stewardship, scientific understanding, and applied management needs across park units.
Do the posted closing dates function as a deadline for applications?
No. Because this is an intent-to-award notice and not an application-based competition, the posted dates appear to function as a public posting window for the record rather than a proposal submission deadline.
What are the key dates shown on the notice?
The notice was posted on January 24, 2012. The original and current closing date is January 30, 2012. The archive date is January 31, 2012.
Where can I find the official task description and expected deliverables?
The notice points readers to an attachment accessible through the "Full Announcement" link on Grants.gov. That attachment is typically where the task description, expected deliverables, and administrative justification are provided in formal detail.
Who should be contacted with administrative questions about this notice?
The contact listed is Jennifer Fleming, Contract/Agreements Specialist at the National Park Service. Phone: (215) 597-6476.
Does the notice provide guidance for Grants.gov website or navigation issues?
Yes. The notice directs users to Grants.gov help resources for general navigation, although the central message of the posting is that it is not open for applications.
If my organization is eligible as a public or state-controlled institution of higher education, can I apply anyway?
Based on the notice language provided, this posting is not requesting applications. Even though eligibility is listed as "Public and State controlled institutions of higher education," the award is planned under an existing cooperative agreement with a specific partner and is described as proceeding without full and open competition.
What does the fixed award ceiling and floor imply?
With both the award ceiling and award floor set at $31,500, the notice is describing a single fixed funding amount tied to a defined scope of work, rather than a competitive opportunity with variable award sizes.
What is the cooperative agreement number referenced in the notice?
The notice references Cooperative Agreement H4503090700 as the existing agreement under which the task agreement is intended to be issued.
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