Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIR1465125174
Apply for NPS NOIR1465125174
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Research Center Support" 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 May 22, 2012 and posted on May 22, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 28, 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 $28,500.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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).
- This funding announcement is not a request for applications. This is a single source award to the University of Wyoming
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Opportunity Summary:
The Research Center Support opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NPS NOIR1465125174) is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding action intended to support natural resource-related work through a cooperative agreement. It is being issued under the framework of the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), which is a partnership mechanism the NPS and other federal agencies use to collaborate with academic and research institutions on projects that benefit public lands, conservation, and resource management. In practical terms, the notice explains that the NPS planned to make a single task agreement award using the CESU model, rather than running an open, competitive grant process.
A key point of this announcement is that it is a notice of intent for a noncompetitive (single-source) award. The agency cites Department of the Interior policy (505 Departmental Manual 2.12C) as the basis for not competing the action, meaning the award decision was justified under internal DOI rules that allow noncompetitive agreements in certain circumstances. The announcement explicitly states it is not a request for applications, so outside organizations were not being invited to apply. Instead, the NPS identified one recipient in advance: the University of Wyoming. The eligible applicants field is therefore somewhat formal, but the eligibility section clarifies that the opportunity was set up specifically for this single source recipient.
From a funding standpoint, the estimated total funding listed is $28,500, with an expected number of awards of one. The award ceiling and floor are both shown as $0, which typically indicates the posting was not structured as a normal competitive solicitation with a range of award sizes, but rather as an administrative notice tied to a pre-planned agreement amount. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient would not be required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award. The funding activity category is Natural Resources, and the CFDA number provided is 15.945, associated with Cooperative Research and Training Programs and resources of the National Park System, which aligns with CESU-style research, technical support, and training collaborations connected to park management needs.
The timeline reflects that this was posted on May 22, 2012, created the same day, and carried a very short window with an original and current closing date of May 28, 2012, followed by an archive date of June 27, 2012. Short posting windows like this are common for notices of intent or noncompetitive awards because the purpose is mainly public transparency rather than collecting applications. For additional details beyond what is summarized in the listing, the notice directs readers to an attached announcement and provides a point of contact: Kelly Adams, Grants Management Specialist, at 303-969-2392, particularly for anyone who has trouble accessing the full announcement electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Research Center Support opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NPS NOIR1465125174)?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding action intended to support natural resource-related work through a cooperative agreement. It was issued under the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) framework, which is used by the NPS and other federal agencies to partner with academic and research institutions on projects that benefit public lands, conservation, and resource management.
Is this announcement a request for applications (RFA) or an open grant competition?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a request for applications. It was not set up to invite proposals from outside organizations.
Is the award competitive or noncompetitive?
It is a notice of intent for a noncompetitive (single-source) award. The NPS planned to make a single task agreement award using the CESU model rather than running an open, competitive grant process.
Why is the award noncompetitive?
The NPS cites Department of the Interior policy as the basis for not competing the action, specifically 505 Departmental Manual 2.12C. The announcement indicates the decision was justified under internal DOI rules that allow noncompetitive agreements in certain circumstances.
Who was selected as the recipient?
The announcement identifies the University of Wyoming as the single source recipient identified in advance.
Who is eligible to apply?
While the eligible applicants field may appear formal, the eligibility section clarifies that the opportunity was set up specifically for a single source recipient (the University of Wyoming). Outside organizations were not being invited to apply.
How many awards did the NPS expect to make under this opportunity?
The expected number of awards is one.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding listed for the opportunity is $28,500.
What are the award ceiling and award floor amounts?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor are shown as $0. This typically indicates the posting was not structured as a normal competitive solicitation with a range of award sizes, but instead served as an administrative notice tied to a pre-planned agreement amount.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient would not be required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
What type of work does this funding support?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources. The notice indicates the purpose is to support natural resource-related work under a cooperative agreement, consistent with CESU-style research, technical support, and training collaborations connected to park management needs.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity, and what does it indicate?
The CFDA number provided is 15.945, associated with Cooperative Research and Training Programs and resources of the National Park System. This aligns with the CESU framework used for research, technical assistance, and training collaborations supporting park and public lands management.
When was this opportunity posted, and what were the closing and archive dates?
The timeline in the listing shows it was posted on May 22, 2012 (and created the same day). The original and current closing date is May 28, 2012. The archive date is June 27, 2012.
Why is the posting window so short?
The listing notes a very short window, which is common for notices of intent or noncompetitive awards because the purpose is mainly public transparency rather than collecting applications.
Where can someone find additional details about the announcement?
The notice directs readers to an attached announcement for additional details beyond the summary in the listing.
Who is the point of contact for questions or issues accessing the full announcement?
The point of contact listed is Kelly Adams, Grants Management Specialist. The notice provides a phone number of 303-969-2392, particularly for anyone who has trouble accessing the full announcement electronically.
What agreement mechanism is being used for this funding action?
The NPS intends to support the work through a cooperative agreement, and the notice describes the plan to make a single task agreement award using the CESU model under the Rocky Mountain CESU framework.
Which federal agency is issuing this funding action?
The issuing agency is the National Park Service (NPS).
What does it mean that this is a CESU-based action?
Based on the notice description, it means the action is being issued under the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) framework, a partnership mechanism used by the NPS and other federal agencies to collaborate with academic and research institutions on projects benefiting public lands, conservation, and resource management.
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