Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIP15AC01617
Apply for NPS NOIP15AC01617
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Resource Assessment, Restoration, and Erosion Control" 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 24, 2015 and posted on Aug 24, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 2, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $95,000.00 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 Colorado State University
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Opportunity Summary:
The funding opportunity titled "Resource Assessment, Restoration, and Erosion Control" (Funding Opportunity Number: NPS NOIP15AC01617) is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary grant action in the natural resources category that is structured as a cooperative agreement. In practical terms, this notice describes NPS intent to make a single task agreement award under the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), a partnership framework used by the Department of the Interior to collaborate with universities and other partners on research, technical assistance, and applied conservation projects that support land and resource management needs.
A key point in the announcement is that it is not an open competition and not a request for applications. Instead, it is a notice of intent for a noncompetitive, single-source award to Colorado State University. The notice cites Department of the Interior policy (505 Departmental Manual 2.12C) as the basis for using a noncompetitive approach, which generally means the agency has determined that a specific institution is uniquely qualified or otherwise appropriate for this work under the CESU structure. Because it is noncompetitive, other organizations are not being solicited to submit proposals, even though the eligibility field in the listing indicates "Others" with clarification provided in the text: the award is intended for Colorado State University.
The project itself, as reflected in the title, centers on resource assessment, restoration activities, and erosion control related to National Park System resources. While the summary text does not list detailed tasks, work under this type of CESU task agreement commonly includes field-based assessments of natural resources, monitoring and data collection to characterize conditions and trends, planning and implementation support for restoration actions, and development or application of erosion mitigation methods. Cooperative agreements are typically used when substantial involvement is expected from the federal agency during the project, so the NPS would likely be actively engaged in shaping methods, coordinating field efforts, reviewing deliverables, or integrating results into park management decisions.
The estimated total funding amount for this action is $95,000, with an expected number of awards listed as one. The announcement indicates no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is not required to provide a financial match as a condition of the award. The listing shows award ceiling and floor values of $0, which often appears in postings where the specific obligated amount is handled through the task agreement and associated documentation rather than expressed as a standard competitive range.
The posting timeline shows it was posted and created on August 24, 2015, with an original and current closing date of September 2, 2015, and an archive date of October 2, 2015. In notices like this, the "closing date" functions more as an administrative marker for the public posting period rather than a deadline for submitting applications, since the agency is not soliciting proposals from the public.
This opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.945, which covers Cooperative Research and Training Programs related to resources of the National Park System. For anyone needing the full text but encountering access issues, the listed point of contact is Kelly Adams, Grants Management Specialist, reachable by phone at 303-969-2303.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant notice?
The notice is titled "Resource Assessment, Restoration, and Erosion Control" and the Funding Opportunity Number is NPS NOIP15AC01617.
Which federal agency is associated with this opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary grant action in the natural resources category.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The notice describes a cooperative agreement. Cooperative agreements are typically used when substantial involvement from the federal agency is expected during the project.
Is this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. The notice states it is not an open competition and not a request for applications. It is a notice of intent for a noncompetitive, single-source award.
Can other organizations apply or submit a proposal?
No. Other organizations are not being solicited to submit proposals. The text clarifies that the award is intended for Colorado State University.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The notice indicates the award is intended for Colorado State University.
Why is the award being made noncompetitively?
The notice cites Department of the Interior policy (505 Departmental Manual 2.12C) as the basis for using a noncompetitive approach, which generally indicates the agency has determined a specific institution is uniquely qualified or otherwise appropriate for the work under the CESU structure.
What partnership framework is referenced in the notice?
The notice references the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), which is a Department of the Interior partnership framework used to collaborate with universities and other partners on research, technical assistance, and applied conservation projects that support land and resource management needs.
What is the general focus of the project work?
Based on the title and description, the work centers on resource assessment, restoration activities, and erosion control related to National Park System resources.
Are detailed project tasks listed in the summary?
No. The summary does not provide detailed tasks. It indicates the project relates to resource assessment, restoration, and erosion control, and it is structured as a CESU task agreement.
What kinds of activities are commonly included in CESU task agreements of this type?
While the notice does not list specific tasks, it notes that work under this type of CESU task agreement commonly includes field-based assessments of natural resources, monitoring and data collection to characterize conditions and trends, planning and implementation support for restoration actions, and development or application of erosion mitigation methods.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Cooperative agreements generally indicate that the NPS expects to be substantially involved in the project. The notice suggests this could include active engagement in shaping methods, coordinating field efforts, reviewing deliverables, or integrating results into park management decisions.
How much funding is associated with this action?
The estimated total funding amount is $95,000.
How many awards does the NPS expect to make under this notice?
The expected number of awards is one.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is not required to provide a financial match as a condition of the award.
Why do the award ceiling and award floor both show $0?
The listing shows an award ceiling and floor of $0. The notice explains this can appear in postings where the specific obligated amount is handled through the task agreement and associated documentation rather than expressed as a standard competitive range.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.945, which covers Cooperative Research and Training Programs related to resources of the National Park System.
When was the notice posted and what dates are shown for closing and archiving?
The posting shows it was created and posted on August 24, 2015. The original and current closing date is September 2, 2015, and the archive date is October 2, 2015.
Does the closing date function like an application deadline?
Not in the typical sense. The notice explains that, for notices like this, the "closing date" functions more as an administrative marker for the public posting period rather than a deadline for submitting applications, since the agency is not soliciting proposals from the public.
Who can be contacted for questions or access issues related to the full text?
The listed point of contact is Kelly Adams, Grants Management Specialist. Phone: 303-969-2303.
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