Opportunity Information: Apply for NPSNOIGRCA1600257
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- The DOI-NPS in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Riparian Restoration Association" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.931.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 25, 2016 and posted on Feb 25, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 11, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Riparian Restoration Association" opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NPSNOIGRCA1600257) is a National Park Service (DOI-NPS) discretionary funding notice tied to natural resources work under CFDA 15.931. It is posted as a Notice of Intent to Award, which means it is not an open call for proposals and not a request for applications. Instead, the purpose is simply to provide public notice that the National Park Service plans to make a single, non-competitive task agreement under a cooperative agreement instrument.
The notice indicates the expected number of awards is one, and the listed award ceiling is $0, which typically signals that the announcement is being used for notification and administrative transparency rather than to advertise a funding pool or invite budgeting from outside applicants. While the eligibility field lists 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (excluding institutions of higher education), the non-competitive nature of the action means the award is intended for a specific partner rather than for selection through a competitive process.
Key dates show the opportunity was created and posted on February 25, 2016, with an original and current closing date of March 11, 2016. Because it is a notice of intent to award rather than a solicitation, the "closing date" functions more like the end of the public notice period than a deadline to submit an application. Overall, this announcement is best understood as an informational posting confirming NPS intent to proceed with a cooperative agreement task arrangement related to riparian restoration activities, rather than an opportunity for new applicants to compete for funding.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Riparian Restoration Association" opportunity?
It is a National Park Service (DOI-NPS) discretionary funding notice related to natural resources work. The notice is associated with Funding Opportunity Number (FON) NPSNOIGRCA1600257 and is tied to CFDA 15.931.
Is this an open grant competition?
No. This posting is a Notice of Intent to Award, which means it is not an open call for proposals and not a request for applications. It is published to provide public notice that the National Park Service plans to make a single, non-competitive award.
Can new organizations apply for this funding?
Based on the notice language provided, no. Because it is a non-competitive Notice of Intent to Award, the award is intended for a specific partner rather than selected through a competitive application process.
What does "Notice of Intent to Award" mean in this context?
In this context, it means the National Park Service is announcing its intent to proceed with an award action that has already been identified as non-competitive. The purpose of the posting is administrative transparency and public notice, not to solicit applications.
How many awards does the National Park Service expect to make?
The notice indicates the expected number of awards is one.
What funding instrument is being used?
The notice describes a single, non-competitive task agreement under a cooperative agreement instrument.
What does it mean that this is a "task agreement" under a cooperative agreement?
Based on the information provided, the National Park Service intends to proceed with a specific task arrangement under an existing or planned cooperative agreement framework, rather than issuing a competitive solicitation for multiple applicants.
What is the CFDA number and what is it tied to here?
The notice is tied to CFDA 15.931, and it is described as natural resources work connected to riparian restoration activities.
Who is listed as eligible?
The eligibility field lists 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (excluding institutions of higher education).
If 501(c)(3) nonprofits are eligible, why is it still not open to applicants?
The eligibility listing does not change the non-competitive nature of the action described. The notice is explicitly characterized as a Notice of Intent to Award for a single, identified awardee rather than a competitive process.
What are the key dates for this notice?
The opportunity was created and posted on February 25, 2016. The original closing date and current closing date are both March 11, 2016.
Is the closing date a deadline to submit an application?
No. Because this is a Notice of Intent to Award and not a solicitation, the "closing date" functions more like the end of the public notice period rather than an application deadline.
What does the award ceiling of $0 mean?
The notice lists an award ceiling of $0, which typically signals the announcement is being used for notification and administrative transparency rather than to advertise a funding pool or invite outside applicants to submit budgets.
Does an award ceiling of $0 mean there is no funding involved?
The information provided indicates the $0 ceiling is commonly used in notices like this as an administrative/notification convention. The notice itself is best understood as an informational posting confirming intent to proceed, rather than a competitive funding announcement with a published ceiling for applicants to respond to.
What agency is issuing this notice?
The notice is issued by the National Park Service (NPS), which is part of the Department of the Interior (DOI-NPS).
Is this opportunity considered discretionary funding?
Yes. The description provided identifies it as a National Park Service discretionary funding notice.
What kinds of activities is this notice related to?
The notice is described as relating to riparian restoration activities and natural resources work.
What is the main purpose of this posting?
The main purpose is to provide public notice that the National Park Service plans to make a single, non-competitive task agreement under a cooperative agreement, rather than to request applications from the public.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPSNOIGRCA1600257.
How should this announcement be interpreted by potential applicants?
It should be interpreted as an informational notice confirming NPS intent to proceed with a specific cooperative agreement task arrangement related to riparian restoration, not as an opportunity for new applicants to compete for funding.
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