Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00394
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- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Science Advisor to the Director, NPS" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 26, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by This is a notice of intent for a restricted award to Clemson University. This is not a request for applications.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $99,830.00 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, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Science Advisor to the Director, NPS" (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00394) is a discretionary funding action by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS). It is structured as a cooperative agreement under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category (CFDA 15.945). The notice was created on July 26, 2016, and it is issued through the Piedmont-South Atlantic Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network, which is a partnership-based framework commonly used by federal land management agencies to collaborate with universities and other partners on applied research and technical assistance.
This announcement is not an open competition and is not seeking applications from the general public. Instead, it is a notice of intent for a restricted award to Clemson University. In practical terms, that means NPS is signaling its plan to directly fund a specific institution to continue an existing, multi-year effort rather than starting a new competitive grant cycle. Although the eligibility field lists public and state-controlled institutions of higher education (and references potential additional eligible parties), the closing language makes clear that this particular opportunity is reserved and is not a request for proposals.
The purpose of the anticipated award is to continue a multi-year project that provides scientific and technical support to the NPS Office of the Director. The work is described as "relevant" support, which typically includes activities such as synthesizing scientific information for leadership decisions, providing technical analysis, helping translate research into policy or operational guidance, and offering subject-matter expertise across a range of natural and cultural resource management issues that affect national parks. A notable feature of the project is the explicit engagement of university students along with public and private partners and organizations, indicating an emphasis on building capacity, training, and leveraging broader networks to meet NPS leadership needs.
The anticipated funding amount has an award ceiling of $99,830, with one expected award. The notice also states that no future funding is anticipated, suggesting this action is intended to finalize or extend support for a defined period within the existing project rather than establish an ongoing or renewable funding stream. In summary, this is a targeted, one-time continuation award through the CESU network to Clemson University to maintain scientific advisory and technical support services for the NPS Director's office, with collaboration and student involvement as key components.
FAQs: Science Advisor to the Director, NPS (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00394)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Science Advisor to the Director, NPS."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P16AS00394.
Which federal agency is issuing this opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding action by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS).
What type of award is being used?
The announcement indicates the award will be structured as a cooperative agreement.
What is the program/activity category associated with this award?
The activity category is listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number provided is 15.945.
When was the notice created?
The notice was created on July 26, 2016.
Is this an open competition?
No. The notice states this is not an open competition and it is not seeking applications from the general public.
Is the agency requesting proposals or applications from other organizations?
No. It is described as a notice of intent for a restricted award and is not a request for proposals.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The notice indicates the National Park Service intends to make a restricted award to Clemson University.
Why is this award restricted rather than competed openly?
Based on the notice, the purpose is to continue an existing, multi-year effort rather than start a new competitive grant cycle.
What is the purpose of the anticipated award?
The purpose is to continue a multi-year project that provides scientific and technical support to the NPS Office of the Director.
What kinds of work are expected under the project?
The notice describes "relevant" scientific and technical support to NPS leadership. Examples implied by the description include synthesizing scientific information to support leadership decisions, providing technical analysis, translating research into policy or operational guidance, and offering subject-matter expertise across natural and cultural resource management issues affecting national parks.
Which NPS office is supported by this project?
The project is intended to support the NPS Office of the Director.
How does the CESU network relate to this opportunity?
The notice is issued through the Piedmont-South Atlantic Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network, a partnership-based framework used by federal land management agencies to collaborate with universities and other partners on applied research and technical assistance.
Does the project involve partnerships beyond the university and NPS?
Yes. The description explicitly mentions engagement of university students along with public and private partners and organizations.
Is student involvement part of the planned work?
Yes. The notice highlights explicit engagement of university students as a feature of the project.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $99,830.
How many awards does NPS expect to make?
The notice states that one award is expected.
Is future funding anticipated after this action?
No. The notice states that no future funding is anticipated.
What does "no future funding is anticipated" imply for this opportunity?
Based on the notice, it suggests this is intended as a one-time continuation or extension for a defined period within an existing project, rather than an ongoing or renewable funding stream.
Who is listed as eligible in the eligibility field?
The eligibility field lists public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and it references potential additional eligible parties; however, the closing language makes clear this specific opportunity is reserved and not open to general applicants.
If an organization meets the general eligibility description, can it apply?
No. Despite any general eligibility language, the notice states this is a restricted award to Clemson University and is not seeking applications from the general public.
What is the overall summary of this funding action?
It is a targeted, one-time continuation award through the CESU network to Clemson University to maintain scientific advisory and technical support services for the NPS Director's office, with collaboration and student involvement as key components.
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