Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIR1580120193
Apply for NPS NOIR1580120193
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Science Communication Assistance" 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 16, 2012 and posted on May 16, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 21, 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 $31,140.00 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 Utah State University.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Science Communication Assistance opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NPS NOIR1580120193) is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding action that will be issued as a cooperative agreement under the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). The purpose, as stated in the notice, is to support science communication assistance tied to NPS natural resource work within the National Park System. Rather than being an open competition, this posting functions as a formal notice of intent that the NPS plans to make a task agreement award through the CESU mechanism.
This announcement is explicitly noncompetitive and is being issued in accordance with Department of the Interior policy (505 Departmental Manual 2.12C). Importantly, the agency states that this is not a request for applications, meaning outside organizations should not expect to submit proposals or compete for the award. The intended recipient is identified as a single-source award to Utah State University, and the listing of "Eligible Applicants: Others" is clarified by the eligibility text that limits the action to that named institution under the CESU framework.
The opportunity is categorized under Natural Resources and is associated with CFDA 15.945, Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System, which generally covers cooperative research, technical assistance, education, and related support activities that benefit park resources. The NPS anticipated making one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $31,140. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The posting does not specify an award ceiling or floor (both are listed as $0), which typically indicates the amount is handled through the task agreement terms rather than a range-based competitive solicitation format.
In terms of timing, the opportunity was posted and created on May 16, 2012, with an original and current closing date of May 21, 2012, and it was later archived on June 20, 2012. Because it is a notice of intent for a single-source action, the short window is consistent with a transparency and public notice requirement rather than a period for proposal development and submission.
For additional details, the notice directs readers to the attached announcement (not included in the text provided). If there are issues accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact is Kelly Adams, Grants Management Specialist, at 303-969-2392.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Science Communication Assistance (NPS NOIR1580120193)
What is the Science Communication Assistance opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NPS NOIR1580120193)?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding action that is intended to be issued as a cooperative agreement under the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU).
What is the purpose of this funding action?
The stated purpose is to support science communication assistance tied to NPS natural resource work within the National Park System.
Is this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. The announcement is explicitly noncompetitive and functions as a formal notice of intent. It is not an open competition where multiple organizations submit proposals to be evaluated against each other.
Is the NPS accepting applications or proposals for this opportunity?
No. The agency states that this is not a request for applications. Outside organizations should not expect to submit proposals or compete for the award.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is Utah State University, identified as a single-source award under the CESU framework.
Why does the listing show “Eligible Applicants: Others†if it is single-source?
The eligibility text clarifies that the action is limited to the named institution under the CESU mechanism, even though the listing includes “Eligible Applicants: Others.â€
What funding mechanism will be used?
The NPS plans to make the award as a cooperative agreement through the Rocky Mountain CESU, structured as a task agreement award through the CESU mechanism.
What category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is categorized under Natural Resources.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
It is associated with CFDA 15.945, Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System.
What types of activities does CFDA 15.945 generally support?
Based on the description provided, CFDA 15.945 generally covers cooperative research, technical assistance, education, and related support activities that benefit park resources.
How many awards does the NPS anticipate making?
The NPS anticipated making one award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $31,140.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The posting states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Is there an award ceiling or floor listed?
No. The posting lists both the award ceiling and award floor as $0. This typically indicates the amount is handled through the task agreement terms rather than through a competitive solicitation with a stated funding range.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on May 16, 2012.
What were the closing date and the application window?
The original and current closing date listed is May 21, 2012, which reflects a short public notice period consistent with a notice of intent rather than an application period.
When was this opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on June 20, 2012.
Why is the posting window so short?
Because this is a notice of intent for a single-source, noncompetitive action, the short window is consistent with transparency and public notice requirements rather than providing time for proposal development and submission.
What policy basis is cited for issuing this as noncompetitive?
The announcement states it is being issued in accordance with Department of the Interior policy, cited as 505 Departmental Manual 2.12C.
Where can I find additional details about the opportunity?
The notice directs readers to an attached announcement for additional details. (That attachment is not included in the information provided here.)
Who can I contact if I cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The listed point of contact is Kelly Adams, Grants Management Specialist, at 303-969-2392.
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