Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIR2121120003
Apply for NPS NOIR2121120003
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "SCPN Monitoring Surveys to Support Long Term Monitoring of Bird Communities" 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 Apr 19, 2012 and posted on Apr 19, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 24, 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 $105,878.00 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 Northern Arizona University.
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Opportunity Summary:
The funding opportunity titled "SCPN Monitoring Surveys to Support Long Term Monitoring of Bird Communities" (Funding Opportunity Number NPS NOIR2121120003) is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding action focused on natural resources work, specifically the continued monitoring of bird communities over the long term. The effort is associated with the Southern Colorado Plateau Network (SCPN), which is part of the NPS Inventory and Monitoring framework that tracks ecological conditions across park units. The goal implied by the title and program context is to carry out structured monitoring surveys that generate consistent data over time, supporting trend detection, resource management decisions, and broader ecosystem understanding related to bird populations and communities.
This notice is not an open competition and is explicitly not a request for applications. Instead, it is a notice of intent to make a single-source, noncompetitive award to Northern Arizona University. The award will be made through a task agreement under the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), which is a cooperative partnership mechanism used by the Department of the Interior and other federal agencies to collaborate with universities and other partners on research, technical assistance, and education. The noncompetitive nature of the action is justified under Department of the Interior policy cited as 505 Departmental Manual 2.12C, indicating the agency is using an approved authority to proceed without soliciting proposals from other entities.
The instrument type is a Cooperative Agreement, which generally indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency is anticipated during the project, as opposed to a standard grant where the recipient typically has more independent responsibility for execution. The listing of CFDA 15.945 (Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System) ties the action to established NPS cooperative research and training authorities. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is not required to provide non-federal funds or in-kind contributions as a condition of the award.
The opportunity anticipated a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $105,878. The award ceiling and floor are both listed as $0, which commonly occurs in older archived postings or in notices of intent where the system fields were not used to define a competitive range, especially since this is not an application-based competition. Key dates show it was posted on April 19, 2012, created the same day, and had a closing date of April 24, 2012, with an archive date of May 24, 2012. In a noncompetitive notice like this, the closing date functions more as a public notice period rather than an application deadline, since the agency is already identifying the intended recipient.
Eligibility is labeled broadly as "Others," but the description clarifies that eligibility is effectively limited because this is a single-source award to Northern Arizona University. Anyone seeking to apply would not be able to do so under this announcement because the agency is not soliciting applications. For parties needing the full text or experiencing access issues, the notice provides a point of contact: William Tallbull, Grant/Agreement Specialist, at 303-969-2891.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "SCPN Monitoring Surveys to Support Long Term Monitoring of Bird Communities."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS NOIR2121120003.
Which federal agency is associated with this notice?
This notice is associated with the National Park Service (NPS).
What is the general focus or subject area of the work?
The work is focused on natural resources, specifically the continued long-term monitoring of bird communities through structured monitoring surveys.
What is the program context for the monitoring work?
The effort is associated with the Southern Colorado Plateau Network (SCPN), which is part of the NPS Inventory and Monitoring framework that tracks ecological conditions across park units.
What is the implied goal of the project?
Based on the title and program context, the implied goal is to conduct structured monitoring surveys that generate consistent data over time to support trend detection, inform resource management decisions, and improve broader ecosystem understanding related to bird populations and communities.
Is this notice an open competition?
No. This notice is not an open competition.
Is this a request for applications (RFA) where organizations can submit proposals?
No. The notice is explicitly not a request for applications. It is a notice of intent to make an award.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The notice states the National Park Service intends to make a single-source, noncompetitive award to Northern Arizona University.
How will the award be made (what mechanism or partnership framework is being used)?
The award will be made through a task agreement under the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU).
What is a CESU in this context?
The Colorado Plateau CESU is described as a cooperative partnership mechanism used by the Department of the Interior and other federal agencies to collaborate with universities and other partners on research, technical assistance, and education.
Why is the award noncompetitive?
The notice explains that the action is a single-source, noncompetitive award and cites Department of the Interior policy as the justification, specifically 505 Departmental Manual 2.12C.
What is the instrument type for this award?
The instrument type is a Cooperative Agreement.
What does it mean that the instrument is a Cooperative Agreement?
In this notice, a Cooperative Agreement is described as indicating substantial involvement by the federal agency is anticipated during the project, in contrast to a standard grant where the recipient typically has more independent responsibility for execution.
What is the CFDA number associated with this action?
The notice lists CFDA 15.945.
What does CFDA 15.945 correspond to (as listed in the notice)?
CFDA 15.945 is listed as "Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System."
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
How many awards are anticipated?
The opportunity anticipates a single award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $105,878.
Why are the award ceiling and floor listed as $0?
The notice indicates the award ceiling and floor are both listed as $0, which it notes commonly occurs in older archived postings or notices of intent where system fields were not used to define a competitive range, especially since this is not an application-based competition.
When was the notice posted?
The notice was posted on April 19, 2012.
What is the closing date listed on the notice?
The closing date listed is April 24, 2012.
What is the archive date?
The archive date is May 24, 2012.
Does the closing date function like an application deadline?
Not in the typical sense. The notice explains that in a noncompetitive notice like this, the closing date functions more as a public notice period rather than an application deadline, because the agency is already identifying the intended recipient.
Who is eligible to apply under this announcement?
Eligibility is labeled broadly as "Others," but the notice clarifies that eligibility is effectively limited because it is a single-source award to Northern Arizona University.
Can other universities, nonprofits, or organizations apply for this funding?
No. The notice states that anyone seeking to apply would not be able to do so under this announcement because the agency is not soliciting applications.
Who can be contacted for the full text or if there are access issues?
The notice provides a point of contact for full text or access issues: William Tallbull, Grant/Agreement Specialist, at 303-969-2891.
What kind of work product is implied by the title?
Based on the notice description, the work product implied is consistent, structured monitoring survey data collected over time to support long-term tracking of bird communities within the SCPN context.
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