Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIR2121120004
Apply for NPS NOIR2121120004
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "SCPN NAU Field Ecology and Technical Support Agreement" 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 16, 2012 and posted on Apr 16, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 23, 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 $160,000.00 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 the Northern Arizona University.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "SCPN - NAU Field Ecology and Technical Support Agreement" (Funding Opportunity Number NPS NOIR2121120004) is a National Park Service (NPS) notice describing the agency's intent to make a single, noncompetitive cooperative agreement award to Northern Arizona University (NAU). It is issued under the National Park Service Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), which is a partnership framework NPS uses to collaborate with universities and other partners on research, technical assistance, and related support for managing natural and cultural resources. Rather than seeking proposals from the public, the announcement functions as a formal notification that NPS plans to fund a specific institution for a defined set of services or work to be carried out under a task agreement.
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument. A cooperative agreement generally indicates that NPS expects to have substantial involvement in the project compared to a standard grant, such as participating in planning, coordinating fieldwork, or collaborating on deliverables. The activity area is Natural Resources, and the program is associated with CFDA 15.945, which covers Cooperative Research and Training Programs related to the resources of the National Park System. The title and context indicate the work centers on field ecology and technical support, which typically can include ecological monitoring, data collection, analysis, reporting, and other on-the-ground scientific or technical assistance that supports park resource management decisions. The announcement notes that additional details are provided in an attached document.
Funding details indicate an estimated total of $160,000, with one expected award. No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed, meaning NAU is not required to provide matching funds as a condition of receiving the award. The award ceiling and floor are both listed as 0, which usually reflects that the announcement is not structured as a competitive solicitation with variable award sizes, but instead is a notice tied to a predetermined or task-based agreement amount.
Eligibility is intentionally limited. Although the general eligibility field references "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," the eligibility statement clearly says this is not a request for applications and is a single-source award to Northern Arizona University. The noncompetitive nature is justified under Department of the Interior policy (505 Departmental Manual 2.12C), which provides authority for certain single-source or noncompetitive awards when specific conditions are met. In practice, this means other organizations are not being invited to apply, and the purpose of the posting is transparency about the agency's intent to award funds through an existing cooperative partnership mechanism.
Timing information shows it was posted and created on April 16, 2012, with an original and current closing date of April 23, 2012, and an archive date of May 23, 2012. Because it is not an open competition, the closing date mainly serves as an administrative marker for the public notice period rather than a deadline for applicants to submit proposals.
For questions or difficulties accessing the full announcement, the listing provides a point of contact: William Tallbull, Grant/Agreement Specialist, at 303-969-2891.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "SCPN - NAU Field Ecology and Technical Support Agreement" opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) public notice describing the agency's intent to make a single, noncompetitive cooperative agreement award to Northern Arizona University (NAU) for field ecology and technical support work. It is not a general call for proposals.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS NOIR2121120004.
Is this an open grant competition that other organizations can apply to?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a request for applications. It is a single-source, noncompetitive award intended for Northern Arizona University (NAU) only.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
Northern Arizona University (NAU) is the intended recipient.
Why is the award noncompetitive (single-source)?
The notice indicates the noncompetitive approach is justified under Department of the Interior policy, specifically 505 Departmental Manual 2.12C, which allows certain single-source or noncompetitive awards when particular conditions are met.
What type of funding opportunity is this categorized as?
It is categorized as discretionary funding.
What is the funding instrument for this award?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does "cooperative agreement" mean in this context?
A cooperative agreement generally means NPS expects substantial involvement in the project. This can include participating in planning, coordinating fieldwork, and collaborating on deliverables, rather than simply providing funds with minimal agency involvement.
What program or partnership framework is this notice associated with?
It is issued under the National Park Service Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), a partnership framework used by NPS to collaborate with universities and other partners on research, technical assistance, and related support tied to natural and cultural resource management.
What is the activity area for the work?
The activity area is Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The program is associated with CFDA 15.945, which covers Cooperative Research and Training Programs related to the resources of the National Park System.
What kind of work is expected under this agreement?
Based on the title and description, the work centers on field ecology and technical support. This typically includes activities such as ecological monitoring, data collection, analysis, reporting, and other field-based scientific or technical assistance that supports park resource management decisions.
Where can I find more detailed project information?
The notice states that additional details are provided in an attached document.
How much funding is expected to be awarded?
The estimated total funding amount is $160,000.
How many awards are expected?
One award is expected.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed. That means NAU is not required to provide matching funds as a condition of receiving the award, based on the information provided in the notice.
Why are the award ceiling and award floor both listed as 0?
The notice lists the award ceiling and floor as 0, which typically indicates the posting is not structured as a competitive solicitation with variable award sizes. Instead, it functions as a public notice tied to a predetermined or task-based agreement amount.
When was this notice posted?
The notice was posted (and created) on April 16, 2012.
What are the closing date and archive date?
The closing date is April 23, 2012 (original and current). The archive date is May 23, 2012.
Does the closing date function like a normal application deadline?
No. Because this is not an open competition and is not requesting applications, the closing date mainly serves as an administrative marker for the public notice period rather than a deadline for organizations to submit proposals.
Who can I contact with questions or if I have trouble accessing the full announcement?
The point of contact listed is William Tallbull, Grant/Agreement Specialist, at 303-969-2891.
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