Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIP13AC00205
Apply for NPS NOIP13AC00205
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Social Science Research for Wilderness Planning in Yosemite NP" 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 12, 2013 and posted on Apr 12, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 17, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $47,538.00 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 University of Idaho
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Social Science Research for Wilderness Planning in Yosemite NP" (Funding Opportunity Number NPS NOIP13AC00205) is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding action intended to support natural resource-related work through a cooperative agreement. It was issued as a notice of intent under the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), which is a partnership framework the NPS uses to collaborate with academic and other qualified institutions on research and technical assistance that supports park management needs. The focus of this specific action is social science research connected to wilderness planning in Yosemite National Park, meaning the work is aimed at informing how wilderness areas are managed and planned for by incorporating human dimensions such as visitor use, public perceptions, stakeholder values, and other social factors that affect wilderness stewardship and decision-making.
This announcement is explicitly not a request for applications and is not being competed. Instead, it is a single-source, noncompetitive award made in accordance with Department of the Interior policy (505 Departmental Manual 2.12C). The eligible applicant is identified in the listing itself: the University of Idaho is the intended recipient. In practical terms, that means other organizations are not being invited to apply, and the announcement functions mainly as a public notification that the NPS plans to fund this specific partner for this specific project through the CESU mechanism.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is categorized as a cooperative agreement (rather than a standard grant), which typically indicates there will be substantial involvement by the federal agency during the project, such as collaboration on project design, data needs, coordination with park staff, or review of deliverables. The activity category is Natural Resources, and the related CFDA listing is 15.945, covering cooperative research and training programs connected to resources of the National Park System. The posting date and creation date are both April 12, 2013, with an original and current closing date of April 17, 2013, and an archive date of May 17, 2013. The short open period is consistent with a notice-of-intent, single-recipient award rather than a competitive solicitation.
The estimated total funding for the action is $47,538. The notice indicates no cost sharing or matching requirement. The award ceiling and floor are both listed as $0, which commonly appears in postings where the funding amount is handled through an internal agreement or task agreement structure rather than through a competitively defined range. The expected number of awards is one, aligning with the single-source nature of the action.
For access issues or administrative questions about the full announcement materials, the contact provided is Kelly Adams, Grants Management Specialist, at (303) 969-2392.
FAQs: Social Science Research for Wilderness Planning in Yosemite NP (NPS NOIP13AC00205)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Social Science Research for Wilderness Planning in Yosemite NP".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS NOIP13AC00205.
Which federal agency is associated with this opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding action.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The opportunity is categorized as a cooperative agreement, not a standard grant.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant?
Based on how the opportunity is described, a cooperative agreement typically means there will be substantial involvement by NPS during the project. That involvement can include collaboration on project design, coordination with park staff, input on data needs, and review of deliverables.
What is the purpose or focus of this project?
The focus is social science research connected to wilderness planning in Yosemite National Park. The intent is to inform how wilderness areas are managed and planned for by incorporating human dimensions such as visitor use, public perceptions, stakeholder values, and other social factors relevant to wilderness stewardship and decision-making.
Is this announcement a request for applications (RFA) or a competitive solicitation?
No. The announcement is explicitly not a request for applications and it is not being competed.
Why is there no competition for this opportunity?
The notice describes the action as a single-source, noncompetitive award made in accordance with Department of the Interior policy (505 Departmental Manual 2.12C).
Who is eligible to receive this award?
The eligible applicant is identified in the listing: the University of Idaho is the intended recipient.
Can other universities, nonprofits, consultants, or organizations apply?
No. Since this is a single-source, noncompetitive action and not a request for applications, other organizations are not being invited to apply.
What partnership framework is this award being issued under?
This notice of intent is issued under the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), which is described as a partnership framework used by NPS to collaborate with academic and other qualified institutions on research and technical assistance supporting park management needs.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as Natural Resources.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The related CFDA listing is 15.945, covering cooperative research and training programs connected to resources of the National Park System.
How much funding is expected for this action?
The estimated total funding for the action is $47,538.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
How many awards are expected?
The expected number of awards is one, consistent with the single-source nature of the action.
Why do the award ceiling and award floor show as $0?
The award ceiling and floor are both listed as $0. The posting notes an estimated total funding amount, and the $0 ceiling/floor commonly appears in postings where the amount is handled through an internal agreement or task agreement structure rather than a competitively defined funding range.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date is April 12, 2013, and the creation date is also April 12, 2013.
What were the closing dates for this notice?
The original and current closing date are both listed as April 17, 2013.
When was this opportunity archived?
The archive date is listed as May 17, 2013.
Why was the open period so short?
The short open period is consistent with a notice-of-intent, single-recipient award rather than a competitive solicitation with an application window.
Who can be contacted for access issues or administrative questions?
The contact listed is Kelly Adams, Grants Management Specialist, at (303) 969-2392.
What kind of work is this funding intended to support?
The notice describes this as an NPS discretionary funding action intended to support natural resource-related work through a cooperative agreement, with the specific project centered on social science research for wilderness planning in Yosemite National Park.
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