Opportunity Information: Apply for P15AS00085
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Soil Monitoring Analysis for National Capital Region Network Parks" 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 6, 2015 and posted on Apr 6, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 16, 2015 This is not a request for applications. This funding opportunity is to provide public notice of NPSs intention to fund the project activities without full and open competition.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Soil Monitoring Analysis for National Capital Region Network Parks" (Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00085) is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement notice focused on natural resource monitoring in parks within the National Capital Region Network (NCRN). The core purpose of the project is to implement the NCRN soil monitoring protocol so that resource managers at the federal, state, and local levels can consistently track how soil resources influence and affect forest vegetation over time. In practical terms, the work is aimed at building or applying a standardized approach to measuring soil conditions in NCRN parks, generating information that can be used to detect change, understand impacts, and support ongoing management decisions related to forest health and ecosystem condition.
This opportunity is listed under the discretionary category and uses a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument type, which generally indicates substantial involvement by the NPS in carrying out the project activities compared with a standard grant. The funding activity category is Natural Resources, and it is associated with CFDA numbers 15.945 (Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated. Eligible applicants are limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, meaning the intended recipient pool is primarily public universities and similar state-affiliated academic institutions.
The posting date and creation date are both April 6, 2015, with an original and current closing date of April 16, 2015, and an archive date of May 6, 2015. Importantly, the notice explicitly states that it is not a request for applications. Instead, it serves as public notice of the NPS intention to fund the project activities without full and open competition, which typically means NPS planned to make an award to a specific organization based on a justified exception to competitive procedures. The listing shows an estimated total funding amount of 0 and an award ceiling and floor of 0, which often occurs in notice postings that are primarily procedural announcements rather than solicitations providing a defined funding range.
For additional details, the announcement points to Grants.gov (http://www.grants.gov). The designated contact for access issues is Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer, reachable at 301-663-1481 x 5 or by email at ritamihalik@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Soil Monitoring Analysis for National Capital Region Network Parks".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P15AS00085.
Which federal agency is associated with this opportunity?
This notice is issued by the National Park Service (NPS).
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument type is a Cooperative Agreement.
What does it mean that the instrument is a Cooperative Agreement?
Based on the notice, a Cooperative Agreement generally indicates substantial involvement by the National Park Service in carrying out the project activities compared with a standard grant.
What is the main purpose of the project described in the notice?
The core purpose is to implement the National Capital Region Network (NCRN) soil monitoring protocol so resource managers at federal, state, and local levels can consistently track how soil resources influence and affect forest vegetation over time.
What kinds of outcomes is the work intended to support?
The work is intended to support a standardized approach to measuring soil conditions in NCRN parks and to generate information that can be used to detect change, understand impacts, and support ongoing management decisions related to forest health and ecosystem condition.
Which parks or park network does this opportunity focus on?
The work focuses on parks within the National Capital Region Network (NCRN).
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources.
What is the opportunity category?
The notice lists the opportunity under the Discretionary category.
What CFDA number(s) are associated with this opportunity?
The notice lists CFDA 15.945, described as Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System.
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
Eligible applicants are limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, meaning public universities and similar state-affiliated academic institutions.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The notice states that there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Is this notice a request for applications (RFA)?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a request for applications.
If it is not a request for applications, what is the notice for?
It serves as public notice of the NPS intention to fund the project activities without full and open competition. This typically indicates NPS planned to make an award to a specific organization under a justified exception to competitive procedures.
Does the notice list an estimated funding amount?
Yes, but it is listed as 0. The notice shows an estimated total funding amount of 0.
Does the notice provide an award ceiling and floor?
Yes, but both are listed as 0 (award ceiling: 0, award floor: 0). The notice indicates this can occur when postings are primarily procedural announcements rather than solicitations with a defined funding range.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date is April 6, 2015.
What is the creation date shown for the opportunity?
The creation date is April 6, 2015.
When was the original closing date?
The original closing date is April 16, 2015.
What is the current closing date listed?
The current closing date is also April 16, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is May 6, 2015.
Where does the notice direct applicants or readers for more details?
The announcement points to Grants.gov at http://www.grants.gov for additional details.
Who is the contact person listed for access issues?
The contact is Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer.
How can the listed contact be reached?
Phone: 301-663-1481 x 5
Email: ritamihalik@nps.gov
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