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- The National Park Service in the natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Summer roost ecology northern long eared bats and Indiana bats across Great Smoky Mountains National Park." 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 27, 2014 and posted on May 23, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 6, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $85,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant notice (Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00112) describes a National Park Service plan to fund a single cooperative agreement focused on bat conservation research in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The project is titled "Summer roost ecology northern long eared bats and Indiana bats across Great Smoky Mountains National Park" and falls under natural resources science and technology and related research and development activities. The main goal is to study how northern long-eared bats and Indiana bats use summer roosts throughout the park, with the larger purpose of understanding how White-nose Syndrome (WNS) is affecting their populations. By documenting where and how these bats roost in summer and connecting that information to disease impacts, the work is intended to directly support management decisions and strengthen development of an Indiana bat species action plan.
The notice is not a typical competitive grant solicitation. Instead, it is a public announcement that the NPS intends to fund this work "without full and open competition," meaning the agency is signaling an intent to make an award through a noncompetitive process rather than requesting proposals from the general public. Even though it appears on Grants.gov as a funding opportunity, the text explicitly states it is not a request for applications.
Administratively, the opportunity was categorized as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement instrument, which usually indicates substantial involvement by the NPS during the project, such as coordination on study design, field access, data needs, and integration of results into park management. The estimated total funding listed is $85,000, with one expected award and no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The eligible applicant type shown is public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, consistent with the research nature of the work and the cooperative agreement format.
Key dates in the posting show it was made public in late May 2014 (posted May 23, created May 27), with an original and current closing date of June 6, 2014, and an archive date of June 20, 2014. Award ceiling and floor are both listed as $0, which often appears in federal listings when a fixed cap is not formally stated in that field, even though an overall estimated total funding amount is provided elsewhere. The listing references CFDA numbers 15.945 (Cooperative Research and Training Programs) and "Resources of the National Park System," reflecting the programmatic authority under which the work would be supported.
For anyone needing the full announcement or having trouble accessing it electronically, the listed contact is Brian Straka, Financial Assistance Agreements Officer, at 865-436-1217 or brianstraka@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed in the notice is P14AS00112.
What is the project title described in the notice?
The project is titled "Summer roost ecology northern long eared bats and Indiana bats across Great Smoky Mountains National Park."
Which federal agency is behind this opportunity?
The notice describes a plan by the National Park Service (NPS) to fund a single cooperative agreement for the project.
What type of award is being used?
The opportunity is categorized as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement instrument.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the notice description, a cooperative agreement indicates substantial involvement by the NPS during the project, such as coordination on study design, field access, data needs, and integrating results into park management.
Is this a competitive grant solicitation?
No. The notice states it is not a typical competitive grant solicitation.
Is the notice a request for applications (RFA) or open call for proposals?
No. Even though it appears on Grants.gov, the notice explicitly states it is not a request for applications.
What does "without full and open competition" mean in this notice?
The notice explains that the NPS intends to fund the work through a noncompetitive process rather than requesting proposals from the general public.
How many awards does the NPS expect to make under this notice?
The notice indicates one expected award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding listed is $85,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply, according to the listing?
The eligible applicant type shown is public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
What is the main scientific goal of the project?
The main goal is to study how northern long-eared bats and Indiana bats use summer roosts throughout Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
What conservation issue is this research intended to address?
The work is intended to improve understanding of how White-nose Syndrome (WNS) is affecting northern long-eared bat and Indiana bat populations.
What kinds of information will the project document?
The notice describes documenting where and how the bats roost during summer and connecting roost ecology information to disease impacts.
How will the results be used by the National Park Service?
The notice states the work is intended to directly support management decisions and strengthen development of an Indiana bat species action plan.
What subject area does the opportunity fall under?
The notice places the project under natural resources science and technology and related research and development activities.
What are the key posting and closing dates listed?
The posting shows it was made public in late May 2014 (posted May 23, created May 27). The original and current closing date is June 6, 2014, and the archive date is June 20, 2014.
Why are the award ceiling and floor listed as $0?
The notice explains that both the award ceiling and floor are listed as $0, which often appears in federal listings when a fixed cap is not formally stated in that field, even though an overall estimated total funding amount is provided elsewhere.
Which CFDA numbers are referenced in the notice?
The listing references CFDA 15.945 (Cooperative Research and Training Programs) and "Resources of the National Park System."
Where will the research take place?
The project is focused on Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Who is the contact person for questions or to request the full announcement?
The listed contact is Brian Straka, Financial Assistance Agreements Officer.
How can Brian Straka be reached?
The notice lists the phone number as 865-436-1217 and the email as brianstraka@nps.gov.
What should someone do if they have trouble accessing the announcement electronically?
The notice states that anyone needing the full announcement or having trouble accessing it electronically can contact Brian Straka using the provided phone number or email.
Does the notice say that proposals from the general public will be accepted?
No. The notice says it is not a request for applications and indicates an intent to make an award without full and open competition.
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