Opportunity Information: Apply for P15AS01023
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- The National Park Service in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "SUPPORTING THE ALASKA NATIVE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING PROGRAM (ANSEP)" 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 Jun 27, 2015 and posted on Jun 27, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 11, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $140,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- 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 is a notice of intent to award to the University of Alaska Anchorage. Please see the attachment for further details.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service (NPS) funding opportunity P15AS01023, titled "Supporting the Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program (ANSEP)," is a notice of intent to make a non-competitive award rather than an open call for applications. In other words, it is not inviting proposals from the public; it is publicly documenting NPSs plan to continue funding a specific set of education and workforce-development activities through the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA). The anticipated total federal funding is $140,000, with no required cost share, and the effort is structured as a CESU cooperative agreement with an anticipated period of performance of five years. The statutory authority is listed as 54 USC 101702(b), and the program is associated with CFDA 15.945, Cooperative Research and Training Programs related to resources of the National Park System. Only one award is expected under this notice.
At its core, the project supports ANSEP, a long-running UAA program designed to increase the number of Indigenous Americans entering and advancing in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, with an emphasis on building pathways to leadership roles. ANSEP is described as a multi-stage pipeline that starts well before college and continues through university persistence and, more broadly, career development. The announcement highlights how ANSEP works across several connected components: a Pre-College program that reaches middle and high school students (including those in isolated communities), a Summer Bridge experience for new high school graduates entering university, and a University Retention model that builds a structured academic community to help students complete STEM degrees. The Pre-College element emphasizes exposure to technology, academic preparation in foundational STEM subjects (such as algebra and higher-level math and sciences), connections to professionals, and long-term infrastructure that sustains participation. The Summer Bridge portion is framed as a nine-week program combining an internship (office or field based) with math training on the UAA campus, aiming to build peer cohesion, increase math readiness, provide financial support through paid experiences, establish mentoring relationships, and help students learn how to operate successfully in a university setting. The University Retention component then continues that support through co-enrollment, study groups, mentoring, internships, merit scholarships, a first-semester college success course, and organized community-building activities, all oriented toward graduating with a BS in a STEM discipline.
The cooperative agreement lays out joint objectives and management expectations for both UAA ANSEP and NPS, with heavily mirrored responsibilities on each side. A central practical deliverable is that roughly three students in science and/or engineering disciplines are expected to participate with NPS through the ANSEP program, though the exact number may shift based on NPS needs and mentor availability. The agreement also calls for integrating recruitment and retention activities within ANSEPs established Pre-College, Summer Bridge, and University Retention framework, and for developing and sharing a detailed budget. On the management side, ANSEP is expected to designate a representative to carry out obligations under the agreement and coordinate with NPS to provide oversight so implementation follows the prescribed plan. Reporting requirements are explicit: ANSEP must provide annual and final performance reports to the NPS Authorized Technical Representative (ATR), submit a final summary report within 90 days after the agreement ends, and submit Financial Status Reports using the SF-425 within 90 days after each 12-month budget period as well as within 90 days after completion. The notice also warns that late SF-425 submissions can trigger administrative actions under Department of the Interior policy, including withholding payments or suspending or terminating the agreement.
The reason the award is being made without competition is documented under the Department of the Interior single-source policy (505 DM 2). While the policy lists several possible justifications for non-competitive awards (such as unsolicited proposals, legislative intent, unique qualifications, or emergencies), NPS explicitly cites "Continuation" as the basis here. That means the agency views this work as a continuation of an existing or ongoing effort where competing the award would be likely to disrupt progress or negatively affect completion and continuity. The posting dates included in the notice place the announcement in mid-2015 (posted June 27, 2015, with a closing date of July 11, 2015, and archived August 10, 2015). The listed point of contact for access issues or questions is Erica Cordeiro, Contract Specialist, with a phone number provided in the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity P15AS01023?
P15AS01023 is a National Park Service (NPS) funding opportunity titled "Supporting the Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program (ANSEP)." It documents NPS's intent to continue funding specific education and workforce-development activities carried out through the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) ANSEP program.
Is this an open grant competition? Can the public apply?
No. This is a notice of intent to make a non-competitive (single-source) award. It is not inviting proposals from the public and is being used to publicly document NPS's plan to make one award to a specific recipient.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The award is intended for the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) in support of its Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program (ANSEP).
How many awards will be made under this notice?
Only one award is expected under this notice.
How much funding is anticipated?
The anticipated total federal funding amount is $140,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no required cost share.
What is the expected period of performance?
The anticipated period of performance is five years.
What type of agreement will be used?
The effort is structured as a CESU cooperative agreement.
What is the statutory authority for this award?
The statutory authority listed in the notice is 54 USC 101702(b).
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.945, described as "Cooperative Research and Training Programs related to resources of the National Park System."
What is ANSEP and what is this project supporting?
ANSEP is a long-running University of Alaska Anchorage program designed to increase the number of Indigenous Americans entering and advancing in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, with an emphasis on building pathways to leadership roles. This project supports ANSEP's education and workforce-development activities.
How does ANSEP's "pipeline" approach work, as described in the notice?
The notice describes ANSEP as a multi-stage pipeline that begins before college and continues through university persistence and broader career development. The referenced components include a Pre-College program, a Summer Bridge experience, and a University Retention model.
What does the Pre-College component include?
As described, the Pre-College program reaches middle and high school students, including those in isolated communities. It emphasizes exposure to technology, academic preparation in foundational STEM subjects (such as algebra and higher-level math and sciences), connections to professionals, and building long-term infrastructure that sustains participation.
What is the Summer Bridge experience?
The Summer Bridge portion is described as a nine-week program for new high school graduates entering university. It combines an internship (office-based or field-based) with math training on the UAA campus, with goals that include building peer cohesion, improving math readiness, providing financial support through paid experiences, establishing mentoring relationships, and helping students learn to operate successfully in a university setting.
What does the University Retention model include?
The notice describes the University Retention component as providing structured support intended to help students complete STEM degrees. Elements mentioned include co-enrollment, study groups, mentoring, internships, merit scholarships, a first-semester college success course, and organized community-building activities, oriented toward graduating with a BS in a STEM discipline.
What does NPS participation look like for students under this agreement?
A central deliverable mentioned is that roughly three students in science and/or engineering disciplines are expected to participate with NPS through the ANSEP program, though the exact number may change based on NPS needs and mentor availability.
What are the main implementation expectations under the cooperative agreement?
The agreement calls for integrating recruitment and retention activities within ANSEP's established Pre-College, Summer Bridge, and University Retention framework, and for developing and sharing a detailed budget.
How will the project be managed between UAA ANSEP and NPS?
The cooperative agreement outlines joint objectives and management expectations for both parties. ANSEP is expected to designate a representative to carry out obligations under the agreement and coordinate with NPS to provide oversight so implementation follows the prescribed plan.
What performance reporting is required?
ANSEP must provide annual and final performance reports to the NPS Authorized Technical Representative (ATR). In addition, a final summary report is due within 90 days after the agreement ends.
What financial reporting is required?
Financial Status Reports must be submitted using the SF-425 within 90 days after each 12-month budget period and also within 90 days after completion of the agreement.
What happens if SF-425 financial reports are submitted late?
The notice states that late SF-425 submissions can trigger administrative actions under Department of the Interior policy, including withholding payments or suspending or terminating the agreement.
Why is the award being made without competition?
The notice documents the non-competitive approach under the Department of the Interior single-source policy (505 DM 2). NPS specifically cites "Continuation" as the justification, meaning the work is considered a continuation of an existing or ongoing effort and competing the award would be likely to disrupt progress or negatively affect continuity.
When was this notice posted and when did it close?
The notice indicates it was posted on June 27, 2015, with a closing date of July 11, 2015. It was archived on August 10, 2015.
Who is the point of contact listed in the notice?
The listed point of contact for access issues or questions is Erica Cordeiro, Contract Specialist, with a phone number provided in the notice.
Who receives performance reports under this agreement?
Performance reports are submitted to the NPS Authorized Technical Representative (ATR), as specified in the notice.
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