Opportunity Information: Apply for P15AS00338
Apply for P15AS00338
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Survey and Conserve Yosemites Paper Collections" 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 Aug 24, 2015 and posted on Aug 24, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by This is not a request for applications. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 36,698 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service (NPS), within the U.S. Department of the Interior, issued a Notice of Intent to Award for a project titled "Survey and Conserve Yosemite's Paper Collections." This notice is meant to inform the public that NPS plans to provide funding for specific project activities without going through a full and open competitive process. Importantly, it is not a request for applications, meaning there is no open competition, no application package to submit, and no deadline for outside proposals. The announcement functions mainly as a transparency step to document NPS's intention to make a non-competitive award for a defined set of conservation-related tasks.
The planned award would be made through a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates an assistance relationship where the federal agency expects to be substantially involved in the work rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal participation. The work is structured as Task Agreement Number P15AC01615 under an existing Cooperative Agreement (P13AC00676) with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). UCLA is identified as a partner under the California Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), a network that allows federal agencies to collaborate with universities and other partners on research, technical assistance, and resource management priorities. In practical terms, this structure signals that NPS is leveraging an established partnership mechanism to carry out work related to surveying and conserving paper-based collections associated with Yosemite, rather than launching a stand-alone, openly competed funding opportunity.
From the metadata provided, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary and placed under the funding activity category of natural resources, reflecting the NPS mission area that includes stewardship of park resources and associated collections. The CFDA numbers listed are 15.945, associated with Cooperative Research and Training Programs and Resources of the National Park System, which aligns with the idea that the project supports NPS resource management responsibilities through a cooperative research and assistance framework. The listing also specifies that there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient would not be expected to contribute non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award.
Administrative details in the record include the funding opportunity number P15AS00338 and a posted/creation date of August 24, 2015, with an archive date of September 4, 2015. Because the notice is not soliciting applications, the original and current closing dates are both stated as "This is not a request for applications." The eligible applicant category shown is "Public and State controlled institutions of higher education," which is consistent with the intended recipient being UCLA. While the record shows "ExpectedAwards: 36698" and "EstimatedTotalFunding: 1" alongside an award ceiling and floor of 0, those fields appear to be administrative placeholders or system artifacts rather than a clear public statement of the dollar amount; the notice itself is primarily about announcing intent and the noncompetitive pathway rather than advertising a competed funding pool with defined award ranges.
For anyone seeking the full announcement through Grants.gov or needing help accessing the documentation, the notice provides a point of contact: Lilette Baltodano at 415-623-2251 and LiletteBaltodano@nps.gov. The additional information link points to Grants.gov, where the archived notice and related details would be hosted as part of the federal grants record.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this NPS announcement about?
This is a Notice of Intent to Award from the National Park Service (NPS) for a project titled "Survey and Conserve Yosemite's Paper Collections." The notice is a public transparency step stating that NPS plans to fund specific project activities through a non-competitive award.
Is this a grant opportunity I can apply for?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a request for applications. There is no open competition, no application package to submit, and no deadline for outside proposals.
Why is there no competitive application process?
The notice explains that NPS intends to provide funding for defined activities without going through a full and open competitive process. It is documenting an intended non-competitive award for a specific project and partner arrangement.
What project is being funded?
The project is titled "Survey and Conserve Yosemite's Paper Collections." Based on the title and description, the work focuses on surveying and conserving paper-based collections associated with Yosemite.
What type of award will be used?
NPS indicates the award would be made through a cooperative agreement, which generally means an assistance relationship where the federal agency expects to be substantially involved in the work.
Who is the intended recipient/partner for this award?
The work is identified as Task Agreement Number P15AC01615 under an existing Cooperative Agreement (P13AC00676) with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
What is the California CESU and how does it relate to this award?
UCLA is identified as a partner under the California Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). The CESU structure is described as a network that enables federal agencies to collaborate with universities and other partners on research, technical assistance, and resource management priorities. In this case, it signals NPS is using an established partnership mechanism rather than launching a new, openly competed opportunity.
What is the funding activity category for this notice?
The notice is listed under the funding activity category of natural resources, aligning with NPS stewardship responsibilities for park resources and associated collections.
Is this considered discretionary funding?
Yes. The metadata categorizes the opportunity as discretionary.
What CFDA number is associated with this notice?
The CFDA number listed is 15.945, described as Cooperative Research and Training Programs and Resources of the National Park System.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The record states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is not expected to contribute non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number shown is P15AS00338.
When was this notice posted and when was it archived?
The posted/creation date is August 24, 2015, and the archive date is September 4, 2015.
Is there an application deadline?
No. Both the original and current closing dates are stated as "This is not a request for applications," reflecting that no outside proposals are being solicited.
Who is listed as eligible to apply in the record?
The eligible applicant category shown is "Public and State controlled institutions of higher education," which is consistent with the intended recipient being UCLA.
Does the notice provide an award amount, ceiling, or floor?
The record shows an award ceiling and floor of 0, and also includes fields such as "ExpectedAwards: 36698" and "EstimatedTotalFunding: 1." Based on the description provided, these appear to be administrative placeholders or system artifacts rather than a clear public statement of dollar amounts. The notice is focused on announcing intent and the non-competitive pathway rather than advertising a competed funding pool with defined award ranges.
Where can I view the full announcement details?
The additional information link points to Grants.gov, where the archived notice and related details would be hosted as part of the federal grants record.
Who do I contact with questions about accessing the documentation?
The notice provides this point of contact: Lilette Baltodano, phone 415-623-2251, email LiletteBaltodano@nps.gov.
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