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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Survey of the Fauna of Seepage Springs in National Capital Parks East" 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 Mar 19, 2015 and posted on Mar 19, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 22, 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: Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service (NPS) funding notice titled "Survey of the Fauna of Seepage Springs in National Capital Parks East" (Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00070) is a discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity within the Natural Resources activity category (CFDA 15.945, Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System). The purpose of the project is to support field and laboratory work focused on seepage springs located in National Capital Parks East, with an emphasis on documenting spring-associated fauna and generating related environmental data.
The work described centers on several core tasks. First, the project involves locating seepage springs within the park units and conducting biological sampling at those sites. After samples are collected, the project requires sorting the specimens and organizing the resulting biological data. Alongside the biological survey, the recipient is expected to tabulate water chemistry information associated with the sampled springs, indicating that basic physicochemical measurements will be collected and compiled to help characterize habitat conditions. A key technical component is the identification of amphipod specimens in the genus Stygobromus, a group that often includes groundwater-associated and spring-dwelling species; accurate identification is therefore a central deliverable tied to documenting biodiversity and understanding the ecological character of seepage spring habitats.
Administratively, the notice is explicitly not a request for applications. Instead, it serves as a public notice of NPS intent to fund project activities without full and open competition, meaning the agency is announcing a planned award rather than soliciting proposals from the public. The posting date and creation date are both March 19, 2015, with an original and current closing date of March 22, 2015, and an archive date of April 19, 2015. The listed eligible applicants are private institutions of higher education, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The listing shows estimated total funding, award ceiling, and award floor as 0, which typically indicates that the specific funding amount was not entered into the public posting rather than implying there is no financial support, particularly given the context of an intent-to-award notice.
For access issues or questions about the announcement, the contact listed is Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer, reachable at 301-663-1481 x5 and via email at ritamihalik@nps.gov. The announcement also references an additional information link hosted on Grants.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The notice is titled "Survey of the Fauna of Seepage Springs in National Capital Parks East."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P15AS00070.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by the National Park Service (NPS).
What type of funding mechanism is described?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The activity category listed is Natural Resources.
What CFDA program is associated with this notice?
The notice is associated with CFDA 15.945, Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System.
What is the purpose of the project?
The purpose is to support field and laboratory work focused on seepage springs located in National Capital Parks East, with an emphasis on documenting spring-associated fauna and generating related environmental data.
What kinds of locations are being studied?
The work focuses on seepage springs within the park units of National Capital Parks East.
What are the main field tasks described in the notice?
The project includes locating seepage springs within the park units and conducting biological sampling at those sites.
What are the main laboratory or post-collection tasks?
After collection, the project calls for sorting specimens and organizing the resulting biological data.
What environmental data is expected to be collected?
The recipient is expected to tabulate water chemistry information associated with the sampled springs, indicating that basic physicochemical measurements will be collected and compiled to help characterize habitat conditions.
Is there a specific organism group that must be identified?
Yes. A key technical component is identification of amphipod specimens in the genus Stygobromus.
Why is Stygobromus identification emphasized?
The notice describes Stygobromus as a group that often includes groundwater-associated and spring-dwelling species, and it states that accurate identification is a central deliverable tied to documenting biodiversity and understanding seepage spring habitats.
Is this notice asking the public to submit applications?
No. The notice states it is not a request for applications. It is a public notice of NPS intent to fund project activities without full and open competition.
What does "intent to fund without full and open competition" mean in this context?
Based on the language in the notice, it means the agency is announcing a planned award rather than soliciting proposals broadly from the public.
Who is eligible to receive the award?
The eligible applicants listed are private institutions of higher education.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was the notice posted?
The posting date is March 19, 2015, and the creation date is also March 19, 2015.
What is the closing date for the opportunity?
The original and current closing date are both March 22, 2015.
When was the notice archived?
The archive date is April 19, 2015.
How much funding is available?
The listing shows the estimated total funding, award ceiling, and award floor as 0. The notice context indicates this typically means the specific funding amount was not entered into the public posting rather than implying there is no financial support, especially since it is an intent-to-award notice.
Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The contact listed is Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer.
How can I reach the listed contact?
Rita Mihalik can be reached by phone at 301-663-1481 x5 and by email at ritamihalik@nps.gov.
Is there an external link for additional information?
Yes. The announcement references an additional information link hosted on Grants.gov.
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