Opportunity Information: Apply for P15AS00342
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- The National Park Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Three State Air Quality Study" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.944 Natural Resource Stewardship.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 25, 2015 and posted on Aug 25, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Notice of Intent to Award. No applications will be accepted.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $505,501.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $505,501.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Three State Air Quality Study (Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00342) is a National Park Service cooperative agreement focused on strengthening regional air quality planning tied to oil and gas development across the Intermountain West. The central purpose is to support more effective planning under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) by improving the underlying air quality information and technical tools used in environmental reviews. By doing that, the project aims to make NEPA analyses across agencies and jurisdictions more consistent with each other, more efficient to complete, and more cost effective over time, while also making the resulting data and supporting information easier for the public to access and understand.
The work described centers on collaborative, multi-state technical activities that typically underpin air quality impact analysis. Those activities include coordination among partners, air quality modeling to estimate pollutant concentrations and impacts, development of emissions inventories that quantify pollution sources (especially those related to oil and gas operations), and operation of a data warehouse to store, manage, and distribute study datasets and outputs. The study area originally covers Utah, Wyoming, and Colorado, with an expansion planned to include New Mexico, reflecting the broader regional footprint of energy development and the need for comparable methods and shared datasets across state lines.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this opportunity was categorized as a discretionary environment/natural resources award and was to be issued as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the agency expects to be substantially involved during the project rather than simply providing funds and stepping back. The anticipated number of awards was one, with an estimated total funding amount of $505,501 and an award ceiling of $505,501 (with an award floor listed as $1). There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement identified. Eligibility was limited to nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
In practical terms, it is important to note that the posting functioned as a notice of intent to award rather than an open competition. The announcement stated that no applications would be accepted, and the closing date reflected the same (a notice of intent to award). The opportunity was posted on August 25, 2015, and archived on September 15, 2015. For reference or access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact was Steve Livingston at the National Park Service (303-969-2690, SteveLivingston@nps.gov), and an additional information link was provided through Grants.gov.
Three State Air Quality Study (Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00342) - FAQs
What is the Three State Air Quality Study (P15AS00342)?
The Three State Air Quality Study is a National Park Service cooperative agreement focused on strengthening regional air quality planning tied to oil and gas development across the Intermountain West.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The central purpose is to support more effective planning under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) by improving air quality information and technical tools used in environmental reviews. The intent is to help make NEPA analyses more consistent across agencies and jurisdictions, more efficient to complete, and more cost effective over time, while also improving public access to and understanding of the supporting data and information.
How does this study relate to NEPA environmental reviews?
The work is meant to improve the underlying air quality information and technical tools that typically support air quality impact analysis in NEPA documents. By strengthening these inputs, the project aims to improve consistency and efficiency in NEPA analyses across different agencies and jurisdictions.
What kinds of activities does the project support?
The opportunity describes collaborative, multi-state technical activities that underpin air quality impact analysis, including:
- Coordination among partners
- Air quality modeling to estimate pollutant concentrations and impacts
- Development of emissions inventories that quantify pollution sources, especially related to oil and gas operations
- Operation of a data warehouse to store, manage, and distribute study datasets and outputs
What is the geographic scope of the study?
The study area originally covers Utah, Wyoming, and Colorado, with an expansion planned to include New Mexico.
Why is the project multi-state and regional in nature?
The announcement frames the work as regional because energy development and associated air quality considerations extend across state lines. The goal is to support comparable methods and shared datasets across jurisdictions.
What federal agency is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with the National Park Service.
What type of award is this?
This opportunity was to be issued as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates that the agency expects to be substantially involved during the project rather than only providing funding without ongoing engagement.
Was this an open funding competition?
No. The posting functioned as a notice of intent to award rather than an open competition.
Were applications accepted for this opportunity?
No. The announcement stated that no applications would be accepted, and the closing date reflected that it was a notice of intent to award.
Who was eligible under the eligibility rules stated in the announcement?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement was identified in the announcement.
How many awards were anticipated?
The anticipated number of awards was one.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $505,501.
What was the award ceiling?
The award ceiling was listed as $505,501.
What was the award floor?
The award floor was listed as $1.
How was this opportunity categorized?
The opportunity was categorized as a discretionary environment/natural resources award.
When was the opportunity posted and when was it archived?
It was posted on August 25, 2015, and archived on September 15, 2015.
Who is the contact person listed for questions or access issues?
The listed contact was Steve Livingston at the National Park Service.
What contact details were provided in the announcement?
The announcement provided the following contact information: Steve Livingston, 303-969-2690, SteveLivingston@nps.gov.
Was there a link for additional information?
Yes. An additional information link was provided through Grants.gov.
What is the intended long-term benefit of improving air quality information and tools?
According to the announcement, improving the underlying information and tools is intended to make NEPA analyses more consistent, more efficient to complete, and more cost effective over time, while making the resulting data and supporting information easier for the public to access and understand.
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