Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIR8836120009
Apply for NPS NOIR8836120009
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Visitor use and transportation asssement to inform the Mariposa Grove enviornmental impact statement PH 2" 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, 2012 and posted on Jun 27, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 2, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $33,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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 funding announcement is not a request for applications. This is a single source award to the University of Arizona.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Visitor use and transportation assessment to inform the Mariposa Grove environmental impact statement PH 2" is a National Park Service (NPS) funding action intended to support research and analysis related to visitor use patterns and transportation issues affecting Mariposa Grove. The work is meant to feed directly into Phase 2 of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), which is the formal planning and compliance process used under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to evaluate environmental consequences of proposed federal actions and alternatives. In practical terms, this opportunity is focused on generating information that can help park planners and decision-makers understand how visitors move through the area, how transportation systems function (or fail) under real-world conditions, and how those dynamics should shape EIS alternatives, impact analysis, and mitigation strategies.
This award is structured as a cooperative agreement under the Natural Resources funding activity category. A cooperative agreement generally indicates that the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in the project compared with a standard grant, often through collaboration on project design, data needs, deliverables, and how results are used in planning. The action is issued under the National Park Service Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), which is a partnership framework used by NPS and other agencies to collaborate with universities and other partners on research, technical assistance, and training that supports resource management and science-based decision-making across park units.
A key point is that this notice is not an open, competitive solicitation. It is a notice of intent to make a noncompetitive, single-source award, and it is explicitly stated that it is "not a request for applications." The eligible recipient is identified in advance as the University of Arizona, meaning other organizations are not being invited to apply. The noncompetitive approach is justified under Department of the Interior policy (505 Departmental Manual 2.12C), which provides internal authority and conditions for limiting competition in certain circumstances, such as when a specific institution is uniquely qualified or when the work is tied to an established partnership mechanism like a CESU.
From a funding standpoint, the opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of $33,000, with an expected number of awards equal to one. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient is not required to contribute additional funds as a condition of the award. The posted date and creation date are both June 27, 2012, with a closing date of July 2, 2012, and the record later archived on August 1, 2012. The short window between posting and closing reflects the fact that this is an administrative notice tied to a pre-identified awardee rather than a competitive process where applicants need time to prepare proposals. The listing shows an award ceiling and floor of $0, which is common in notices where the agency does not use the ceiling/floor fields in a typical competitive way, even though the estimated total funding is stated elsewhere.
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.945, "Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System," which is commonly used for NPS financial assistance that supports research, data collection, and technical support tied to park resource management and planning. The awarding agency is the National Park Service. For access issues related to the full announcement materials, the contact provided is Kelly Adams, Grants Management Specialist, reachable by phone at 303-969-2392.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this government funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Visitor use and transportation assessment to inform the Mariposa Grove environmental impact statement PH 2."
Which federal agency is offering this award?
The awarding agency is the National Park Service (NPS).
What is the main purpose of this funding action?
The purpose is to support research and analysis on visitor use patterns and transportation issues affecting Mariposa Grove. The resulting information is intended to directly inform Phase 2 of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
How will the work be used by the National Park Service?
The work is meant to feed into EIS Phase 2 by helping park planners and decision-makers understand how visitors move through the area, how transportation systems perform under real-world conditions, and how those findings should shape alternatives, impact analysis, and mitigation strategies in the EIS process.
What is an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) in this context?
An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is the formal planning and compliance process used under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to evaluate the environmental consequences of proposed federal actions and alternatives.
What phase of the EIS does this opportunity support?
This opportunity is intended to inform Phase 2 of the Mariposa Grove Environmental Impact Statement.
What type of award instrument is being used?
This award is structured as a cooperative agreement under the Natural Resources funding activity category.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates the federal agency expects substantial involvement in the project compared with a standard grant, often including collaboration on project design, data needs, deliverables, and how results are used in planning.
What program or partnership framework is associated with this award?
The action is issued under the National Park Service Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), a partnership framework used by NPS and other agencies to collaborate with universities and other partners on research, technical assistance, and training supporting resource management and science-based decision-making.
Is this an open, competitive grant where anyone can apply?
No. The notice states it is not an open, competitive solicitation. It is a notice of intent to make a noncompetitive, single-source award, and it is explicitly described as "not a request for applications."
Who is the eligible recipient for this award?
The eligible recipient is identified in advance as the University of Arizona.
Can other universities, nonprofits, companies, or governments apply for this funding?
No. Based on the notice, other organizations are not being invited to apply because the award is intended to be made noncompetitively to a pre-identified recipient.
Why is the award being made noncompetitively?
The noncompetitive approach is justified under Department of the Interior policy (505 Departmental Manual 2.12C), which provides internal authority and conditions for limiting competition in certain circumstances, including situations where a specific institution is uniquely qualified or where the work is tied to an established partnership mechanism such as a CESU.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $33,000.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The expected number of awards is one.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What are the posted and closing dates listed for this notice?
The posted date and creation date are both June 27, 2012. The closing date is July 2, 2012.
Why is the application window so short?
The short window reflects that this is an administrative notice connected to a pre-identified awardee rather than a competitive process that would require time for multiple applicants to prepare and submit proposals.
When was the opportunity archived?
The record was later archived on August 1, 2012.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.945, "Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System."
What does CFDA 15.945 generally relate to?
CFDA 15.945 is commonly used for NPS financial assistance that supports research, data collection, and technical support tied to National Park System resource management and planning.
The listing shows an award ceiling and floor of $0. Does that mean there is no funding?
No. The notice includes an estimated total funding amount of $33,000. The $0 ceiling and floor fields can appear in notices where those fields are not used in the typical competitive format even though an estimated total amount is provided elsewhere in the listing.
Who should be contacted for access issues related to the full announcement materials?
The contact provided for access issues is Kelly Adams, Grants Management Specialist, reachable by phone at 303-969-2392.
What is the funding activity category listed for this award?
The award is listed under the Natural Resources funding activity category.
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