Opportunity Information: Apply for H9911100024
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- The National Park Service in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Whats Climate Change" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 00.000 Not Elsewhere Classified.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 16, 2010 and posted on Jul 16, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 23, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $181,005.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $181,005.00 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).
- Regents of the University of Minnesota only
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Whats Climate Change" opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number H9911100024) is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to award, meaning it is not an open call and not a request for applications. Instead, it serves as public notice that the NPS plans to fund a specific project through a cooperative agreement under its Shared Beringian Heritage Program. The planned recipient is the Regents of the University of Minnesota, with Dr. Aaron Doering as the principal investigator, and the project is treated as a new award with an anticipated four-year period of performance running from July 23, 2010 to July 22, 2014.
At its core, the project is designed to build a local, durable, and community-based framework to deliver "Beringia Whats Climate Change to You" (WCCY) in Chukotka, Russia. WCCY is described as a pan-Arctic network that connects students and teachers with scientists to carry out science activities and explore climate change issues across the circumpolar Arctic. The primary delivery platform for this work is the GoNorth Adventure Learning Series, a University of Minnesota-developed distance-learning and field-based education model led by Dr. Doering. The emphasis is on education, participatory science, and sharing observations in a way that supports resource stewardship and conservation, which aligns with NPS program goals in the Bering Strait region.
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement (including the CESU framework), reflecting that the relationship is intended to be collaborative rather than a straightforward purchase of services. The NPS cites statutory authority under 16 U.S.C. 1(g), along with appropriations language associated with the Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997, as the legal basis for entering into this type of assistance agreement. A major justification for using a cooperative agreement is the expectation of substantial involvement by NPS staff, including technical assistance, document review, educational and interpretive outreach support, coordination with related NPS climate change and citizen science efforts, and help connecting the project to broader networks in Alaska and internationally.
The anticipated total funding is $181,005, with no cost share requirement. The announcement also describes planned incremental funding across fiscal years, including $34,995 in FY10 and additional amounts in FY11 and FY12 (listed as $48,400 and approximately $49,610, respectively, with the remainder implied across the multi-year agreement). Only one award is expected, and the eligibility is effectively limited to the University of Minnesota, which is explicitly named as the sole eligible applicant. Although the Shared Beringian Heritage Program normally runs an annual nationwide proposal process with a multi-step review (internal NPS review, external stakeholder panel review compliant with FACA principles, and final NPS selection), this particular posting documents a single-source intent because the project had already been competed/selected through that established process and the University of Minnesota was determined to have the specific expertise and existing infrastructure needed to carry it out.
Deliverables are concrete and community-focused. The project is expected to establish a regional office in Provideniya, build six community teams, provide training, and set up an ongoing program of year-round observations with mechanisms to share results. In addition, the project includes convening an annual rendezvous, producing annual reports and a final report at the end of the project period, publishing at least one journal article, and presenting results at the Beringia Days conference (or another approved venue). The NPS frames the public purpose as support for stewardship and conservation, with an added emphasis on international cooperation and shared heritage across the Bering Strait, consistent with the mission of the Shared Beringian Heritage Program.
Key administrative details include the posting date of July 16, 2010, a closing date of July 23, 2010 (reflecting the notice function rather than an application deadline), and an archive date of August 22, 2010. The point of contact listed is Erica Cordeiro (EricaCordeiro@nps.gov), with a phone contact number provided for assistance accessing the announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Whats Climate Change" opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number H9911100024)?
"Whats Climate Change" (Funding Opportunity Number H9911100024) is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to award funding for a specific project. It is not an open solicitation and is posted as public notice that NPS plans to make an assistance award for a defined scope of work under the Shared Beringian Heritage Program.
Is this an open grant competition or a request for applications?
No. The posting is explicitly a notice of intent to award, meaning it is not an open call and not a request for applications. It functions as public notice that NPS intends to fund a specific recipient for a specific project.
Who is the planned recipient for this award?
The planned recipient is the Regents of the University of Minnesota. The posting names the University of Minnesota as the sole eligible applicant for this specific intent-to-award notice.
Who is the principal investigator (PI) for the project?
The principal investigator listed for the project is Dr. Aaron Doering.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
Only one award is expected.
What type of agreement will be used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The planned award is structured as a cooperative agreement (including the CESU framework). This indicates an assistance relationship where NPS anticipates substantial involvement in the project rather than a straightforward purchase of services.
Why is NPS using a cooperative agreement for this project?
The notice explains that a major reason for using a cooperative agreement is the expectation of substantial involvement by NPS staff. Examples listed include technical assistance, document review, educational and interpretive outreach support, coordination with related NPS climate change and citizen science efforts, and help connecting the project to broader networks in Alaska and internationally.
What program is this award associated with?
This award is associated with the NPS Shared Beringian Heritage Program and is framed as supporting stewardship, conservation, and international cooperation across the Bering Strait region.
What is the core purpose of the project being funded?
The project is designed to build a local, durable, and community-based framework to deliver "Beringia Whats Climate Change to You" (WCCY) in Chukotka, Russia. The emphasis is on education, participatory science, and sharing observations in ways that support resource stewardship and conservation.
What is "Beringia Whats Climate Change to You" (WCCY)?
WCCY is described as a pan-Arctic network that connects students and teachers with scientists to carry out science activities and explore climate change issues across the circumpolar Arctic.
What is the primary delivery platform mentioned for WCCY activities?
The primary delivery platform described is the GoNorth Adventure Learning Series, a University of Minnesota-developed distance-learning and field-based education model led by Dr. Aaron Doering.
Where will the project be implemented?
The notice focuses on delivering WCCY in Chukotka, Russia, including establishing a regional office in Provideniya and building community teams.
What is the period of performance for the planned award?
The anticipated period of performance is four years, running from July 23, 2010 to July 22, 2014.
Is this treated as a new award or a continuation?
The project is treated as a new award, according to the notice.
What is the anticipated total funding amount?
The anticipated total funding is $181,005.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost share requirement.
Is funding expected to be provided all at once or incrementally?
The announcement describes planned incremental funding across fiscal years. It lists $34,995 in FY10 and additional amounts in FY11 and FY12 (listed as $48,400 and approximately $49,610, respectively), with the remainder implied across the multi-year agreement.
Why is eligibility effectively limited to the University of Minnesota?
The notice explicitly names the University of Minnesota as the sole eligible applicant and explains this is a single-source intent because the project had already been competed/selected through the Shared Beringian Heritage Program process. It also notes the University of Minnesota was determined to have the specific expertise and existing infrastructure needed to carry out the work.
Does the Shared Beringian Heritage Program normally use a competitive process?
Yes. The notice states the program normally runs an annual nationwide proposal process with a multi-step review that includes internal NPS review, an external stakeholder panel review compliant with FACA principles, and final selection by NPS. This particular posting is presented as a single-source intent because the project had already been selected through that established process.
What are the key deliverables or expected outputs?
The notice describes several concrete deliverables, including establishing a regional office in Provideniya, building six community teams, providing training, and setting up an ongoing program of year-round observations with mechanisms to share results. Additional outputs include convening an annual rendezvous, producing annual reports and a final report at the end of the project period, publishing at least one journal article, and presenting results at the Beringia Days conference (or another approved venue).
What community capacity-building activities are specifically mentioned?
The notice specifically mentions creating six community teams, providing training, and implementing a year-round observation program with ways to share the results.
What reporting requirements are included?
The project is expected to produce annual reports and a final report at the end of the project period.
Are there publication or presentation expectations?
Yes. The notice includes publishing at least one journal article and presenting results at the Beringia Days conference (or another approved venue).
What is the public purpose NPS cites for this project?
NPS frames the public purpose as supporting stewardship and conservation, with emphasis on international cooperation and shared heritage across the Bering Strait, consistent with the mission of the Shared Beringian Heritage Program.
What legal authority is cited for entering into this assistance agreement?
The notice cites statutory authority under 16 U.S.C. 1(g), along with appropriations language associated with the Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997, as the legal basis for using this type of assistance agreement.
What are the key dates listed in the announcement?
The notice lists a posting date of July 16, 2010; a closing date of July 23, 2010 (described as reflecting the notice function rather than an application deadline); and an archive date of August 22, 2010.
Does the closing date function as an application deadline?
No. The closing date is described as reflecting the notice function rather than an application deadline, since this is not an open call for applications.
Who is the point of contact for this opportunity?
The listed point of contact is Erica Cordeiro. The notice provides an email address (EricaCordeiro@nps.gov) and also mentions a phone contact number for assistance accessing the announcement.
What should someone do if they need help accessing the announcement?
The notice indicates that assistance accessing the announcement is available through the listed point of contact, with a phone contact number provided in the posting.
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