Opportunity Information: Apply for P17AS00685
The National Park Service (NPS), under the Department of the Interior, issued a public notice in 2017 for a cooperative agreement titled "Field Ecology and Technical Support for Long-term Monitoring in National Parks of the Southern Colorado Plateau Network - 2017" (Funding Opportunity Number P17AS00685). The purpose of the notice was not to solicit proposals or invite applications from the public, but to formally announce NPS's intent to fund specific project activities on a non-competitive basis. In other words, the announcement functions as transparency and documentation that the agency plans to make a single award for work it has already identified, rather than running an open competition.
The effort centers on providing field ecology and technical support for long-term monitoring work in national parks that are part of the Southern Colorado Plateau Network. Long-term monitoring in this context generally refers to recurring, standardized ecological data collection and related technical tasks that allow park managers to track environmental conditions and trends over time, detect changes, and support science-based decision-making. While the announcement does not list detailed tasks in the provided text, the title indicates the work would likely involve on-the-ground ecological monitoring support, assistance with field protocols, and technical contributions that help maintain continuity and quality in multi-year monitoring programs.
The announcement categorizes the award mechanism as a cooperative agreement, which typically implies substantial involvement by the federal agency during the period of performance, such as collaboration on planning, methods, coordination, or oversight. The opportunity is listed under an "Other" opportunity category and "Other" funding activity category, indicating it does not fit neatly into more common program labels and that additional clarification would exist in the full announcement record. The associated CFDA number is 15.945, identifying the broader federal assistance program area under which the support is administered.
In administrative terms, the notice was created on August 17, 2017, with an original closing date of August 27, 2017. It indicates an expectation of one award and lists eligible applicants as "Others," with the caveat that the full record would contain the specific eligibility explanation. The award ceiling is shown as 1, which in this context appears to be a placeholder or minimal ceiling value rather than a meaningful budget cap, especially since the notice provides no further financial detail. Overall, the key takeaway is that this was a non-competitive, single-award cooperative agreement intended to support ongoing ecological monitoring operations in Southern Colorado Plateau Network national parks, published primarily to provide public notice rather than to seek new applicants.Apply for P17AS00685
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Field Ecology and Technical Support for Long-term Monitoring in National Parks of the Southern Colorado Plateau Network – 2017" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 17, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 27, 2017 This Funding Announcement is not a request for applications. This announcement is to provide public notice of the National Park Service (NPS), intention to fund the following project activities without competition.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1.00 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).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the title of this National Park Service funding notice?
The notice is titled "Field Ecology and Technical Support for Long-term Monitoring in National Parks of the Southern Colorado Plateau Network - 2017."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P17AS00685.
Which federal agency issued this notice?
The notice was issued by the National Park Service (NPS) under the Department of the Interior.
What was the purpose of publishing this notice?
The purpose was to provide public notice of NPS's intent to fund specific project activities on a non-competitive basis. It was posted for transparency and documentation, not to run an open competition.
Was this notice requesting proposals or inviting applications from the public?
No. The notice explicitly states it was not meant to solicit proposals or invite applications from the public.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. It is described as non-competitive and intended to result in a single award for work the agency had already identified.
How many awards did NPS expect to make under this notice?
The notice indicates an expectation of one award.
What type of award mechanism is being used?
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award mechanism is a cooperative agreement?
In general, a cooperative agreement typically implies substantial involvement by the federal agency during the period of performance, such as collaboration on planning, methods, coordination, or oversight.
What is the main focus of the project activities described in the notice?
The effort centers on providing field ecology and technical support for long-term monitoring in national parks that are part of the Southern Colorado Plateau Network.
What does "long-term monitoring" mean in this context?
It generally refers to recurring, standardized ecological data collection and related technical tasks that help park managers track environmental conditions and trends over time, detect changes, and support science-based decision-making.
Does the notice provide a detailed list of tasks or work requirements?
No. Based on the provided information, the notice does not list detailed tasks. The title suggests work likely involving on-the-ground ecological monitoring support, assistance with field protocols, and technical contributions to maintain continuity and quality in multi-year monitoring programs.
Which parks or park network does this work relate to?
The work relates to national parks in the Southern Colorado Plateau Network.
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is listed under an "Other" opportunity category and an "Other" funding activity category.
What does it mean that the opportunity and funding activity categories are listed as "Other"?
It indicates the notice does not fit neatly into more common program labels, and that additional clarification would typically be found in the full announcement record.
What is the CFDA number associated with this notice?
The associated CFDA number is 15.945.
What does the CFDA number indicate?
It identifies the broader federal assistance program area under which the support is administered.
When was this notice created?
The notice was created on August 17, 2017.
What was the original closing date listed for the notice?
The original closing date was August 27, 2017.
Who was eligible to apply according to the notice?
The notice lists eligible applicants as "Others," with the caveat that the full record would contain the specific eligibility explanation.
Does "Others" clearly define eligibility based on the provided information?
No. Based only on the information provided, "Others" is a broad label and the notice indicates the specific eligibility explanation would be in the full record.
What is the award ceiling listed in the notice?
The award ceiling is shown as 1.
Is the listed award ceiling a meaningful budget cap?
It appears to be a placeholder or minimal ceiling value rather than a meaningful budget cap, especially since the notice provides no further financial detail.
What is the key takeaway about this funding notice?
The key takeaway is that it was a non-competitive, single-award cooperative agreement intended to support ongoing ecological monitoring operations in Southern Colorado Plateau Network national parks, and it was published primarily to provide public notice rather than to seek new applicants.
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