Opportunity Information: Apply for P17AS00464
The National Park Service (NPS), within the U.S. Department of the Interior, issued a public notice for a grant opportunity titled "Vegetation Mapping and Assessment in Sonoran Desert Network Parks" (Funding Opportunity Number P17AS00464). Although it is formatted as a funding announcement, it is explicitly not a request for applications. Instead, it serves as a transparency notice that NPS intends to fund a specific set of project activities through a non-competitive award, meaning the agency plans to make the award without opening a general competition for applicants.
The planned award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates that NPS expects to have substantial involvement in the project beyond simply providing funding (for example, coordinating technical direction, reviewing work products, or participating in planning and implementation). The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and is tied to the Natural Resources activity category under CFDA (now commonly referenced as Assistance Listings) number 15.945, which generally aligns with NPS resource management and related assistance.
The project focus, as indicated by the title, is vegetation mapping and assessment work in parks within the Sonoran Desert Network. In practical terms, this kind of effort usually supports park natural resource management by documenting and characterizing plant communities, producing vegetation maps and associated datasets, and helping parks understand ecosystem conditions and trends. Vegetation mapping is often used to guide conservation planning, track changes over time, support habitat management, and inform responses to threats such as invasive species, altered fire regimes, drought stress, or land-use impacts around park boundaries. While the announcement text provided does not list specific tasks, deliverables, or park units, the title strongly signals work that would generate or update spatial and ecological information products relevant to Sonoran Desert park landscapes.
Financially, the notice lists an award ceiling of $94,041 and anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1). The original posting date is June 30, 2017, with an original closing date of July 10, 2017. In this context, the closing date functions more like an administrative window for public notice rather than an application deadline, since the announcement states that it is not soliciting proposals.
Eligibility is broadly labeled as "Others," with a note to consult the "Additional Information on Eligibility" field for clarification. Because the award is intended to be made without competition, the eligibility language is less about inviting broad applicant pools and more about documenting who could, in general, receive such assistance under the program rules, while NPS proceeds with its identified partner or recipient.
Overall, this announcement is best understood as a formal public notification that NPS plans to issue one cooperative agreement, up to $94,041, to support vegetation mapping and assessment activities for Sonoran Desert Network parks, and that the agency is not seeking or accepting competing applications for this particular award.Apply for P17AS00464
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Vegetation Mapping and Assessment in Sonoran Desert Network Parks" 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 Jun 30, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 10, 2017. (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 $94,041.00 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 (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The public notice is titled "Vegetation Mapping and Assessment in Sonoran Desert Network Parks."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P17AS00464.
Which agency is issuing this notice?
The notice was issued by the National Park Service (NPS), within the U.S. Department of the Interior.
Is this announcement requesting applications from the public?
No. Although it is formatted like a funding announcement, it explicitly states that it is not a request for applications and is not soliciting proposals.
If it is not requesting applications, what is the purpose of the announcement?
It functions as a transparency notice that NPS intends to fund a specific set of project activities through a non-competitive award, meaning NPS plans to make the award without opening a general competition for applicants.
What type of award does NPS plan to use?
NPS plans to use a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for this project?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates that NPS expects to have substantial involvement in the project beyond providing funding, such as coordinating technical direction, reviewing work products, or participating in planning and implementation.
Is this a competitive or non-competitive opportunity?
It is non-competitive. The notice states NPS intends to make the award without a general competition.
How many awards does NPS expect to make?
The notice anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the maximum funding amount for the planned award?
The award ceiling listed in the notice is $94,041.
What is the funding type or category for this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding.
Which program area or activity category is associated with this opportunity?
It is tied to the Natural Resources activity category.
What is the CFDA/Assistance Listings number associated with the opportunity?
The notice references CFDA (now commonly called Assistance Listings) number 15.945.
What is the general project focus described by the notice?
The project focus is vegetation mapping and assessment work in parks within the Sonoran Desert Network.
What kinds of outcomes are typically supported by vegetation mapping and assessment work (based on the notice description)?
Based on the notice description, this kind of work typically supports park natural resource management by documenting and characterizing plant communities, producing vegetation maps and associated datasets, and helping parks understand ecosystem conditions and trends.
How might vegetation mapping products be used by parks (as described in the notice)?
The notice explains that vegetation mapping is often used to guide conservation planning, track changes over time, support habitat management, and inform responses to threats such as invasive species, altered fire regimes, drought stress, or land-use impacts around park boundaries.
Does the notice list specific tasks, deliverables, or park units included in the project?
No. The provided announcement text does not list specific tasks, deliverables, or park units, though the title signals work intended to generate or update spatial and ecological information products relevant to Sonoran Desert park landscapes.
When was this opportunity originally posted?
The original posting date is June 30, 2017.
What is the original closing date listed in the notice?
The original closing date is July 10, 2017.
Is the closing date an application deadline for submissions?
No. In this context, the closing date functions as an administrative window for public notice rather than an application deadline, because the announcement states it is not soliciting proposals.
Who is eligible to apply according to the notice?
Eligibility is broadly labeled as "Others," with a note to consult the "Additional Information on Eligibility" field for clarification.
Why is eligibility described broadly if the award is non-competitive?
Because the award is intended to be made without competition, the eligibility language is described as being less about inviting a broad applicant pool and more about documenting who could, in general, receive such assistance under program rules while NPS proceeds with its identified partner or recipient.
What is the main takeaway from this notice for potential applicants?
The main takeaway is that this is a formal public notification that NPS plans to issue one cooperative agreement, up to $94,041, for vegetation mapping and assessment activities for Sonoran Desert Network parks, and NPS is not seeking or accepting competing applications for this particular award.
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