Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 18 NERO 0214

The National Park Service (NPS), within the U.S. Department of the Interior, issued a public notice describing its intent to make a single award for a project titled "Assessing Nor'easter vulnerability for three New England parks." The opportunity is categorized as a discretionary, environmental funding action, and the planned funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. The listing emphasizes that it is not an open call and not a request for applications; instead, it serves as advance notice that NPS expects to issue a task agreement under an existing master cooperative agreement that was either previously competed or justified as a single-source arrangement.

The opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number NPS 18 NERO 0214 and is associated with CFDA number 15.945, which corresponds to National Park Service assistance programs. The notice was created on September 27, 2018, with an original closing date of October 6, 2018, but that date functions more as an administrative endpoint for the public notice rather than an application deadline since applications are not being solicited. NPS anticipates making one award, with an award ceiling listed at $268,290.

In practical terms, the notice signals that NPS intends to fund work focused on understanding and evaluating vulnerability to Nor'easters (major coastal storm systems common in the Northeast) across three New England national park units. While the announcement does not provide detailed project tasks or specific park names in the text provided, the title indicates a vulnerability assessment focus, which commonly includes identifying exposed assets, estimating sensitivity to storm impacts such as coastal flooding, erosion, wave action, and wind damage, and supporting planning decisions to improve resilience or prioritize adaptation measures.

Eligibility is broadly labeled as "Others," with a note directing readers to additional eligibility information (not included in the excerpt). However, because the agency states it will proceed through a task agreement under a pre-existing master cooperative agreement, eligibility in a typical competitive sense is largely moot for this action; the anticipated recipient is likely an organization already covered by that master agreement framework, such as a partner institution, research entity, or other qualified collaborator previously vetted by NPS.

Overall, the key takeaway is that this posting is informational rather than competitive: NPS is announcing its intention to obligate up to $268,290 through one cooperative agreement task action to support a Nor'easter vulnerability assessment benefiting three New England parks, using an established cooperative agreement vehicle rather than opening a new application process.

  • The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Assessing Nor'easter vulnerability for three New England 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 Sep 27, 2018.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 06, 2018. (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 $268,290.00 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 this funding notice about?

This is a public notice from the National Park Service (NPS), U.S. Department of the Interior, describing NPS's intent to make a single award for a project titled "Assessing Nor'easter vulnerability for three New England parks."

Is this an open funding opportunity where we can apply?

No. The notice specifically states it is not an open call and not a request for applications. It is an advance notice that NPS expects to issue a task agreement under an existing master cooperative agreement.

What does it mean that this is "not a request for applications"?

It means NPS is not soliciting proposals or accepting applications through this posting. The notice is informational and is intended to communicate that NPS plans to fund the work through an established agreement mechanism rather than running a new competitive process.

How will the award be made if there is no application process?

NPS expects to issue a task agreement under an existing master cooperative agreement that was either previously competed or justified as a single-source arrangement. In other words, the recipient is expected to come from an already-established agreement framework.

What type of funding instrument will be used?

The planned funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.

What is a cooperative agreement in this context?

Based on the notice, the project will be funded through a cooperative agreement vehicle, with the work issued as a task agreement under a master cooperative agreement. The posting does not provide additional details beyond identifying the instrument type.

How many awards does NPS anticipate making?

NPS anticipates making one award.

What is the maximum funding amount for this notice?

The award ceiling listed in the notice is $268,290.

Does the award ceiling guarantee the amount that will be awarded?

No guarantee is stated. The notice indicates an award ceiling of $268,290 and an intent to make a single award, but it does not state that the full amount will necessarily be obligated.

What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this notice?

The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS 18 NERO 0214.

What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?

The notice is associated with CFDA number 15.945, which corresponds to National Park Service assistance programs.

When was this notice created?

The notice was created on September 27, 2018.

What is the closing date and does it function as an application deadline?

The notice shows an original closing date of October 6, 2018. However, since applications are not being solicited, that date functions as an administrative endpoint for the public notice rather than an application deadline.

What project is NPS intending to fund?

The intended project is titled "Assessing Nor'easter vulnerability for three New England parks." The notice signals funding for work focused on understanding and evaluating vulnerability to Nor'easters across three New England national park units.

What are Nor'easters (as referenced in the notice)?

Nor'easters are major coastal storm systems common in the Northeastern United States. The notice frames the work around assessing vulnerability to these storms for three New England parks.

What kinds of impacts are typically considered in a Nor'easter vulnerability assessment?

While the notice does not list detailed tasks, the posting indicates a vulnerability assessment focus that commonly involves identifying exposed assets and estimating sensitivity to storm impacts such as coastal flooding, erosion, wave action, and wind damage, with the goal of supporting planning decisions to improve resilience or prioritize adaptation measures.

Which three New England parks are included?

The specific park names are not provided in the information included here. Only the project title indicates that three New England national park units are involved.

Is this considered environmental funding?

Yes. The opportunity is categorized as a discretionary, environmental funding action.

Who is eligible for this award?

Eligibility is labeled as "Others," with a note directing readers to additional eligibility information (not included in the excerpt). Practically, because NPS intends to proceed through a task agreement under a pre-existing master cooperative agreement, eligibility in a typical competitive sense is not the driver for this action; the anticipated recipient is likely an organization already covered by that master agreement.

If eligibility is listed as "Others," can a new organization still apply?

The notice does not indicate an application process or an open competition. Because the award is expected to be issued as a task agreement under an existing master cooperative agreement, a new organization would not typically submit an application through this public notice.

What is the main takeaway for organizations looking for grant opportunities?

This posting is informational rather than competitive. NPS is announcing its intent to obligate up to $268,290 through one cooperative agreement task action, using an established cooperative agreement vehicle rather than opening a new application process.

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