Opportunity Information: Apply for P17AS00421
The funding opportunity titled "Natural Resource Condition Assessment for Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot National Monuments" (Funding Opportunity Number P17AS00421) is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement intended to support work on a Natural Resource Condition Assessment (NRCA) for two NPS units in Arizona: Montezuma Castle National Monument and Tuzigoot National Monument. An NRCA is essentially a structured evaluation of the condition of a park's natural resources, drawing on existing scientific information and targeted analysis to summarize current status, identify notable trends or stressors, and document information gaps that could affect future management decisions.
This announcement falls under the discretionary category and uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, which typically indicates the NPS expects to be actively involved in the project rather than simply providing funds and stepping back. The funding activity category is listed as Education and Natural Resources, reflecting that the work is both technical and knowledge-building, with outputs that can be used to inform management, interpretation, and potentially academic collaboration. The associated CFDA number is 15.945, which corresponds to National Park Service assistance programs.
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. The NPS expects to make a single award, with an anticipated maximum funding amount (award ceiling) of $52,940. The opportunity was created on June 21, 2017.
A key feature of this notice is that it is not an open, competitive grant solicitation. The announcement explicitly states it is not a request for applications and is being issued to provide public notice of the NPS intent to fund the described project activities without competition. In practical terms, that means the NPS already intends to support a specific partner or project arrangement and is publishing this announcement for transparency rather than to invite proposals from multiple applicants.Apply for P17AS00421
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the education, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Natural Resource Condition Assessment for Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot National Monuments" 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 21, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 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 $52,940.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Natural Resource Condition Assessment for Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot National Monuments."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P17AS00421.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the National Park Service (NPS).
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates the NPS expects to be actively involved in the project, rather than only providing funding and stepping back. Based on the notice, NPS involvement is anticipated as part of carrying out the work described.
What is the purpose of this award?
The purpose is to support work on a Natural Resource Condition Assessment (NRCA) for Montezuma Castle National Monument and Tuzigoot National Monument in Arizona.
What is a Natural Resource Condition Assessment (NRCA)?
An NRCA is a structured evaluation of the condition of a park's natural resources. It draws on existing scientific information and targeted analysis to summarize current status, identify notable trends or stressors, and document information gaps that could affect future management decisions.
Which parks or project locations are covered by this NRCA?
The NRCA covered by this opportunity is for two National Park Service units in Arizona: Montezuma Castle National Monument and Tuzigoot National Monument.
What types of outputs or findings does an NRCA generally provide?
Based on the description in the notice, an NRCA typically summarizes current natural resource status, identifies trends or stressors affecting resources, and documents information gaps relevant to future management decisions.
How is this opportunity categorized?
The announcement falls under the discretionary category.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as Education and Natural Resources, reflecting that the work is technical and knowledge-building and can inform management, interpretation, and potentially academic collaboration.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 15.945, which corresponds to National Park Service assistance programs.
Who is eligible to receive this award?
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
Is this an open, competitive grant solicitation?
No. The announcement explicitly states it is not an open, competitive grant solicitation.
Is this notice a request for applications?
No. The announcement explicitly states it is not a request for applications.
If it is not competitive, why was it published?
The notice states it is being issued to provide public notice of the NPS intent to fund the described project activities without competition. In other words, it is published for transparency rather than to invite proposals from multiple applicants.
Does NPS intend to fund more than one project under this notice?
No. The NPS expects to make a single award.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The anticipated maximum funding amount (award ceiling) is $52,940.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on June 21, 2017.
Does the notice indicate that NPS already has a specific partner or arrangement in mind?
Yes. The notice explains that NPS intends to fund the described project activities without competition, which in practical terms means NPS already intends to support a specific partner or project arrangement and is publishing the announcement for public notice.
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