Opportunity Information: Apply for P17AS00353
The grant opportunity titled "Partnership with the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology and the National Cave and Karst Research Institute for Federal Fiscal Year 2017-2018" is a National Park Service notice indicating the agency's intent to fund a specific set of project activities through a cooperative agreement, without holding an open competition. In practical terms, this is not a typical grant solicitation where multiple organizations are invited to submit proposals. Instead, it functions as a public transparency notice that the Department of the Interior, through the National Park Service, plans to make a single award to support work tied to an established partnership involving the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology and the National Cave and Karst Research Institute.
The opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number P17AS00353 and was posted on August 17, 2017, with an original closing date of August 27, 2017. Even though a closing date is listed, the description makes clear the announcement is not requesting applications; the date is mainly part of the formal posting process used for public notice. The award structure is a cooperative agreement, which generally means the NPS expects to have substantial involvement in the funded activities, such as collaborating on project design, providing technical direction, coordinating access to federal sites, helping set deliverables, or otherwise participating beyond what is typical in a standard grant.
Only one award was anticipated under this notice, with an expected award ceiling of $1. The extremely low ceiling is a common feature in some noncompetitive notices, especially when the real funding amount is addressed through internal mechanisms, separate agreements, amendments, or when the posting is meant primarily to document intent rather than to publish full budget details. The opportunity is categorized under "Other" for both the opportunity category and the funding activity category, suggesting the work does not neatly fit into more common classifications and likely relates to specialized scientific, technical, or resource-management activities connected to caves, karst systems, or related research and stewardship needs within the national parks.
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with a note directing readers to an additional eligibility explanation, which typically signals the recipient is a specific partner institution or a narrow class of entities aligned with the project purpose. The CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) number is 15.944, which is associated with National Park Service programs and assistance. Overall, the key takeaway is that this posting is a formal public notice of a planned, noncompetitive cooperative agreement between the National Park Service and the named partner institutions for work during federal fiscal years 2017-2018, rather than an open call for proposals.Apply for P17AS00353
- 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 "Partnership with the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology and the National Cave And Karst Research Institute for Federal Fiscal Year 2017-2018" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.944.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 17, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 27, 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 $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 (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The notice is titled "Partnership with the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology and the National Cave and Karst Research Institute for Federal Fiscal Year 2017-2018."
Which federal agency is behind this opportunity?
The opportunity is a National Park Service (NPS) notice under the U.S. Department of the Interior.
Is this an open grant competition where multiple organizations can apply?
No. The notice states the agency's intent to fund a specific set of project activities through a cooperative agreement without holding an open competition. It is not a typical solicitation inviting multiple proposals.
If it is not open competition, what is the purpose of posting it publicly?
Based on the description, it functions as a public transparency notice. It documents that the National Park Service plans to make a single award tied to an established partnership, rather than requesting applications.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P17AS00353.
When was this notice posted?
The notice was posted on August 17, 2017.
What is the listed closing date, and does it mean applications are due?
The original closing date is listed as August 27, 2017. However, the description indicates the announcement is not requesting applications; the date appears to be part of the formal posting process for public notice.
What type of award is planned under this notice?
The planned award instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does "cooperative agreement" imply for how the project will be run?
A cooperative agreement generally means the National Park Service expects substantial involvement in the funded activities. The notice describes involvement such as collaborating on project design, providing technical direction, coordinating access to federal sites, helping set deliverables, or otherwise participating beyond what is typical in a standard grant.
How many awards are expected from this notice?
Only one award was anticipated.
What is the award ceiling amount shown, and what does it mean?
The expected award ceiling is $1. The description explains that this extremely low ceiling can appear in some noncompetitive notices when the posting is meant primarily to document intent rather than to publish full budget details, or when the real funding amount is addressed through internal mechanisms, separate agreements, or amendments.
Who is the planned partner or recipient referenced in the notice?
The notice describes an established partnership involving the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology and the National Cave and Karst Research Institute.
What federal fiscal years are covered by the planned work?
The notice indicates the work is for Federal Fiscal Year 2017-2018.
What is the opportunity category and funding activity category?
Both the opportunity category and the funding activity category are listed as "Other."
What does it mean that the categories are listed as "Other"?
From the information provided, it suggests the work does not neatly fit into more common classifications and likely relates to specialized scientific, technical, or resource-management activities.
What kinds of activities does the notice suggest the project relates to?
The description indicates the work likely relates to specialized research and stewardship needs connected to caves, karst systems, or related scientific/technical activities within national parks.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with a note directing readers to an additional eligibility explanation. The description indicates this typically signals the recipient is a specific partner institution or a narrow class of entities aligned with the project purpose.
Does this listing indicate that new applicants will be considered?
No. The notice explains it is a planned noncompetitive cooperative agreement tied to a specific partnership and is not an open call for proposals.
What CFDA or Assistance Listing number is associated with this notice?
The CFDA (now commonly referred to as the Assistance Listing) number is 15.944.
What is the main takeaway for someone searching for open federal grants to apply for?
The key takeaway is that this posting is a formal public notice of a planned, noncompetitive cooperative agreement between the National Park Service and the named partner institutions for FY 2017-2018, rather than an open solicitation inviting proposals from the public.
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