Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOI 19 0239
The opportunity titled "CESU - Amphibian Monitoring at Gulf Islands National Seashore" (Funding Opportunity Number: NPS NOI 19 0239) is a National Park Service notice of intent rather than an open call for proposals. In other words, it is not a request for applications and it is not inviting the general public to compete for funding. Instead, it serves as public notice that the Department of the Interior, National Park Service plans to make a single task agreement award under an existing, previously awarded cooperative agreement, using the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) framework.
The project itself supports amphibian monitoring in the Florida Unit of Gulf Islands National Seashore. The core purpose is to collect field data that will help park managers build and maintain a long-term record of amphibian population conditions and trends. Amphibians are widely treated as sensitive ecological indicators because many species respond quickly to changes in water quality, habitat condition, hydrology, contaminants, disease pressure, and broader climatic shifts. By tracking amphibian populations over time, the park can better detect ecosystem changes early, understand whether management actions are helping or harming key habitats, and make more informed decisions about conservation priorities.
From an administrative standpoint, this is listed as a discretionary funding action using a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, with an activity category focused on natural resources. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 15.945. The notice indicates an expected total of one award, with an award ceiling of $94,000. The opportunity was created on May 14, 2019, and the original closing date shown is May 23, 2019, which in this context functions more like a notice period associated with the intent to award rather than a competitive deadline for applicants.
Eligibility is not presented as broadly open competition; it is categorized as "Others," with the note that clarification would appear in the additional eligibility information in the full announcement. Because the notice is explicitly tied to a task agreement under an already established cooperative agreement, participation is generally limited to the relevant pre-qualified partner(s) within that agreement structure, rather than new applicants. The announcement also points readers to the attached full announcement for further project and administrative details.Apply for NPS NOI 19 0239
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "CESU – Amphibian Monitoring at Gulf Islands National Seashore" 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 May 14, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 23, 2019. (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 $94,000.00 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)
1. What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "CESU - Amphibian Monitoring at Gulf Islands National Seashore."
2. What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS NOI 19 0239.
3. Is this an open call for proposals?
No. This posting is a National Park Service notice of intent (NOI), not an open request for proposals and not a request for applications.
4. Can the general public apply for this funding?
No. The notice is not inviting the general public to compete for funding. It is a public notice that the National Park Service plans to make a single task agreement award under an existing cooperative agreement.
5. What does it mean that this is a "notice of intent" rather than a funding competition?
It means the agency is announcing its intention to award funding through a specific administrative pathway (a single task agreement under an already established cooperative agreement), rather than soliciting and comparing proposals from new applicants.
6. What agency is issuing the notice?
The notice is issued by the Department of the Interior, National Park Service.
7. What framework is being used for this award?
The award is planned under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) framework.
8. What is the funding instrument for this action?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
9. What type of funding action is this described as?
It is listed as a discretionary funding action.
10. What is the activity category for this project?
The activity category is focused on natural resources.
11. What is the purpose of the project?
The project supports amphibian monitoring in the Florida Unit of Gulf Islands National Seashore. The core purpose is to collect field data to help park managers build and maintain a long-term record of amphibian population conditions and trends.
12. Where will the work take place?
The monitoring work is associated with the Florida Unit of Gulf Islands National Seashore.
13. Why are amphibians being monitored?
Amphibians are widely treated as sensitive ecological indicators. Many species respond quickly to changes in water quality, habitat condition, hydrology, contaminants, disease pressure, and broader climatic shifts. Monitoring helps detect ecosystem changes and supports better-informed management decisions.
14. How will the data be used by the park?
The field data will support a long-term record of amphibian population conditions and trends, helping the park detect ecosystem changes early, evaluate whether management actions are helping or harming habitats, and prioritize conservation decisions.
15. How many awards are expected?
The notice indicates an expected total of one award.
16. What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $94,000.
17. What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.945.
18. What are the key dates listed in the notice?
The opportunity was created on May 14, 2019. The original closing date shown is May 23, 2019.
19. Does the "closing date" function like a typical application deadline?
Not in the usual competitive sense. In this context, the closing date functions more like a notice period tied to the intent to award, rather than a deadline for applicants to submit proposals for competition.
20. Who is eligible for this opportunity?
Eligibility is categorized as "Others," with a note that clarification would appear in the additional eligibility information in the full announcement. Because this is tied to a task agreement under a previously awarded cooperative agreement, participation is generally limited to the relevant pre-qualified partner(s) within that existing agreement structure rather than new applicants.
21. Why does the eligibility category say "Others"?
The notice uses "Others" and indicates that details are clarified in the full announcement. The key point provided is that the award is intended to be made under an existing cooperative agreement, which typically limits participation to partners already covered by that agreement.
22. Where can someone find additional project or administrative details?
The notice points readers to the attached full announcement for further project and administrative details.
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