Opportunity Information: Apply for P18AS00673
The National Park Service (NPS), within the U.S. Department of the Interior, issued a Notice of Intent to Award for a project called "Threatened Western Snowy Plover Monitoring and Protection at Point Reyes National Seashore." This notice is strictly a public announcement that NPS plans to fund a specific set of activities under an existing cooperative agreement, and it is not an open call for proposals or applications. In other words, the agency is not seeking new applicants or competing submissions; it is documenting its intent to proceed with a single, predetermined partner and project.
The opportunity is listed as a discretionary funding action using a Cooperative Agreement funding instrument, which generally indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency in carrying out the supported work (for example, coordination, shared technical input, or joint implementation). The funded work falls under the Natural Resources activity category and is associated with CFDA number 15.954, which corresponds to National Park Service natural resource programs. The project is tied to Task Agreement P18AC01260, issued under a broader master Cooperative Agreement (P13AC00857) with Point Blue Conservation Science, the named partner organization.
The purpose of the project, as indicated by the title, is to support monitoring and protection efforts for the western snowy plover, a species listed as threatened. At Point Reyes National Seashore, this kind of work typically centers on tracking population status and breeding activity, identifying nesting areas, assessing threats and disturbance factors, and implementing protective measures to improve reproductive success and overall viability of the local population. While the notice does not provide detailed task descriptions, projects of this type commonly include systematic field surveys during the breeding season, nest monitoring, documenting banded birds or individual identifiers where applicable, and management actions designed to reduce human or predator impacts in sensitive beach habitat.
From an administrative standpoint, the posting provides the key award details: the funding opportunity number is P18AS00673, the posting date (creation date) is September 10, 2018, and the expected number of awards is one. The award ceiling is $34,983, indicating the maximum anticipated federal funding amount for this specific task agreement action. Because it is a notice of intent to award under an existing agreement, the normal elements of a competitive grant (application deadline, selection criteria, and broad eligibility) do not apply here, even though the eligibility field notes nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). That eligibility statement reflects the general type of entity that can participate in such programs, but in this case the partner has already been identified as Point Blue Conservation Science.
Overall, this notice functions as a transparency measure: it tells the public that NPS intends to allocate up to $34,983 through a cooperative agreement mechanism to Point Blue Conservation Science to carry out threatened western snowy plover monitoring and protection work at Point Reyes National Seashore, and it clarifies that there is no opportunity for outside organizations to apply for this particular award.Apply for P18AS00673
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Threatened Western Snowy Plover Monitoring and Protection at Point Reyes National Seashore" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.954.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 10, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by This is not a request for applications.. (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 $34,983.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this an open grant competition that I can apply for?
No. This posting is a Notice of Intent to Award, which is only a public announcement that the National Park Service (NPS) plans to fund a specific project with a predetermined partner under an existing cooperative agreement. It is not an open call for proposals and NPS is not seeking new applications for this action.
What is the project called?
The project is titled "Threatened Western Snowy Plover Monitoring and Protection at Point Reyes National Seashore."
Which agency is issuing this notice?
The National Park Service (NPS), within the U.S. Department of the Interior, issued the Notice of Intent to Award.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is P18AS00673.
When was this notice posted?
The posting (creation) date listed is September 10, 2018.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The expected number of awards is one.
Who is the intended award recipient (partner organization)?
The identified partner organization is Point Blue Conservation Science.
What funding instrument is being used?
The action uses a Cooperative Agreement, which generally indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency in carrying out the supported work (such as coordination, shared technical input, or joint implementation).
What does "Notice of Intent to Award" mean in practical terms?
It means NPS is documenting its intent to proceed with funding a specific set of activities under an existing agreement. It is primarily a transparency measure, not a solicitation. Typical competitive grant elements (like an application deadline, selection criteria, or open eligibility) do not apply to this specific action.
What is the purpose of the project?
Based on the title and description, the purpose is to support monitoring and protection efforts for the western snowy plover, a threatened species, at Point Reyes National Seashore.
What kinds of activities are included in "monitoring and protection" work for the western snowy plover (as described in the notice)?
While the notice does not provide detailed task descriptions, it indicates that projects of this type commonly focus on tracking population status and breeding activity, identifying nesting areas, assessing threats and disturbance factors, and implementing protective measures intended to improve reproductive success and the viability of the local population.
Does the notice describe specific field methods or deliverables?
No. It notes that detailed task descriptions are not provided in the notice, but it does describe common components for projects of this type, such as systematic field surveys during the breeding season, nest monitoring, documenting banded birds or individual identifiers where applicable, and management actions to reduce human or predator impacts in sensitive beach habitat.
What is the activity category for this project?
The funded work falls under the Natural Resources activity category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this project?
The notice associates the work with CFDA number 15.954, which corresponds to National Park Service natural resource programs.
What is the task agreement number tied to this award action?
The project is tied to Task Agreement P18AC01260.
Is this task agreement part of a broader agreement?
Yes. The task agreement is issued under a broader master Cooperative Agreement identified as P13AC00857 with Point Blue Conservation Science.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling) for this action?
The award ceiling is $34,983, which is the maximum anticipated federal funding amount for this specific task agreement action.
Does the eligibility information mean my nonprofit can apply?
Not for this specific posting. Although the eligibility field notes nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), the notice explains that this is a non-competitive intent-to-award under an existing cooperative agreement and that the partner has already been identified as Point Blue Conservation Science.
Are there any application deadlines or submission instructions?
No. Because this is not an open solicitation, typical application elements such as deadlines, submission requirements, and selection criteria do not apply.
Why does NPS publish a notice like this if it is not competitive?
According to the description provided, it functions as a transparency measure to inform the public that NPS intends to allocate funding (up to the stated ceiling) through a cooperative agreement mechanism for the specified project with the named partner.
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