Opportunity Information: Apply for P18AS00021
The Department of the Interior, National Park Service is offering a discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity titled "The Effect of Bear Viewers on Bears at Katmai National Park and Preserve." The project is issued through the Cooperative Ecosystem Study Unit (CESU) framework, specifically under Joint Venture Agreement P16AC00003 within the Pacific Northwest CESU Network. In practical terms, this means the National Park Service is looking to partner with an academic institution through a collaborative agreement where both parties typically contribute to planning and execution, rather than simply issuing a standard grant with minimal federal involvement.
The focus of the work is implied directly by the title: examining how human presence, particularly wildlife viewers watching bears, affects bear behavior and possibly bear use of habitat at Katmai National Park and Preserve. While the notice does not spell out the detailed research tasks in the text provided, opportunities like this generally support applied research and data collection that can inform park management decisions, such as visitor use policies, viewing guidelines, site design, or seasonal access practices intended to protect wildlife while maintaining high-quality visitor experiences.
This opportunity is listed under funding activity categories of Information and Statistics and Natural Resources, signaling an expectation of structured data collection, analysis, and reporting tied to natural resource management questions. The related CFDA number is 15.945, which corresponds to National Park Service research and resource-related assistance programs. The federal agency expects to make a single award, with an anticipated maximum funding level (award ceiling) of $50,000.
Eligibility is restricted. Although the general eligible applicant type is "public and state controlled institutions of higher education," applications for this specific funding notice are only being accepted from Washington State University. The announcement explicitly directs interested parties to the Notice of Intent to Award attachment for further information, which typically explains the rationale for the limited competition, the intended recipient, and any administrative context.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number P18AS00021, with the opportunity created on November 22, 2017 and an original closing date of November 28, 2017. The short open period, the single expected award, and the applicant restriction to one university all point to a targeted cooperative research project arranged through the CESU partnership mechanism to address a specific management and research need at Katmai.Apply for P18AS00021
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the information and statistics, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "The Effect of Bear Viewers on Bears at Katmai National Park & Preserve" 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 Nov 22, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 28, 2017 Applications are only being accepted from Washington State University. See the Notice of Intent to Award attachment for more information.. (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 $50,000.00 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 (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "The Effect of Bear Viewers on Bears at Katmai National Park and Preserve."
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS) is offering this discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity.
What type of funding is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity. The description indicates it is intended as a collaborative agreement where the National Park Service and the recipient typically both contribute to planning and execution, rather than a standard grant with minimal federal involvement.
What partnership framework is being used for this agreement?
The project is issued through the Cooperative Ecosystem Study Unit (CESU) framework, under Joint Venture Agreement P16AC00003 within the Pacific Northwest CESU Network.
What is the main purpose or focus of the project?
Based on the title, the project focuses on examining how human presence, specifically wildlife viewers watching bears, affects bear behavior and possibly bear use of habitat at Katmai National Park and Preserve.
Where will the work be focused?
The work is focused at Katmai National Park and Preserve.
Does the notice list specific research tasks or methods?
No. The information provided does not spell out detailed research tasks. It indicates the general intent is applied research and data collection related to how bear viewing affects bears.
How might the results be used by the National Park Service?
The information suggests the work is intended to inform park management decisions. Examples mentioned include visitor use policies, viewing guidelines, site design, or seasonal access practices aimed at protecting wildlife while maintaining visitor experiences.
What funding activity categories does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is listed under the funding activity categories of Information and Statistics and Natural Resources.
What does it mean that the categories include Information and Statistics?
It signals an expectation of structured data collection, analysis, and reporting tied to natural resource management questions, based on the information provided.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The related CFDA number is 15.945, which corresponds to National Park Service research and resource-related assistance programs.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The National Park Service expects to make a single award.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The anticipated maximum funding level (award ceiling) is $50,000.
Who is eligible to apply?
While the general eligible applicant type is "public and state controlled institutions of higher education," this specific notice restricts applications to Washington State University only.
Are applications accepted from institutions other than Washington State University?
No. The announcement states that applications for this specific funding notice are only being accepted from Washington State University.
Why is eligibility limited to one university?
The provided information does not explain the full rationale, but it points readers to the Notice of Intent to Award attachment, which typically explains the rationale for limited competition, the intended recipient, and administrative context.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is P18AS00021.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on November 22, 2017.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was November 28, 2017.
What does the short open period suggest about this opportunity?
The short open period, combined with a single expected award and a restriction to one university, suggests this is a targeted cooperative research project arranged through the CESU partnership mechanism to address a specific management and research need at Katmai.
Is this opportunity competitive?
Based on the information provided, it is not broadly competitive because applications are only being accepted from Washington State University.
Is this opportunity described as discretionary?
Yes. It is described as a discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity.
Where should applicants look for more details about the limited competition and intended recipient?
The announcement directs interested parties to the Notice of Intent to Award attachment for additional information about limited competition, the intended recipient, and related administrative context.
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