Opportunity Information: Apply for P19AS00618
The National Park Service (NPS), within the U.S. Department of the Interior, issued a Notice of Intent to Award for a project called "Ethnographic Overview and Traditional Associations Study of Channel Islands National Park and Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area." This notice is strictly a public announcement of the agency's plan to fund a specific project and recipient; it is not a solicitation or request for new applications. In other words, the NPS is not opening a competition for outside applicants and is instead proceeding with a planned award.
The funding will be provided through a cooperative agreement, which generally means the NPS expects to have substantial involvement in the project as it is carried out, rather than simply providing funds with minimal engagement. The intended recipient is Portland State University, which is participating as a partner under the Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). The CESU structure is commonly used by federal land-management agencies to collaborate with academic institutions and other partners on research and technical assistance projects, especially when specialized expertise and ongoing coordination are needed.
As indicated by the title, the project focuses on ethnography and traditional associations connected to two NPS units: Channel Islands National Park and Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. An "ethnographic overview" in the NPS context typically involves compiling and analyzing information about the peoples and communities who have historical and ongoing cultural ties to a park area, including the ways they have used, valued, and related to those landscapes over time. A "traditional associations study" generally documents continued cultural relationships and connections, which can include traditional uses, place-based knowledge, cultural practices, and community or tribal affiliations with specific sites or resources. This type of work often supports park planning, interpretation, resource stewardship, and consultation responsibilities by giving park managers a clearer, well-documented understanding of associated communities and the cultural significance of places within park boundaries.
The opportunity is listed as a discretionary funding action under the funding activity category labeled "Other," and it is associated with CFDA number 15.945. Eligibility is described as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, which aligns with the named partner university. The opportunity number is P19AS00618, and the specific cooperative agreement referenced is P19AC01240 under the broader CESU cooperative and joint venture agreement P16AC00003. The notice lists an expected single award, with an award ceiling of $257,059. The posting date (creation date) is September 17, 2019, and the "closing date" field reiterates that the notice is not a request for applications, reinforcing that there is no open application window.
Overall, this announcement serves as transparency documentation that the NPS plans to make a sole-source-style cooperative agreement award to Portland State University, through the Pacific Northwest CESU, to conduct ethnographic and traditional association research relevant to Channel Islands National Park and Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, with a total funding amount up to $257,059 and only one anticipated award.Apply for P19AS00618
- 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 "Ethnographic Overview and Traditional Associations Study of Channel Islands National Park and Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area" 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 Sep 17, 2019.
- 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 $257,059.00 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 this announcement about?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) Notice of Intent to Award for a project titled "Ethnographic Overview and Traditional Associations Study of Channel Islands National Park and Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area." It publicly documents the agency's plan to fund a specific project and recipient.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity open for applications?
No. The notice is not a solicitation and not a request for applications. The NPS is not opening a competition for outside applicants and is proceeding with a planned award.
Is there an application deadline?
No. The listing's closing date field reiterates that the notice is not a request for applications, meaning there is no open application window and no deadline for submissions.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is Portland State University.
How will the funding be awarded (grant, contract, or other mechanism)?
The funding is planned to be awarded through a cooperative agreement.
What does "cooperative agreement" imply for this project?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates that the NPS expects substantial involvement in the project as it is carried out, rather than simply providing funds with minimal engagement.
What partnership framework is being used for this award?
Portland State University is participating as a partner under the Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU).
What is a CESU in this context?
The CESU structure is commonly used by federal land-management agencies to collaborate with academic institutions and other partners on research and technical assistance projects, particularly when specialized expertise and ongoing coordination are needed.
What is the project title?
"Ethnographic Overview and Traditional Associations Study of Channel Islands National Park and Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area."
Which National Park Service units are covered by the project?
The project focuses on two NPS units: Channel Islands National Park and Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
What is meant by an "ethnographic overview" in the NPS context?
In the NPS context, an ethnographic overview typically involves compiling and analyzing information about peoples and communities with historical and ongoing cultural ties to a park area, including how they have used, valued, and related to those landscapes over time.
What is meant by a "traditional associations study"?
A traditional associations study generally documents continued cultural relationships and connections. These connections can include traditional uses, place-based knowledge, cultural practices, and community or tribal affiliations with specific sites or resources.
What is the purpose of conducting this type of ethnographic and traditional association work?
This type of work often supports park planning, interpretation, resource stewardship, and consultation responsibilities by providing park managers with a clearer, well-documented understanding of associated communities and the cultural significance of places within park boundaries.
Which federal agency is issuing the notice?
The notice is issued by the National Park Service (NPS), within the U.S. Department of the Interior.
How many awards does the NPS expect to make under this notice?
The notice indicates an expected single award.
What is the maximum funding amount for the planned award?
The award ceiling listed is $257,059.
Is the award amount stated as a ceiling or an exact amount?
It is stated as an award ceiling of $257,059 (a maximum amount up to that level).
What is the opportunity number for this notice?
The opportunity number is P19AS00618.
What cooperative agreement number is referenced for this action?
The specific cooperative agreement referenced is P19AC01240.
Is there a broader umbrella agreement associated with this cooperative agreement?
Yes. The notice references the broader CESU cooperative and joint venture agreement P16AC00003.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The notice lists CFDA number 15.945.
How is the funding action categorized?
The opportunity is listed as a discretionary funding action under the funding activity category labeled "Other."
Who is described as eligible (as listed in the notice)?
Eligibility is described as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, aligning with the named partner university.
Does the eligibility listing mean other universities can apply?
No. Although eligibility is described as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, this notice is not a solicitation and is not requesting applications. It documents a planned award to a specific recipient.
When was this notice posted?
The posting (creation) date listed is September 17, 2019.
What is the overall takeaway for organizations looking for funding?
This announcement is primarily a transparency notice that the NPS plans to make a planned, single cooperative agreement award to Portland State University through the Pacific Northwest CESU for the described ethnographic and traditional association research, and it is not open for new applicants.
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