Opportunity Information: Apply for P17AS00554
The Paleontology Resources of Death Valley National Park opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P17AS00554) is a Department of the Interior, National Park Service discretionary funding action centered on natural resource science and stewardship. Its purpose is to strengthen the scientific understanding of paleontological resources within Death Valley National Park (DEVA) by improving the quality, organization, and usefulness of inventory information. The park has had paleontology surveys and inventories conducted over time, but those efforts are described as scattered, meaning the information is not fully consolidated or consistent enough to support strong, ongoing analysis. The project is therefore aimed at gathering and organizing data so it can be analyzed in a way that directly supports management decisions and long-term preservation of these nonrenewable resources.
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates an active partnership role for the National Park Service during the work rather than a hands-off grant. The award ceiling listed is $54,641. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 15.931, and the eligible applicant category is nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status that are not institutions of higher education. However, the announcement is explicitly labeled as a Notice of Intent to Award and states that it is not a request for applications. Instead of soliciting proposals, the notice serves to inform the public that the National Park Service planned to fund a specific project under an existing cooperative agreement with GBI, meaning the award was essentially predetermined rather than competitively bid. The posting date is July 26, 2017, with an original closing date of August 10, 2017, but since it was not an open competition, the closing date functions more as an administrative marker than a deadline for new applicants. The expected number of awards is listed as 0, which aligns with the fact that the action was not intended to result in new awards through an application process.
In practical terms, the project focus is about building a stronger evidence base for protecting fossils and fossil-bearing formations in DEVA. By compiling and improving paleontological data for analysis, the work is intended to help park managers make better-informed decisions about resource protection, monitoring priorities, compliance needs, and preservation strategies. The overall emphasis is on turning incomplete or fragmented historical inventory information into a more coherent dataset that can guide stewardship of Death Valley National Park's paleontological resources.Apply for P17AS00554
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Paleontology Resources of Death Valley National Park" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.931.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 26, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 10, 2017 NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD This is NOT a request for applications. This funding announcement is to provide public notice that the National Park Service will fund the following project under an existing Cooperative Agreement with GBI.. (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 $54,641.00 in funding.
- 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)
What is the "Paleontology Resources of Death Valley National Park" funding opportunity?
It is a Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding action focused on natural resource science and stewardship. The opportunity is identified as "Paleontology Resources of Death Valley National Park" under Funding Opportunity Number P17AS00554.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS).
What is the main purpose of this project?
The purpose is to strengthen the scientific understanding of paleontological resources in Death Valley National Park (DEVA) by improving the quality, organization, and usefulness of paleontological inventory information. The project aims to consolidate and standardize scattered survey and inventory information so it can support consistent analysis and long-term stewardship.
Why is this project needed if surveys and inventories have already been done?
The park has had paleontology surveys and inventories conducted over time, but the information is described as scattered. That means the data is not fully consolidated or consistent enough to support strong, ongoing analysis. This project is intended to pull those pieces together into a coherent dataset that can directly support management and preservation decisions.
What kinds of outcomes is the National Park Service trying to achieve?
The work is intended to create a stronger evidence base for protecting fossils and fossil-bearing formations in DEVA. By compiling and improving paleontological data for analysis, the project is designed to help park managers make better-informed decisions about resource protection, monitoring priorities, compliance needs, and preservation strategies.
What does the project focus on in practical terms?
In practical terms, the focus is on gathering, organizing, and improving historical and existing paleontological inventory data so it can be analyzed in ways that support day-to-day and long-term park management. The emphasis is on turning incomplete or fragmented inventory information into a dataset that is more usable for stewardship.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates an active partnership role for the National Park Service during the work rather than a fully hands-off grant structure.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $54,641.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 15.931.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant category listed is nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status that are not institutions of higher education.
Is this a competitive grant where new applicants can submit proposals?
No. The announcement is explicitly labeled as a Notice of Intent to Award and states that it is not a request for applications. It was not posted to solicit competing proposals.
What does "Notice of Intent to Award" mean in this context?
In this context, it means the National Park Service was publicly announcing its plan to fund a specific project under an existing cooperative agreement. The notice indicates the award was essentially predetermined rather than competitively bid through an open application process.
Who was the planned recipient of the award?
The notice indicates the National Park Service planned to fund a specific project under an existing cooperative agreement with GBI.
What is the posting date for this opportunity?
The posting date is July 26, 2017.
What is the closing date, and does it function like a normal application deadline?
The original closing date is listed as August 10, 2017. However, because this was not an open competition, the closing date functions more as an administrative marker than a deadline for new applicants.
How many awards were expected?
The expected number of awards is listed as 0, which aligns with the fact that the action was not intended to result in new awards through an application process.
What park resources does this opportunity focus on?
The opportunity focuses on paleontological resources within Death Valley National Park, including fossils and fossil-bearing formations. The project is framed around improving inventory information to support analysis and preservation of these nonrenewable resources.
How will the improved data be used by the park?
The improved, organized dataset is intended to support management decisions related to protecting resources, setting monitoring priorities, meeting compliance needs, and planning preservation strategies for paleontological resources in DEVA.
Is the goal primarily research, preservation, or management support?
The project is centered on natural resource science and stewardship, with a strong emphasis on management support. The goal is to strengthen scientific understanding by improving inventory data so it can be analyzed and used to guide stewardship and long-term preservation decisions.
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