Opportunity Information: Apply for P19AS00308
The Department of the Interior, National Park Service announced a discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity titled "Exotic Plants in Alaska NPS Units" (Funding Opportunity Number P19AS00308) under the Environment, Information and Statistics funding activity category (CFDA 15.945). The notice was created on June 25, 2019, with an original closing date of July 5, 2019, and it is structured as a single expected award with a maximum funding amount of $75,000.
This opportunity is issued as a notice of intent to award specifically to the University of Alaska Anchorage, meaning it is not an open competition. Even though the eligible applicant category listed is public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, the announcement makes clear that applications will not be accepted from any other entity besides the named recipient.
The core purpose of the project is to strengthen invasive (exotic) plant management efforts within National Park Service units in Alaska by leveraging the expertise of the Alaska Center for Conservation Science (ACCS). Under the cooperative agreement, ACCS botanists will support parks by training interns and park staff who are involved in invasive plant management activities. In addition to training, ACCS botanists will help identify plant specimens collected through field work and will maintain the statewide database that tracks these invasive plant records. In practical terms, the work focuses on improving staff capability to recognize and manage invasive plants, ensuring accurate specimen identification, and keeping Alaska-wide invasive plant data organized and up to date so it can inform management decisions across multiple park units.Apply for P19AS00308
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the environment, information and statistics sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Exotic Plants in Alaska NPS Units" 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 Jun 25, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 05, 2019 This is a notice of intent to award to the University of Alaska Anchorage. Applications will not be accepted from any other entity.. (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 $75,000.00 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 "Exotic Plants in Alaska NPS Units".
Who is the issuing agency?
The issuing agency is the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P19AS00308.
What funding activity category does this fall under?
This opportunity is listed under the Environment, Information and Statistics funding activity category.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.945.
What type of award is being offered?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity.
How many awards does the National Park Service expect to make?
The notice is structured as a single expected award.
What is the maximum funding amount?
The maximum funding amount is $75,000.
When was the notice created?
The notice was created on June 25, 2019.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was July 5, 2019.
Is this an open competition?
No. This is a notice of intent to award and it is not an open competition.
Who is the intended recipient?
The notice states the award is intended specifically for the University of Alaska Anchorage.
Will applications be accepted from other organizations?
No. The announcement makes clear that applications will not be accepted from any other entity besides the named recipient.
What applicant type is listed as eligible, and how does that relate to this notice?
The eligible applicant category listed is public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. However, the notice also states this is a notice of intent to award to the University of Alaska Anchorage, and no other applications will be accepted.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to strengthen invasive (exotic) plant management efforts within National Park Service units in Alaska by leveraging expertise from the Alaska Center for Conservation Science (ACCS).
What role does the Alaska Center for Conservation Science (ACCS) play?
Under the cooperative agreement, ACCS botanists support NPS units in Alaska by providing training, identifying plant specimens collected through field work, and maintaining a statewide database of invasive plant records.
What kinds of training are included in the project?
ACCS botanists will help train interns and park staff who are involved in invasive plant management activities.
Does the project include help with plant specimen identification?
Yes. ACCS botanists will help identify plant specimens collected through field work related to invasive (exotic) plants.
Does the project involve data management or databases?
Yes. ACCS botanists will maintain the statewide database that tracks invasive plant records collected across Alaska.
What practical outcomes is this project aiming for?
The work is aimed at improving staff capability to recognize and manage invasive plants, ensuring accurate specimen identification, and keeping Alaska-wide invasive plant data organized and up to date so it can inform management decisions across multiple NPS park units.
Which geographic area does this project focus on?
The focus is on National Park Service units in Alaska and a statewide invasive plant record database for Alaska.
What is meant by "exotic plants" in this opportunity?
In the context provided, "exotic plants" refers to invasive (exotic) plants that require management attention within NPS units in Alaska.
Who benefits directly from the project activities?
Based on the description, direct beneficiaries include NPS parks in Alaska, park staff, and interns involved in invasive plant management, as well as broader efforts that rely on accurate statewide invasive plant records.
How does the project support decision-making for NPS units?
By keeping invasive plant records accurate and up to date in a statewide database, the project helps ensure management decisions across multiple NPS units in Alaska can be informed by consistent, organized data.
What are the primary activities described for ACCS botanists?
The primary activities described are: (1) training interns and park staff, (2) identifying plant specimens collected through field work, and (3) maintaining the statewide database of invasive plant records.
Is the opportunity described as discretionary?
Yes. The announcement describes it as a discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity.
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