Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 17 NERO 0186
The grant opportunity titled "Post White-nose Syndrome Bat Community Survey and Maternity Roost Tree Utilization by Northern Long-eared Bats" (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 17 NERO 0186) is a National Park Service notice explaining its intent to make an award, not an open call for proposals. In other words, the announcement is meant to inform the public that the agency plans to issue a task agreement under an existing master cooperative agreement that has already been competed previously or otherwise supported by a single-source justification. Because of that structure, outside parties generally should not interpret this as a chance to submit new applications in response to the posting.
The work implied by the title focuses on environmental research and monitoring related to bat conservation after the impacts of White-nose Syndrome, a disease that has caused major population declines in several North American bat species. The project scope suggested by the title includes two connected components: surveying bat communities in a "post-White-nose Syndrome" context to understand current presence, abundance, and community composition, and examining how northern long-eared bats use maternity roost trees (trees used by reproductive females to raise pups). That kind of study typically supports park and regional wildlife management by improving knowledge of habitat needs, identifying important roosting features and forest conditions, and guiding decisions that reduce disturbance or protect key roost areas.
Administratively, this is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, under the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. The activity category is listed as Environment, and the CFDA number associated with the program is 15.945. The posting indicates that the National Park Service expects to make a single award, with an award ceiling of $45,684, meaning the maximum anticipated federal amount for the task agreement is up to that figure.
Eligibility is broadly labeled as "Others," with clarification referenced in an additional eligibility text field (not included in the excerpt). However, the practical takeaway is that eligibility is largely moot for new applicants because the notice is not soliciting applications; it is tied to a pre-existing master cooperative agreement mechanism. The original posting dates show a creation date of August 30, 2017 and an original closing date of September 9, 2017, which fits the pattern of a short public notice period rather than a full competitive application window.
Overall, the announcement serves as a transparency notice: the National Park Service is signaling its plan to fund a specific partner through an established cooperative agreement framework to carry out targeted bat community surveys and research on northern long-eared bat maternity roost tree use following White-nose Syndrome impacts, with one expected award up to $45,684.Apply for NPS 17 NERO 0186
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Post White-nose Syndrome Bat Community Survey and Maternity Roost Tree Utilization by Northern Long-eared Bats" 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 Aug 30, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 09, 2017. (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 $45,684.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Post White-nose Syndrome Bat Community Survey and Maternity Roost Tree Utilization by Northern Long-eared Bats."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS 17 NERO 0186.
Is this an open call for proposals?
No. This notice explains the National Park Service's intent to make an award and is not an open solicitation for new proposals.
Can outside organizations submit an application in response to this posting?
Generally, no. The notice is tied to a task agreement under an existing master cooperative agreement that was already competed previously or otherwise supported by a single-source justification. Because of that structure, the posting should not be interpreted as inviting new applications.
Why would the government post a notice if it is not seeking applications?
The posting functions as a transparency notice. It informs the public that the National Park Service plans to issue a specific task agreement under an established cooperative agreement framework.
Which agency is issuing the notice?
The notice is issued by the Department of the Interior, National Park Service.
What type of funding mechanism is being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, and the opportunity is described as discretionary.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as Environment.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The CFDA number associated with the program is 15.945.
How many awards does the National Park Service expect to make?
The posting indicates the National Park Service expects to make a single award.
What is the maximum (ceiling) amount for the award?
The award ceiling is $45,684, meaning the maximum anticipated federal amount for the task agreement is up to that figure.
What research work is suggested by the project title?
Based on the title, the work includes two related components: (1) surveying bat communities in a post-White-nose Syndrome context to understand current presence, abundance, and community composition, and (2) examining how northern long-eared bats use maternity roost trees (trees used by reproductive females to raise pups).
What is White-nose Syndrome in the context of this notice?
White-nose Syndrome is described as a disease that has caused major population declines in several North American bat species. The project is framed as "post-White-nose Syndrome" monitoring and research.
Which bat species is specifically mentioned in the project title?
The northern long-eared bat is specifically mentioned, particularly in relation to maternity roost tree use.
What does "maternity roost tree utilization" mean here?
In this notice, it refers to how reproductive female northern long-eared bats use roost trees to raise pups.
What kinds of management or conservation needs does this work typically support?
The notice suggests this type of study supports park and regional wildlife management by improving knowledge of habitat needs, identifying important roosting features and forest conditions, and guiding decisions intended to reduce disturbance or protect key roost areas.
What is the stated eligibility category?
Eligibility is broadly labeled as "Others," with a note that clarification is referenced in an additional eligibility text field (not included in the provided excerpt).
Does the eligibility label matter for new applicants?
Practically, it matters less for new applicants because the notice is not soliciting applications. The award is intended to be made under an existing master cooperative agreement mechanism.
What were the original posting dates shown for this notice?
The creation date is August 30, 2017, and the original closing date is September 9, 2017.
Why is the notice period so short?
The dates align with a short public notice period, which is consistent with an intent-to-award notice rather than a full competitive application window.
What does it mean that the task agreement is under a "master cooperative agreement"?
It means the National Park Service plans to issue a task agreement under an already-established cooperative agreement framework that has been previously competed or otherwise justified as single-source, rather than running a new open competition for this specific work.
What is the overall purpose of this announcement?
The overall purpose is to notify the public that the National Park Service plans to fund a specific partner through an established cooperative agreement framework to conduct bat community surveys and research on northern long-eared bat maternity roost tree use following White-nose Syndrome impacts, with one expected award up to $45,684.
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