Opportunity Information: Apply for P20AS00069
The Department of the Interior, National Park Service announced a discretionary funding opportunity titled "Population Analysis of Big Cypress National Preserve White-tailed Deer Herds" (Funding Opportunity Number P20AS00069). The project sits within the Natural Resources funding activity category and would be issued through a cooperative agreement, meaning the National Park Service would likely remain actively involved in the work rather than simply providing funds and stepping back. The announcement was created on May 14, 2020, and it carried an award ceiling of $140,000 with one expected award.
The core purpose of the project is to determine population trends for white-tailed deer within Big Cypress National Preserve and to identify which variables are driving changes over time and across different parts of the Preserve. In practical terms, the work is aimed at answering two linked management questions: first, whether the deer herd is increasing, decreasing, or remaining stable; and second, what factors (environmental conditions, habitat differences, hydrology, seasonal patterns, disturbance, or other spatial and temporal drivers) best explain observed shifts in deer numbers or distribution. The intent is not just academic; the resulting analysis, data products, and reporting are expected to be directly usable by Preserve managers to improve how they monitor the herd in the future and to support informed management decisions based on measurable trends.
Although an eligibility category is listed broadly as "Others" (with additional clarification referenced in the full notice), the announcement is not open for competitive applications. The National Park Service explicitly states that no applications will be accepted because the purpose of the posting is to provide public notice of its intention to make a single-source award without competition. In other words, the agency has already identified the recipient for this cooperative agreement and posted the notice for transparency rather than to solicit proposals.Apply for P20AS00069
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Population Analysis of Big Cypress National Preserve White-tailed Deer Herds." 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 May 14, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by No applications will be accepted under this announcement. The purpose of the announcement is to provide public notice of the National Park Service intention to fund this project as a single source award without competition.. (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 $140,000.00 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 (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Population Analysis of Big Cypress National Preserve White-tailed Deer Herds".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P20AS00069.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity was announced by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS).
What funding activity category does this project fall under?
The project sits within the Natural Resources funding activity category.
What type of award instrument will be used?
The award would be issued through a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement indicates the National Park Service would likely remain actively involved in the work, rather than simply providing funding and stepping back.
When was this opportunity announced?
The announcement was created on May 14, 2020.
What is the maximum funding amount available (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $140,000.
How many awards are expected?
The notice indicates one expected award.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to determine population trends for white-tailed deer within Big Cypress National Preserve and to identify which variables are driving changes over time and across different parts of the Preserve.
What management questions is the project intended to answer?
The work is aimed at answering two linked management questions:
- Whether the deer herd is increasing, decreasing, or remaining stable.
- What factors best explain observed shifts in deer numbers or distribution across the Preserve.
What kinds of factors or variables will be evaluated?
The notice describes potential drivers including environmental conditions, habitat differences, hydrology, seasonal patterns, disturbance, and other spatial and temporal drivers that could explain changes over time or across locations.
Is this project primarily academic research, or is it intended for management use?
The intent is not purely academic. The resulting analysis, data products, and reporting are expected to be directly usable by Preserve managers to improve future monitoring and support informed management decisions based on measurable trends.
How are the results expected to be used by Big Cypress National Preserve?
The results are expected to help managers improve how they monitor the herd in the future and to support management decisions grounded in documented trends in deer population and distribution.
Is this opportunity open to competitive applications?
No. The National Park Service explicitly states that no applications will be accepted because the posting is a public notice of its intention to make a single-source award without competition.
If applications are not being accepted, why was the opportunity posted?
It was posted for public notice and transparency, not to solicit proposals. The agency indicates it has already identified the recipient for this cooperative agreement.
Who is eligible to apply?
An eligibility category is listed broadly as "Others" (with additional clarification referenced in the full notice). However, because the opportunity is not open for competitive applications, eligibility does not function in the usual way for this posting.
Does this posting indicate the recipient has already been selected?
Yes. The notice states the purpose of the posting is to provide public notice of the National Park Service's intention to make a single-source award, meaning the recipient has already been identified.
What species and location are the focus of the project?
The project focuses on white-tailed deer within Big Cypress National Preserve.
What kind of outcomes or deliverables are implied by the notice?
The notice indicates the work will produce analysis, data products, and reporting intended to be usable by Preserve managers for monitoring and decision-making.
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