Opportunity Information: Apply for NPSNOIPAISP19AC00229
The National Park Service (NPS), within the U.S. Department of the Interior, posted a public notice for a discretionary funding opportunity titled "Plug or re-plug abandoned oil and gas wells at Padre Island National Seashore, Corpus Christi, TX." The intent of the project is environmental and resource protection work focused on abandoned oil and gas wells located within Padre Island National Seashore. The core activity described by the title is the plugging or re-plugging of these wells, which typically aims to reduce or eliminate risks such as leakage, contamination of groundwater or surface environments, and other hazards that can affect sensitive coastal and park ecosystems.
A key point in the notice is that it is not an open solicitation. The announcement explicitly states it is not a request for applications. Instead, it serves as public notice that NPS intends to make an award through a task agreement under an existing master cooperative agreement that has already been competed (or otherwise justified as single-source). In practical terms, that means NPS is signaling an impending award action under an established agreement vehicle rather than inviting new proposals from the broader public.
The listed funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement, which generally indicates NPS expects substantial involvement or collaboration with the recipient during project execution, as opposed to a standard grant where the federal role is typically more hands-off. The activity category is Natural Resources, aligning the project with conservation, remediation, and stewardship goals associated with managing protected lands and waters.
Eligibility, as published, is limited to state governments. The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.944 (a National Park Service assistance listing used to categorize NPS financial assistance programs). The opportunity number is NPSNOIPAISP19AC00229, and the title and location are specific to Padre Island National Seashore in the Corpus Christi, Texas area.
From a funding and award standpoint, the notice indicates an award ceiling of $1,513,567 and an expectation of one award. The posting includes a creation date of March 19, 2019, and an original closing date of March 29, 2019. Even though a closing date is shown, the "not a request for applications" language clarifies that the posting functions primarily as a transparency notice for an intended award under an existing cooperative agreement framework, rather than a competitive call for new applicants.Apply for NPSNOIPAISP19AC00229
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Plug or re-plug abandoned oil and gas wells at Padre Island National Seashore, Corpus Christi, TX" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.944.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 19, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 29, 2019. (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 $1,513,567.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The public notice is titled "Plug or re-plug abandoned oil and gas wells at Padre Island National Seashore, Corpus Christi, TX."
Which federal agency is issuing the notice?
The notice was posted by the National Park Service (NPS), which is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What is the main purpose of this project?
The stated intent is environmental and resource protection work focused on abandoned oil and gas wells located within Padre Island National Seashore.
What activities are expected to be funded under this notice?
The core activity described is the plugging or re-plugging of abandoned oil and gas wells inside Padre Island National Seashore.
Why would NPS plug or re-plug abandoned wells in a national seashore?
Plugging or re-plugging is typically done to reduce or eliminate risks such as leakage, contamination of groundwater or surface environments, and other hazards that can affect sensitive coastal and park ecosystems.
Where will the work take place?
The work is located within Padre Island National Seashore in the Corpus Christi, Texas area.
Is this an open solicitation or competitive request for applications?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not an open solicitation and is not a request for applications.
If it is not a request for applications, what is the notice for?
It serves as public notice that NPS intends to make an award through a task agreement under an existing master cooperative agreement that has already been competed (or otherwise justified as single-source).
How does NPS plan to make the award?
NPS indicates it intends to make the award via a task agreement under an existing master cooperative agreement framework, rather than by inviting new proposals from the public.
What funding instrument type is listed?
The listed funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement.
What does it mean that the instrument is a Cooperative Agreement?
A Cooperative Agreement generally indicates NPS expects substantial involvement or collaboration with the recipient during project execution, rather than a more hands-off federal role.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The activity category is Natural Resources.
Who is eligible to receive this award based on the notice?
Eligibility, as published, is limited to state governments.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The notice is associated with CFDA number 15.944.
What is the opportunity number?
The opportunity number listed is NPSNOIPAISP19AC00229.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling) stated in the notice?
The award ceiling is listed as $1,513,567.
How many awards does NPS expect to make?
The notice indicates an expectation of one award.
What are the posted dates for this notice?
The posting includes a creation date of March 19, 2019, and an original closing date of March 29, 2019.
Does the closing date mean applications were accepted until March 29, 2019?
Even though a closing date is shown, the notice states it is not a request for applications. Based on the notice language, the posting functions primarily as a transparency notice for an intended award under an existing cooperative agreement vehicle rather than a competitive call for new applicants.
Is this opportunity specific to a particular park unit?
Yes. The title and location are specific to Padre Island National Seashore.
What environmental risks is this project aiming to address?
Based on the description provided, the work typically targets risks such as leakage and contamination that could impact groundwater, surface environments, and sensitive coastal and park ecosystems.
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