Opportunity Information: Apply for NOIP16AC01176
Apply for NOIP16AC01176
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Historical Reports on Lake Lodge at Grand Teton National Park" 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 Jul 26, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 05, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
The opportunity titled "Historical Reports on Lake Lodge at Grand Teton National Park" (Funding Announcement Number NOIP16AC01176) is a National Park Service notice of intent to award, not an open call for proposals. In other words, it is meant to publicly document that the Department of the Interior, National Park Service plans to fund a specific project without holding a competitive application process. The award is structured as a cooperative agreement task award under an existing umbrella cooperative agreement, and it is tied to the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) program authority under 54 U.S.C. 100703. The CFDA listing associated with the action is 15.945, and the funding activity category is listed under natural resources, even though the work itself centers on cultural resource management and historic preservation planning.
The planned recipient is the University of Pennsylvania, with Dr. Frank Matero named as the principal investigator or program manager. The National Park Service anticipates providing a total of $81,120, with no cost share required from the recipient. The anticipated period of performance runs from July 2016 through March 29, 2017, and the agreement is expected to remain in effect through March 29, 2017. The announcement also identifies an NPS point of contact, Tina Holland. Only one award is expected, and the posting includes an "Original Closing Date" of August 5, 2016, but since this is a notice rather than a solicitation, that date functions more like an administrative posting window than a true application deadline.
The work to be performed is described as "Jackson Lake Lodge Historic Structures Report, Part 3," and it is framed as a collaborative effort in which the University of Pennsylvania will provide research, technical assistance, and education in partnership with the National Park Service. A major emphasis of the project is producing or advancing historic structures reporting for Jackson Lake Lodge (referred to in the title as Lake Lodge at Grand Teton National Park), using a combination of archival research and scientific testing to support preservation planning. The project is also positioned as a practical training opportunity for architecture and historic preservation students, giving them direct experience on a large-scale historic preservation planning effort within a national park setting while applying federal preservation standards. Beyond the immediate deliverable, the NPS notes that the approach is intended to serve as a broader template for cultural resource management by demonstrating how traditional documentary research can be strengthened through technical and scientific investigative methods.
A key element of the announcement is the justification for why the award is being made without full and open competition. The Department of the Interior policy cited (505 DM 2) requires a written explanation when competition is deemed impracticable. In this case, the NPS cites single-source justification criterion (4), "Unique Qualifications." The rationale given is that the University of Pennsylvania is part of the established NPS CESU network and already operates under a related cooperative agreement that allows the university to take on specific CESU tasks. The NPS argues that this CESU partnership status, combined with the university's capacity to supply appropriate researchers and to use the results broadly as an educational tool, makes Penn uniquely qualified to carry out the work effectively and to meet the project objectives. The notice also highlights the collaborative nature of the effort, mentioning cooperation not only between the university and NPS but also with concessioners, with the broader goal of encouraging both public and private participation in historic preservation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Historical Reports on Lake Lodge at Grand Teton National Park."
What is the Funding Announcement Number?
The Funding Announcement Number is NOIP16AC01176.
Is this an open grant competition where organizations can apply?
No. This posting is a National Park Service notice of intent to award, not an open call for proposals. It is meant to publicly document that the Department of the Interior, National Park Service plans to fund a specific project without running a competitive application process.
If it is not a solicitation, what is the purpose of posting it publicly?
Based on the information provided, the purpose is to document the intent to make an award and to explain why the award is being made without full and open competition.
Who is the planned recipient of the award?
The planned recipient is the University of Pennsylvania.
Who is the principal investigator or program manager for the planned recipient?
Dr. Frank Matero is identified as the principal investigator or program manager.
How much funding does the National Park Service anticipate providing?
The National Park Service anticipates providing a total of $81,120.
Is a cost share or match required?
No. The notice states that no cost share is required from the recipient.
How many awards does the National Park Service expect to make under this posting?
Only one award is expected.
What type of award instrument is planned?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement task award under an existing umbrella cooperative agreement.
What program authority is cited for this cooperative agreement?
The posting ties the action to the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) program authority under 54 U.S.C. 100703.
What is the CFDA listing associated with this action?
The CFDA listing associated with the action is 15.945.
What is the funding activity category listed in the announcement?
The funding activity category is listed under natural resources, even though the described work centers on cultural resource management and historic preservation planning.
What project work is being funded?
The work is described as "Jackson Lake Lodge Historic Structures Report, Part 3." It is framed as a collaborative effort where the University of Pennsylvania will provide research, technical assistance, and education in partnership with the National Park Service.
What is the main focus of the work?
A major emphasis is producing or advancing historic structures reporting for Jackson Lake Lodge (referred to in the title as Lake Lodge at Grand Teton National Park) to support preservation planning.
What methods will be used to support the historic structures reporting?
The announcement describes using a combination of archival research and scientific testing to support preservation planning.
Does the project include an education or training component?
Yes. The project is positioned as a practical training opportunity for architecture and historic preservation students, giving them direct experience on a large-scale historic preservation planning effort within a national park setting while applying federal preservation standards.
Is there a broader goal beyond the immediate deliverable?
Yes. The National Park Service indicates the approach is intended to serve as a broader template for cultural resource management by demonstrating how traditional documentary research can be strengthened through technical and scientific investigative methods.
Are other partners mentioned besides the University of Pennsylvania and the National Park Service?
Yes. The notice highlights the collaborative nature of the effort and mentions cooperation not only between the university and the National Park Service but also with concessioners, with the broader goal of encouraging both public and private participation in historic preservation.
Why is the award being made without full and open competition?
The announcement provides a single-source justification under Department of the Interior policy 505 DM 2. It cites criterion (4), "Unique Qualifications," as the reason competition is considered impracticable.
What is the specific "unique qualifications" rationale given?
The National Park Service states that the University of Pennsylvania is part of the established NPS CESU network and already operates under a related cooperative agreement that allows the university to take on specific CESU tasks. The notice also emphasizes the university's capacity to supply appropriate researchers and to use the results broadly as an educational tool, which the NPS presents as making Penn uniquely qualified to meet the project objectives.
What is the anticipated period of performance?
The anticipated period of performance runs from July 2016 through March 29, 2017.
When is the agreement expected to end?
The agreement is expected to remain in effect through March 29, 2017.
What is the "Original Closing Date" and does it function like an application deadline?
The posting includes an "Original Closing Date" of August 5, 2016. However, because this is a notice of intent to award rather than a solicitation, the date functions more like an administrative posting window than a true application deadline.
Who is the National Park Service point of contact listed in the notice?
The announcement identifies Tina Holland as the NPS point of contact.
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Natural Resources
Next opportunity: Strengthening Regional Capabilities to Provide Health and Medical Assistance in the Americas
Previous opportunity: Science Education and Outreach
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for NOIP16AC01176
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (NOIP16AC01176) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Provide Technical Assistance to the Greater Yellowstone Network Apply for P16AS00392 Funding Number: P16AS00392 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $35,000 |
| Museum transfer Apply for USGS 16 FA 0376 Funding Number: USGS 16 FA 0376 Agency: Department of the Interior, Geological Survey Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $27,566 |
| Nitrogen Fixation Strategies in Trees Apply for USGS 16 FA 00353 Funding Number: USGS 16 FA 00353 Agency: Department of the Interior, Geological Survey Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $45,359 |
| Projected Effects of Climate Change on Birds at U.S. National Parks Apply for P16AS00393 Funding Number: P16AS00393 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $54,098 |
| BLM-(Arizona), BLM-(AZ), All Districts, Geographic Information Systems GIS and Database Maintenance Apply for L16AS00263 Funding Number: L16AS00263 Agency: Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $950,000 |
| Work Plan – Implementing Mutually Agreed to Projects, Programs and Activities for the benefit of Chesapeake Gateways and Trails Apply for NPS 16 NERO 0118 Funding Number: NPS 16 NERO 0118 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $41,152 |
| Notice of Intent Apply for USGS FA 16 0379 Funding Number: USGS FA 16 0379 Agency: Department of the Interior, Geological Survey Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $186,468 |
| Develop Climate Change-Resilient Restoration Techniques on Cadillac Mountain, Acadia National Park Apply for NPS 16 NERO 0120 Funding Number: NPS 16 NERO 0120 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $107,237 |
| Notice of Intent - Characterizing Components of Uncertainty in Downscaled Climate Projections Apply for USGS 16 FA 0185 Funding Number: USGS 16 FA 0185 Agency: Department of the Interior, Geological Survey Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $91,280 |
| Inventorying and Monitoring Natural Resources Status and Trends in the National Park System Apply for P16AS00406 Funding Number: P16AS00406 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $614,448 |
| Digitize Photographic Materials for Everglades and Biscayne National Parks and Host on Open Parks Network Apply for P16AS00408 Funding Number: P16AS00408 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $34,956 |
| O&M Liaison for Navajo Gallup Water Storage Project Apply for BOR UC 16 N017 Funding Number: BOR UC 16 N017 Agency: Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $1,682,000 |
| Single Source Award to The Wildlife Society Apply for F16AS00376 Funding Number: F16AS00376 Agency: Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $35,000 |
| Drought Research Apply for USGS 16 FA 0265 Funding Number: USGS 16 FA 0265 Agency: Department of the Interior, Geological Survey Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $76,660 |
| BLM-MT, Ecological Site Description Development, Western Montana District Office Apply for L16AS00169 Funding Number: L16AS00169 Agency: Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $50,000 |
| East Palo Alto Bayland Restoration Project Apply for F16AS00377 Funding Number: F16AS00377 Agency: Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $50,000 |
| Southwest Border Resource Protection Program Apply for P16AS00357 Funding Number: P16AS00357 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $50,000 |
| Water Resource Relevant Hydroclimatic Reconstruction for Western North America Apply for USGS 16 FA 0266 Funding Number: USGS 16 FA 0266 Agency: Department of the Interior, Geological Survey Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $241,912 |
| Notice of Intent: Archeological Inventory and Significance Evaluations along proposed off-road vehicle routes, accessible shorelines and designated roads Apply for P16AS00412 Funding Number: P16AS00412 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $36,882 |
| Notice of Intent: Statistical Support for Long-Term Monitoring in Five IMR Inventory and Monitoring Networks Apply for P16AS00411 Funding Number: P16AS00411 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $78,750 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "NOIP16AC01176", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.