Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00150
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- The DOI-NPS in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Population monitoring and habitat use for WNS-affected bat species in GRSM" 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 14, 2016 and posted on Jun 14, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 15, 2016. (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 $31,500.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Population monitoring and habitat use for WNS-affected bat species in GRSM" (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00150) was issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS) as a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument. It falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category and is associated with CFDA number 15.945. The opportunity was posted on June 14, 2016, created the same day, and had an application closing date of June 15, 2016.
The core purpose of the project is to evaluate and document bat use of human-made structures within Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GRSM), with particular relevance to bat species affected by White-nose Syndrome (WNS). The work described emphasizes practical, on-the-ground monitoring in park buildings, focusing on determining whether bats are present, how they are using these structures (such as roosting), and what that means for park operations, visitor safety, and wildlife conservation. Because WNS has caused severe declines in several bat species, identifying and tracking remaining roost sites, including those in buildings, can support conservation actions and help the park understand changing patterns of habitat use.
The project has three main deliverables implied by the description. First, it requires surveying park buildings to assess bat use. This typically involves systematic inspections and monitoring methods appropriate for structures, with attention to detection of roosting activity and signs of occupancy. Second, it calls for developing management recommendations for buildings inhabited by bats. In practice, that means translating survey findings into guidance the park can use to manage occupied buildings in a way that balances bat conservation with building maintenance needs, human health considerations, and operational constraints. Recommendations might address topics such as timing of maintenance to avoid maternity seasons, options for exclusion or accommodation where appropriate, and steps to reduce disturbance or unintended harm to bats. Third, it requires devising a standardized protocol that GRSM can use in the future to survey buildings consistently. A standardized protocol is meant to ensure that future surveys are repeatable and comparable over time, making it easier for the park to track trends, prioritize structures for monitoring, and integrate results into long-term resource management.
Eligibility was limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, indicating the National Park Service was seeking a university-based partner capable of conducting field surveys, producing management-oriented recommendations, and developing standardized monitoring procedures in coordination with NPS staff. The award ceiling was $31,500, and the listing shows expected awards as 0, which can indicate that no awards were projected at the time of posting or that the expected number was not entered into the system.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The grant opportunity is titled "Population monitoring and habitat use for WNS-affected bat species in GRSM."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P16AS00150.
Which federal agency issued this opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS).
Is this a discretionary or mandatory grant opportunity?
It is a discretionary funding opportunity.
What funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 15.945.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 14, 2016.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on June 14, 2016.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was June 15, 2016.
What park or location is this project focused on?
The project is focused on Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GRSM).
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to evaluate and document bat use of human-made structures within Great Smoky Mountains National Park, especially for bat species affected by White-nose Syndrome (WNS).
Why is White-nose Syndrome (WNS) relevant to this work?
WNS has caused severe declines in several bat species. By identifying and tracking remaining roost sites (including those in buildings), the park can support conservation actions and better understand changing patterns of habitat use.
What types of structures will be evaluated?
The work emphasizes monitoring in park buildings and other human-made structures within GRSM.
What does "bat use of buildings" mean in the context of this project?
It refers to determining whether bats are present in park buildings, how they are using the structures (including potential roosting), and what the presence of bats implies for park operations, visitor safety, and wildlife conservation.
What are the main deliverables expected from the project?
The description implies three major deliverables: (1) surveying park buildings to assess bat use, (2) developing management recommendations for buildings inhabited by bats, and (3) creating a standardized protocol for future building surveys.
What does the building survey work involve?
It involves surveying park buildings to assess bat use, typically through systematic inspections and monitoring methods suited to structures, including looking for roosting activity and signs of occupancy.
What is meant by "management recommendations" for buildings inhabited by bats?
Management recommendations are practical guidance based on survey findings that the park can use to manage occupied buildings while balancing bat conservation with building maintenance needs, human health considerations, and operational constraints.
What kinds of topics might management recommendations cover?
Based on the description, recommendations might address timing of maintenance to avoid maternity seasons, options for exclusion or accommodation where appropriate, and steps to reduce disturbance or unintended harm to bats.
What is the purpose of developing a standardized protocol?
A standardized protocol is intended to help GRSM survey buildings consistently in the future so results are repeatable and comparable over time. This can support trend tracking, prioritization of structures for monitoring, and integration into long-term resource management.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
What does the eligibility limitation suggest about the type of partner NPS wanted?
It suggests the National Park Service was seeking a university-based partner capable of conducting field surveys, producing management-oriented recommendations, and developing standardized monitoring procedures in coordination with NPS staff.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling was $31,500.
How many awards were expected?
The listing shows expected awards as 0, which can indicate that no awards were projected at the time of posting or that the expected number was not entered into the system.
How does this project connect to park operations and visitor safety?
The project is designed to inform how the park manages buildings where bats may be present, which can affect building maintenance decisions, operational planning, and considerations related to visitors and staff.
Is the project focused only on wildlife conservation?
No. While conservation of WNS-affected bats is a central theme, the description also highlights implications for park operations, visitor safety, and building management.
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