Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOI 16 CESU 7690
Apply for NPS NOI 16 CESU 7690
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Preparing De Soto National Memorial for the Future: Stabilizing Eroding Archeological Sites through the Use of Living Shoreline Techniques" 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 Sep 05, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 15, 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: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The opportunity titled "Preparing De Soto National Memorial for the Future: Stabilizing Eroding Archeological Sites through the Use of Living Shoreline Techniques" is a National Park Service (NPS) Notice of Intent (NOI) to make a single, non-competitive award under the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Master Cooperative Agreement (P12AC51051). In practical terms, this is not an open, head-to-head competition; it signals the NPS plan to issue a task agreement to a partner entity within the CESU framework, following the Department of the Interior guidance at 505 Departmental Manual 2.12C. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, meaning the NPS expects substantial involvement in shaping or carrying out the work rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant.
The project itself focuses on protecting culturally significant archeological sites at De Soto National Memorial that are being damaged by coastal erosion. The erosion is tied to a mix of stressors common to dynamic shoreline environments, including storm impacts, high water events, and repeated wave action from boat wakes. The first major component of the work is an on-the-ground assessment: documenting current site conditions, evaluating stability, and identifying where and how quickly erosion is threatening archeological resources. That assessment is meant to produce usable, decision-ready information about which areas are most at risk and what physical processes are driving the loss.
The second major component is translating the assessment into action by selecting and implementing appropriate stabilization approaches, with an emphasis on "living shoreline" techniques. Living shorelines typically rely on natural or nature-based features (for example, using native vegetation, biodegradable materials, and strategically placed natural structures) to reduce erosion while maintaining shoreline ecology. The emphasis in the notice is on solutions that are low cost and low impact, suggesting that the NPS is looking for stabilization methods that minimize disturbance to archeological deposits and avoid heavy construction whenever possible, while still meaningfully reducing erosion pressure.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary and falls under the environment funding activity category, with CFDA number 15.945. The listing indicates one expected award and shows an award ceiling of 0, which often appears in older postings when the final amount is handled within an internal task agreement process or is not published in the announcement. The opportunity was created on September 5, 2016, with an original closing date of September 15, 2016, which aligns with the NOI format where the key purpose is to document intent and comply with policy requirements rather than solicit full proposals from the general public.
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with a note to see additional eligibility details in the full announcement; however, because this is explicitly a non-competitive task agreement under a CESU master agreement, the practical pool of eligible recipients is typically limited to participating CESU network partners or otherwise qualified entities able to receive such an agreement under that established cooperative framework. Overall, the core goal is straightforward: understand which archeological sites at De Soto National Memorial are most vulnerable to shoreline-driven erosion and then apply carefully chosen living shoreline and related stabilization methods to slow or stop further loss while keeping the intervention as minimally disruptive as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this government grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Preparing De Soto National Memorial for the Future: Stabilizing Eroding Archeological Sites through the Use of Living Shoreline Techniques."
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by the National Park Service (NPS).
What type of announcement is this?
This is a Notice of Intent (NOI) to make a single, non-competitive award. In other words, it is primarily a public notice that the NPS plans to issue an agreement under an existing cooperative framework, rather than a solicitation inviting the general public to submit competing proposals.
Is this an open, competitive funding opportunity?
No. The notice indicates the NPS intends to make a single, non-competitive award. It is not described as an open, head-to-head competition.
How many awards does the listing expect to make?
The listing indicates one expected award.
What funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this will be a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement means the NPS expects substantial involvement in shaping or carrying out the work, rather than issuing a hands-off grant where the recipient operates independently with minimal federal participation.
What cooperative framework is this being made under?
The NOI states the award will be made under the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Master Cooperative Agreement (P12AC51051).
What policy guidance is cited for making a non-competitive award?
The notice references Department of the Interior guidance at 505 Departmental Manual 2.12C.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project focuses on protecting culturally significant archeological sites at De Soto National Memorial that are being damaged by coastal erosion, with the goal of understanding vulnerability and implementing stabilization methods to slow or stop further loss.
Where will the project take place?
The work is centered at De Soto National Memorial and targets archeological sites within the memorial affected by shoreline-driven erosion.
What is causing the erosion impacts described in the notice?
The notice ties erosion to common shoreline stressors in dynamic coastal environments, including storm impacts, high water events, and repeated wave action from boat wakes.
What are the main components of work described?
The notice describes two major components: (1) an on-the-ground assessment of current conditions and erosion threats to archeological resources, and (2) selecting and implementing stabilization approaches, emphasizing living shoreline techniques.
What does the on-the-ground assessment involve?
The assessment involves documenting current site conditions, evaluating stability, and identifying where and how quickly erosion is threatening archeological resources. The intent is to produce decision-ready information about which areas are most at risk and what physical processes are driving the loss.
What is meant by "decision-ready information" in this context?
Based on the notice, it means practical, usable findings that help identify the most vulnerable areas and clarify the processes causing erosion, so stabilization actions can be targeted effectively.
What stabilization approaches are emphasized?
The notice emphasizes "living shoreline" techniques as the preferred approach for stabilization.
What are "living shoreline" techniques (as described in the notice)?
Living shorelines typically rely on natural or nature-based features to reduce erosion while maintaining shoreline ecology. Examples referenced in the notice include using native vegetation, biodegradable materials, and strategically placed natural structures.
Does the notice indicate a preference for certain types of solutions?
Yes. The notice highlights solutions that are low cost and low impact, suggesting an emphasis on minimizing disturbance to archeological deposits and avoiding heavy construction whenever possible while still meaningfully reducing erosion pressure.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized under the environment funding activity category.
Is this opportunity considered discretionary?
Yes. The listing indicates the opportunity is discretionary.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.945.
What is the award ceiling?
The listing shows an award ceiling of 0. In postings like this, that can appear when the final amount is handled internally through the task agreement process or is not published in the announcement.
When was the opportunity created and when did it close?
The opportunity was created on September 5, 2016, and the original closing date is listed as September 15, 2016.
Why does the opportunity have a short window between creation and closing?
The timeline aligns with the NOI format described in the notice, which is used to document intent and comply with policy requirements rather than to solicit full proposals from the general public.
Who is eligible to receive this award?
Eligibility is listed as "Others," with a note to see additional eligibility details in the full announcement. However, the notice also states this is a non-competitive task agreement under a CESU master agreement, which typically limits the practical pool of eligible recipients to participating CESU network partners or otherwise qualified entities able to receive an agreement within that cooperative framework.
Is this intended for applicants outside the CESU framework?
The notice describes the planned award as a single, non-competitive task agreement under the Gulf Coast CESU master agreement, which generally indicates the work is intended to be carried out within that established CESU partnership structure rather than through an open public competition.
What is the overall goal of the work at De Soto National Memorial?
The overall goal is to determine which archeological sites are most vulnerable to shoreline-driven erosion and then implement carefully chosen living shoreline and related stabilization methods to slow or stop further loss while keeping the intervention minimally disruptive.
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