Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOI 16 CESU 7691
Apply for NPS NOI 16 CESU 7691
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "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 11, 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 grant opportunity titled "Stabilizing Eroding Archeological Sites through the Use of Living Shoreline Techniques" is a National Park Service notice describing an intent to make a single, non-competitive award through an existing cooperative framework. Specifically, it is a Notice of Intent to issue a Task Agreement under the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Master Cooperative Agreement (P12AC51051), using the authority and procedures referenced in Department of the Interior policy (505 Departmental Manual 2.12C). In practical terms, this means the agency is not running an open competition; instead, it is signaling that it plans to fund work via a pre-established partnership vehicle designed to support applied research and resource management projects.
The project focus is Canaveral National Seashore (CANA), where certain significant archeological sites are experiencing active coastal erosion. The notice highlights multiple drivers of that erosion, including storm impacts, high-water events, and boat wakes. The core purpose is to continue cooperative field-based assessment of current site conditions and stability, then apply proven, cost-conscious, low-impact methods to protect and stabilize those sites. The language indicates two main phases of work: first, ongoing evaluation and monitoring to determine which sites are most at risk and how they are changing; second, implementation of stabilization approaches, with an emphasis on techniques that minimize disturbance to sensitive cultural resources.
A central feature of the planned work is the use of "living shoreline" methods, described here as "soft-armor" protection. Living shorelines generally refer to nature-based or hybrid approaches that reduce wave energy and shoreline loss by using natural materials and/or native vegetation (and sometimes biodegradable structures or low-profile sills) rather than hard infrastructure like seawalls. In the context of archeological site protection, this suggests the project aims to reduce erosion in a way that avoids heavy construction, limits ground disturbance, and maintains more natural coastal processes while still providing meaningful protection. The notice also makes clear that not every location will necessarily be suitable for construction; it states that living shoreline construction would occur "for viable sites," implying a screening step where site conditions, feasibility, and expected effectiveness determine where installation makes sense.
Administratively, this opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, reflecting an expectation of substantial involvement by the National Park Service in the technical direction, coordination, or joint execution of work. The listed funding activity category is "Environment," and the CFDA number is 15.945, which aligns with National Park Service assistance programs. The opportunity anticipates one award, and the award ceiling is listed as 0, which often indicates that a specific maximum was not provided in the public notice (or that funding details would be defined in the subsequent task agreement rather than in the notice itself). The opportunity was created on September 5, 2016, with an original closing date of September 11, 2016, consistent with a notice-of-intent style posting that functions more as a public transparency step than a conventional application window.
Eligibility is broadly labeled as "Others," with the implication that eligibility is tied to the CESU arrangement and any additional eligibility text that would normally clarify which partners within or affiliated with the CESU network can receive the non-competitive task agreement. Overall, the opportunity is best understood as the National Park Service continuing or extending a targeted collaboration to evaluate erosion threats to culturally significant coastal sites at Canaveral National Seashore and to implement nature-based shoreline stabilization where it can effectively protect archeological resources with minimal impact and reasonable cost.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Stabilizing Eroding Archeological Sites through the Use of Living Shoreline Techniques."
Which agency is issuing this notice?
The notice is issued by the National Park Service (NPS), within the U.S. Department of the Interior.
Is this an open, competitive grant where anyone can apply?
No. This is a Notice of Intent to make a single, non-competitive award. It is not presented as an open competition with a standard application process.
What does "Notice of Intent" mean in this context?
In this context, a Notice of Intent signals that the agency plans to fund a specific project through an existing cooperative framework. It functions mainly as a public transparency step rather than a typical solicitation for new proposals.
How many awards does the notice anticipate?
The notice anticipates one award.
What funding mechanism will be used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, indicating that the National Park Service expects substantial involvement in technical direction, coordination, or joint execution of the work.
What cooperative framework is being used for this award?
The award is intended to be issued as a Task Agreement under the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Master Cooperative Agreement (P12AC51051).
What authority or policy is referenced for making this non-competitive award?
The notice references Department of the Interior policy and procedures cited as 505 Departmental Manual 2.12C.
Where will the project take place?
The project focus is Canaveral National Seashore (CANA), where significant archeological sites are experiencing active coastal erosion.
What problem is the project trying to address?
The project is aimed at stabilizing and protecting significant archeological sites that are being impacted by coastal erosion.
What are the causes of erosion mentioned in the notice?
The notice identifies multiple drivers of erosion, including storm impacts, high-water events, and boat wakes.
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The purpose is to continue cooperative, field-based assessment of archeological site conditions and stability, and then apply proven, cost-conscious, low-impact stabilization methods to protect those sites.
What are the main phases of work described?
The notice describes two main phases: (1) ongoing evaluation and monitoring to determine which sites are most at risk and how they are changing, and (2) implementation of stabilization approaches that minimize disturbance to sensitive cultural resources.
What are "living shoreline" techniques?
The notice describes living shoreline methods as "soft-armor" protection. These are generally nature-based or hybrid approaches that reduce wave energy and shoreline loss using natural materials and/or native vegetation (and sometimes biodegradable structures or low-profile sills) rather than hard infrastructure like seawalls.
Why use living shorelines for archeological site protection?
Based on the notice, the intent is to reduce erosion while avoiding heavy construction, limiting ground disturbance, and maintaining more natural coastal processes, which is especially important around sensitive cultural resources.
Will living shoreline construction occur at every site?
No. The notice states construction would occur "for viable sites," meaning there is an implied screening step to determine where conditions and feasibility make installation appropriate and likely to be effective.
How will the project decide which sites are "viable"?
The notice does not list specific criteria, but it indicates that ongoing evaluation and monitoring will help identify which sites are most at risk and how they are changing, and that feasibility and expected effectiveness will influence where living shoreline work makes sense.
Is this opportunity categorized under a specific funding activity area?
Yes. The listed funding activity category is "Environment."
Is this discretionary or mandatory funding?
The notice categorizes the opportunity as discretionary funding.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.945, which aligns with National Park Service assistance programs.
What is the award ceiling (maximum funding amount)?
The award ceiling is listed as 0. This often means a specific maximum was not provided in the public notice and that funding details may be defined later in the subsequent task agreement rather than in the notice itself.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was created on September 5, 2016, with an original closing date of September 11, 2016.
Does the short closing window mean this was not intended to collect applications?
The timing is consistent with a notice-of-intent style posting that serves mainly as a transparency measure rather than a conventional application window for competitive submissions.
Who is eligible to receive this award?
Eligibility is broadly labeled as "Others." The notice implies eligibility is tied to the CESU arrangement and any additional eligibility requirements applicable to partners within or affiliated with the CESU network.
If eligibility is listed as "Others," can a new organization apply directly?
The notice does not describe an open application pathway. Because this is a non-competitive Task Agreement under an existing CESU Master Cooperative Agreement, participation appears to be limited to entities eligible under that cooperative framework.
What makes this a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant?
As described in the notice, a cooperative agreement reflects an expectation of substantial involvement by the National Park Service in directing, coordinating, or jointly carrying out project activities.
What kinds of stabilization approaches are emphasized?
The notice emphasizes methods that are proven, cost-conscious, and low-impact, with a strong focus on minimizing disturbance to sensitive archeological resources.
Is hard shoreline infrastructure like seawalls part of the described approach?
The notice contrasts living shorelines with hard infrastructure like seawalls, suggesting the planned approach prioritizes soft-armor, nature-based or hybrid techniques rather than traditional hard armoring.
What is the main takeaway about this opportunity for the public?
This notice is best understood as the National Park Service continuing or extending a targeted collaboration at Canaveral National Seashore to evaluate erosion threats to culturally significant coastal sites and implement living shoreline stabilization where it is feasible and effective.
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