Opportunity Information: Apply for NOIP16AC01250
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- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Surficial Geologic Mapping in the Missouri National Recreational River in Nebraska and adjacent parts of South Dakota" 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 Aug 05, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 19, 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 $150,000.00 in funding.
- 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:
This grant opportunity, titled "Surficial Geologic Mapping in the Missouri National Recreational River in Nebraska and adjacent parts of South Dakota" (Funding Opportunity Number NOIP16AC01250), is a National Park Service (NPS) project under the U.S. Department of the Interior focused on producing a detailed surficial geology map for a key section of the Missouri National Recreational River (MNRR). The work is tied directly to the NPS Geologic Resources Inventory (GRI), which is one of the inventories supported by the NPS Inventory and Monitoring Division to ensure parks have consistent, high-quality baseline information about their geologic setting. In practical terms, the project is about documenting and mapping the unconsolidated materials at the ground surface (things like river alluvium, loess, dune sands, glacial deposits, and slope/colluvial materials) that shape the modern landscape and strongly influence erosion, flooding behavior, habitat distribution, and land management decisions along the river corridor.
The recipient named in the announcement is the Conservation and Survey Division (CSD), also known as the Nebraska Geological Survey, within the School of Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The funding is structured so that the work is carried out through an existing cooperative framework: the recipient is part of the Great Plains Cooperative Ecosystems Study Unit and operates under a Master Cooperative Agreement (P16AC00011). This setup reflects how NPS often partners with universities and specialized research units for technical products like geologic mapping, where local and regional expertise, existing datasets, and established workflows can be leveraged to deliver a product that meets federal standards and park needs.
The core deliverable is a surficial geologic map covering the western section of the MNRR corridor, described as the "39-mile district." The mapping is intended to be detailed, produced at a scale of 1:24,000, which is a common scale for high-resolution geologic mapping aligned with U.S. Geological Survey 7.5-minute quadrangles. At this scale, the map can capture relatively fine distinctions in surficial units and landforms, which is important in a river corridor where deposits and geomorphic features change quickly over short distances. The announcement notes that fourteen USGS 7.5-minute quadrangles in this area are proposed for mapping, either in full or in part, during the project period spanning 2016 through 2020. The inclusion of adjacent parts of South Dakota indicates the mapping footprint is driven by the river corridor and geologic continuity rather than strictly by state boundaries.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was posted on August 5, 2016, with an original closing date of August 19, 2016. It anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with an award ceiling of $150,000. The opportunity category and instrument type are both listed as "Other," and it is associated with CFDA number 15.945 (an NPS assistance listing used for certain NPS programs and cooperative agreements). Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," but the text makes clear that this is effectively a targeted award intended for a specific qualified partner already operating under the relevant cooperative agreement and CESU framework, rather than an open competition among many unrelated applicants.
Overall, the project is best understood as a technical mapping effort designed to produce a standardized, NPS-ready geologic product for the Missouri National Recreational River. The resulting surficial geologic map is meant to strengthen the park unit's baseline science for planning and resource management, support interpretation and education, and provide a consistent geospatial reference for understanding sediment distribution, landform evolution, and surface processes that affect infrastructure, natural habitats, and river dynamics within the MNRR corridor.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Surficial Geologic Mapping in the Missouri National Recreational River in Nebraska and adjacent parts of South Dakota."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NOIP16AC01250.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) project under the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project is intended to produce a detailed surficial geology map for a key section of the Missouri National Recreational River (MNRR), providing consistent, high-quality baseline information about the park unit's geologic setting.
What is meant by "surficial geologic mapping" in this project?
In this context, surficial geologic mapping focuses on documenting and mapping unconsolidated materials at the ground surface, such as river alluvium, loess, dune sands, glacial deposits, and slope/colluvial materials.
Why is surficial geology important for the Missouri National Recreational River corridor?
The mapped surface materials strongly influence erosion, flooding behavior, habitat distribution, and land management decisions along the river corridor, especially where deposits and landforms can change over short distances.
How does this project relate to the NPS Geologic Resources Inventory (GRI)?
The work is tied directly to the NPS Geologic Resources Inventory (GRI), one of the inventories supported by the NPS Inventory and Monitoring Division to ensure parks have consistent baseline information about their geologic setting.
Who is the recipient named in the announcement?
The named recipient is the Conservation and Survey Division (CSD), also known as the Nebraska Geological Survey, within the School of Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Is this an open competitive funding opportunity?
Although eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," the announcement indicates this is effectively a targeted award intended for a specific qualified partner operating under an existing cooperative framework, rather than an open competition among unrelated applicants.
What cooperative framework is referenced for carrying out the work?
The recipient is part of the Great Plains Cooperative Ecosystems Study Unit and operates under a Master Cooperative Agreement (P16AC00011), which is the administrative mechanism noted for this work.
What is the primary deliverable for this project?
The core deliverable is a surficial geologic map covering the western section of the MNRR corridor, described as the "39-mile district."
What mapping scale will be used?
The mapping is intended to be produced at a scale of 1:24,000, a high-resolution scale commonly aligned with U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 7.5-minute quadrangles.
Why is a 1:24,000 scale specifically mentioned?
At 1:24,000, the map can capture relatively fine distinctions among surficial units and landforms, which matters in a river corridor where surface deposits and geomorphic features can vary significantly over short distances.
How many USGS quadrangles are proposed for mapping?
Fourteen USGS 7.5-minute quadrangles in the project area are proposed for mapping, either in full or in part.
What is the project period described in the announcement?
The project period spans 2016 through 2020.
Where will the mapping work take place?
The mapping footprint covers the western section of the Missouri National Recreational River corridor in Nebraska and extends into adjacent parts of South Dakota, reflecting the river corridor and geologic continuity rather than state boundaries alone.
When was the opportunity posted, and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on August 5, 2016, with an original closing date of August 19, 2016.
How many awards were expected?
The announcement anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling listed in the announcement is $150,000.
What are the opportunity category and instrument type?
Both the opportunity category and instrument type are listed as "Other."
What CFDA number (assistance listing) is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.945, described as an NPS assistance listing used for certain NPS programs and cooperative agreements.
How are the results expected to be used by NPS and the park unit?
The resulting surficial geologic map is intended to strengthen baseline science for planning and resource management, support interpretation and education, and provide a consistent geospatial reference for understanding sediment distribution, landform evolution, and surface processes affecting infrastructure, natural habitats, and river dynamics within the MNRR corridor.
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