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- The National Park Service in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Acoustic Monitoring Project for Congaree National Park" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 1, 2009 and posted on Sep 1, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 3, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $32,737.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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).
- This is a single source award to Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. The Cornell Lab of Ornithology contains well known experts in both design and methodology of acoustic recordings and assessing avian abundance, diversity, behavior, ecology, health, management, and conservation. The Cornell Lab of Ornithology uses new techniques and equipment that are not currently available for purchase. The Cornell Lab of Ornithology has past experience in assisting the National Park Service in avian projects, and specifically Congaree National Park with projects involving acoustic monitoring for rare species. The Cooperator has demostrated track record for completion of projects on time and on budget with excellent quality. The cooperator maintains the largest collection of recorded bird vocalizations, and has the equipment, experience, expertise, and proven ability to conduct this type of research in an efficient and effective manner. Similar work has been conducted by Cornell related to the Federally Endangered Ivory billed Woodpecker in South Carolina.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service (NPS) opportunity titled "Acoustic Monitoring Project for Congaree National Park" (Funding Opportunity Number A5430090055) is a discretionary cooperative agreement focused on biological research. The core purpose is to deploy autonomous recording units (ARUs) in remote areas of Congaree National Park and then analyze the resulting audio data to detect the presence of rare or imperiled birds. The project specifically emphasizes endangered species detection, naming Bachman's Warbler (Vermivora bachmanii) and the Ivory-billed Woodpecker (Campephilus principalis), while also noting that other species of management concern may be monitored through the same recordings. In practical terms, the work centers on placing unattended acoustic sensors in difficult-to-access habitats, collecting long-duration soundscapes, and using specialized methods to identify target bird vocalizations that might otherwise be missed during traditional field surveys.
The award structure indicates a single expected award with an estimated total funding amount of $32,737, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally signals that NPS expected to remain actively involved in coordinating the work rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant. The funding activity category is listed as "Other," with the explanation clarifying it as Biological/Research, aligning the project with applied conservation science rather than infrastructure or education programming.
Eligibility is highly restricted: the announcement states that this is a single-source award to Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, specifically leveraging the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. The justification provided is that Cornell possesses recognized expertise in acoustic recording design and methodology, advanced techniques and equipment not currently available for purchase, and extensive experience evaluating avian abundance, diversity, behavior, ecology, health, management, and conservation using bioacoustics. The notice also highlights Cornell's established working relationship with the National Park Service, including prior support to Congaree National Park on rare-species acoustic monitoring, a demonstrated record of completing projects on time and within budget, and access to the largest collection of recorded bird vocalizations. The announcement further points to similar Cornell-led work related to the federally endangered Ivory-billed Woodpecker in South Carolina, suggesting the project was intended to build on proven methods rather than develop them from scratch.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was posted and created on September 1, 2009, with an original and current closing date of September 3, 2009, and an archive date of October 3, 2009. The very short open period is consistent with the single-source nature of the award. The listed agency is the National Park Service, and the contact for access issues is Tonya Bradley, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 402-661-1656.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Acoustic Monitoring Project for Congaree National Park."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is A5430090055.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The offering agency is the National Park Service (NPS).
What type of funding is being offered?
This opportunity is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement. A cooperative agreement typically indicates the agency (NPS) expects to be actively involved in coordinating or participating in the work rather than issuing a purely hands-off award.
What is the primary purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to deploy autonomous recording units (ARUs) in remote areas of Congaree National Park and analyze the resulting audio recordings to detect the presence of rare or imperiled birds.
What are autonomous recording units (ARUs) in the context of this project?
ARUs are unattended acoustic sensors that can be placed in the field to collect long-duration sound recordings (soundscapes). In this project, they are intended for use in difficult-to-access habitats where traditional field surveys may miss rare bird vocalizations.
What kinds of activities does the project include?
The project centers on (1) placing unattended acoustic sensors in remote or difficult-to-access locations, (2) collecting long-duration recordings of environmental soundscapes, and (3) using specialized methods to identify target bird vocalizations from the audio data.
What species are specifically emphasized for detection?
The announcement specifically emphasizes endangered species detection and names Bachman's Warbler (Vermivora bachmanii) and the Ivory-billed Woodpecker (Campephilus principalis).
Are only those two species included in monitoring?
No. While Bachman's Warbler and the Ivory-billed Woodpecker are specifically named, the notice also states that other species of management concern may be monitored through the same recordings.
Why use acoustic monitoring instead of traditional field surveys?
The project description highlights that long-duration recordings from ARUs can help detect target vocalizations that might otherwise be missed during traditional field surveys, especially in remote, difficult-to-access habitats.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is listed as "Other," with the explanation clarifying it as Biological/Research.
How much funding is expected to be awarded?
The estimated total funding amount is $32,737.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this opportunity?
The notice indicates a single expected award.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. The opportunity states that there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is highly restricted. The announcement states this is a single-source award to Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, specifically leveraging the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
Is this an open competitive opportunity for other universities or organizations?
No. Based on the notice, it is single-source to Cornell University, which aligns with the short open period and the stated justification for selecting Cornell.
Why was Cornell University selected for this single-source award?
The notice cites Cornell's recognized expertise in acoustic recording design and methodology, advanced techniques and equipment not currently available for purchase, extensive experience using bioacoustics to evaluate avian abundance, diversity, behavior, ecology, health, management, and conservation, and access to the largest collection of recorded bird vocalizations.
Does Cornell have prior experience working with NPS and Congaree National Park?
Yes. The announcement highlights Cornell's established working relationship with the National Park Service, including prior support to Congaree National Park on rare-species acoustic monitoring, and notes a record of completing projects on time and within budget.
Is the project connected to other Ivory-billed Woodpecker work in South Carolina?
Yes. The notice points to similar Cornell-led work related to the federally endangered Ivory-billed Woodpecker in South Carolina, suggesting the Congaree project was intended to build on proven methods.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on September 1, 2009.
What were the closing dates for this opportunity?
The original closing date was September 3, 2009, and the current closing date is also listed as September 3, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is October 3, 2009.
Why was the application window so short?
The information provided indicates the award was single-source to Cornell University. A very short open period is consistent with a single-source award structure.
Who should be contacted for access issues related to this opportunity?
The contact for access issues is Tonya Bradley, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 402-661-1656.
Does the notice describe where the ARUs will be deployed?
Yes, at a general level. It states the ARUs will be deployed in remote areas of Congaree National Park, including difficult-to-access habitats.
Does the notice specify the exact analysis methods or software to be used?
No. The notice describes that "specialized methods" will be used to identify target bird vocalizations, but it does not provide specific named tools, software, or step-by-step protocols.
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