Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00426
Apply for P16AS00426
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Analyzing the Impact of Changing Hydrologic Conditions along the Boundary of Everglades National Park" 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 02, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 12, 2016 This Funding Announcement is not a request for applications. This announcement is to provide public notice of the National Park Service intention to fund this project as a task agreement under a previously competed cooperative agreement.. (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 $198,309.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The funding opportunity titled "Analyzing the Impact of Changing Hydrologic Conditions along the Boundary of Everglades National Park" (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00426) is a National Park Service notice of intent to award rather than an open competition. In practical terms, it is not requesting proposals from the public and it is not accepting applications. Instead, it serves as a formal public announcement that the Department of the Interior, National Park Service plans to fund a specific project through an existing cooperative framework.
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates a relationship where the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement during the project, such as collaboration on planning, data needs, methods, interpretation, or deliverables. The activity category is listed as Natural Resources, aligning the work with resource management and science priorities tied to national park stewardship. The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.945, which corresponds to National Park Service assistance programs.
This particular task agreement is being issued to Florida International University through the South Florida Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) under the master cooperative agreement P16AC00032. CESUs are partnerships designed to connect federal land management agencies with universities and other partners to deliver applied science, technical assistance, and training. Because this task agreement is issued under a "previously competed cooperative agreement," the competitive selection effectively occurred at the level of establishing the broader CESU partnership and master agreement, and the task agreement functions as an implementation action within that established structure.
The stated purpose of the project is to analyze the impact of changing hydrologic conditions along the boundary of Everglades National Park. While the notice does not provide methodological detail, the title and purpose statement indicate a focus on understanding how shifts in water conditions, such as water levels, flow patterns, timing, or water delivery operations, affect areas at or near the park boundary. In the Everglades context, hydrology is closely tied to ecosystem function, habitat availability, water quality, and the movement of water across managed canals, levees, and natural marshes. Boundary regions are often where managed and natural systems meet, so changes in hydrologic conditions there can have outsized implications for park resources, adjacent lands, and restoration decision-making.
Key administrative details include an estimated award ceiling of $198,309 and an expectation of one award, consistent with the intent to fund a single identified recipient rather than multiple competing projects. The posting lists a creation date of August 2, 2016, and an original closing date of August 12, 2016; however, that closing date functions more as an administrative marker for the notice posting period than as an application deadline, since submissions are explicitly not being accepted.
Eligibility fields in the listing mention public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and "others," but that language reflects standard database categories and does not change the core message of the announcement: this is not an open opportunity. The main purpose of the public notice is transparency, documenting the National Park Service intention to fund the work through a specific partner, Florida International University, under the established South Florida CESU cooperative agreement mechanism.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Analyzing the Impact of Changing Hydrologic Conditions along the Boundary of Everglades National Park."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is P16AS00426.
Is this an open grant competition?
No. This is a National Park Service notice of intent to award, not an open competition. It is not requesting proposals from the public and it is not accepting applications.
Can I submit an application or proposal for this opportunity?
No. Submissions are explicitly not being accepted. The notice functions as a public announcement that the agency plans to fund a specific project through an existing cooperative framework.
Why does the listing show a closing date if applications are not accepted?
The posting lists an original closing date of August 12, 2016, but in this case it operates as an administrative marker for the notice posting period rather than an application deadline, since the opportunity is not open for submissions.
Which agency is issuing the notice?
The notice is issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service.
What type of award is being used?
The planned award is structured as a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for how the project is carried out?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in the project. This can include collaboration on planning, data needs, methods, interpretation, or deliverables.
What is the activity category for this award?
The activity category is Natural Resources, indicating the work aligns with resource management and science priorities related to national park stewardship.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.945, which corresponds to National Park Service assistance programs.
Who is the intended recipient of this award?
The task agreement is being issued to Florida International University.
Through what partnership or mechanism is the work being issued?
This task agreement is being issued through the South Florida Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) under the master cooperative agreement P16AC00032.
What is a CESU in this context?
CESUs (Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units) are partnerships that connect federal land management agencies with universities and other partners to deliver applied science, technical assistance, and training.
Why is this being awarded without open competition?
The task agreement is issued under a "previously competed cooperative agreement." The competitive selection effectively occurred when establishing the broader CESU partnership and master agreement, and this task agreement is an implementation action within that established structure.
What is the purpose of the project?
The stated purpose is to analyze the impact of changing hydrologic conditions along the boundary of Everglades National Park.
Does the notice describe the project methods or technical approach?
No. The notice does not provide methodological detail. It indicates a focus on understanding how shifts in water conditions affect areas at or near the park boundary.
What kinds of hydrologic changes are implied by the project description?
Based on the title and purpose statement, the focus may involve changes such as water levels, flow patterns, timing, or water delivery operations, and how those changes affect boundary areas of the park.
Why are boundary areas of Everglades National Park significant for hydrologic analysis?
In the Everglades context, hydrology is closely tied to ecosystem function, habitat availability, water quality, and water movement across managed canals, levees, and natural marshes. Boundary regions are often where managed and natural systems meet, so changes there can have outsized implications for park resources, adjacent lands, and restoration decision-making.
How much funding is expected under this notice?
The estimated award ceiling is $198,309.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The notice indicates an expectation of one award, consistent with funding a single identified recipient rather than multiple competing projects.
What is the creation date of the posting?
The posting lists a creation date of August 2, 2016.
The listing mentions eligibility categories like universities. Does that mean my organization is eligible to apply?
No. Although the eligibility fields mention categories such as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and "others," that language reflects standard database categories and does not change the core message: this is not an open opportunity and applications are not being accepted.
What is the main reason this notice is published if the public cannot apply?
The main purpose is transparency. It documents the National Park Service intention to fund the work through a specific partner (Florida International University) under the established South Florida CESU cooperative agreement mechanism.
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| Freshwater Fish Monitoring in Water Conservation Area 3 and Everglades National Park Apply for P16AS00427 Funding Number: P16AS00427 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $256,109 |
| Upper Klamath Basin measurement and monitoring project Apply for BOR MP N024 Funding Number: BOR MP N024 Agency: Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $174,915 |
| Determining Status of Surface Water Quality in Parks of the Pacific West Region Apply for P16AS00428 Funding Number: P16AS00428 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $31,704 |
| Monitoring of Lygodium microphyllum regrowth and spread after burning in coastal Everglades National Park Apply for P16AS00429 Funding Number: P16AS00429 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $101,082 |
| BLM WY Traditional Cultural Property Inventory Apply for L16AS00265 Funding Number: L16AS00265 Agency: Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $100,000 |
| Assessing Near-Field and Landscape Scale Ecological Effects of the Modified Water Deliveries and Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan Projects in Northeast Shark River Slough, Everglades National Park. Apply for P16AS00430 Funding Number: P16AS00430 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $122,000 |
| L16AS00135 BLM-NOC West-wide Wetland and Riparian Mapping Assessment Apply for L16AS00135 Funding Number: L16AS00135 Agency: Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $300,000 |
| Ecological Assessment of Florida Bay and Adjacent Mangrove Wetlands Apply for P16AS00432 Funding Number: P16AS00432 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $148,000 |
| Geographic Information Systems record of cultural resources Apply for P16AS00433 Funding Number: P16AS00433 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $43,000 |
| Notice of Intent to Award: Ecosystem Dynamics in the White Zone: History, Drivers, and Restoration Implications Apply for P16AS00434 Funding Number: P16AS00434 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $132,653 |
| Cultural Resouce Investigations in Mojave National Preserve Apply for P16AS00281 Funding Number: P16AS00281 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $40,000 |
| Notice of Intent: Special History Study: The Rockefellerâ¿¿s Familyâ¿¿s Contribution to Cultural Resources in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem Apply for P16AS00437 Funding Number: P16AS00437 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $89,713 |
| Notice of Intent to Award: Linkages of Water Quality, Submerged Aquatic Vegetation and Wintering Waterfowl in Everglades National Park: Status, Trends, and History. Apply for P16AS00435 Funding Number: P16AS00435 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $80,000 |
| Notice of Intent: Assessment of Resource Status and RNA Marine Reserve Performance for the Dry Tortugas National Park Reef Fish Community Apply for P16AS00438 Funding Number: P16AS00438 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $75,000 |
| BLM WY Habitat Improvement and Implementation in North Central WY Apply for L16AS00266 Funding Number: L16AS00266 Agency: Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $50,000 |
| Phased Collection of Accuracy Assessment Field Data in Support of Vegetation Mapping at Amistad National Recreation Area Apply for P16AS00441 Funding Number: P16AS00441 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $220,301 |
| Notice of Intent to Award: IBBEAM â¿¿ Integrated Biscayne Bay Ecological Assessment and Monitoring Apply for P16AS00442 Funding Number: P16AS00442 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $360,931 |
| Notice of Intent: Monitoring program for the American crocodile in Everglades National Park Apply for P16AS00443 Funding Number: P16AS00443 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $111,397 |
| Notice of Intent: Documentation and Assessment of Conditions and Treatments â¿¿Phase 2 Apply for P16AS00445 Funding Number: P16AS00445 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $66,225 |
| Notice of Intent to Award: Identifying and quantifying the prey of nesting White Ibis in Everglades National Park Apply for P16AS00446 Funding Number: P16AS00446 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $41,800 |
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