Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIR9815120514
Apply for NPS NOIR9815120514
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Applying spatial models to better understand the nature of ship whale encounters" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945 Cooperative Research and Training Programs Resources of the National Park System.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 23, 2012 and posted on May 23, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 28, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $189,911.00 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 funding announcement is not a request for applications. This is a single source award to the University of Montana.
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Opportunity Summary:
This opportunity, titled "Applying spatial models to better understand the nature of ship whale encounters" (Funding Opportunity Number NPS NOIR9815120514), is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding action in the Natural Resources category. The intent is to support work that uses spatial modeling methods to improve understanding of when and where ships and whales encounter each other, which typically ties to management questions like assessing collision risk, identifying high-risk transit corridors, and informing practical mitigation measures (for example, route adjustments, speed management, or seasonal advisories) that can reduce harm to whales while maintaining maritime operations.
The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement, meaning the project is expected to involve substantial involvement by the federal agency during performance rather than being a hands-off grant. The announcement indicates it will be issued as a task agreement under the National Park Service Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). CESUs are partnership networks that let agencies collaborate with universities and other partners on research, technical assistance, and training aligned with resource stewardship needs. In this case, the CESU mechanism signals a research-and-application project structure where NPS and the partner institution coordinate closely on deliverables, data use, and management relevance.
Importantly, this notice is not an open competition and not a request for applications. It is explicitly described as a notice of intent for a noncompetitive, single-source award made under Department of the Interior policy (505 Departmental Manual 2.12C). The eligible applicant listed is effectively limited to a single recipient: the University of Montana. The listing also notes "Others (see text field...)" in the generic eligibility field, but the actual eligibility statement clarifies that this is a single source award and therefore not available for broader applicant submission.
The opportunity anticipated one award with an estimated total funding amount of $189,911. No cost sharing or matching is required. The Award Ceiling and Award Floor are both shown as 0, which commonly appears in listings that are informational notices rather than competitive solicitations with applicant-proposed budgets; the real funding level is conveyed through the estimated total funding figure and the planned task agreement.
Key dates reflect the administrative posting of the notice rather than an application window: it was posted and created on May 23, 2012, with an original and current closing date of May 28, 2012, and an archive date of June 27, 2012. Because it is not a request for applications, the closing date functions more like the end of the public notice period than a deadline for proposal submissions.
The CFDA numbers associated with the action are 15.945, described as Cooperative Research and Training Programs and Resources of the National Park System, which aligns with the CESU research partnership approach and the NPS mission to support science that informs stewardship and management decisions in and around park resources.
For those needing access to the full announcement materials, the contact listed is Kelly Adams, Grants Management Specialist, at 303-969-2392, with the note to reach out if there is difficulty accessing the announcement electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Applying spatial models to better understand the nature of ship whale encounters."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS NOIR9815120514.
Which agency is offering this funding?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding action.
What category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is listed under the Natural Resources category.
What is the purpose or intent of the project?
The intent is to support work that uses spatial modeling methods to improve understanding of when and where ships and whales encounter each other. This type of work typically supports management needs such as assessing collision risk, identifying high-risk transit corridors, and informing practical mitigation measures that reduce harm to whales while maintaining maritime operations.
What kinds of management or mitigation measures does this work commonly inform?
The notice describes practical mitigation measures such as route adjustments, speed management, or seasonal advisories, which can help reduce harm to whales while allowing maritime operations to continue.
What is the funding instrument for this action?
The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement.
What does it mean that the instrument is a Cooperative Agreement?
A Cooperative Agreement indicates the project is expected to involve substantial involvement by the federal agency during performance, rather than being a hands-off grant.
How will this award be issued (what mechanism will be used)?
The announcement indicates it will be issued as a task agreement under the National Park Service Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU).
What is a CESU in the context of this opportunity?
CESUs are partnership networks that allow agencies to collaborate with universities and other partners on research, technical assistance, and training aligned with resource stewardship needs. In this case, the CESU mechanism signals a research-and-application project structure where NPS and the partner institution coordinate closely on deliverables, data use, and management relevance.
Is this an open funding opportunity that accepts applications from the public?
No. This notice is explicitly described as not an open competition and not a request for applications.
Is this a competitive solicitation?
No. It is a notice of intent for a noncompetitive, single-source award.
What policy authority is cited for the single-source approach?
The notice states the noncompetitive, single-source award is made under Department of the Interior policy 505 Departmental Manual 2.12C.
Who is eligible to receive the award?
The eligible applicant is effectively limited to a single recipient: the University of Montana. While the generic eligibility field notes "Others (see text field...)," the eligibility statement clarifies that this is a single-source award and is not available for broader applicant submission.
How many awards are anticipated?
The opportunity anticipates one award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $189,911.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states that no cost sharing or matching is required.
Why do the Award Ceiling and Award Floor show as 0?
The Award Ceiling and Award Floor are both shown as 0, which commonly appears in listings that function as informational notices rather than competitive solicitations with applicant-proposed budgets. The notice conveys the real funding level through the estimated total funding figure and the planned task agreement.
What are the key dates listed for this notice?
The notice was posted and created on May 23, 2012. The original and current closing date is May 28, 2012. The archive date is June 27, 2012.
Does the closing date represent an application deadline?
No. Because this is not a request for applications, the closing date functions more like the end of the public notice period than a deadline for proposal submissions.
What CFDA number is associated with this action?
The CFDA number associated with the action is 15.945.
How is CFDA 15.945 described in the notice?
It is described as "Cooperative Research and Training Programs and Resources of the National Park System," which aligns with the CESU research partnership approach and the NPS mission to support science that informs stewardship and management decisions.
Who is the listed contact for questions or access issues?
The contact listed is Kelly Adams, Grants Management Specialist.
How can the contact be reached?
Kelly Adams can be reached by phone at 303-969-2392. The notice also indicates to reach out if there is difficulty accessing the announcement electronically.
What should someone do if they cannot access the announcement electronically?
The notice instructs individuals to contact Kelly Adams, Grants Management Specialist, at 303-969-2392 if they have difficulty accessing the announcement electronically.
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