Opportunity Information: Apply for P15AS00355
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- The National Park Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Assess atmospheric transport trajectories and variation in the wet deposition of mercury across Alaska Analyze Alaskan NADP MDN data" 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 Aug 28, 2015 and posted on Aug 28, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 7, 2015 This is a notice of intent to award to the Desert Research Institute. Applications will only be accepted from this vendor.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $30,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
This opportunity, listed under CFDA 15.945 (Cooperative Research and Training Programs, CESU Network), is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding action intended to support cooperative research and training tied to the resources and management needs of the National Park System. The specific project focus is on mercury in Alaska, with an emphasis on understanding how atmospheric transport trajectories influence where and when mercury is deposited through precipitation (wet deposition). In practical terms, the work centers on analyzing Alaska data from the National Atmospheric Deposition Program (NADP), specifically the Mercury Deposition Network (MDN), to characterize spatial and temporal variation in wet mercury deposition and relate those patterns to air-mass transport pathways.
The award mechanism is a Cooperative Agreement, which typically indicates substantial federal involvement during the project, such as collaboration on study design, data interpretation, coordination with park units, or integration of results into NPS resource management. The funding activity category is Environment, and the announcement anticipates making one award. While the estimated total funding is listed as $30,000, the notice also provides an award floor of $30,000 and an award ceiling of $150,000, signaling that the planned award amount for this action is at least $30,000, with a stated upper bound depending on final scope and negotiations. No cost sharing or matching is required.
The timeline shows the notice was posted and created on August 28, 2015, with an original and current closing date of September 7, 2015, and an archive date of September 8, 2015. This is explicitly a notice of intent to award to the Desert Research Institute, and it states that applications will only be accepted from that vendor. Although the eligible applicant category is described broadly as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), the competitive field is effectively closed for this specific action because the agency is limiting submission to a single named recipient.
From a technical standpoint, the project title and description point to two core analytical components. First is the use of atmospheric transport trajectory analysis, which commonly involves modeling backward air-mass trajectories to identify likely source regions and transport pathways associated with measured mercury deposition events. Second is the evaluation of Alaska MDN wet deposition records to identify variation across sites and seasons, and to connect deposition peaks or trends to meteorology and transport conditions. The expected outcome is a clearer picture of how regional and long-range atmospheric movement contributes to mercury delivered by precipitation in Alaska, information that can be used to inform NPS understanding of contaminant exposure risks in park ecosystems, guide monitoring priorities, and support broader resource protection decisions.
The sponsor is the National Park Service. The listing references an additional information link at Grants.gov, and the contact person for access issues is Erica Cordeiro (EricaCordeiro@nps.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding action under CFDA 15.945, titled "Cooperative Research and Training Programs, CESU Network." It supports cooperative research and training that align with National Park System resource and management needs.
2) What is the project focus?
The project focuses on mercury in Alaska, specifically on understanding how atmospheric transport trajectories affect where and when mercury is deposited through precipitation (wet deposition).
3) What is the main scientific question being addressed?
The work aims to determine how air-mass transport pathways (how air moves through the atmosphere) relate to the spatial and temporal patterns of wet mercury deposition in Alaska.
4) What data source will be used for the analysis?
The project centers on analyzing Alaska data from the National Atmospheric Deposition Program (NADP), specifically the Mercury Deposition Network (MDN).
5) What does "wet mercury deposition" mean in this context?
Wet deposition refers to mercury delivered by precipitation (such as rain or snow). The project analyzes how this precipitation-driven mercury deposition varies by location and season in Alaska.
6) What analytical approaches are highlighted in the description?
Two main analytical components are described: (1) atmospheric transport trajectory analysis (commonly involving backward air-mass trajectories to infer transport pathways and likely source regions), and (2) evaluation of Alaska MDN wet deposition records to characterize variation across sites and seasons and relate patterns to meteorology and transport conditions.
7) What is the expected outcome of the project?
The expected outcome is a clearer understanding of how regional and long-range atmospheric movement contributes to mercury delivered via precipitation in Alaska. The results are intended to inform NPS understanding of contaminant exposure risks in park ecosystems, guide monitoring priorities, and support resource protection decisions.
8) What is the award mechanism?
The award mechanism is a Cooperative Agreement.
9) What does it mean that this is a Cooperative Agreement?
A Cooperative Agreement typically indicates substantial federal involvement during the project. The notice describes possible involvement such as collaboration on study design, data interpretation, coordination with park units, and/or integrating results into NPS resource management.
10) Which agency is sponsoring this opportunity?
The sponsor is the National Park Service (NPS).
11) What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Environment.
12) How many awards does the announcement anticipate?
The announcement anticipates making one award.
13) What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding is listed as $30,000.
14) What are the award floor and award ceiling?
The award floor is $30,000 and the award ceiling is $150,000. This indicates the planned award amount is at least $30,000, with an upper bound of $150,000 depending on final scope and negotiations.
15) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching is required.
16) Who is eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant category is described broadly as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education).
17) Is this opportunity open for competitive applications?
No. This is explicitly a notice of intent to award to the Desert Research Institute, and it states that applications will only be accepted from that vendor. Even though eligibility is described broadly, submissions are limited to a single named recipient for this specific action.
18) Who is the intended recipient named in the notice?
The notice of intent to award is directed to the Desert Research Institute.
19) What are the key dates listed in the timeline?
The notice was posted and created on August 28, 2015. The original and current closing date is September 7, 2015. The archive date is September 8, 2015.
20) Where is additional information referenced?
The listing references an additional information link at Grants.gov.
21) Who should be contacted for access issues?
The contact person listed for access issues is Erica Cordeiro at EricaCordeiro@nps.gov.
22) How does this project connect to National Park Service management needs?
The project is tied to National Park System resources and management needs by improving understanding of mercury deposition patterns and transport drivers in Alaska, information that can be used to support NPS contaminant risk understanding, monitoring priorities, and resource protection decisions.
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