Opportunity Information: Apply for H9911100022
Apply for H9911100022
- The National Park Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Bowhead Coastal Observation Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 00.000 Not Elsewhere Classified.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 14, 2010 and posted on Jul 15, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 24, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $115,468.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $115,468.00 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).
- This agreement will be awarded to the North Slope Borough, AK. It was competed independently of Grants.gov through the Federal Register.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Bowhead Coastal Observation Project (Funding Opportunity Number H9911100022) is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to award a cooperative agreement, not an open call for applications. In other words, the announcement is meant to publicly document that NPS plans to fund a specific set of activities with a specific partner, rather than solicit proposals from the general public. The project falls under the environment activity category and is tied to NPS goals in resource stewardship, conservation, and international cooperation in the Beringia region (the broader area surrounding the Bering Strait).
The intended recipient is the North Slope Borough, Alaska, with Cyd Hanns listed as the principal investigator. The agreement is structured as a Cooperative Agreement/CESU, with an anticipated four-year term and a period of performance running from July 26, 2010 through July 25, 2014. Total anticipated funding is $115,468.08, with no cost share or matching requirement. The funding profile is broken out by fiscal year in the notice, including approximately $29,022.08 in FY10, $39,230 in FY11, and $47,216 in FY12 (with the project’s third year of field activity extending into 2013 due to administrative processing delays). Only one award is expected, and the archived posting dates indicate this was publicly posted in mid-July 2010 with an original closing date of July 24, 2010, followed by archiving in August 2010.
At the core, the project is designed to study the distribution and abundance of the bowhead whale population in the Bering, Chukchi, and Beaufort Seas, while also documenting marine mammal sightings off the coast of Chukotka (Russia) during the 2010 to 2013 observation seasons. A key feature is that this is a continuation of a long-running community or citizen-science style coastal observation effort that has involved local Native residents of Chukotka for roughly 20 years, supported historically by other funding sources. The notice emphasizes that the work is especially timely because it is intended to bridge a critical gap in funding at a time when climate change is rapidly altering Arctic marine habitats, making consistent observations and local knowledge even more valuable for tracking change.
The NPS justifies making this award without further competition using a single-source rationale tied to the unique capacity of the North Slope Borough. Although the broader Shared Beringian Heritage Program typically uses a nationwide annual competition and a multi-step review process (internal NPS review, external stakeholder ranking through a FACA-compliant panel, and final NPS selection), the document argues that competition is not practical here because the North Slope Borough has been the U.S. coordinating partner since the beginning of the Chukotka observation effort and is the only organization described as having the necessary specialized expertise, institutional memory, and international relationships to carry the work forward effectively. The North Slope Borough’s role is portrayed as essential for training, scientific rigor, and maintaining the trust-based, long-term partnerships with local observers in Chukotka.
Because this is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard contract, NPS is expected to be substantially involved throughout the project rather than simply purchasing a service or deliverable. The notice describes NPS involvement as facilitating collaboration through established networks and relationships (including with Russian governmental institutions and other Beringia partners), providing technical assistance and logistical support, linking the effort to other NPS citizen-science initiatives nationally so lessons learned can inform similar programs, and helping disseminate results. Dissemination support includes working with local park units to post information, promote public presentations, incorporate findings into interpretive programs, and assist with review and distribution of outreach and media products. This substantial involvement is framed as necessary to ensure the project remains coordinated internationally, that project stages are reviewed and approved appropriately, and that the resulting data and products are accessible, credible, and useful to communities and partners on both sides of the Bering Strait.
The expected deliverables include annual field reports and a final report with photo documentation, along with more public-facing outreach products such as popular articles and posters suitable for schools and communities in Northern and Western Alaska and in Chukotka. The project also anticipates public presentations as part of sharing results back to communities and stakeholders. Overall, the grant is positioned as a practical conservation and monitoring effort with strong community involvement, designed to sustain a long-standing observation network during a period of environmental change and to strengthen cross-border collaboration consistent with the Shared Beringian Heritage Program’s mission.
The assistance authority cited includes 16 U.S.C. 1(g) and references to the Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (noted in the document as 104-208). The NPS point of contact listed for the opportunity is Erica Cordeiro (EricaCordeiro@nps.gov), with a phone contact provided in the notice for help accessing the full announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Bowhead Coastal Observation Project (H9911100022)
What is the Bowhead Coastal Observation Project (Funding Opportunity Number H9911100022)?
The Bowhead Coastal Observation Project is a National Park Service (NPS) effort focused on monitoring and documenting bowhead whales and other marine mammal observations across the Bering, Chukchi, and Beaufort Seas, including marine mammal sightings off the coast of Chukotka (Russia) during the 2010 to 2013 observation seasons.
Is this an open grant opportunity where anyone can apply?
No. This notice is an NPS notice of intent to award a cooperative agreement, not an open call for applications. It is meant to publicly document that NPS plans to fund a specific set of activities with a specific partner rather than solicit proposals from the general public.
Who is the intended recipient of this cooperative agreement?
The intended recipient is the North Slope Borough, Alaska.
Who is listed as the principal investigator (PI) for the project?
Cyd Hanns is listed as the principal investigator.
What type of award is being used for this project?
The agreement is structured as a Cooperative Agreement/CESU.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement (instead of a standard contract)?
In this notice, NPS indicates it will be substantially involved throughout the project rather than simply purchasing a service or deliverable. The notice describes involvement such as facilitating collaboration through established networks, providing technical assistance and logistical support, linking the effort to other NPS citizen-science initiatives, and supporting dissemination of results.
How long is the anticipated project term?
The anticipated term is four years.
What are the period of performance dates?
The period of performance is from July 26, 2010 through July 25, 2014.
How much total funding is anticipated?
Total anticipated funding is $115,468.08.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
No. The notice states there is no cost share or matching requirement.
How is the funding broken out by fiscal year?
The notice includes a fiscal-year funding profile, including approximately $29,022.08 in FY10, $39,230 in FY11, and $47,216 in FY12.
Does the notice mention anything unusual about the timing of field activities?
Yes. The notice indicates the project’s third year of field activity extends into 2013 due to administrative processing delays.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
Only one award is expected.
When was this opportunity posted and what were the closing/archiving dates?
The archived posting dates indicate it was publicly posted in mid-July 2010, with an original closing date of July 24, 2010, followed by archiving in August 2010.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to study the distribution and abundance of the bowhead whale population in the Bering, Chukchi, and Beaufort Seas, while also documenting marine mammal sightings off the coast of Chukotka (Russia) during the 2010 to 2013 observation seasons.
Is this a new project or a continuation of existing work?
This is described as a continuation of a long-running community or citizen-science style coastal observation effort that has involved local Native residents of Chukotka for roughly 20 years, historically supported by other funding sources.
Why does NPS describe this work as especially timely?
The notice emphasizes that the award is intended to bridge a critical gap in funding during a time when climate change is rapidly altering Arctic marine habitats, making consistent observations and local knowledge particularly valuable for tracking change.
What activity category is this project associated with?
The project falls under the environment activity category.
How does this project connect to NPS goals?
The notice ties the project to NPS goals in resource stewardship, conservation, and international cooperation in the Beringia region (the broader area surrounding the Bering Strait).
What is the geographic focus area mentioned in the notice?
The notice references the Beringia region and work spanning the Bering, Chukchi, and Beaufort Seas, with additional marine mammal sighting documentation off the coast of Chukotka (Russia).
Why is NPS making the award without further competition?
The notice provides a single-source rationale stating that competition is not practical because the North Slope Borough has served as the U.S. coordinating partner since the beginning of the Chukotka observation effort and is described as the only organization with the specialized expertise, institutional memory, and international relationships needed to continue the work effectively.
How does this relate to the Shared Beringian Heritage Program’s typical process?
The notice explains that the broader Shared Beringian Heritage Program typically uses a nationwide annual competition and a multi-step review process (internal NPS review, external stakeholder ranking through a FACA-compliant panel, and final NPS selection). For this project, the notice argues that approach is not practical due to the unique capacity attributed to the North Slope Borough.
What role does NPS expect to play during the project?
The notice describes NPS substantial involvement including: facilitating collaboration through established networks and relationships (including with Russian governmental institutions and other Beringia partners); providing technical assistance and logistical support; linking the project to other NPS citizen-science initiatives nationally; and helping disseminate results.
How will results be shared or disseminated?
The notice indicates NPS will help disseminate results by working with local park units to post information, promote public presentations, incorporate findings into interpretive programs, and assist with review and distribution of outreach and media products.
What deliverables are expected from the project?
Expected deliverables include annual field reports and a final report with photo documentation, as well as outreach products such as popular articles and posters suitable for schools and communities in Northern and Western Alaska and in Chukotka. Public presentations are also anticipated as part of sharing results.
What is the stated conservation or monitoring value of the project?
The project is positioned as a practical conservation and monitoring effort with strong community involvement, designed to sustain a long-standing observation network during a period of environmental change and strengthen cross-border collaboration consistent with the Shared Beringian Heritage Program’s mission.
What legal or assistance authority is cited for this award?
The assistance authority cited includes 16 U.S.C. 1(g) and references to the Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (noted as 104-208 in the document).
Who is the NPS point of contact listed for this opportunity?
The notice lists Erica Cordeiro as the NPS point of contact. The email provided is EricaCordeiro@nps.gov.
Is there a phone contact for help accessing the full announcement?
Yes. The notice indicates a phone contact is provided in the posting for assistance with accessing the full announcement.
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