Opportunity Information: Apply for NPSNOIGRCAP12AC10678
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "California Condor Recovery Activities at Grand Canyon National Park" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.944 Natural Resource Stewardship.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 26, 2012 and posted on Jun 26, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 6, 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 $50,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service funding opportunity titled "California Condor Recovery Activities at Grand Canyon National Park" is a discretionary cooperative agreement intended to support ongoing recovery work for the endangered California condor in the southwest region, with a strong focus on Grand Canyon National Park. This notice is explicitly not a request for applications; instead, it serves as a public announcement of NPS intent to fund a specific set of project activities without competition. The work is tied to broader endangered species recovery goals carried out under the Endangered Species Act and implemented through the US Fish and Wildlife Service, with the additional public benefit of helping visitors and the public understand both the National Park Service conservation mission and The Peregrine Fund's role in condor recovery.
The agreement is structured as a partnership between the National Park Service and The Peregrine Fund, with project work scheduled to begin in 2012 and potentially extend through 2016. The project is categorized under natural resources stewardship (CFDA 15.944) and is designed to advance monitoring, data sharing, and operational coordination needed to support condor nesting and management activities in and around the Grand Canyon. The funding level listed is an estimated total of $50,000, with an award ceiling of $50,000 and no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Although the eligibility field is listed as "unrestricted," the non-competitive nature of the announcement makes clear that it is not open for general solicitation and is instead intended for a pre-identified partnership arrangement.
The Peregrine Fund (TPF) is identified as the key recipient partner and would serve as the coordinator for the southwest California condor recovery program from its base in Marble Canyon, Arizona. Its responsibilities are operational and technical, centered on field support and reporting. This includes providing support for the South Rim area to monitor condor nests, respond to field needs, and coordinate the Grand Canyon Nest Watch volunteer program. TPF is also expected to provide budget staff who work directly with the NPS key official and to submit detailed quarterly budget and expenditure reports. A major deliverable is quarterly data submission to the park's Wildlife Branch in an Excel-based (or otherwise acceptable) database, covering signal checks, hazing events, and GPS location data showing condor use patterns within the Grand Canyon area. The announcement emphasizes timely access to uncorrected data upon request so park biologists can use it quickly for monitoring and management decisions.
Several time-sensitive communications are built into the recipient duties, reflecting the real-time needs of wildlife monitoring. TPF must notify the park via text message within 72 hours of any radio frequency changes, supporting effective tracking and coordination. If a breeding pair selects a nesting cave or other nesting substrate within the park, TPF must provide the location coordinates to the GRCA Wildlife Program within 72 hours using the NAD83HARN UTM coordinate system, and then provide periodic updates as nesting activity develops. On an annual basis, TPF must submit a comprehensive condor activity report for the period ending December 31. That report is expected to summarize condor activity across the Greater Grand Canyon National Park Area and include a structured set of elements such as hazing events, breeding activity, nesting sites, raw GPS location data, monitoring methods, and an analysis with conclusions on the status of condors within Grand Canyon National Park.
Because this is a cooperative agreement, the National Park Service is not simply providing funds and stepping back; the announcement anticipates substantial NPS involvement in achieving the project objectives. NPS responsibilities include providing staff from Science, Resource Management, and Interpretation as team members, coordinating subject matter expertise, facilitating data sharing, and participating in relevant meetings and workshops related to condor recovery. The park is also expected to provide staffing support for the South Rim area for nest monitoring, responding to field needs, and coordinating the Nest Watch volunteer program, indicating that on-the-ground work and volunteer coordination are shared priorities between NPS and TPF.
Administratively, the opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number NPSNOIGRCAP12AC10678 and was posted June 26, 2012, with an original and current closing date of July 6, 2012, and an archive date of August 5, 2012. One award was expected. For access issues or questions about the announcement, the listed contact is Lisa Henson, Contract Specialist at the National Park Service (phone 928-608-6566), with an email address indicated in the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this National Park Service funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "California Condor Recovery Activities at Grand Canyon National Park."
What type of award is being used?
It is a discretionary cooperative agreement, which means the National Park Service (NPS) anticipates substantial involvement in the work rather than simply issuing funds and stepping away.
Is this notice a request for applications (RFA)?
No. The notice is explicitly not a request for applications. It is a public announcement of NPS intent to fund a specific set of project activities without competition.
Is the opportunity open to general applicants?
Although the eligibility field is listed as "unrestricted," the announcement states it is non-competitive and intended for a pre-identified partnership arrangement, so it is not open for general solicitation.
Who is the intended recipient/partner?
The Peregrine Fund (TPF) is identified as the key recipient partner for this cooperative agreement.
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The purpose is to support ongoing recovery work for the endangered California condor in the southwest region, with a strong focus on Grand Canyon National Park. It is tied to broader endangered species recovery goals under the Endangered Species Act and implemented through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What public benefits are mentioned in the notice?
In addition to supporting condor recovery, the work is described as helping visitors and the public better understand the NPS conservation mission and The Peregrine Fund's role in condor recovery.
What program category/CFDA is associated with this opportunity?
The project is categorized under natural resources stewardship with CFDA 15.944.
What is the estimated funding amount and award ceiling?
The estimated total funding is $50,000, and the award ceiling is $50,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
How many awards were expected?
One award was expected.
When was the project expected to start and how long could it run?
Project work was scheduled to begin in 2012 and could potentially extend through 2016.
Where is The Peregrine Fund expected to coordinate the program from?
TPF would serve as coordinator for the southwest California condor recovery program from its base in Marble Canyon, Arizona.
What kinds of activities is the agreement designed to support?
The agreement is designed to advance monitoring, data sharing, and operational coordination needed to support condor nesting and management activities in and around the Grand Canyon.
What South Rim support responsibilities are described for the recipient partner?
TPF responsibilities include providing support for the South Rim area to monitor condor nests, respond to field needs, and coordinate the Grand Canyon Nest Watch volunteer program.
What budget and financial reporting is the recipient expected to provide?
TPF is expected to provide budget staff who work directly with the NPS key official and to submit detailed quarterly budget and expenditure reports.
What data deliverables are required each quarter?
A major deliverable is quarterly data submission to the park's Wildlife Branch in an Excel-based (or otherwise acceptable) database. The quarterly data includes signal checks, hazing events, and GPS location data showing condor use patterns within the Grand Canyon area.
Does the notice mention access to raw or uncorrected data?
Yes. The announcement emphasizes timely access to uncorrected data upon request so park biologists can use it quickly for monitoring and management decisions.
What is the required notification timeframe for radio frequency changes?
TPF must notify the park via text message within 72 hours of any radio frequency changes to support effective tracking and coordination.
What is the required notification timeframe if a breeding pair selects a nesting site within the park?
If a breeding pair selects a nesting cave or other nesting substrate within the park, TPF must provide the location coordinates to the GRCA Wildlife Program within 72 hours, followed by periodic updates as nesting activity develops.
What coordinate system is specified for nesting location reporting?
The notice specifies the NAD83HARN UTM coordinate system for providing nesting location coordinates.
Is there an annual reporting requirement?
Yes. On an annual basis, TPF must submit a comprehensive condor activity report for the period ending December 31.
What elements are expected in the annual condor activity report?
The annual report is expected to summarize condor activity across the Greater Grand Canyon National Park Area and include elements such as hazing events, breeding activity, nesting sites, raw GPS location data, monitoring methods, and an analysis with conclusions on the status of condors within Grand Canyon National Park.
What level of involvement is expected from the National Park Service under this cooperative agreement?
The notice anticipates substantial NPS involvement, including providing staff from Science, Resource Management, and Interpretation as team members, coordinating subject matter expertise, facilitating data sharing, and participating in meetings and workshops related to condor recovery.
Does the notice describe any NPS responsibilities related to South Rim monitoring and volunteers?
Yes. The park is expected to provide staffing support for the South Rim area for nest monitoring, responding to field needs, and coordinating the Nest Watch volunteer program, reflecting shared on-the-ground and volunteer coordination priorities between NPS and TPF.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPSNOIGRCAP12AC10678.
What were the posting, closing, and archive dates listed in the notice?
The notice was posted on June 26, 2012. The original and current closing date was July 6, 2012. The archive date was August 5, 2012.
Who is the contact person listed for access issues or questions?
The listed contact is Lisa Henson, Contract Specialist at the National Park Service, phone 928-608-6566. An email address is indicated in the notice.
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