Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00546
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- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Camas Propagation Research for Restoration of Weippe Prairie, Nez Perce National Historical 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 23, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS. (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 $65,390.00 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service (NPS), part of the U.S. Department of the Interior, issued a Notice of Intent to Award for a project called "Camas Propagation Research for Restoration of Weippe Prairie, Nez Perce National Historical Park." This notice is strictly a public announcement of the agency's plan to fund specific work; it is not a request for applications and there is no open competition associated with this posting. In other words, the NPS is not inviting new proposals from outside parties through this opportunity announcement, and the "closing date" field reflects that reality by stating it is not a request for applications.
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates the agency expects substantial involvement in the project activities (for example, coordination on research design, deliverables, or project oversight) rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal participation. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and falls under the natural resources activity area. The applicable CFDA listing is 15.945, which corresponds to National Park Service assistance programs.
The intended recipient is the University of Idaho, identified as a partner within the Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network. The notice specifies the work will be carried out under Task Agreement P16AC01609, which sits beneath an existing Cooperative Agreement (P16AC00003). This structure signals that the award is being made within an established collaborative framework that the NPS uses to engage universities and other partners for research and technical assistance tied to resource management needs.
From a project-purpose standpoint, the work focuses on camas propagation research to support restoration of Weippe Prairie, an area associated with Nez Perce National Historical Park. Camas is an ecologically and culturally significant native plant in the region, and propagation research typically involves developing or refining methods to grow and establish the species successfully for restoration goals. While the notice does not list detailed tasks, the title and context indicate the effort is meant to produce practical research outcomes that can be applied to on-the-ground restoration planning and implementation at Weippe Prairie, such as determining effective propagation techniques, improving establishment success, and supporting long-term restoration of native plant communities.
Financially, the posting lists an award ceiling of $65,390 and anticipates a single award. The opportunity record was created on August 23, 2016. Eligible applicant types are listed as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, consistent with the university-based CESU partnership model. Overall, the notice serves as transparency documentation that the NPS intends to direct this specific, limited-scope research funding to the University of Idaho without full and open competition, using the CESU cooperative agreement framework to advance a natural resource restoration objective at Nez Perce National Historical Park.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) Notice of Intent to Award for the project titled "Camas Propagation Research for Restoration of Weippe Prairie, Nez Perce National Historical Park." It is a public notice describing NPS's plan to fund a specific piece of work.
Is this a request for applications (RFA) or an open call for proposals?
No. The notice is not a request for applications and there is no open competition associated with the posting. NPS is not inviting new proposals from outside parties through this announcement.
Why does the posting show a "closing date" if applications are not being accepted?
The "closing date" field reflects that this is not a request for applications. In other words, the posting uses the closing date field to indicate that the opportunity is not open for submissions.
Which agency is issuing the notice?
The notice is issued by the National Park Service (NPS), which is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What type of award is planned?
The planned funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates the agency expects substantial involvement in the project activities, such as coordination on research design, deliverables, or project oversight, rather than providing funding with minimal federal participation.
Is this discretionary or mandatory funding?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding.
What activity area does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity falls under the natural resources activity area.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity, and what does it represent?
The applicable CFDA listing is 15.945, which corresponds to National Park Service assistance programs.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is the University of Idaho.
Is the University of Idaho connected to a specific partnership network for this award?
Yes. The University of Idaho is identified as a partner within the Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network.
How is this award structured within NPS agreements?
The notice specifies the work will be carried out under Task Agreement P16AC01609, which sits beneath an existing Cooperative Agreement (P16AC00003). This indicates the award is being made within an established collaborative framework.
What is the purpose of the project?
The project focuses on camas propagation research to support restoration of Weippe Prairie, an area associated with Nez Perce National Historical Park.
What is camas, and why is it important in this project?
Camas is described as an ecologically and culturally significant native plant in the region. The research is intended to support restoration goals tied to native plant communities at Weippe Prairie.
What kinds of results is the project expected to support?
While detailed tasks are not listed, the title and context indicate practical research outcomes intended to support on-the-ground restoration planning and implementation at Weippe Prairie. Examples noted in the description include determining effective propagation techniques, improving establishment success, and supporting long-term restoration of native plant communities.
How much funding is anticipated for this award?
The posting lists an award ceiling of $65,390.
How many awards does NPS anticipate making under this notice?
The posting anticipates a single award.
When was the opportunity record created?
The opportunity record was created on August 23, 2016.
What types of applicants are listed as eligible?
Eligible applicant types are listed as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
If eligible applicants are listed, can other organizations still apply?
The notice states there is no open competition and it is not a request for applications. Even though eligible applicant types are identified, this posting is describing an intended award to a specific recipient rather than inviting applications.
Why is the award being made without full and open competition?
The notice serves as transparency documentation that NPS intends to direct this specific, limited-scope research funding to the University of Idaho without full and open competition, using the CESU cooperative agreement framework to meet resource management needs.
What park unit or site is associated with the restoration work?
The project is tied to Weippe Prairie and is associated with Nez Perce National Historical Park.
Does the notice provide a detailed scope of work or task list?
No. The notice does not list detailed tasks, but it provides enough context to indicate the work is focused on camas propagation research supporting restoration outcomes.
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