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- The National Park Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "CESU Quantify the Frequency and Severity of Interactions bwteen Cruise Ships and Humpback Whales in Glacier Bay National Park Preserve" 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 May 1, 2010 and posted on May 1, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 14, 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 $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 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).
- University of Alaska Southeast
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Opportunity Summary:
This notice is a National Park Service (NPS) "Notice of Intent to Award" for a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) cooperative agreement focused on marine wildlife management in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. It is not an open call for proposals and is not asking the public to submit applications. Instead, it serves as a formal public notification that NPS intends to fund a specific recipient for a defined set of project activities.
The project is titled "CESU - Quantify the Frequency and Severity of Interactions between Cruise Ships and Humpback Whales in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve." Its purpose is to measure how often humpback whales and cruise ships come into contact or close proximity within Glacier Bay, and to characterize how serious those interactions are. In practical terms, this kind of work supports understanding risk levels (for example, the likelihood of disturbance, displacement, or vessel strike) and helps the park make better-informed decisions about vessel management, routing, timing, and other protective measures while still accommodating visitor use.
NPS intends to make the award to the University of Alaska Southeast (UAS), with Dr. Sanjay Pyare listed as the principal investigator. The anticipated funding level is $100,000 per year over a five-year period, for an estimated total of $500,000. The anticipated period of performance runs from May 15, 2010 through April 15, 2015. There is no cost share or matching requirement described for this award.
The award instrument is a cooperative agreement under the CESU framework, meaning it is structured for collaboration between NPS and the recipient rather than a standard grant with minimal federal involvement. The cited statutory authority is 16 U.S.C. Section 1g, which allows NPS to enter into cooperative agreements involving the transfer of appropriated funds to eligible entities (including educational institutions) to carry out public-purpose NPS programs consistent with federal assistance rules.
This award is justified as a single-source continuation of work that began in 2008. NPS states that the partnership between UAS and NPS has been highly successful and that continuing with the same team avoids major delays that would come from bringing in a new entity that would need time to learn established logistical protocols and analytical methods. The notice also mentions that funding is already in place to continue employing a spatial analyst at UAS using funds from a prior grant involving UAS and NPS, reinforcing the rationale for staying with the existing project structure and personnel to maintain momentum and efficiency.
Administratively, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding, with an expected number of awards of one. The listing shows CFDA as "00.000 Not Elsewhere Classified," which is sometimes used when a program does not align neatly with a specific CFDA listing. The posting date is May 1, 2010, with an original and current closing date of May 14, 2010, and an archive date of June 9, 2010. Although a closing date is displayed, the notice makes clear that it is not a competitive solicitation; the dates function more as part of the public-notice process than as an application window.
For questions or access issues related to the announcement, the NPS point of contact is Erica Cordeiro (EricaCordeiro@nps.gov), identified as a contract specialist, with a phone number listed as 907-644-3303. The funding opportunity number is J9815100613, and the federal agency is the National Park Service.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this an open grant competition? Can I apply?
No. This is a National Park Service (NPS) Notice of Intent to Award. It is not an open call for proposals and it is not requesting applications from the public. It is a formal public notice that NPS intends to fund a specific recipient for a defined project.
What type of announcement is this?
This notice is a "Notice of Intent to Award" issued by the National Park Service under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) framework. Its purpose is to notify the public that NPS plans to make an award, rather than to solicit competing proposals.
What is the project title?
The project is titled "CESU - Quantify the Frequency and Severity of Interactions between Cruise Ships and Humpback Whales in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve."
What is the purpose of the project?
The purpose is to measure how often humpback whales and cruise ships come into contact or close proximity within Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, and to characterize how severe those interactions are.
What kinds of interactions are being studied?
Based on the notice, the focus is on cruise ship and humpback whale contacts or close-proximity events, and assessing the seriousness of those interactions (which can inform understanding of risk such as disturbance, displacement, or vessel strike).
Why is NPS funding this work?
The notice explains that the results will support better-informed management decisions about vessels in Glacier Bay, including decisions related to vessel management, routing, timing, and protective measures while still accommodating visitor use.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
NPS intends to make the award to the University of Alaska Southeast (UAS).
Who is listed as the principal investigator (PI)?
Dr. Sanjay Pyare is listed as the principal investigator.
What agency is making the award?
The federal agency is the National Park Service (NPS).
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is J9815100613.
How much funding is anticipated?
The anticipated funding level is $100,000 per year over a five-year period, for an estimated total of $500,000.
What is the expected period of performance?
The anticipated period of performance runs from May 15, 2010 through April 15, 2015.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
No cost share or matching requirement is described for this award in the notice.
What type of award instrument will be used?
The notice states the instrument is a cooperative agreement under the CESU framework, which is intended to support collaboration between NPS and the recipient rather than a standard grant with minimal federal involvement.
What is CESU in this context?
CESU refers to a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit arrangement. In this notice, it indicates the work will be carried out through a CESU cooperative agreement designed for collaborative federal-academic work.
What is the statutory authority cited for the cooperative agreement?
The notice cites 16 U.S.C. Section 1g as the authority, which allows NPS to enter into cooperative agreements involving the transfer of appropriated funds to eligible entities (including educational institutions) to carry out public-purpose NPS programs consistent with federal assistance rules.
Why is this a single-source award instead of a competitive process?
NPS justifies the award as a single-source continuation of work that began in 2008. The notice states the UAS-NPS partnership has been highly successful and that changing to a new entity would create major delays due to the time needed to learn established logistical protocols and analytical methods.
Does the notice mention any existing staffing or prior funding connected to this work?
Yes. The notice mentions that funding is already in place to continue employing a spatial analyst at UAS using funds from a prior grant involving UAS and NPS, supporting the rationale for continuing with the existing project structure and personnel.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The notice indicates an expected number of awards of one.
How is the opportunity categorized administratively?
The notice categorizes the opportunity as discretionary funding.
What CFDA number is listed?
The listing shows CFDA as "00.000 Not Elsewhere Classified," which the notice indicates can be used when a program does not align neatly with a specific CFDA listing.
What are the posting and closing dates shown in the notice?
The posting date is May 1, 2010. The original and current closing date is May 14, 2010. The archive date is June 9, 2010.
If there is a closing date, does that mean there is an application window?
No. Although a closing date is displayed, the notice makes clear it is not a competitive solicitation. The dates function as part of the public-notice process rather than an application period.
Who can I contact with questions about the announcement or access issues?
The NPS point of contact listed is Erica Cordeiro, a contract specialist. Email: EricaCordeiro@nps.gov. Phone: 907-644-3303.
Where will the work take place?
The project focuses on Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve and specifically examines interactions between cruise ships and humpback whales within that area.
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