Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00526
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- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Characterize Tree Species Responses to Nitrogen Deposition Gradients in National Parks and other Protected Areas" 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 22, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 02, 2016. (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 $78,200.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Characterize Tree Species Responses to Nitrogen Deposition Gradients in National Parks and other Protected Areas" (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00526) was issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service. It was offered as a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, which typically means the National Park Service expected to be substantially involved during the project rather than simply providing funds and receiving a final report. The activity area is listed under natural resources, and it falls under CFDA 15.945, a program area associated with cooperative ecosystem and research-related work tied to public lands and conservation priorities.
The core purpose of the opportunity was to support work that characterizes how atmospheric nitrogen deposition, essentially nitrogen pollution delivered to ecosystems through rainfall, snowfall, dry particles, and gases, affects forests in national parks and other protected areas. Specifically, the project focus was on understanding how individual tree species respond along nitrogen deposition gradients, meaning comparisons across locations experiencing different levels of nitrogen input. The description emphasizes tree growth and mortality, so the intent was not just to document where nitrogen is higher, but to connect deposition exposure to measurable biological outcomes such as changes in growth rates, vigor, or survival, potentially helping managers determine which species are most vulnerable, which are more tolerant, and where impacts may be emerging.
Because the opportunity is framed around species-level responses, it suggests an applied ecological research direction that could inform park management decisions. Results from this kind of work can be used to improve monitoring strategies, interpret long-term vegetation trends, and guide management priorities in areas where air pollution is an external stressor that parks cannot directly control at the source. Nitrogen deposition can act like an unintended fertilizer in some contexts, but it can also disrupt soil chemistry, nutrient balances, and plant-microbe relationships, potentially increasing susceptibility to other stressors such as drought, pests, or disease. A study that ties deposition gradients to tree performance and mortality can help clarify whether nitrogen is contributing to declines, shifts in species composition, or changes in forest structure across protected landscapes.
In terms of eligibility, the opportunity was open to private institutions of higher education, along with other applicants as referenced in the announcement's additional eligibility information. That eligibility profile is consistent with a research-oriented award where universities and affiliated research groups are expected to conduct field measurements, data analysis, and interpretation in collaboration with the National Park Service. The funding ceiling listed for a single award was $78,200, indicating a relatively small, targeted research project or a focused component of a larger monitoring and assessment effort rather than a large multi-year program. The posting shows an expected awards value of 0 in the source data, which can sometimes reflect administrative or listing details rather than the scientific intent, but the opportunity itself clearly describes a defined research need.
Timing details show the opportunity was created on August 22, 2016, with an original closing date of September 2, 2016, implying a short application window. Overall, the announcement describes a specialized natural-resources research cooperative agreement aimed at improving understanding of how nitrogen pollution deposition influences growth and mortality patterns of specific tree species across national parks and other protected areas, with the broader goal of supporting science-based stewardship under ongoing air pollution pressures.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Characterize Tree Species Responses to Nitrogen Deposition Gradients in National Parks and other Protected Areas."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P16AS00526.
Which federal agency issued this opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS).
Is this a discretionary or mandatory funding opportunity?
It is listed as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What funding instrument is used (grant, contract, cooperative agreement, etc.)?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates the National Park Service expected to be substantially involved in the project during performance, rather than only providing funds and receiving a final report.
What is the main purpose of the project described in this opportunity?
The purpose is to support work that characterizes how atmospheric nitrogen deposition affects forests in national parks and other protected areas, with an emphasis on how individual tree species respond across nitrogen deposition gradients.
What is meant by "nitrogen deposition" in the context of this opportunity?
Nitrogen deposition is described as nitrogen pollution delivered to ecosystems through rainfall, snowfall, dry particles, and gases.
What are "nitrogen deposition gradients"?
In this announcement, nitrogen deposition gradients refer to comparisons across locations that experience different levels of nitrogen input from the atmosphere.
What types of biological outcomes does the opportunity emphasize?
The description emphasizes measurable outcomes such as tree growth and mortality, including changes in growth rates, vigor, or survival.
Is the focus on mapping nitrogen levels, or on ecological effects?
The intent is not just to document where nitrogen is higher, but to connect deposition exposure to biological outcomes like growth and mortality.
Why does the opportunity focus on tree species-level responses?
The species-level framing suggests an applied ecological research direction intended to inform park management decisions, such as identifying which species may be more vulnerable or more tolerant under different nitrogen deposition conditions.
How could results from this project be used by national parks or protected areas?
According to the description, results can help improve monitoring strategies, interpret long-term vegetation trends, and guide management priorities in areas where air pollution is an external stressor that parks cannot directly control at the source.
How can nitrogen deposition affect forests according to the announcement?
The description notes nitrogen deposition can act like an unintended fertilizer in some contexts, but it can also disrupt soil chemistry, nutrient balances, and plant-microbe relationships, potentially increasing susceptibility to other stressors such as drought, pests, or disease.
What activity area does this opportunity fall under?
The activity area is listed under natural resources.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 15.945, described as a program area associated with cooperative ecosystem and research-related work tied to public lands and conservation priorities.
Who is eligible to apply based on the information provided?
The opportunity was open to private institutions of higher education, along with other applicants as referenced in the announcement's additional eligibility information.
Does the eligibility information suggest a particular type of applicant?
Yes. The eligibility profile is consistent with a research-oriented award where universities and affiliated research groups conduct field measurements, data analysis, and interpretation in collaboration with the National Park Service.
What is the maximum funding amount (ceiling) for a single award?
The funding ceiling listed for a single award was $78,200.
What does the $78,200 ceiling suggest about the scope of the project?
The ceiling indicates a relatively small, targeted research project or a focused component of a larger monitoring and assessment effort, rather than a large multi-year program.
The posting shows an expected awards value of 0. What does that mean?
The source data shows an expected awards value of 0, which can sometimes reflect administrative or listing details rather than the scientific intent; the opportunity itself describes a defined research need and includes a funding ceiling.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on August 22, 2016.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was September 2, 2016.
How long was the application window based on the dates provided?
Based on the creation date (August 22, 2016) and closing date (September 2, 2016), the application window appears to have been short.
What kinds of locations are included in the scope of the research?
The scope includes national parks and other protected areas, with comparisons across sites experiencing different levels of atmospheric nitrogen deposition.
What management questions could this research help answer?
The described intent includes helping managers determine which tree species are most vulnerable, which are more tolerant, and where impacts may be emerging, as well as clarifying whether nitrogen is contributing to declines, shifts in species composition, or changes in forest structure.
Is the project focused on air pollution impacts that parks can control directly?
No. The opportunity frames air pollution (nitrogen deposition) as an external stressor that parks cannot directly control at the source, which is why monitoring and impact characterization are emphasized.
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