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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conduct AIS Public Education Along Lake Superiors North Shore, GLRI #88" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945 Cooperative Research and Training Programs Resources of the National Park System.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 28, 2011 and posted on Jun 28, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 5, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $32,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $32,000.00 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).
- This is a Noice of Intent of a single source task agreement award to University of Minnesota Sea Grant Program, Duluth, MN under the Great Lakes Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). The principle investigator (PI) has a unique capability that is important to the development and dissemination of aquatic invasive species (AIS) public education programming on Minnesotas North Shore. The PI is currently the only aquatic invasives education specialist working full time in the North Shore area and has unique capabilities in terms of research, design, publication, and dissemination of scientifically accurate AIS materials. The PI is also the area coordinator for the Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers public information campaign, which is currently the leading multi agency effort in AIS education on Lake Superior. It is clearly in the best interests of the National Park Service (NPS) to partner with this uniquely qualified cooperator in order to capitalize on the vast existing body of information, experience, and publications which are available, rather than trying to restart a North Shore AIS education effort from scratch. The PI possesses not only extremely specialized knowledge, but also has access to university communications, science education, and graphics staff who are skilled and experienced at converting specialized scientific knowledge into compelling public education messages. The cooperators commitment to the project entails substantial in kind contribution of university staff time and office space, and cost sharing on university vehicle usage, travel, and publications. Importantly, the PI is not seeking individual compensation for his role in the project all programmed NPS funds will be used to support project dedicated staff and cooperative efforts.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service grant opportunity titled "Conduct AIS Public Education Along Lake Superior's North Shore, GLRI #88" (Funding Opportunity Number E11AC60553) was a Great Lakes Restoration Initiative-funded effort focused on preventing and controlling aquatic invasive species (AIS) in the Lake Superior basin through targeted public education. The core purpose was to pull together and synthesize existing scientific and practical knowledge about AIS threats relevant to Lake Superior, then turn that information into clear, accurate, and usable outreach products that could be published and distributed through multiple education channels. The goal was not research for its own sake, but practical communication that would change behavior in ways that reduce AIS spread, such as cleaning boats, draining water, and washing fishing gear before moving between water bodies or entering park waters.
A major driver for the project was operational need at Grand Portage National Monument (GRPO). GRPO is positioned as a key interception and education point because a significant portion of visitors headed to Isle Royale National Park (ISRO) travel by boat through Grand Portage, creating a high-leverage opportunity to reach boaters before they enter sensitive park waters. By strengthening education and awareness at GRPO, the project was also intended to benefit nearby national park units and partner-managed areas around Lake Superior that share AIS risks and coordinate management strategies. In other words, the work was designed to support a basin-wide prevention mindset while being rooted in a practical, high-traffic gateway location.
This opportunity was offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement within the natural resources activity area, under CFDA 15.945 (Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System). It anticipated a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $32,000, which also served as the award ceiling, with no stated award floor. A cost sharing or matching requirement applied, with the expectation that the partner would contribute meaningful in-kind support. The timeline was short: the announcement was posted June 28, 2011, and closed July 5, 2011, reflecting that it functioned as a notice of intent rather than an open competition.
Eligibility was effectively limited because the National Park Service issued it as a notice of intent for a single-source task agreement to the University of Minnesota Sea Grant Program in Duluth, Minnesota, under the Great Lakes Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). The justification centered on the principal investigator's unique qualifications and local capacity. The PI was described as the only full-time aquatic invasives education specialist working in the Minnesota North Shore area at the time, with specialized capability in researching AIS information, designing education materials, and ensuring scientific accuracy in published products. The PI also served as the area coordinator for the Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers campaign, a leading multi-agency AIS education initiative on Lake Superior, which positioned the project to plug directly into an established regional outreach network rather than building a new program from the ground up.
The notice emphasized that the partnership would leverage university communications, science education, and graphic design staff experienced in translating technical science into compelling public-facing messages. It also underscored substantial in-kind contributions from the university, including staff time, office space, and cost sharing for vehicle use, travel, and publications. An additional point meant to reinforce stewardship of federal dollars was that the PI was not seeking personal compensation from the award; the National Park Service funds were intended to support dedicated project staff and cooperative efforts instead.
Overall, this was a modest, targeted, single-award GLRI project aimed at improving prevention outcomes by strengthening AIS education where it could have outsized impact: along Lake Superior's North Shore and at Grand Portage in particular, where outreach to boaters and visitors could directly reduce the likelihood of invasive species being introduced into Lake Superior waters and nearby national park units. For access issues with the announcement, the listed contact was Tonya Bradley, Contract Specialist, at 402-661-1656.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Conduct AIS Public Education Along Lake Superior's North Shore, GLRI #88."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is E11AC60553.
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
This opportunity was offered by the National Park Service (NPS).
What major initiative funded this work?
The project was funded through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI).
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose was to prevent and control aquatic invasive species (AIS) in the Lake Superior basin by creating targeted public education and outreach products. The intent was practical communication that supports behavior change to reduce AIS spread.
Was this grant meant to fund scientific research?
No. The focus was not on conducting research for its own sake. The project was intended to synthesize existing scientific and practical knowledge about AIS threats relevant to Lake Superior and convert that knowledge into clear, accurate, usable outreach materials.
What kinds of behaviors was the outreach intended to influence?
The outreach was designed to encourage prevention behaviors that reduce AIS spread, such as cleaning boats, draining water, and washing fishing gear before moving between water bodies or entering park waters.
Where was the education effort primarily focused geographically?
The effort focused on Lake Superior's North Shore, with a major operational emphasis at Grand Portage National Monument (GRPO).
Why was Grand Portage National Monument (GRPO) an important location for this project?
GRPO was identified as a key interception and education point because a significant portion of visitors traveling by boat to Isle Royale National Park (ISRO) pass through Grand Portage. That creates a high-leverage opportunity to reach boaters before they enter sensitive park waters.
How did this project relate to Isle Royale National Park (ISRO)?
Because many boaters headed to ISRO travel through Grand Portage, strengthening AIS prevention education at GRPO was intended to reduce the likelihood of invasive species being introduced into waters associated with ISRO.
Did the project aim to benefit areas beyond Grand Portage?
Yes. While rooted in the practical gateway location of GRPO, the work was also intended to benefit nearby national park units and partner-managed areas around Lake Superior that share AIS risks and coordinate management strategies.
What type of federal assistance instrument was used?
This opportunity was offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement in the natural resources activity area.
What CFDA program was associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was listed under CFDA 15.945 (Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System).
How many awards were anticipated?
A single award was anticipated.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $32,000.
Was there an award ceiling?
Yes. The award ceiling was $32,000.
Was there an award floor?
No award floor was stated.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applied, with the expectation that the partner would provide meaningful in-kind support.
What kinds of in-kind support were highlighted?
The notice emphasized substantial in-kind contributions from the university, including staff time, office space, and cost sharing for vehicle use, travel, and publications.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The announcement was posted on June 28, 2011, and it closed on July 5, 2011.
Was this a typical open competition with a long application window?
No. The very short posting-to-close timeline indicated it functioned as a notice of intent rather than an open competition.
Who was eligible to receive the award?
Eligibility was effectively limited because the National Park Service issued it as a notice of intent for a single-source task agreement to the University of Minnesota Sea Grant Program in Duluth, Minnesota, under the Great Lakes Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU).
Why was this issued as a single-source notice of intent?
The justification was based on unique qualifications and local capacity. The principal investigator (PI) was described as the only full-time aquatic invasives education specialist working in the Minnesota North Shore area at the time, with specialized capability in researching AIS information, designing education materials, and ensuring scientific accuracy in published products.
What is the role of the Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers campaign in this project?
The PI served as the area coordinator for the Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers campaign, a leading multi-agency AIS education initiative on Lake Superior. This positioned the project to connect directly into an established regional outreach network rather than creating a new program from scratch.
What kinds of expertise were expected from the partner organization?
The notice emphasized leveraging university communications, science education, and graphic design staff experienced in translating technical science into compelling public-facing messages, while maintaining scientific accuracy.
Were National Park Service funds intended to pay the PI personally?
No. The notice stated the PI was not seeking personal compensation from the award; NPS funds were intended to support dedicated project staff and cooperative efforts.
What was the overall scope and scale of the project?
It was described as a modest, targeted, single-award GLRI project focused on prevention outcomes by strengthening AIS education along Lake Superior's North Shore, especially at Grand Portage where outreach could have outsized impact.
Who was the listed contact for access issues with the announcement?
The listed contact was Tonya Bradley, Contract Specialist, at 402-661-1656.
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