Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS GLRI NOI ISRO 10 090A
Apply for NPS GLRI NOI ISRO 10 090A
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conduct inventory and ecological survey of coastal rock pool resources in multiple parks" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.469 Great Lakes Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 28, 2010 and posted on Jan 28, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 11, 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 $185,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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 single source task agreement award to the University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN under the Great Lakes Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). A noncompetitive award to UMN is justified based on the criteria of (2) continuation and (4) unique qualifications. First, the proposed activity is a continuation and expansion of pilot rock pool investigations involving NPS and UMN since 2005. NPS interest in Lake Superior coastal rock pools increased following completion of a spill response planning effort for Isle Royale National Park (ISRO) in 2004, which concluded that rock pool biota were extremely vulnerable to spills. Interest in the pools increased further following the publication of NPS Coastal Watershed Condition Assessments for Pictured Rocks and Apostle Islands National Lakeshores (PIRO and APIS, respectively) in 2006 and 2007, which identified a need to further investigate coastal rock pool resources. Because of this interest in coastal rock pools, NPS has conducted several in house pilot studies while seeking funding for a full scale research project. In 2005 and 2006, NPS biologists began to survey and map ISRO rock pools, and from 2006 2008 NPS staff convened a group of subject matter experts including the proposed principal investigator, to discuss research needs, opportunities, and sampling design considerations related to rock pools. In 2009, a long term seasonal biological technician for ISRO began to pursue a graduate degree in entomology with the PI and with the PIs advice and oversight collected a substantial number of insect specimens from ISRO rock pools. Thus the proposed agreement continues and strengthens an existing and productive working relationship between NPS and UMN. Secondly, UMN and the PI are uniquely qualified to conduct this work. A major objective of the study is to identify rare and/or taxonomically unique biota including aquatic invertebrates. The PI is an aquatic entomologist with internationally recognized expertise in the areas of invertebrate taxonomy, systematics, and biodiversity, and has a particular experience investigating invertebrate thermal tolerance, a factor that is likely important in coastal rock pools. The PI heads the UMN Chironomid Research Group, and has spearheaded the development of taxonomic keys for aquatic invertebrates. Further, the PI has a history of working with the NPS and other management agencies on basic and applied entomological research. The PI was involved as a co investigator and graduate advisor for two projects investigating ecological responses to lake level manipulations at Voyageurs National Park, and has conducted invertebrate surveys in the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway and its cold water tributaries.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Conduct inventory and ecological survey of coastal rock pool resources in multiple parks," was issued by the National Park Service (NPS) as a discretionary funding announcement under the Great Lakes Program (CFDA 66.469). The intent is to support a detailed inventory and ecological survey of coastal rock pool resources across multiple NPS units, focusing on understanding what species are present, how these small but ecologically important habitats function, and what vulnerabilities they may have. The project is framed as a natural resources effort and was set up as a cooperative agreement, meaning NPS anticipated active involvement and coordination with the recipient rather than simply providing funding with minimal engagement.
The announcement listed an estimated total funding amount of $185,000 and anticipated making a single award. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement. While many federal opportunities are broadly competed, this one was explicitly described as a single-source, noncompetitive task agreement intended for the University of Minnesota in St. Paul, Minnesota, under the Great Lakes Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). In other words, eligibility was effectively limited for this particular action because the NPS documented a justification for selecting one institution based on specific federal criteria: continuation of ongoing work and unique qualifications.
The justification for selecting the University of Minnesota rested heavily on the history of the work and the specialized expertise needed. NPS interest in Lake Superior coastal rock pools grew after a 2004 spill response planning effort for Isle Royale National Park (ISRO) concluded that rock pool organisms were extremely vulnerable to spills. That concern was reinforced by later NPS Coastal Watershed Condition Assessments for Pictured Rocks and Apostle Islands National Lakeshores (PIRO and APIS) in 2006 and 2007, which highlighted a need for deeper investigation of coastal rock pool resources. Following those findings, NPS carried out in-house pilot studies while pursuing funding for a larger, more comprehensive research effort. NPS biologists began surveying and mapping rock pools at Isle Royale in 2005 and 2006, and from 2006 through 2008 NPS convened subject matter experts, including the proposed principal investigator, to discuss research needs and sampling design. By 2009, an Isle Royale seasonal biological technician, working under the principal investigator's guidance as part of graduate study, had collected a substantial set of insect specimens from Isle Royale rock pools. The proposed agreement was therefore presented as a continuation and expansion of a multi-year collaboration already generating useful baseline data and specimens.
Beyond continuity, the NPS emphasized that the University of Minnesota team, and especially the named principal investigator, brought rare and highly relevant technical capability. A major objective was to identify rare and/or taxonomically unique biota, particularly aquatic invertebrates. The principal investigator was described as an aquatic entomologist with internationally recognized expertise in invertebrate taxonomy, systematics, and biodiversity, along with specific experience studying invertebrate thermal tolerance, which is likely a key factor in the highly variable temperature conditions typical of coastal rock pools. The investigator also leads the University of Minnesota Chironomid Research Group and has been involved in developing taxonomic keys for aquatic invertebrates, a practical toolset that directly supports accurate identification and consistent monitoring. The announcement also pointed to an established track record working with NPS and other management agencies on applied and basic research, including projects on ecological responses to lake level manipulations at Voyageurs National Park and invertebrate surveys in the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway and its cold-water tributaries. Taken together, NPS argued that this combination of specialized taxonomic expertise, prior collaboration, and relevant field experience made the University of Minnesota uniquely qualified for the work.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on January 28, 2010, with an original and current closing date of February 11, 2010, and it was later archived on March 13, 2010. The funding instrument type was a cooperative agreement, and the activity category was natural resources. For applicants or interested parties who had trouble accessing the announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Tonya Bradley, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 402-661-1656.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Conduct inventory and ecological survey of coastal rock pool resources in multiple parks."
Which federal agency issued this funding announcement?
The National Park Service (NPS) issued the announcement.
What program is this opportunity associated with?
It was issued under the NPS Great Lakes Program (CFDA 66.469).
What is the main purpose of the project?
The intent is to support a detailed inventory and ecological survey of coastal rock pool resources across multiple NPS units, focusing on which species are present, how these habitats function, and what vulnerabilities they may have.
What type of activity does NPS classify this as?
The activity category is natural resources.
What funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument type is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
NPS anticipated active involvement and coordination with the recipient, rather than providing funding with minimal engagement.
How much funding was expected to be available?
The estimated total funding amount listed was $185,000.
How many awards did NPS expect to make?
NPS anticipated making a single award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Was this opportunity competitive?
No. It was explicitly described as a single-source, noncompetitive task agreement.
Who was the intended recipient for this single-source award?
The announcement indicated it was intended for the University of Minnesota in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Under what partnership or agreement mechanism was the recipient identified?
The single-source selection was tied to the Great Lakes Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU).
Why did NPS justify selecting the University of Minnesota for this work?
NPS cited continuation of ongoing work and unique qualifications, including a multi-year history of collaboration and specialized expertise needed for identifying rare and/or taxonomically unique biota (especially aquatic invertebrates).
What events led NPS to focus on coastal rock pool organisms in this region?
NPS interest grew after a 2004 spill response planning effort for Isle Royale National Park (ISRO) concluded that rock pool organisms were extremely vulnerable to spills, and this concern was reinforced by NPS Coastal Watershed Condition Assessments for Pictured Rocks and Apostle Islands National Lakeshores (PIRO and APIS) in 2006 and 2007.
What prior work had already been done before this announcement?
NPS biologists began surveying and mapping rock pools at Isle Royale in 2005 and 2006. From 2006 through 2008, NPS convened subject matter experts (including the proposed principal investigator) to discuss research needs and sampling design. By 2009, an Isle Royale seasonal biological technician, under the principal investigator's guidance as part of graduate study, collected a substantial set of insect specimens from Isle Royale rock pools.
What kinds of organisms were a major focus of the survey work?
A major objective was identification of rare and/or taxonomically unique biota, particularly aquatic invertebrates.
What specialized expertise did NPS highlight as important to the project?
NPS highlighted expertise in invertebrate taxonomy, systematics, and biodiversity, along with experience studying invertebrate thermal tolerance, which is relevant due to the highly variable temperature conditions in coastal rock pools.
What specific research group was mentioned in connection with the principal investigator?
The principal investigator was described as leading the University of Minnesota Chironomid Research Group.
What practical tools or products were referenced as part of the expertise needed?
The announcement referenced development of taxonomic keys for aquatic invertebrates to support accurate identification and consistent monitoring.
What other related work did NPS cite to support the team's qualifications?
NPS cited an established track record working with NPS and other management agencies, including projects on ecological responses to lake level manipulations at Voyageurs National Park and invertebrate surveys in the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway and its cold-water tributaries.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on January 28, 2010.
What was the closing date for the announcement?
The original and current closing date listed was February 11, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
It was later archived on March 13, 2010.
Who was the point of contact for access issues?
The listed point of contact was Tonya Bradley, Contract Specialist.
How could the point of contact be reached?
Tonya Bradley could be reached by phone at 402-661-1656.
What should someone do if they have trouble accessing the announcement electronically?
The announcement directed applicants or interested parties with electronic access issues to contact Tonya Bradley, Contract Specialist, at 402-661-1656.
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