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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Continuation of Inventorying and Monitoring Natural Resources Status and Trends in the National Park System Geologic Resources Inventory" 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 Jul 25, 2013 and posted on Jul 25, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 1, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $838,500.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $838,500.00 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 grant opportunity titled "Continuation of Inventorying and Monitoring Natural Resources Status and Trends in the National Park System - Geologic Resources Inventory" is a National Park Service (NPS) funding action issued as a notice of intent to award, meaning it is not open for competitive applications and is published mainly to inform the public that NPS plans to make a specific award without full and open competition. The purpose of the project is to continue the Geologic Resources Inventory (GRI) work that supports the NPS mission of building accurate, comprehensive baseline information about resources in national park units. That baseline matters because park managers rely on it to understand existing conditions and to detect, explain, and respond to impacts from human activities that may originate inside parks or beyond their boundaries.
At the center of this project is the GRI Program, which produces a standard set of foundational products that parks can use for science-based planning, interpretation, and protection of geologic resources. These deliverables include, first, a park-specific scoping meeting that brings together local geologic experts and park staff to identify geologic resource issues and management concerns. The outcome of that meeting is captured in a written scoping summary that documents key discussions and decisions, including a plan for digital geologic mapping and an outline of relevant geologic features, processes, and issues. Second, the program generates a digital geologic map for the park. Third, it produces a comprehensive geologic report that synthesizes and explains the geology in a way that is useful for managers and accessible for broader audiences.
The work is carried out through the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) network, which is designed to connect federal agencies with nonfederal partners such as universities, tribes, and state agencies to provide technical assistance, training, and applied research for natural and cultural resource management. Under the Rocky Mountain CESU, the NPS intends to continue collaborating with Colorado State University (CSU) to develop and deliver geologic information products. The project is framed not only as support for internal NPS decision-making, but also as a way to share geologic knowledge with the public to encourage enjoyment of park resources while reinforcing protection and stewardship.
CSU is identified as the recipient partner and is expected to contribute directly to the core inventory outputs and to capacity-building. CSU responsibilities include participating in on-site scoping meetings, recording meeting discussions, and drafting the resulting scoping summaries. CSU will also produce digital geologic maps and prepare geologic reports, support database management associated with these products, and provide training to CSU participants and NPS personnel. In addition, CSU is expected to maintain strong GIS and mapping capability by attending annual mapping conferences or conventions and completing relevant short courses, which helps keep the technical work aligned with current standards and tools.
NPS anticipates substantial involvement in the project, which is why the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement rather than a more hands-off grant. NPS roles include program planning and budgeting, organizing and participating in scoping meetings, contributing to the production of digital geologic maps, and overseeing and coordinating map overview graphics and layout products. NPS staff also share responsibility for preparing geologic reports and for database management. In practical terms, the award is structured as a close partnership where NPS remains actively engaged in technical direction, coordination, and final product development to ensure consistency with agency standards and park management needs.
The announcement explains that NPS is not pursuing full and open competition for this award based on two stated justifications: continuation of ongoing work and the unique qualifications of the selected partner. The funding action is described as a single-source task agreement (P13AC00986) issued under the existing Rocky Mountain CESU cooperative agreement (H2370094000). The total funding amount is $838,500, with a period of performance running from the date of award through September 30, 2014. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and uses a cooperative agreement instrument under the natural resources activity category. It lists one expected award, no cost sharing or matching requirement, and indicates eligible applicants as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, reflecting the CESU university partnership model.
The statutory authority cited for the project is grounded in federal law that allows the Department of the Interior to enter into cooperative agreements with educational institutions and to establish cooperative study units. Specifically, the announcement references 16 U.S.C. 1a-2(j), which supports cooperative research and training programs related to National Park System resources, and 16 U.S.C. 5933, which authorizes cooperative agreements with colleges and universities to conduct multidisciplinary research and produce integrated information products for parks and their surrounding regions. These authorities align with the CESU framework and explain why the project is structured as a collaborative agreement with shared responsibilities rather than a standard procurement contract.
Key administrative details included in the source listing show the posting date as July 25, 2013, with an original and current closing date of August 1, 2013, and an archive date of August 2, 2013. Since this is a notice of intent to award rather than a call for proposals, the "closing date" functions more like a public notice window than an application deadline. The listing also ties the funding to CFDA number 15.945 (Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System) and provides a grants.gov link and a contact person for access issues.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Continuation of Inventorying and Monitoring Natural Resources Status and Trends in the National Park System - Geologic Resources Inventory."
Which federal agency is issuing this funding action?
The funding action is issued by the National Park Service (NPS).
Is this opportunity open for competitive applications?
No. It is published as a notice of intent to award, meaning it is not open for competitive applications and is mainly intended to inform the public that NPS plans to make a specific award without full and open competition.
If it is not competitive, why does it show closing and archive dates?
Because this is a notice of intent to award rather than a call for proposals, the listed "closing date" functions as a public notice window rather than an application deadline. The listing shows an original/current closing date of August 1, 2013, and an archive date of August 2, 2013.
What is the purpose of the project?
The project’s purpose is to continue the Geologic Resources Inventory (GRI) work that supports the NPS mission of building accurate, comprehensive baseline information about resources in national park units. Park managers use this baseline to understand existing conditions and to detect, explain, and respond to impacts from human activities that may originate inside parks or beyond their boundaries.
What is the Geologic Resources Inventory (GRI) Program?
The GRI Program produces a standard set of foundational products that parks can use for science-based planning, interpretation, and protection of geologic resources.
What are the main deliverables under the GRI work described here?
The deliverables described include:
- A park-specific scoping meeting with local geologic experts and park staff to identify geologic resource issues and management concerns.
- A written scoping summary documenting key discussions and decisions, including a plan for digital geologic mapping and an outline of relevant geologic features, processes, and issues.
- A digital geologic map for the park.
- A comprehensive geologic report that synthesizes and explains the geology in a manager-useful and broadly accessible format.
What happens at the park-specific scoping meeting?
The scoping meeting brings together local geologic experts and park staff to identify geologic resource issues and management concerns. The results are captured in a written scoping summary that documents discussions and decisions and helps guide digital mapping and other inventory work.
What is included in the written scoping summary?
The scoping summary documents key discussions and decisions from the scoping meeting, including a plan for digital geologic mapping and an outline of relevant geologic features, processes, and issues.
What kinds of products are produced for parks?
Based on the description provided, products include digital geologic maps, geologic reports, scoping summaries, and associated database management outputs that support consistent, standards-based geologic information for park use.
How is this work being carried out (what partnership framework is used)?
The work is carried out through the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) network, which connects federal agencies with nonfederal partners (such as universities, tribes, and state agencies) to provide technical assistance, training, and applied research for natural and cultural resource management.
Which CESU is referenced in this announcement?
The announcement references the Rocky Mountain CESU.
Who is the intended recipient/partner for this award?
Colorado State University (CSU) is identified as the recipient partner under the Rocky Mountain CESU collaboration.
Why is NPS not pursuing full and open competition for this award?
The announcement states two justifications: (1) continuation of ongoing work and (2) the unique qualifications of the selected partner.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The instrument is a cooperative agreement, reflecting substantial NPS involvement in the project’s planning, coordination, technical direction, and final product development.
Why is this a cooperative agreement instead of a more hands-off grant?
The announcement notes that NPS anticipates substantial involvement, including program planning, budgeting, participation in scoping meetings, contributions to mapping products, coordination of graphics and layout, shared report preparation responsibilities, and database management. That level of active engagement aligns with a cooperative agreement structure.
What are CSU’s responsibilities under the described project?
CSU is expected to contribute directly to core inventory outputs and capacity-building. Responsibilities include participating in on-site scoping meetings, recording meeting discussions, drafting scoping summaries, producing digital geologic maps, preparing geologic reports, supporting database management associated with these products, and providing training to CSU participants and NPS personnel.
Are there technical capacity or professional development expectations for CSU?
Yes. CSU is expected to maintain strong GIS and mapping capability by attending annual mapping conferences or conventions and completing relevant short courses to keep technical work aligned with current standards and tools.
What are NPS’s responsibilities in the partnership?
NPS roles include program planning and budgeting, organizing and participating in scoping meetings, contributing to the production of digital geologic maps, overseeing and coordinating map overview graphics and layout products, sharing responsibility for preparing geologic reports, and participating in database management. NPS remains actively engaged to ensure consistency with agency standards and park management needs.
What is the task agreement number mentioned for this action?
The funding action is described as a single-source task agreement P13AC00986.
What is the underlying CESU cooperative agreement number referenced?
The single-source task agreement is issued under the existing Rocky Mountain CESU cooperative agreement H2370094000.
What is the total funding amount stated in the announcement?
The total funding amount is $838,500.
What is the period of performance?
The period of performance runs from the date of award through September 30, 2014.
How many awards are expected?
The announcement indicates one expected award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What category of funding is this classified as?
It is categorized as discretionary funding and is listed under the natural resources activity category using a cooperative agreement instrument.
Who is listed as eligible applicants?
The listing indicates eligible applicants as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, consistent with the CESU university partnership model described.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The listing ties the funding to CFDA number 15.945, titled "Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System."
What statutory authorities are cited for this project?
The announcement cites 16 U.S.C. 1a-2(j) and 16 U.S.C. 5933 as statutory authorities supporting cooperative research/training programs and cooperative agreements with colleges and universities to conduct multidisciplinary research and produce integrated information products for parks and surrounding regions.
How do the cited authorities relate to the CESU approach?
The cited authorities support the Department of the Interior entering into cooperative agreements with educational institutions and establishing cooperative study units, which aligns with the CESU framework and the project’s shared-responsibility structure.
What were the key posting and timing details shown in the listing?
The listing shows a posting date of July 25, 2013, an original/current closing date of August 1, 2013, and an archive date of August 2, 2013.
Does the announcement mention any public-facing benefit beyond internal NPS decision-making?
Yes. The project is framed as both support for internal NPS decision-making and a way to share geologic knowledge with the public to encourage enjoyment of park resources while reinforcing protection and stewardship.
Where is the opportunity listed and what support is mentioned for access issues?
The listing provides a grants.gov link and identifies a contact person for access issues.
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