Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 17 NERO 0201
Apply for NPS 17 NERO 0201
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Continued Post-WNS Bat Surveys in Shenandoah National Park" 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 Sep 05, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 15, 2017 This announcement is not a request for applications. This announcement is to provide public notice of the National Park Services intention to award a task agreement under a previously competed or single source justified master cooperative agreement.. (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 $56,100.00 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 National Park Service (NPS), within the Department of the Interior, issued a public notice for a discretionary cooperative agreement titled "Continued Post-WNS Bat Surveys in Shenandoah National Park" (Funding Opportunity Number: NPS 17 NERO 0201; CFDA: 15.945). The work focuses on continued bat monitoring in Shenandoah National Park following the impacts of White-nose syndrome (WNS), with an emphasis on documenting which bat species are present, how frequently they are encountered, and generating standardized datasets NPS can use for long-term management and conservation decisions. The notice is explicitly not a request for applications; instead, it announces NPS's intention to make a single task agreement award under an existing, previously competed (or otherwise justified) master cooperative agreement.
The intended recipient is Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), and eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. The expected number of awards is one, with an anticipated funding ceiling of $56,100. The announcement was created on September 5, 2017, with an original closing date listed as September 15, 2017, reflecting the administrative timeline for the public notice rather than an open competition.
Deliverables are heavily centered on producing complete, verifiable biological monitoring records from bat netting and acoustic surveys. For species data, the investigators will provide copies of capture tallies from mist-netting and acoustic recording tallies as they are documented on field datasheets, then transferred into Microsoft Excel using the NPS Inventory and Monitoring (IM) database template. Acoustic deliverables include raw echolocation files along with outputs from identification software, supplied in frequency division format as zerocross.dat files, plus supporting materials such as PDF screen captures or Excel outputs showing identification results. The investigators are responsible for entering and verifying all data, and they must also implement, document, and submit quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) procedures to demonstrate data accuracy and reliability. QA/QC documentation is required to accompany all submitted databases.
Location information is also a core requirement. GPS coordinates must be provided for every sampling location used during the surveys, and the investigators must also report coordinates for any opportunistic captures or additional sampling sites encountered during fieldwork. Each sampling location is expected to be paired with an associated data table listing the species captured and describing key attributes of the sampling site, giving NPS both spatial and ecological context for interpreting results and comparing across years.
To ensure the datasets remain usable and interpretable over time, the investigators must produce metadata for all biological datasets following NPS guidelines. This typically means documenting how, when, where, and why the data were collected; what methods and equipment were used; how fields are defined; and what limitations or considerations apply, so future users can confidently reuse the information in monitoring programs and analyses.
Voucher documentation is handled primarily through photographs rather than collecting animals. Photo documentation is the main voucher source for captured bats, and all voucher photos must be submitted in JPEG or TIFF format, with accompanying documentation provided in Microsoft Word. Any data tied to voucher records must be shared with NPS staff. Physical voucher specimens are only to be retained when bats are lost due to capture-related mortality or injury, minimizing additional impacts on bat populations. While any specimens collected in the park remain NPS property, they may be housed at the Virginia Tech Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation Mammalogy Teaching Collection, which provides a practical repository for long-term curation and reference.
The reporting schedule is clearly defined and includes both progress and final products. A progress report is due electronically in MS Word by September 30, 2018. Investigators Annual Reports (IARs) must be completed electronically/online by March 31 of each calendar year that the agreement is active, including the final year. A draft final report is due by November 30, 2018, and the final report is due by January 31, 2019. The final report must follow the NPS Natural Resources Report Series template and is expected to summarize findings in a way that directly supports park decision-making. Specifically, it must include species presence information and relative abundance estimates, a description of sampling methods, analyses and results, a discussion of project significance, treatment of any sensitive species information and related issues, and recommendations for long-term monitoring that NPS staff can apply going forward.
In addition to narrative findings, the final report package must include the underlying data products needed for transparency and future reuse: complete capture data (including legible field sheets and the Excel database), a database data dictionary, metadata, voucher photographs and the location of any voucher specimens, and GPS data for all sampling locations. Taken together, the opportunity is structured less like an open grant competition and more like a planned continuation of specialized monitoring work, with a strong emphasis on standardized data management, documentation, and deliverables that can be integrated into NPS systems for ongoing post-WNS bat conservation and monitoring in Shenandoah National Park.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The discretionary cooperative agreement is titled "Continued Post-WNS Bat Surveys in Shenandoah National Park."
Which agency is issuing this public notice?
The notice was issued by the National Park Service (NPS), within the Department of the Interior.
What are the Funding Opportunity Number and CFDA number listed?
Funding Opportunity Number: NPS 17 NERO 0201. CFDA: 15.945.
Is this a request for applications (an open competition)?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a request for applications. It announces NPS's intention to make a single task agreement award under an existing master cooperative agreement.
How many awards does NPS expect to make?
The expected number of awards is one.
Who is the intended recipient?
The intended recipient is Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech).
Who is eligible for this opportunity?
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
What is the purpose of the work described in the notice?
The work supports continued bat monitoring in Shenandoah National Park after the impacts of White-nose syndrome (WNS). It emphasizes documenting which bat species are present, how frequently they are encountered, and producing standardized datasets NPS can use for long-term management and conservation decisions.
Where will the work take place?
The monitoring work is focused on Shenandoah National Park.
What is the anticipated funding amount?
The notice lists an anticipated funding ceiling of $56,100.
What do the posted dates (created and closing) represent if this is not an open competition?
The announcement was created on September 5, 2017, with an original closing date of September 15, 2017. These dates reflect the administrative timeline for the public notice rather than an open application window.
What types of field methods are included in the monitoring effort?
The deliverables are based on bat netting (mist-netting capture data) and acoustic surveys (echolocation recordings and associated identification outputs).
What species-related data must be delivered to NPS?
Investigators must provide copies of capture tallies from mist-netting and acoustic recording tallies as documented on field datasheets, and then transfer those records into Microsoft Excel using the NPS Inventory and Monitoring (IM) database template.
What acoustic data files are required as deliverables?
Acoustic deliverables include raw echolocation files and outputs from identification software. The identification outputs are supplied in frequency division format as zerocross.dat files, along with supporting materials such as PDF screen captures or Excel outputs showing identification results.
Is the recipient responsible for data entry and verification?
Yes. The investigators are responsible for entering and verifying all data.
What QA/QC (quality assurance/quality control) requirements are included?
The investigators must implement, document, and submit QA/QC procedures that demonstrate data accuracy and reliability. QA/QC documentation is required to accompany all submitted databases.
What location (GPS) information must be provided?
GPS coordinates must be provided for every sampling location used during the surveys. Investigators must also report coordinates for opportunistic captures or any additional sampling sites encountered during fieldwork.
How should sampling locations be tied to biological results?
Each sampling location is expected to be paired with an associated data table listing the species captured and describing key attributes of the sampling site, so NPS has spatial and ecological context for interpreting results and comparing across years.
Are metadata required, and what standards apply?
Yes. Investigators must produce metadata for all biological datasets following NPS guidelines. This typically includes documenting how, when, where, and why data were collected; methods and equipment used; field definitions; and limitations or considerations for reuse.
How are voucher records handled for captured bats?
Voucher documentation is handled primarily through photographs. Voucher photos must be submitted in JPEG or TIFF format, and accompanying documentation must be provided in Microsoft Word. Any data tied to voucher records must be shared with NPS staff.
Are physical voucher specimens collected?
Physical voucher specimens are only to be retained when bats are lost due to capture-related mortality or injury, in order to minimize additional impacts on bat populations.
Who owns any specimens collected in the park?
Any specimens collected in the park remain NPS property.
Where may retained specimens be housed?
Specimens may be housed at the Virginia Tech Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation Mammalogy Teaching Collection.
When is the progress report due, and what format is required?
A progress report is due electronically in Microsoft Word by September 30, 2018.
What are Investigators Annual Reports (IARs), and when are they due?
Investigators Annual Reports (IARs) must be completed electronically/online by March 31 of each calendar year that the agreement is active, including the final year.
When are the draft final report and final report due?
The draft final report is due by November 30, 2018. The final report is due by January 31, 2019.
What template or series must the final report follow?
The final report must follow the NPS Natural Resources Report Series template.
What topics must the final report cover?
The final report is expected to summarize findings to support park decision-making and must include: species presence information and relative abundance estimates; a description of sampling methods; analyses and results; a discussion of project significance; treatment of sensitive species information and related issues; and recommendations for long-term monitoring that NPS staff can use going forward.
What data products must be included with the final report package?
The final report package must include the underlying data products needed for transparency and future reuse, including: complete capture data (including legible field sheets and the Excel database); a database data dictionary; metadata; voucher photographs and the location of any voucher specimens; and GPS data for all sampling locations.
Why is the opportunity structured as a cooperative agreement task rather than a typical open grant?
Based on the notice, it is a planned continuation of specialized monitoring work. NPS is announcing its intent to make a single task agreement award under an existing master cooperative agreement, with deliverables designed for integration into NPS systems for long-term post-WNS bat monitoring and conservation.
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