Opportunity Information: Apply for P11AT30855
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- The National Park Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Development of a Freshwater Containments Monitoring Protocol" 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 Sep 23, 2011 and posted on Sep 23, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 7, 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 $54,999.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $315,000.00 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 notice of intent to award to University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF). Applications will not be excepted from anyone other than UAF
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Opportunity Summary:
This opportunity is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to award, meaning it is not an open competition and not a request for applications. The announcement is simply public notice that NPS plans to fund a specific project under Funding Opportunity Number P11AT30855, titled "Cooperative Development of a Freshwater Contaminants Monitoring Protocol." Only the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) is eligible because the award is intended for UAF specifically, and applications from any other organization will not be accepted.
The planned recipient is the University of Alaska Fairbanks, with Dr. Todd M. O'Hara listed as the principal investigator. The project is structured as a new cooperative agreement (not a continuation), with an anticipated total award of $54,999 and no cost-share or matching requirement. While the agreement length is listed as five years, the anticipated period of performance runs from September 1, 2011 through September 30, 2016. The funding is categorized under environmental activities and aligns with CFDA 15.945, which covers Cooperative Research and Training Programs and Resources of the National Park System.
The core purpose of the project is to cooperatively develop a standardized monitoring protocol focused on freshwater contaminants. In practical terms, this implies creating a formal, repeatable framework for how contaminants in freshwater systems will be monitored over time, including what gets sampled, how sampling is done, how information is recorded and stored, and how results are delivered for management use. The emphasis on a "protocol" suggests the deliverables are likely to include written guidance and supporting materials (such as standard operating procedures) that can be implemented consistently across relevant park units and monitoring sites.
A defining feature of this award is the level of direct NPS involvement, which is why it uses a cooperative agreement rather than a more hands-off grant structure. NPS commits to substantial collaboration throughout the project, including communicating required protocol components and the expected organization and level of detail, reviewing and approving the project scope and schedules, and participating in the academic oversight of the graduate student involved. Specifically, the NPS Program Manager (Moynahan) is expected to serve on the graduate committee of the student selected to work on protocol development and, if needed, on testing of field methods.
The NPS role also includes operational and logistical support for field work and sampling tied to the protocol development. This support may involve assistance from field crews for park visits, help with data management for collection, archiving, and web delivery of interim data products, and boat and captain support to access sites in GLBA (commonly referring to Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve) if that access is required for sampling. The notice also clarifies that NPS staff time and field sampling costs such as fuel and NPS staff salaries may be part of the support provided for field sampling activities. In addition to these implementation supports, NPS staff were involved early in shaping the project itself; the NPS/SEAN primary contact (Moynahan) helped draft the scope of work, timeline, and budget constraints.
Data handling is highlighted as a major component of the work. The SEAN Data Manager (Johnson) is identified as a lead author for protocol chapters and standard operating procedures specifically focused on data management and data processing. This signals that the project is not only about collecting samples in the field, but also about ensuring the resulting information is structured, quality-controlled, archived, and made accessible in ways that support long-term monitoring and decision-making.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on September 23, 2011, with an original and current closing date of October 7, 2011, and an archive date of November 6, 2011. Even though a closing date is listed, it functions mainly as a formal posting window since the announcement is explicitly not open to other applicants. For questions or issues accessing the announcement, the contact listed is Erica Cordeiro, Contract Specialist, at 907-644-3303.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this an open grant competition?
No. This is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to award. It is public notice that NPS plans to fund a specific project, and it is not a request for applications.
Can my organization apply for this funding?
No. Only the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) is eligible for this award. Applications from any other organization will not be accepted.
Why is only the University of Alaska Fairbanks eligible?
The announcement states that the award is intended for UAF specifically, so eligibility is limited to that institution.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P11AT30855.
What is the title of the project being funded?
The project title is "Cooperative Development of a Freshwater Contaminants Monitoring Protocol."
Who is the planned recipient and principal investigator (PI)?
The planned recipient is the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF). Dr. Todd M. O'Hara is listed as the principal investigator.
What type of award is planned (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This is planned as a cooperative agreement, not a traditional (more hands-off) grant.
Is this a new award or a continuation?
It is structured as a new cooperative agreement (not a continuation).
How much funding is anticipated?
The anticipated total award amount is $54,999.
Is there a cost-share or matching requirement?
No. The notice states there is no cost-share or matching requirement.
How long is the agreement expected to last?
The agreement length is listed as five years.
What are the anticipated start and end dates for the period of performance?
The anticipated period of performance is September 1, 2011 through September 30, 2016.
What program category does this funding fall under?
The funding is categorized under environmental activities.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity aligns with CFDA 15.945, Cooperative Research and Training Programs and Resources of the National Park System.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to cooperatively develop a standardized monitoring protocol focused on freshwater contaminants.
What does "monitoring protocol" mean in this context?
Based on the description, the protocol is intended to be a formal, repeatable framework for monitoring contaminants in freshwater systems over time. It implies guidance on what is sampled, how sampling is performed, how information is recorded and stored, and how results are delivered for management use.
What kinds of deliverables are implied by this notice?
The notice emphasizes developing a "protocol," which suggests deliverables like written guidance and supporting materials such as standard operating procedures (SOPs) that can be implemented consistently across park units and monitoring sites.
Why is this a cooperative agreement instead of a standard grant?
A defining feature described in the notice is substantial direct NPS involvement and collaboration throughout the project, which is why a cooperative agreement is used.
What level of involvement will NPS have in the project?
NPS commits to substantial collaboration, including communicating required protocol components and expected organization/detail, reviewing and approving project scope and schedules, and participating in the academic oversight of the graduate student involved.
Will NPS staff be involved in graduate student oversight?
Yes. The NPS Program Manager (Moynahan) is expected to serve on the graduate committee for the student selected to work on protocol development and, if needed, on testing of field methods.
What field or logistical support may NPS provide?
The notice describes potential NPS support including assistance from field crews for park visits, help with data management (collection, archiving, and web delivery of interim data products), and boat and captain support to access sites in GLBA if needed for sampling.
Does the notice mention coverage of field sampling costs?
Yes. It notes that NPS staff time and field sampling costs such as fuel and NPS staff salaries may be part of the support provided for field sampling activities.
What role does data management play in this project?
Data handling is highlighted as a major component. The SEAN Data Manager (Johnson) is identified as a lead author for protocol chapters and SOPs focused on data management and data processing, indicating an emphasis on structuring, quality-controlling, archiving, and delivering data for long-term monitoring and decision-making.
Who helped shape the scope of work, timeline, and budget constraints?
The notice states that the NPS/SEAN primary contact (Moynahan) helped draft the scope of work, timeline, and budget constraints.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on September 23, 2011.
What is the closing date, and does it function like a normal application deadline?
The original and current closing date is October 7, 2011. However, the notice explains that it is not open to other applicants, so the closing date functions mainly as a formal posting window rather than a competitive application deadline.
What is the archive date?
The archive date listed is November 6, 2011.
Who should be contacted with questions or issues accessing the announcement?
The contact listed is Erica Cordeiro, Contract Specialist, at 907-644-3303.
Does the notice identify a specific park or area that may be involved in field access?
Yes. It mentions boat and captain support to access sites in GLBA (commonly referring to Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve) if access is required for sampling.
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