Opportunity Information: Apply for P12AS30885
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Development of a Freshwater Contaminants Monitoring" 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, 2012 and posted on Jun 28, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 13, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $59,495.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $59,495.00 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 "Cooperative Development of a Freshwater Contaminants Monitoring" is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding announcement for a single cooperative agreement award under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) program. CESUs are formal partnerships designed to connect federal land management agencies with universities and other partners to deliver research, technical assistance, and education that directly support resource stewardship needs. In this case, NPS is providing public notice of its intent to fund a specific partner, the University of Alaska Fairbanks, rather than running an open, multi-award competition.
The project focuses on building a long-term monitoring protocol for the Southeast Alaska Network (SEAN), which is part of the NPS Inventory and Monitoring framework used to track ecological conditions over time. The core objective is to establish a standardized approach to monitor the status and trends of freshwater contaminants across three NPS units in Southeast Alaska: Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, and Sitka National Historical Park. In practical terms, the work is aimed at designing a consistent monitoring strategy that can be implemented over many years to detect changes in freshwater contamination, support comparisons across sites and seasons, and provide defensible data for resource management decisions.
Financially, the opportunity is structured as a continuation of an existing agreement (P11AT30885) scheduled to end on September 30, 2013, with the new action identified by Funding Opportunity Number P12AS30885. The intended total and maximum award amount is fixed at $59,495, with an award floor and ceiling both set to the same value, indicating NPS anticipated one award at that exact level. The announcement lists no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is not required to provide non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on June 28, 2012, with a closing date of July 13, 2012, and it was later archived on August 12, 2012. The funding activity category is Natural Resources, and the relevant CFDA listing is 15.945, Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System. Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, aligning with the CESU model and the named intended partner. For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed NPS contact is Tina Spengler, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 907-644-3303.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Cooperative Development of a Freshwater Contaminants Monitoring".
Which agency is offering this funding?
This is a discretionary funding announcement from the National Park Service (NPS).
What type of award is being offered?
NPS intends to make a single cooperative agreement award under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) program.
What is a CESU and why is it used here?
CESUs are formal partnerships that connect federal land management agencies with universities and other partners to deliver research, technical assistance, and education that directly support resource stewardship needs. This award is being made through the CESU model and is tied to an intended university partner.
Is this an open competition?
No. NPS is providing public notice of its intent to fund a specific partner rather than running an open, multi-award competition.
Who is the intended recipient?
The intended partner named in the announcement is the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project focuses on developing a long-term monitoring protocol for the Southeast Alaska Network (SEAN) under the NPS Inventory and Monitoring framework, specifically aimed at tracking freshwater contaminants over time.
What is the core objective of the work?
The core objective is to establish a standardized approach to monitor the status and trends of freshwater contaminants across multiple parks in Southeast Alaska, producing consistent data that can support long-term comparisons and resource management decisions.
Which NPS units are included in this monitoring protocol effort?
The protocol is intended to support monitoring across three NPS units in Southeast Alaska:
- Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
- Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
- Sitka National Historical Park
What kinds of outcomes is the monitoring protocol meant to support?
Based on the announcement, the monitoring protocol is meant to enable long-term implementation that can:
- Detect changes in freshwater contamination over time
- Support comparisons across sites and seasons
- Provide defensible data for resource management decisions
Is this a new project or a continuation?
This action is structured as a continuation of an existing agreement identified as P11AT30885, which was scheduled to end on September 30, 2013.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is P12AS30885.
How much funding is available?
The intended total (and maximum) award amount is $59,495.
Is there an award range (floor and ceiling)?
Yes, but the floor and ceiling are the same. The announcement lists an award floor of $59,495 and an award ceiling of $59,495, indicating NPS anticipated one award at that exact amount.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing provided is 15.945, titled Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, which aligns with the CESU model and the named intended partner.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on June 28, 2012.
What was the closing date for this opportunity?
The closing date listed is July 13, 2012.
Has this opportunity been archived?
Yes. The announcement was archived on August 12, 2012.
Who can be contacted for issues accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact is Tina Spengler, Contract Specialist. The phone number provided is 907-644-3303.
Does the announcement indicate more than one award will be made?
No. The announcement describes a single cooperative agreement award and sets the award floor and ceiling to the same amount, which points to one anticipated award.
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