Opportunity Information: Apply for E12AC10663
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- The National Park Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cultural Landscape Studies" 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 Aug 8, 2012 and posted on Aug 8, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 8, 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 $69,742.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $69,742.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service (NPS) posted a notice of intent to award a single cooperative agreement for a project titled Cultural Landscape Studies (Funding Opportunity Number E12AC10663). The purpose of the project is to fund work through Iowa State Universitys Great River Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit that both trains students in the NPS method for documenting and evaluating cultural landscapes and produces needed cultural landscape studies for Chickasaw National Recreation Area. The completed studies are also meant to support the Intermountain Regions cultural landscapes performance goals, so the project is positioned as both an educational training effort and a practical deliverable that advances NPS planning and resource management objectives.
The core work product is a finished cultural landscape study delivered at the end of the project. To produce it, the university principal investigator and participating students will carry out historic landscape research and fieldwork. The field component specifically includes mapping, inventorying, and monitoring key landscape elements such as vegetation, circulation routes, buildings, and other character defining features. In practice, that means students will be collecting and organizing historical documentation, conducting on-the-ground observations and measurements, and compiling the findings into a formal study that the park can use for decision-making, stewardship priorities, and long-term management.
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant because NPS anticipates substantial involvement throughout the project. NPS staff will jointly participate with the recipient in developing, reviewing, and revising project proposals, data products, and reports. NPS will also take part directly in fieldwork and research activities and will assist with hiring the students who carry out the work. Before project work begins, NPS plans to be heavily involved in ensuring compliance with federal requirements, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), and in securing any required permits. NPS will also provide reference materials and training needed for the team to follow NPS standards and methods.
Funding details indicate this was a discretionary opportunity under an environmental activity category, with one expected award and a fixed total funding amount of $69,742 (the award floor and ceiling are both $69,742). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed. The CFDA program reference is 15.945 (Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System). The posting date was August 8, 2012, with an original and current closing date of September 8, 2012, and an archive date of October 8, 2012.
Although the listing includes an eligibility category of 501(c)(3) nonprofits other than institutions of higher education, the announcement itself is explicitly a notice of intent to award to Iowa State University through the CESU framework and cites a single-source determination based on Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2.14) for continuation and unique qualifications. In other words, it is presented as a directed award where the agency has already identified the intended recipient and is providing public notice rather than inviting broad competition. For access issues or questions, the contact listed is Katie Schroeder, Grants Management Specialist, Midwest Regional Office, phone 402-661-1640.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to award a single cooperative agreement for a project titled Cultural Landscape Studies (Funding Opportunity Number E12AC10663).
What is the purpose of the project?
The project is intended to do two things at the same time: (1) train students in the NPS method for documenting and evaluating cultural landscapes, and (2) produce needed cultural landscape studies for Chickasaw National Recreation Area. The completed studies are also meant to support the Intermountain Region's cultural landscapes performance goals, helping advance NPS planning and resource management objectives.
What is the main deliverable?
The core work product is a finished cultural landscape study delivered at the end of the project.
What work will be done to produce the cultural landscape study?
The university principal investigator and participating students will perform historic landscape research and fieldwork. This includes collecting and organizing historical documentation, conducting on-the-ground observations and measurements, and compiling findings into a formal study that the park can use for decision-making and long-term management.
What does the fieldwork component include?
The field component includes mapping, inventorying, and monitoring key landscape elements such as vegetation, circulation routes, buildings, and other character-defining features.
How will the completed study be used by the park?
The study is intended to support park decision-making, stewardship priorities, and long-term management, and to advance NPS planning and resource management needs related to cultural landscapes.
Who is the intended recipient of this award?
The notice states an intent to award to Iowa State University through the Great River Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU).
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
Based on the information provided, it is presented as a directed, single-source award. The announcement is a notice of intent to award a single cooperative agreement to a named recipient rather than an invitation for broad competition.
Why is this being issued as a cooperative agreement instead of a standard grant?
The opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement because NPS anticipates substantial involvement throughout the project. NPS staff will jointly participate in developing, reviewing, and revising project proposals, data products, and reports, and will participate directly in fieldwork and research activities.
What role will NPS staff play during the project?
NPS will be substantially involved by helping develop and review project materials and reports, participating directly in fieldwork and research, assisting with hiring students, and providing reference materials and training so the team follows NPS standards and methods.
Will NPS be involved before project work begins?
Yes. Before work starts, NPS plans to be heavily involved in ensuring compliance with federal requirements, including NEPA and NHPA, and in securing any required permits.
What is the total funding amount?
The total (and fixed) funding amount is $69,742. The award floor and award ceiling are both $69,742, and one award is expected.
Is there a cost share or match requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed in the information provided.
What is the CFDA program associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA program reference is 15.945, titled Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System.
How is the opportunity categorized?
It is described as a discretionary opportunity under an environmental activity category.
What are the key dates for this notice?
The posting date is August 8, 2012. The original and current closing date is September 8, 2012. The archive date is October 8, 2012.
What does the eligibility information mean if the notice names a single recipient?
Although an eligibility category of 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education) appears in the listing, the notice itself explicitly states an intent to award to Iowa State University through CESU. It also cites a single-source determination under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2.14) based on continuation and unique qualifications. In practical terms, the notice reads as a public announcement of a directed award rather than an open call.
Who do I contact with questions or access issues?
The contact listed is Katie Schroeder, Grants Management Specialist, Midwest Regional Office, phone 402-661-1640.
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