Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIR1580120151
Apply for NPS NOIR1580120151
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Data Recovery for Mitigation of Site 48YE128, Yellowstone National Park, Phase 2 Analysis of Archeological Material and Final Report Production" 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 May 4, 2012 and posted on May 4, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 9, 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 $76,676.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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 funding announcement is not a request for applications. This is a single source award to the University of Wyoming.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Data Recovery for Mitigation of Site 48YE128, Yellowstone National Park, Phase 2 Analysis of Archeological Material and Final Report Production" is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding action focused on natural resources and cultural resource stewardship within Yellowstone National Park. The work centers on Phase 2 activities for an archeological data recovery and mitigation effort at site 48YE128. In practical terms, the project is aimed at completing detailed analysis of archeological materials that were previously recovered (or are slated for analysis as part of the mitigation sequence) and producing the final reporting products that document findings, interpretations, and management recommendations. The emphasis on "final report production" signals that this award supports the analytical and documentation stage rather than initial field survey alone, helping the park meet compliance and resource management obligations by ensuring archeological information is properly analyzed, curated, and formally reported.
This funding will be issued as a cooperative agreement, meaning the NPS anticipates active involvement with the recipient rather than simply providing a grant with minimal federal participation. The award is intended to be made through a task agreement under the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), a partnership framework used by federal agencies and academic or other partner institutions to carry out research, technical assistance, and education that supports agency missions. Because it is structured as a task agreement under the CESU, the work is expected to align with the CESU program purpose of cooperative research and training tied to National Park System resources.
Importantly, this notice is not a competitive solicitation. The announcement explicitly states it is not a request for applications and is being issued as a notice of intent for a noncompetitive, single-source award to the University of Wyoming. The noncompetitive approach is justified under Department of the Interior policy cited as 505 Departmental Manual 2.12C. As a result, other entities are not being invited to submit proposals, and the usual competitive selection process does not apply. The "Eligible Applicants" field lists "Others," but the eligibility narrative clarifies that the intended recipient is the University of Wyoming and that this posting functions as public notice rather than an open opportunity.
The opportunity was posted and created on May 4, 2012, with an original and current closing date of May 9, 2012, and it was archived on June 8, 2012. The timeline indicates a short posting window, which is common for notices of intent and sole-source announcements where the agency is fulfilling transparency requirements rather than conducting a broad competition. The estimated total funding amount is $76,676, with no stated award ceiling or floor (both listed as 0), and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. Only one award is expected.
From a federal assistance classification standpoint, the listing references CFDA numbers 15.945, covering Cooperative Research and Training Programs and Resources of the National Park System. These program identifiers reinforce that the work supports NPS research, documentation, and stewardship responsibilities associated with park resources, including archeological and cultural materials. Anyone needing access to the full announcement or experiencing difficulty retrieving it electronically is directed to contact William Tallbull, Grant/Agreement Specialist, at 303-969-2891.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Data Recovery for Mitigation of Site 48YE128, Yellowstone National Park, Phase 2 Analysis of Archeological Material and Final Report Production."
Which federal agency is offering this funding action?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding action.
Where will the work take place?
The work is associated with Yellowstone National Park and specifically focuses on archeological efforts related to site 48YE128.
What is the project about in plain terms?
The project supports Phase 2 activities for an archeological data recovery and mitigation effort at site 48YE128. The core work centers on analyzing archeological materials and producing final reporting products that document findings, interpretations, and management recommendations.
Does this funding support new fieldwork or something else?
Based on the description, the emphasis is on analysis and documentation, particularly "final report production," rather than an initial field survey alone.
What stage of the archeological effort does "Phase 2" refer to here?
In this notice, "Phase 2" refers to the analysis of archeological material (previously recovered or slated for analysis as part of the mitigation sequence) and completion of the final report products.
Why is the final report a major focus of this award?
The notice frames "final report production" as a key deliverable to help the park meet compliance and resource management obligations by ensuring archeological information is analyzed, curated, and formally reported.
What type of federal assistance instrument will be used?
The funding will be issued as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this will be a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement indicates that NPS anticipates active involvement with the recipient rather than providing funding with minimal federal participation.
How will the award be issued under the CESU framework?
The award is intended to be made through a task agreement under the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), which is a partnership framework used for research, technical assistance, and education supporting agency missions.
Is this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a competitive solicitation, is not a request for applications, and is being issued as a notice of intent for a noncompetitive, single-source award.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is the University of Wyoming.
Can other organizations apply for this opportunity?
No. The posting is described as a public notice rather than an open opportunity, and other entities are not being invited to submit proposals.
Why is the award noncompetitive (single-source)?
The notice states the noncompetitive approach is justified under Department of the Interior policy cited as 505 Departmental Manual 2.12C.
What is the "Eligible Applicants" category listed as?
The "Eligible Applicants" field lists "Others," but the eligibility narrative clarifies that the intended recipient is the University of Wyoming and that the posting functions as public notice rather than a solicitation.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $76,676.
Is there an award ceiling or floor listed?
No. The award ceiling and award floor are both listed as 0 in the notice.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
How many awards does NPS expect to make?
Only one award is expected.
What CFDA program number(s) are associated with this opportunity?
The notice references CFDA 15.945, described as Cooperative Research and Training Programs and Resources of the National Park System.
What kind of program purpose does the CESU task agreement need to align with?
The work is expected to align with the CESU purpose of cooperative research and training tied to National Park System resources.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on May 4, 2012.
What was the closing date?
The original and current closing date is May 9, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on June 8, 2012.
Why is the posting window so short?
The notice indicates the posting is a notice of intent and a sole-source announcement, which commonly has a short window because it is intended to meet transparency requirements rather than run a broad competition.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the announcement or if there are issues retrieving it electronically?
The notice directs inquiries to William Tallbull, Grant/Agreement Specialist, at 303-969-2891.
What is the primary resource area or stewardship focus of this project?
The notice frames the action as supporting natural resources and cultural resource stewardship, with the work specifically centered on archeological materials and reporting tied to Yellowstone National Park.
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