Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIP16AC00017
Apply for NPS NOIP16AC00017
- The DOI-NPS in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Deformation Monitoring of North Window and Other Geologic features" 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 Nov 02, 2015 and posted on Nov 02, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 11, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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).
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Deformation Monitoring of North Window and Other Geologic features" (Funding Opportunity Number NPS NOIP16AC00017) is a National Park Service funding action under the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI-NPS). It is categorized as a discretionary grant focused on natural resources work, and it is associated with CFDA number 15.945. The purpose, as stated in the notice, is to support deformation monitoring at the North Window and potentially other geologic features, which typically refers to measuring and tracking subtle ground or rock movement over time to better understand stability, change, and potential risks to park resources and visitors.
This announcement is not a standard open competition. Instead, it is explicitly described as a notice of intent to make a noncompetitive award through a task agreement under the National Park Service Great Rivers Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). CESUs are partnership networks used by federal agencies to work with participating institutions, often universities or research organizations, to carry out scientific research, technical assistance, education, and similar projects. In practical terms, this means the NPS is signaling that it plans to issue a single task agreement to an eligible CESU partner rather than accept proposals from the general public in a competitive process.
The opportunity lists "Expected Awards: 1," reinforcing that only one award is anticipated. The "Award Ceiling" is shown as 0, which commonly indicates that the maximum funding amount is not specified in the public listing and is likely defined in the attached announcement or within the negotiated task agreement scope and budget. The eligible applicant category is listed broadly as "Others," with the note to consult the additional eligibility information in the full announcement; in CESU-based notices, eligibility is often effectively limited to member institutions within the relevant CESU network or otherwise qualified partners under that cooperative framework.
Key dates show that the opportunity was created and posted on November 2, 2015, with a closing date of November 11, 2015 (both the original and current closing date are the same). The short window is consistent with a notice-of-intent posting where the primary purpose is public transparency about the agency's planned noncompetitive action rather than soliciting a wide pool of applications. The notice also cites the Department of the Interior policy authority for noncompetitive awards, specifically referencing 505 Departmental Manual 2.12C, which is the internal DOI guidance that can allow noncompetitive agreements under certain defined circumstances.
Overall, this listing is best read as a formal public notice that the National Park Service intended to proceed with a single, noncompetitive CESU task agreement to conduct scientific monitoring of deformation at North Window and related geologic features, supporting NPS natural resource stewardship and management needs. For details such as the specific monitoring methods, project location context, period of performance, deliverables, reporting requirements, budget range, and the precise eligibility limitations, the announcement directs readers to the attached full documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Deformation Monitoring of North Window and Other Geologic features."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS NOIP16AC00017.
Which federal agency is offering this funding action?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) funding action under the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI-NPS).
What type of grant is this (competitive or noncompetitive)?
This is not a standard open competition. It is a notice of intent to make a noncompetitive award through a task agreement under the National Park Service Great Rivers Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU).
What does "notice of intent to make a noncompetitive award" mean for applicants?
It means the NPS is publicly signaling it plans to issue a single task agreement to an eligible partner rather than solicit and evaluate proposals from the general public through a competitive process.
How many awards are expected?
The listing states "Expected Awards: 1," meaning only one award is anticipated.
What is the purpose of the project?
The purpose is to support deformation monitoring at the North Window and potentially other geologic features. Deformation monitoring generally involves measuring and tracking subtle ground or rock movement over time to better understand stability, change, and potential risks to park resources and visitors.
What program area or subject category does this opportunity fall under?
It is categorized as a discretionary grant focused on natural resources work.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.945.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant category is listed as "Others," with a note to consult the additional eligibility information in the full announcement. Because this is CESU-based, eligibility is often effectively limited to member institutions within the relevant CESU network or otherwise qualified partners under that cooperative framework.
What is a CESU, and why does it matter here?
CESUs (Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units) are partnership networks used by federal agencies to work with participating institutions (often universities or research organizations) on scientific research, technical assistance, education, and related projects. Here, the CESU framework is central because the award is intended to be made as a CESU task agreement rather than through an open competition.
What is the name of the CESU referenced in this notice?
The notice references the National Park Service Great Rivers Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was created and posted on November 2, 2015.
What is the closing date?
The closing date shown is November 11, 2015 (the original and current closing date are the same).
Why is the application window so short?
A short window is consistent with a notice-of-intent posting. In these cases, the main purpose is public transparency about a planned noncompetitive action rather than soliciting applications from a broad pool.
What is the award ceiling (maximum funding amount)?
The "Award Ceiling" is shown as 0. This commonly indicates the maximum funding amount is not specified in the public listing and may instead be defined in the attached announcement or negotiated within the task agreement scope and budget.
Does an award ceiling of 0 mean no funding is available?
Not necessarily. In many federal listings, an award ceiling of 0 indicates the ceiling is unspecified in the public summary and the actual funding level is provided elsewhere (such as in the attached notice documents) or finalized through negotiation.
What authority is cited for making a noncompetitive award?
The notice cites Department of the Interior policy authority for noncompetitive awards, referencing 505 Departmental Manual 2.12C.
What specific locations are included besides the North Window?
The summary indicates monitoring at the North Window and potentially other geologic features, but it does not specify which additional features in the provided information.
What monitoring methods or technologies will be used?
The provided information does not specify the monitoring methods. The notice indicates that details such as specific monitoring methods are in the attached full documentation.
What deliverables or reporting requirements are expected?
The provided information does not list deliverables or reporting requirements. It directs readers to the attached full documentation for those details.
What is the period of performance?
The period of performance is not included in the provided summary and is expected to be described in the attached full documentation.
Where can applicants find the full eligibility limitations and project details?
The summary states that precise eligibility limitations and details such as methods, project context/location, period of performance, deliverables, reporting requirements, and budget range are contained in the attached full documentation.
Is this opportunity intended for the general public to apply?
Based on the information provided, it is intended as a noncompetitive CESU task agreement and is not described as an open, competitive opportunity for the general public.
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