Opportunity Information: Apply for P12AS10865
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- The National Park Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Denali National Park Air Quality Program" 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 30, 2012 and posted on Jun 30, 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 $28,300.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $28,300.00 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 Denali National Park Air Quality Program grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P12AS10865) is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding announcement for a cooperative agreement focused on environmental research and reporting. It was posted on June 30, 2012, and closed on July 13, 2012, with the opportunity archived on August 12, 2012. The NPS anticipated making a single award, with total funding set at $28,300; the award floor and ceiling are both $28,300, meaning the budget amount was effectively fixed. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. Eligible applicants are limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and the NPS specifically indicated its intent to fund the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF).
This announcement is not a typical open competition. It is described as a continuation or follow-on action under a previously awarded Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) agreement (P11AT30894). CESUs are partnership networks designed to link federal agencies with universities and other partners to deliver research, technical assistance, and education. The NPS justified the non-competitive, continuation approach by stating that the work being funded is necessary to satisfactorily complete or continue an activity already underway, and that competing the project would significantly disrupt continuity or completion.
The core purpose of the project is to analyze more than 30 years of air quality monitoring data from Denali National Park and Preserve and to translate those results into a clear, park-specific and region-specific understanding of long-term trends. The main deliverable is a final report that interprets air quality conditions and changes across the first three decades of monitoring at Denali, placing local measurements into a broader regional context relevant to Alaska and surrounding air sheds.
The work plan centers on forming a small, specialized team with clearly divided roles. An NPS statistician is responsible for designing and conducting the statistical analyses of the long-term dataset. A park program manager and an NPS environmental specialist (who manages the Denali air quality monitoring program) provide project oversight and ensure the analytical approach stays aligned with park management needs and real-world monitoring considerations. A UAF atmospheric chemist interprets the statistical findings from an air quality and atmospheric science perspective, helping connect measured trends to plausible environmental drivers and regional patterns. The team is expected to collaborate through all stages of the analysis, from deciding on analytical strategies to interpreting findings and drafting the report. The principal investigator is designated as the lead author of the final report.
Administratively, the opportunity falls under CFDA 15.945 (Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System) and uses the cooperative agreement instrument, which typically indicates substantial federal involvement during the project rather than a hands-off grant. For applicants or members of the public needing access assistance, the point of contact listed is Tina Spengler, Contract Specialist, at (907) 644-3303.
Denali National Park Air Quality Program Grant (P12AS10865) - FAQs
What is the Denali National Park Air Quality Program grant opportunity?
It is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding announcement for a cooperative agreement focused on environmental research and reporting related to air quality in Denali National Park and Preserve. The specific Funding Opportunity Number is P12AS10865.
Which agency is offering this funding?
The funding is offered by the National Park Service (NPS).
What type of award is being used?
The opportunity uses a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates substantial federal involvement during the project, rather than a hands-off grant relationship.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 15.945, titled "Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System."
Is this an open, competitive grant competition?
No. The announcement indicates it is not a typical open competition and is described as a continuation or follow-on action under a previously awarded Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) agreement.
Why is the award described as non-competitive or a continuation?
The NPS stated the work being funded is necessary to satisfactorily complete or continue an activity already underway, and that competing the project would significantly disrupt continuity or completion.
What prior agreement is this opportunity linked to?
This opportunity is described as a continuation or follow-on action under a previously awarded CESU agreement, identified as P11AT30894.
What are CESUs, as referenced in the announcement?
CESUs (Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units) are partnership networks designed to link federal agencies with universities and other partners to deliver research, technical assistance, and education.
How many awards did NPS anticipate making?
The NPS anticipated making a single award.
What is the total funding amount for this opportunity?
The total funding amount is $28,300.
What are the award floor and award ceiling?
Both the award floor and the award ceiling are $28,300, meaning the budget amount was effectively fixed.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
Did NPS indicate a specific intended recipient?
Yes. The NPS specifically indicated its intent to fund the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF).
What is the main purpose of the project being funded?
The project aims to analyze more than 30 years of air quality monitoring data from Denali National Park and Preserve and translate the results into a clear, park-specific and region-specific understanding of long-term trends.
What dataset timeframe is being analyzed?
The project focuses on more than 30 years of air quality monitoring data, emphasizing interpretation across the first three decades of monitoring at Denali.
What is the primary deliverable?
The main deliverable is a final report interpreting air quality conditions and changes across the first three decades of monitoring at Denali, placing local measurements into a broader regional context relevant to Alaska and surrounding air sheds.
What does "regional context" mean in this announcement?
Based on the description, it means connecting Denali-specific monitoring results to broader regional patterns relevant to Alaska and surrounding air sheds, so long-term trends are understood beyond the park boundary.
What roles are identified in the work plan?
The work plan centers on a small, specialized team with divided roles: an NPS statistician for statistical design and analyses; a park program manager and an NPS environmental specialist for oversight and alignment with park management and monitoring realities; and a UAF atmospheric chemist to interpret statistical findings from an atmospheric science perspective.
Who designs and conducts the statistical analyses?
An NPS statistician is responsible for designing and conducting the statistical analyses of the long-term dataset.
Who provides project oversight?
A park program manager and an NPS environmental specialist (who manages the Denali air quality monitoring program) provide project oversight and help ensure the analytical approach aligns with park management needs and monitoring considerations.
What is the role of the University of Alaska Fairbanks in the project?
A UAF atmospheric chemist interprets the statistical findings from an air quality and atmospheric science perspective, helping connect measured trends to plausible environmental drivers and regional patterns.
How is the team expected to work together?
The team is expected to collaborate through all stages of the analysis, including deciding on analytical strategies, interpreting findings, and drafting the report.
Who is expected to lead authorship of the final report?
The principal investigator is designated as the lead author of the final report.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 30, 2012.
When did the opportunity close?
The opportunity closed on July 13, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on August 12, 2012.
Who is the point of contact for access assistance?
The point of contact listed for access assistance is Tina Spengler, Contract Specialist.
How can someone reach the listed contact?
Tina Spengler can be reached at (907) 644-3303.
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