Opportunity Information: Apply for P14AS00192

  • The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Developing a Sage Grouse Long term Monitoring Protocol for the Upper Columbia Basin Network" 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 Jul 25, 2014 and posted on Jul 25, 2014.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by This is not a request for applications. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • The funding agency has allocated a total of $31,844.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
  • 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 opportunity titled "Developing a Sage Grouse Long term Monitoring Protocol for the Upper Columbia Basin Network" is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to make an award under the U.S. Department of the Interior. It is important to read this as an informational posting rather than a competitive grant solicitation, because the announcement explicitly states that it is not a request for applications. Instead, it serves as public notice that NPS intends to fund specific project work without full and open competition.

The funding is structured as a cooperative agreement, reflecting a research and technical assistance style partnership rather than a simple pass-through grant. The planned award is tied to Task Agreement number P14AC01262, which sits under an existing Cooperative Agreement (H8W07110001) with the University of Idaho. The University of Idaho is participating as a partner within the Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) framework, which is a common federal mechanism used to collaborate with universities and other partners on natural and cultural resource science, monitoring, and applied research. In practical terms, the notice indicates the work is effectively pre-identified for that partner and agreement vehicle, rather than being opened to a broad pool of applicants.

Programmatically, the project focuses on developing a long-term monitoring protocol for sage grouse within the Upper Columbia Basin Network. While the notice does not lay out a detailed scope of work in the excerpt provided, a "long-term monitoring protocol" in this context typically means establishing standardized methods and procedures that can be used consistently over many years to track the status and trends of a species and its habitat. For sage grouse, that often involves defining what to monitor (such as lek activity, population indicators, habitat conditions, and disturbance factors), how and when to collect field data, how to manage and analyze those data, and how to ensure the methods remain comparable across seasons, sites, and staff turnover. The goal of producing a protocol is usually to improve repeatability, reduce bias, and support science-based management decisions across the network of parks or managed units in the region.

The announcement lists one expected award with an estimated total funding amount of $31,844. The award ceiling and floor are both listed as $0 in the source fields, which commonly occurs in postings that function as notices rather than competitive opportunities, or where the detailed financial parameters are handled through the underlying agreement documentation rather than the Grants.gov synopsis. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement identified. The activity category is Natural Resources, and the CFDA listing includes 15.945, which corresponds to Cooperative Research and Training Programs related to resources of the National Park System, signaling the work is tied to NPS resource stewardship and research capacity.

Eligibility is described as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, which aligns with the intended recipient (the University of Idaho). Even though eligibility is broad on paper, the notice makes clear that NPS is not seeking submissions, and the award is intended to be made under the existing cooperative framework with the named partner. The posting date is July 25, 2014, and it was archived on August 4, 2014, with the "closing date" fields also emphasizing that applications are not being accepted.

For additional details, the notice points to the Grants.gov listing (Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00192). The designated contact for access issues is Lilette Baltodano, Financial Agreements Officer at NPS, with the provided phone number (415-623-2251) and email (lilettebaltodano@nps.gov).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the title of this funding opportunity?

The opportunity is titled "Developing a Sage Grouse Long term Monitoring Protocol for the Upper Columbia Basin Network."

Which agency is associated with this notice?

This is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent under the U.S. Department of the Interior.

Is this a competitive grant solicitation?

No. The announcement explicitly states it is not a request for applications. It is an informational posting intended to provide public notice that NPS plans to make an award without full and open competition.

Are applications being accepted for this opportunity?

No. The notice emphasizes that applications are not being accepted.

What type of funding instrument is planned?

The planned award is structured as a cooperative agreement, reflecting a partnership approach oriented toward research and technical assistance rather than a simple pass-through grant.

How many awards does NPS expect to make?

The notice lists one expected award.

What is the estimated total funding amount?

The estimated total funding amount for the planned award is $31,844.

Why do the award ceiling and floor show as $0?

The award ceiling and floor are both listed as $0 in the source fields. In notices like this (especially when they are not competitive solicitations), detailed financial parameters are often handled through the underlying agreement documentation rather than the public synopsis fields.

Is cost sharing or matching required?

No cost sharing or matching requirement is identified in the notice.

What is the project focus?

The project focuses on developing a long-term monitoring protocol for sage grouse within the Upper Columbia Basin Network.

What does "long-term monitoring protocol" mean in this context?

Based on the description provided, it refers to establishing standardized methods and procedures that can be used consistently over many years to track the status and trends of sage grouse and related habitat conditions. It typically covers what to monitor, how and when field data are collected, how data are managed and analyzed, and how consistency is maintained across seasons, sites, and staff changes.

What is the activity category for this opportunity?

The activity category is Natural Resources.

What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?

The CFDA listing includes 15.945, which corresponds to Cooperative Research and Training Programs related to resources of the National Park System.

Who is the intended partner/recipient mentioned in the notice?

The planned award is tied to Task Agreement number P14AC01262 under an existing Cooperative Agreement (H8W07110001) with the University of Idaho, indicating the work is effectively pre-identified for that partner and agreement vehicle.

How is the project connected to the CESU program?

The University of Idaho is participating as a partner within the Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) framework, which is a federal mechanism used to collaborate with universities and other partners on natural and cultural resource science, monitoring, and applied research.

Who is listed as eligible?

Eligibility is described as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.

If eligibility is broad, why is this not open for submissions?

Even though eligibility is described broadly, the notice states NPS is not seeking submissions and intends to make the award under an existing cooperative framework tied to the named partner and specific task/cooperative agreement numbers.

What is the Funding Opportunity Number on Grants.gov?

The Funding Opportunity Number is P14AS00192.

When was this notice posted and when was it archived?

The posting date is July 25, 2014, and it was archived on August 4, 2014.

Who is the contact person for access issues?

The designated contact is Lilette Baltodano, Financial Agreements Officer at NPS.

What contact information is provided?

Phone: 415-623-2251
Email: lilettebaltodano@nps.gov

Where can someone find additional details?

The notice points to the Grants.gov listing for additional details, using Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00192.

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