Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIWASOP12AC11099
Apply for NPS NOIWASOP12AC11099
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Development of a Novel, Statistically Valid Methodology for Corridor Identification for National Park Service Biological Resources Projects" 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 31, 2012 and posted on Jul 31, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 3, 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 $48,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $48,000.00 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 National Park Service (NPS) notice titled "Development of a Novel, Statistically Valid Methodology for Corridor Identification for National Park Service Biological Resources Projects" is a public notification of the agency's intent to make a single, non-competitive award rather than an open call for proposals. In other words, it is not asking the public or other institutions to apply. Instead, it documents that NPS plans to fund a specific project through an existing cooperative framework and is publishing the information for transparency.
The project focus is the development of a new, statistically valid methodology for identifying ecological corridors in support of NPS biological resources work. Corridor identification typically relates to understanding and mapping landscape connectivity for wildlife movement, gene flow, habitat linkages, and broader ecological processes across fragmented or changing environments. The emphasis on a "statistically valid" approach signals that the work is meant to go beyond informal or purely qualitative mapping, aiming for a defensible method that can be consistently applied across projects and that holds up to scientific and management scrutiny. The end use is tied directly to National Park Service biological resources projects, suggesting the methodology is intended to support conservation planning, resource management decisions, and potentially environmental compliance work where transparent and repeatable analytical methods matter.
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement, and the award will be made as a non-competitive task agreement to Colorado State University. This will be issued under an existing CESU (Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units) cooperative agreement identified as H2370094000, consistent with Department of the Interior policy (referenced as 505 DM 2). The practical effect is that NPS is using an established partnership vehicle to carry out the work with a predetermined partner, rather than running a competitive grant process.
Administrative details show this is a discretionary funding opportunity in the Natural Resources activity area, with one expected award. The CFDA listing is 15.945, which covers Cooperative Research and Training Programs tied to Resources of the National Park System. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated. The estimated total funding is $48,000, with an award ceiling of $48,000 and an award floor of $0, reflecting that the anticipated award amount is up to the stated ceiling for this single project. The eligible applicant category listed is "Public and State controlled institutions of higher education," aligning with the selection of Colorado State University, but the notice makes clear that eligibility does not translate into an opportunity to compete because the award is intended to be non-competitive.
Key dates indicate the notice was posted and created on July 31, 2012, with an original and current closing date of August 3, 2012, and an archive date of September 2, 2012. Because this is not a solicitation, the closing date functions more like the end of the public notice period rather than a proposal deadline. For access issues or questions about the announcement itself, the listed contact is Alicia Broner, Contract Specialist at the National Park Service, with a phone number of 303-987-6734.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this a grant opportunity I can apply for?
No. This notice is a public notification of the National Park Service (NPS) intent to make a single, non-competitive award. It is not an open call for proposals and is not requesting applications from the public or other institutions.
What is the notice actually announcing?
It announces that NPS plans to fund a specific project titled "Development of a Novel, Statistically Valid Methodology for Corridor Identification for National Park Service Biological Resources Projects" through a cooperative agreement, using a predetermined partner.
Why is the award non-competitive?
NPS intends to issue the work as a non-competitive task agreement under an existing CESU (Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units) cooperative agreement. The notice is published for transparency, not to solicit competing proposals.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The award is intended for Colorado State University.
What funding mechanism will be used?
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement, implemented as a non-competitive task agreement under an existing CESU cooperative agreement.
What is the CESU cooperative agreement number referenced in the notice?
The existing CESU cooperative agreement identified in the notice is H2370094000.
What is the project about?
The project focuses on developing a novel, statistically valid methodology for identifying ecological corridors to support National Park Service biological resources projects.
What does "corridor identification" mean in this context?
Corridor identification generally relates to understanding and mapping landscape connectivity, such as pathways that support wildlife movement, gene flow, habitat linkages, and other ecological processes across fragmented or changing environments.
Why does the notice emphasize a "statistically valid" methodology?
The emphasis indicates the methodology is intended to be scientifically defensible, transparent, and consistently applicable across projects, rather than relying on informal or purely qualitative mapping approaches.
How will NPS use the methodology once developed?
The notice indicates it is intended to support NPS biological resources work, which may include conservation planning, resource management decisions, and situations where repeatable analytical methods are important.
What agency is issuing the notice?
The notice is issued by the National Park Service (NPS).
What activity area is associated with this opportunity?
It is listed under the Natural Resources activity area.
Is this considered a discretionary funding opportunity?
Yes. The administrative details describe it as a discretionary funding opportunity.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
One award is expected.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding is $48,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $48,000.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is listed as $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the notice.
What is the CFDA number listed for this funding?
The CFDA listing is 15.945, described as Cooperative Research and Training Programs tied to Resources of the National Park System.
Who is listed as an eligible applicant category?
The eligible applicant category is "Public and State controlled institutions of higher education."
If my organization fits the eligible category, can I still apply?
No. Even though an eligible applicant category is listed, the notice states the award is intended to be non-competitive and made to a predetermined partner, so eligibility does not mean there is an opportunity to compete.
When was the notice posted?
The notice was posted (and created) on July 31, 2012.
What is the closing date, and does it function like a proposal deadline?
The closing date is August 3, 2012 (both original and current). Because this is not a solicitation, the closing date functions more like the end of the public notice period rather than a proposal submission deadline.
When was the notice archived?
The archive date is September 2, 2012.
What Department of the Interior policy is referenced?
The notice references Department of the Interior policy as 505 DM 2 in connection with using the CESU cooperative agreement framework.
Who can I contact with questions about the announcement itself or access issues?
The listed contact is Alicia Broner, Contract Specialist at the National Park Service.
What contact phone number is provided?
The phone number provided is 303-987-6734.
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