Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOI FOBE 30979
Apply for NPS NOI FOBE 30979
- The National Park Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Development of Management Planning Leading to the Restoration of Prairie Habitats in National Parks" 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 Aug 20, 2013 and posted on Aug 20, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 21, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $27,686.00 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 Texas at Austin.
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Opportunity Summary:
Development of Management Planning Leading to the Restoration of Prairie Habitats in National Parks (Funding Opportunity Number: NPS NOI FOBE 30979) is a National Park Service discretionary funding action announced as a Notice of Intent to make a non-competitive award under the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Master Cooperative Agreement (P12AC51051), consistent with Department of the Interior guidance in 505 Departmental Manual 2.12C. Rather than being a typical open call for proposals, the notice functions mainly as a public statement that the NPS plans to issue a single-source task agreement and identifies the intended recipient and purpose of the work.
The overall project goal is to support restoration of roughly 750 acres of shortgrass and mixed-grass prairie across nine National Park Service units in five states, using a combined approach that pairs on-the-ground restoration needs with structured planning and expert guidance. A second major emphasis is capacity building: the effort is designed to grow park-level and regional expertise in native prairie restoration, building on knowledge and momentum generated by an earlier, ongoing prairie restoration initiative. In practical terms, this means the work is not only about improving habitat conditions at specific sites, but also about strengthening the ability of NPS staff and partners to plan, implement, and sustain prairie restoration over time.
In this specific task described in the notice, the University of Texas at Austin, through the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (LBJWC), provides nationally recognized expertise in grassland ecology and restoration. Their role is to assess existing or baseline site conditions and produce restoration plans for prairie habitats at three named park units: Lake Meredith National Recreation Area, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, and Pecos National Historical Park. The planning deliverables implied by the description typically involve documenting current vegetation and site constraints, identifying restoration targets, and laying out recommended methods, sequencing, and management considerations needed to restore and maintain native prairie communities suited to each location.
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, which generally signals substantial involvement by the federal agency during the project period, such as collaboration on methods, review of products, coordination with park staff, or joint decision-making as plans are developed. The estimated total funding listed is $27,686, with no stated award ceiling or floor, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity was posted on August 20, 2013, with a closing date of August 21, 2013, and it was later archived on September 20, 2013. Because this is explicitly not a request for applications, outside entities were not being solicited to compete; eligibility is effectively limited to the single-source recipient identified in the announcement, the University of Texas at Austin.
For administrative reference, the listing is associated with CFDA 15.945 (Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System). The point of contact provided for access issues with the full announcement is Rose McClelland, Contracting Specialist, at 504-589-3882 or rosemcclelland@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Development of Management Planning Leading to the Restoration of Prairie Habitats in National Parks".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS NOI FOBE 30979.
Which federal agency is behind this opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding action.
Is this an open call for proposals?
No. The notice is not a request for applications. It is a Notice of Intent indicating that NPS plans to issue a single-source (non-competitive) task agreement.
What does the Notice of Intent (NOI) do in this case?
Rather than soliciting competing proposals, this NOI functions mainly as a public statement that NPS intends to make a non-competitive award and identifies the intended recipient and the purpose of the work.
What is the purpose of the project overall?
The overall goal is to support restoration of roughly 750 acres of shortgrass and mixed-grass prairie across nine National Park Service units in five states, pairing on-the-ground restoration needs with structured planning and expert guidance.
Is capacity building part of the project?
Yes. A major emphasis is capacity building to grow park-level and regional expertise in native prairie restoration, building on knowledge and momentum from an earlier, ongoing prairie restoration initiative.
What specific work is described in this notice?
The task described focuses on assessing existing/baseline site conditions and producing restoration plans for prairie habitats at three specific NPS units.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended single-source recipient is the University of Texas at Austin, through the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (LBJWC).
Why is the University of Texas at Austin (LBJWC) identified for this work?
The notice states that LBJWC provides nationally recognized expertise in grassland ecology and restoration, and its role is to assess conditions and develop restoration plans for the named park units.
Which park units are specifically named for planning deliverables?
The notice names three units: Lake Meredith National Recreation Area, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, and Pecos National Historical Park.
What kinds of deliverables are implied by the planning work?
The description implies deliverables typical of restoration planning, such as documenting current vegetation and site constraints, identifying restoration targets, and laying out recommended methods, sequencing, and management considerations to restore and maintain native prairie communities suitable to each location.
What type of award instrument is planned?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply about NPS involvement?
A cooperative agreement generally signals substantial involvement by the federal agency during the project period, such as collaboration on methods, review of products, coordination with park staff, or joint decision-making as plans are developed.
What is the estimated funding amount?
The estimated total funding listed is $27,686.
Is there an award ceiling or floor stated?
No. The notice lists an estimated total funding amount but states no award ceiling or floor.
Is cost sharing or a matching requirement required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
This is explicitly not a request for applications, and eligibility is effectively limited to the single-source recipient identified in the announcement: the University of Texas at Austin.
Can outside organizations submit proposals or compete for the award?
No. Because the notice is a non-competitive Notice of Intent and not a solicitation, outside entities were not being solicited to compete.
What agreement framework is referenced for this award?
The notice indicates the award will be made under the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Master Cooperative Agreement (P12AC51051).
What DOI guidance is referenced?
The notice states it is consistent with Department of the Interior guidance in 505 Departmental Manual 2.12C.
What is the CFDA number associated with this listing?
The listing is associated with CFDA 15.945, titled "Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System".
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 20, 2013.
What was the closing date?
The closing date listed is August 21, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The listing was later archived on September 20, 2013.
Who is the point of contact listed in the notice?
The point of contact provided for access issues with the full announcement is Rose McClelland, Contracting Specialist.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Phone: 504-589-3882
Email: rosemcclelland@nps.gov
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