Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS PWR NOI P12AC15064
Apply for NPS PWR NOI P12AC15064
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Development of Water Quality and Climate Monitoring Plan and Protocols for the Mojave Desert Network Inventory and Monitoring 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 Aug 20, 2012 and posted on Aug 20, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 21, 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 $160,332.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
This notice is a National Park Service (NPS), U.S. Department of the Interior, Notice of Intent to Award for a project called "Development of Water Quality and Climate Monitoring Plan and Protocols for the Mojave Desert Network Inventory and Monitoring Program." The key point is that it is not a competitive grant solicitation and it is not asking the public to submit applications. Instead, it serves as a public disclosure that NPS plans to fund a specific set of project activities through a cooperative agreement mechanism without full and open competition.
The planned award is tied to Task Agreement number P12AC15064, issued under an existing Cooperative Agreement (P11AC8R001) with the University of Idaho. The University of Idaho is identified as a partner within the Great Basin Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network, which is commonly used by federal agencies to collaborate with universities and other partners on research, technical assistance, and applied science projects. In practical terms, this means NPS has already selected the partner organization and is announcing its intent to move forward with that partner under the established agreement framework.
The project focus is on the Mojave Desert Network (MOJN) Inventory and Monitoring Program, which is part of the broader NPS effort to systematically track the condition of natural resources in national parks over time. As indicated by the title, the work centers on developing a water quality and climate monitoring plan along with detailed monitoring protocols. These deliverables typically define what indicators will be measured (for example, key water chemistry parameters or climate variables), where and how often sampling or instrument readings will occur, what field and laboratory methods will be used, how data will be recorded and quality-checked, and how results will be managed and reported so they are consistent and comparable across years. The intent is to create repeatable, scientifically defensible procedures that park and network staff can use to detect trends, identify emerging issues, and support resource management decisions in Mojave Desert parks.
Administratively, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, reflecting the expectation of substantial involvement between NPS and the recipient during the project. The activity category is listed as Natural Resources, and the CFDA numbers referenced are 15.945 (Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System). The notice anticipates a single award, with no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Funding details indicate an estimated total funding amount of $160,332, which is also shown as the award floor, while the listed award ceiling is $250,000. The posting and creation date are August 20, 2012, with an original and current closing date of August 21, 2012, and an archive date of September 20, 2012. In the context of a notice of intent (rather than an open competition), the short window is consistent with a procedural posting meant to inform the public rather than to collect applications.
Eligibility categories shown in the record include private institutions of higher education and public/state-controlled institutions of higher education, aligning with the CESU partnership model and the named partner (University of Idaho). For access issues or questions about the announcement, the listed NPS contact is Cameron Reed, Grants Management Specialist, reachable by phone at 415-623-2253 or by email at cameronreed@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this notice about?
This is a National Park Service (NPS), U.S. Department of the Interior, Notice of Intent to Award for the project "Development of Water Quality and Climate Monitoring Plan and Protocols for the Mojave Desert Network Inventory and Monitoring Program."
Is this an open grant competition?
No. The notice is not a competitive grant solicitation and it is not requesting applications from the public. It is a public disclosure that NPS plans to fund a specific set of activities through a cooperative agreement without full and open competition.
Can my organization submit an application or proposal?
No. This notice is not asking for applications. It announces NPS intent to proceed with a specific partner organization under an existing agreement framework.
Who is the intended recipient/partner for this award?
The planned award is tied to Task Agreement number P12AC15064 under an existing Cooperative Agreement (P11AC8R001) with the University of Idaho.
What agreement mechanism is being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. This reflects an expectation of substantial involvement between NPS and the recipient during the project.
What is the Great Basin CESU and how does it relate to this notice?
The University of Idaho is identified as a partner within the Great Basin Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network. The CESU network is used by federal agencies to collaborate with universities and other partners on research, technical assistance, and applied science projects.
What program within NPS will this project support?
The project supports the Mojave Desert Network (MOJN) Inventory and Monitoring Program, part of NPS efforts to systematically track the condition of natural resources in national parks over time.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The work centers on developing a water quality and climate monitoring plan along with detailed monitoring protocols for the Mojave Desert Network Inventory and Monitoring Program.
What kinds of deliverables are expected from a monitoring plan and protocols?
The deliverables typically define what indicators will be measured (such as key water chemistry parameters or climate variables), where and how often sampling or instrument readings will occur, what field and laboratory methods will be used, how data will be recorded and quality-checked, and how results will be managed and reported to remain consistent and comparable across years.
Why is NPS developing repeatable monitoring protocols?
The intent is to create repeatable, scientifically defensible procedures that park and network staff can use over time to detect trends, identify emerging issues, and support resource management decisions in Mojave Desert parks.
What is the funding type/category listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding, and the activity category is listed as Natural Resources.
Which CFDA number is associated with this notice?
The CFDA number referenced is 15.945, Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System.
How many awards does NPS anticipate making?
The notice anticipates a single award.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The notice indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the estimated funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $160,332.
What are the award floor and award ceiling listed in the notice?
The award floor is $160,332, and the award ceiling is $250,000.
What are the key dates for this notice?
The posting/creation date is August 20, 2012. The original and current closing date is August 21, 2012. The archive date is September 20, 2012.
Why is the closing date so soon after the posting date?
Because this is a notice of intent rather than an open competition, the short window is consistent with a procedural posting meant to inform the public rather than collect applications.
Who is listed as eligible in the notice record?
Eligibility categories shown include private institutions of higher education and public/state-controlled institutions of higher education, which aligns with the CESU partnership model and the named partner (University of Idaho).
Who can I contact with questions about the announcement?
The listed NPS contact is Cameron Reed, Grants Management Specialist. Phone: 415-623-2253. Email: cameronreed@nps.gov.
Does this notice indicate where the work will be applied?
The work is focused on the Mojave Desert Network (MOJN) Inventory and Monitoring Program and is intended to support monitoring activities used by NPS park and network staff in Mojave Desert parks.
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