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- The National Park Service in the environment health natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Establish Baseline Data on Current Status of Bat Species within Wind Cave National Park NOI not a request for proposals" 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 May 13, 2014 and posted on May 14, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 17, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $30,000.00 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:
This funding opportunity, titled "Establish Baseline Data on Current Status of Bat Species within Wind Cave National Park," was issued by the National Park Service as a Notice of Intent (NOI), meaning it was not a standard open request for proposals. The goal was to support a focused baseline study that documents which bat species are currently present in Wind Cave National Park and provides an early snapshot of bat health and activity before White-nose Syndrome reaches the area. White-nose Syndrome is a highly destructive fungal disease that has caused dramatic bat population declines across North America, so having pre-disease baseline information is critical for later comparisons, impact assessment, and management decisions.
The work described centers on two primary monitoring approaches. First, field teams would use mist netting to capture bats temporarily so they can be handled for species identification and basic health checks. This kind of hands-on survey helps confirm species presence, distinguishes similar-looking species, and can provide useful observations about body condition or visible signs of stress or disease. Second, the project would deploy acoustic monitoring equipment in various areas of the park to record ultrasonic bat calls. Acoustic surveys are a common and effective way to detect bats that may be difficult to capture, document nightly activity patterns, and broaden coverage across different habitats. Together, capture-based identification and acoustic monitoring create a stronger, more defensible baseline dataset than either method alone.
Administratively, this opportunity was offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement under funding activity areas tied to environment, health, and natural resources. The program is associated with CFDA 15.945, which covers Cooperative Research and Training Programs and Resources of the National Park System. The National Park Service anticipated making a single award, with total estimated funding of $30,000. Both the award floor and ceiling were set at $30,000, indicating a fixed-size project budget rather than a range of possible award amounts. No cost sharing or matching funds were required, which reduces barriers for eligible applicants.
Eligibility was limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, reflecting the research and technical nature of bat inventory and monitoring work, as well as the cooperative research emphasis of the funding authority. The announcement timeline was brief: it was posted on May 14, 2014 (created May 13, 2014) and closed on May 17, 2014, with the opportunity later archived on June 16, 2014. For access issues or administrative questions, the listed contact was Katie Schroeder, Grants Management Officer, reachable by phone at 402-661-1640, with an email referenced in the notice. Additional details were available through the Grants.gov listing associated with Funding Opportunity Number P14AC00550.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Establish Baseline Data on Current Status of Bat Species within Wind Cave National Park."
Which agency issued this opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by the National Park Service (NPS).
What type of announcement is this (NOI vs. open solicitation)?
This was issued as a Notice of Intent (NOI), meaning it was not a standard open request for proposals.
What is the main purpose of the project described in the notice?
The purpose is to conduct a focused baseline study documenting which bat species are currently present in Wind Cave National Park and to create an early snapshot of bat health and activity before White-nose Syndrome reaches the area.
Why is establishing baseline data important for this project?
Baseline data collected before White-nose Syndrome arrives is intended to support later comparisons, impact assessment, and management decisions if the disease affects bats in the park.
What is White-nose Syndrome in the context of this opportunity?
White-nose Syndrome is described as a highly destructive fungal disease that has caused dramatic bat population declines across North America.
What monitoring methods are included in the scope of work?
The work centers on two approaches: (1) mist netting to temporarily capture bats for handling, species identification, and basic health checks; and (2) deploying acoustic monitoring equipment to record ultrasonic bat calls in various areas of the park.
How does mist netting contribute to the baseline study?
Mist netting allows field teams to temporarily capture bats so they can confirm species presence, distinguish similar-looking species, and record basic observations about condition and visible signs of stress or disease.
How does acoustic monitoring contribute to the baseline study?
Acoustic monitoring records ultrasonic bat calls to detect bats that may be difficult to capture, document nightly activity patterns, and broaden monitoring coverage across different habitats in the park.
Why use both capture-based identification and acoustic monitoring?
Using both methods together is intended to produce a stronger, more defensible baseline dataset than relying on either method alone.
What kind of award instrument was anticipated?
The notice describes the opportunity as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
Which funding activity areas were associated with this opportunity?
The funding activity areas were tied to environment, health, and natural resources.
What is the CFDA number associated with the program?
The program is associated with CFDA 15.945, described as Cooperative Research and Training Programs and Resources of the National Park System.
How many awards did the National Park Service anticipate making?
The National Park Service anticipated making a single award.
What was the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding was $30,000.
Was the award amount a range, or was it fixed?
It was fixed: the award floor was $30,000 and the award ceiling was also $30,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching funds were required.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on May 14, 2014 (created May 13, 2014) and closed on May 17, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was later archived on June 16, 2014.
Where could applicants find the listing and additional details?
Additional details were available through the Grants.gov listing associated with Funding Opportunity Number P14AC00550.
Who was the listed contact for access issues or administrative questions?
The listed contact was Katie Schroeder, Grants Management Officer.
What contact information was provided in the notice?
A phone number was provided for the contact: 402-661-1640. The notice also referenced an email address for the contact.
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