Opportunity Information: Apply for NPSNOIBIBE11046
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Establish ecological monitoring and Athel tree protection program for saltcedar biocontrol on the Rio Grande." and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 00.000 Not Elsewhere Classified.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 18, 2011 and posted on Mar 18, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 19, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $25,000.00 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 is a notice of intent to award to the Rio Grande Institute a task agreement under an existing cooperative agreement to establish ecological monitoring and Athel tree protection program for saltcedar biocontrol on the Rio Grande.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service posted a discretionary funding opportunity titled "Establish ecological monitoring and Athel tree protection program for saltcedar biocontrol on the Rio Grande" under Funding Opportunity Number NPSNOIBIBE11046. The announcement is not a broad, competitive call for proposals. It is a notice of intent to make a single award to a specific organization, the Rio Grande Institute, through a task agreement issued under an existing cooperative agreement. In practical terms, this means the agency had already identified the partner and the agreement vehicle, and the posting mainly serves as a public record of the planned award rather than an invitation for new applicants to compete.
The project focus is natural resource management on the Rio Grande, specifically supporting saltcedar (Tamarix spp.) biocontrol efforts. Saltcedar is an invasive riparian shrub/tree that can alter riverbank ecosystems, affect habitat quality, and change vegetation structure along waterways. Biocontrol programs typically involve the use of approved biological agents to reduce saltcedar abundance over time. Because biocontrol can shift vegetation communities and has the potential to affect non-target or culturally and ecologically important plants, the opportunity emphasizes two connected work areas: ecological monitoring and protection of Athel trees. Athel (often Tamarix aphylla) is a related tree that may be present in the region and can be susceptible to impacts from saltcedar biocontrol agents, so a protection program generally implies identifying where Athel occurs, tracking risk and impacts, and implementing measures to reduce unintended damage while saltcedar management proceeds.
The award mechanism listed is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates substantial involvement or collaboration by the National Park Service in carrying out the work, as opposed to a standard grant where the recipient operates more independently. The funding activity category is Natural Resources, and the announcement anticipates one award with an estimated total funding amount of $25,000. The posting lists no cost sharing or matching requirement. The award ceiling and floor are both shown as $0 in the data fields, which commonly occurs in brief notices of intent where detailed competitive ranges are not the point of the posting, especially when the agency is announcing a predetermined task agreement rather than soliciting proposals.
Key administrative dates show this was posted and created on March 18, 2011, with an original and current closing date of March 19, 2011, and an archive date of March 20, 2011. That short timeline aligns with the notice-of-intent nature of the opportunity and reinforces that it was not structured for open competition. Eligibility is effectively limited by the stated intent to award to the Rio Grande Institute; the general "EligibleApplicants" field says "Others (see text field...)," and the text clarifies the recipient is predetermined under an existing cooperative agreement.
For access issues or questions about the announcement as posted, the contact listed is Trish Fresquez Hernandez, Contract Specialist, at 505-988-6122, associated with the National Park Service.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this National Park Service funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Establish ecological monitoring and Athel tree protection program for saltcedar biocontrol on the Rio Grande."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPSNOIBIBE11046.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity open to new applicants?
No. The announcement is not a broad, competitive call for proposals. It is a notice of intent to make a single award to a specific organization.
Who is the intended award recipient?
The National Park Service indicates it intends to make the award to the Rio Grande Institute.
What does it mean that this is a "notice of intent" posting?
It means the agency has already identified the partner and the agreement vehicle, and the posting mainly serves as a public record of the planned award rather than an invitation for new applicants to compete.
What award mechanism will be used?
The listed award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, with the work implemented through a task agreement issued under an existing cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for this project?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates substantial involvement or collaboration by the National Park Service in carrying out the work, rather than a standard grant where the recipient operates more independently.
What is the primary project focus?
The project focuses on natural resource management on the Rio Grande, specifically supporting saltcedar (Tamarix spp.) biocontrol efforts.
What is saltcedar, and why is it being addressed?
Saltcedar (Tamarix spp.) is described as an invasive riparian shrub/tree that can alter riverbank ecosystems, affect habitat quality, and change vegetation structure along waterways. The project supports efforts to reduce saltcedar through biocontrol.
What is meant by "biocontrol" in this context?
The notice explains that biocontrol programs typically involve the use of approved biological agents to reduce saltcedar abundance over time.
Why does the opportunity emphasize ecological monitoring?
The posting notes that biocontrol can shift vegetation communities and has the potential to affect non-target or culturally and ecologically important plants. Ecological monitoring is highlighted to track these kinds of changes and impacts while saltcedar management proceeds.
What are Athel trees, and why are they part of this project?
Athel (often Tamarix aphylla) is described as a related tree that may be present in the region and can be susceptible to impacts from saltcedar biocontrol agents. The project includes an Athel tree protection program to reduce unintended damage.
What does an Athel tree protection program generally involve (based on the posting)?
As described, it generally implies identifying where Athel occurs, tracking risk and impacts, and implementing measures to reduce unintended damage while saltcedar biocontrol efforts proceed.
What funding activity category is listed for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources.
How many awards does the announcement anticipate?
The announcement anticipates one award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $25,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The posting lists no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Why do the award ceiling and award floor show as $0?
The notice explains that this commonly occurs in brief notices of intent where detailed competitive ranges are not the point of the posting, especially when the agency is announcing a predetermined task agreement rather than soliciting proposals.
What were the key dates for this posting?
The posting/created date is March 18, 2011. The original and current closing date is March 19, 2011. The archive date is March 20, 2011.
Why is the open period so short?
The short timeline is consistent with the notice-of-intent nature of the opportunity and reinforces that it was not structured for open competition.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is effectively limited by the stated intent to award to the Rio Grande Institute under an existing cooperative agreement. The general EligibleApplicants field indicates "Others (see text field...)," and the text clarifies that the recipient is predetermined.
Can a different organization submit a proposal for this opportunity?
Based on the information provided, no. The posting is a notice of intent to make a single award to a specific organization through an existing agreement vehicle, and it is not presented as an open solicitation.
Who is the contact person for questions about the announcement as posted?
The listed contact is Trish Fresquez Hernandez, Contract Specialist, National Park Service.
What is the contact phone number?
The phone number provided is 505-988-6122.
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