Opportunity Information: Apply for P15AS00261
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- The National Park Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Field Ecology and Technical Support for Long term Monitoring in National Parks of the Southern Colorado Plateau Network" 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, 2015 and posted on Jul 31, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Notice of intent to award. No applications will be accepted.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $133,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $133,000.00 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 grant opportunity, titled "Field Ecology and Technical Support for Long term Monitoring in National Parks of the Southern Colorado Plateau Network" (Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00261), is a National Park Service cooperative agreement focused on supporting the Southern Colorado Plateau Network's (SCPN) Vital Signs monitoring program. The central aim is to strengthen long-term ecological monitoring across multiple park ecosystems in the Southern Colorado Plateau region by collecting, managing, and communicating data that reveal the current condition of key natural resources and how those conditions change over time. In practical terms, the project is designed to help the network track trends in ecosystem health using a selected set of indicators, then turn those findings into information that park managers, partner organizations, and the public can actually use.
The work emphasized by the announcement covers monitoring across three broad ecological settings: upland systems, riparian and aquatic systems, and landscape-level indicators. That scope suggests field-based ecology support (for example, conducting surveys, sampling, and standardized monitoring protocols), combined with the technical backbone needed to sustain a long-term program, such as data handling, quality control, and assistance with analysis and reporting. Because SCPN is part of the NPS Inventory and Monitoring framework, the project sits within a larger strategy of consistent, repeatable measurements over long periods so that changes driven by climate, land use, invasive species, altered hydrology, or other stressors can be detected early and interpreted in context rather than as isolated observations.
A notable part of the opportunity is its emphasis on communication of results. The description makes clear that the goal is not only to collect ecological data, but also to translate monitoring outcomes into products that can reach a broad audience, including park leadership making management decisions, collaborating scientists and agencies, and the general public. That typically means written summaries, technical reports, data visualizations, briefings, and other outreach-oriented materials that explain what is being monitored, what trends are emerging, and what those trends might imply for stewardship of park resources.
Administratively, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, indicating an expectation of substantial involvement by the National Park Service in coordinating or guiding the work rather than a hands-off grant arrangement. The activity category is Environment and Natural Resources, and it is tied to CFDA numbers 15.945 (Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System). The total estimated funding is $133,000, with an award ceiling of $133,000 and an award floor listed as $1, and the announcement anticipated a single award.
Eligibility was limited to institutions of higher education, both private and public/state-controlled, which aligns with the field ecology and technical support nature of the project and the common role universities play in supporting long-term monitoring through staff, students, specialized expertise, and analytical capacity. No cost sharing or matching requirement was specified, meaning applicants would not have been required to contribute non-federal funds to participate.
Finally, this posting functioned as a notice of intent to award rather than an open competition. The listing explicitly states that no applications would be accepted, and it was posted on July 31, 2015, with an archive date of August 10, 2015. For access issues or questions, the contact listed was Steve Livingston at the National Park Service (303-969-2690, SteveLivingston@nps.gov), and the announcement referenced Grants.gov for additional information.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Field Ecology and Technical Support for Long term Monitoring in National Parks of the Southern Colorado Plateau Network."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P15AS00261.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) funding opportunity.
What type of funding mechanism is being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
It indicates the National Park Service expected to have substantial involvement in coordinating or guiding the work, rather than a hands-off relationship typical of some grants.
Is this opportunity competitive or open to applications?
No. This posting functioned as a notice of intent to award, and it explicitly states that no applications would be accepted.
What is the central purpose of the project?
The purpose is to strengthen long-term ecological monitoring across multiple national park ecosystems in the Southern Colorado Plateau region by collecting, managing, and communicating data that show the current condition of key natural resources and how those conditions change over time.
What program does this work support?
It supports the Southern Colorado Plateau Network (SCPN) Vital Signs monitoring program within the NPS Inventory and Monitoring framework.
What is meant by "Vital Signs" monitoring in this context?
In this announcement, Vital Signs monitoring refers to tracking trends in ecosystem health using a selected set of indicators, with consistent and repeatable measurements over long time periods.
What kinds of ecosystems or settings are included in the monitoring scope?
The announcement highlights monitoring across three broad ecological settings: upland systems, riparian and aquatic systems, and landscape-level indicators.
What types of work are emphasized by the announcement?
The emphasized work combines field ecology support (such as surveys, sampling, and standardized monitoring protocols) with technical support needed for long-term monitoring (such as data handling, quality control, and assistance with analysis and reporting).
Why is long-term monitoring important for this project?
The project is framed around consistent, repeatable measurements over long periods so changes driven by climate, land use, invasive species, altered hydrology, or other stressors can be detected early and interpreted in context.
Is communicating results a required focus of the project?
Yes. The description emphasizes not only collecting ecological data but also translating monitoring outcomes into usable information for park managers, partner organizations, collaborating scientists and agencies, and the general public.
What kinds of communication products are implied by the announcement?
The announcement suggests deliverables such as written summaries, technical reports, data visualizations, briefings, and other outreach-oriented materials that explain what is being monitored, what trends are emerging, and what those trends might imply for stewardship.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Environment and Natural Resources.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 15.945, described as "Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System."
How much funding was available under this opportunity?
The total estimated funding is $133,000.
What were the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $133,000, and the award floor is listed as $1.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated a single award.
Who was eligible to receive this award?
Eligibility was limited to institutions of higher education, including both private institutions and public/state-controlled institutions.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was specified in the announcement.
What does it mean that the funding is categorized as discretionary?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding, as stated in the announcement.
When was this opportunity posted and when was it archived?
It was posted on July 31, 2015, and the archive date is August 10, 2015.
Where was the announcement referenced for additional information?
The announcement referenced Grants.gov for additional information.
Who is the listed contact for questions or access issues?
The contact listed is Steve Livingston at the National Park Service.
What contact details were provided?
Phone: 303-969-2690. Email: SteveLivingston@nps.gov.
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