Opportunity Information: Apply for P15AS00348
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Geologic Mapping in Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway" 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 26, 2015 and posted on Aug 26, 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 $100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 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:
The National Park Service grant opportunity titled "Geologic Mapping in Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway" (Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00348) was issued as a discretionary cooperative agreement focused on natural resources science and research. The work was prompted by a geologic scoping meeting at Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway (SACN) that found major gaps and inconsistencies in existing geologic map coverage both inside and near park boundaries. According to the announcement, some locations had only very coarse-scale maps that were not detailed enough to be useful for day-to-day resource management, other areas had bedrock mapping without corresponding surficial (unconsolidated materials) mapping, some had the opposite (surficial without bedrock), and some places had never been mapped at all.
The project’s primary objective was to complete missing surficial geologic mapping first, with bedrock mapping treated as a secondary phase to be pursued only if funding remained available. This sequencing was chosen specifically at the park’s request because surficial geologic maps are considered the most immediately practical for management needs, such as understanding soils and sediments, erosion and deposition patterns, slope stability, floodplain behavior, habitat-related substrate conditions, and other near-surface processes that directly affect infrastructure, water quality, and natural resource protection. The announcement indicates the plan was to systematically close the mapping gaps rather than simply refine areas that were already adequately covered.
Funding for the effort was listed at an estimated total of $100,000, with an award ceiling of $100,000 and an award floor of $1, and the opportunity anticipated making a single award. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Eligible applicants were limited to higher education institutions, including private institutions of higher education as well as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, reflecting the research and technical nature of the mapping work and the cooperative agreement structure.
Administratively, the notice was posted on August 26, 2015, and archived on September 6, 2015. It was not an open competition: the listing states "Notice of Intent to Award. No applications will be accepted," meaning the agency had already identified a recipient or intended partner and was publishing the notice for transparency rather than soliciting proposals. For access issues or questions about the full announcement, the listed contact was Steve Livingston at the National Park Service (303-969-2690, SteveLivingston@nps.gov), and an additional information link was provided through Grants.gov. The CFDA listing associated with the opportunity was 15.945, tied to cooperative research and training programs supporting resources of the National Park System.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Geologic Mapping in Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is P15AS00348.
Which federal agency issued this opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by the National Park Service (NPS).
What type of award mechanism was used?
This opportunity was issued as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What program area does this opportunity fall under?
The work is in the area of natural resources science and research, focused on geologic mapping to support management needs at Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway.
What prompted the project?
The project was prompted by a geologic scoping meeting at Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway (SACN) that identified major gaps and inconsistencies in existing geologic map coverage inside and near park boundaries.
What kinds of mapping gaps were identified?
The announcement described several issues with existing mapping, including:
- Some areas had only very coarse-scale maps that were not detailed enough for day-to-day resource management.
- Some areas had bedrock mapping but lacked corresponding surficial (unconsolidated materials) mapping.
- Some areas had surficial mapping but lacked bedrock mapping.
- Some locations had never been mapped at all.
What was the primary objective of the project?
The primary objective was to complete missing surficial geologic mapping first.
Was bedrock mapping included in the project scope?
Yes, but it was treated as a secondary phase to be pursued only if funding remained available after completing the surficial mapping priorities.
Why was surficial mapping prioritized over bedrock mapping?
The sequencing was chosen at the park's request because surficial geologic maps were considered the most immediately practical for resource management needs. The announcement specifically ties surficial mapping to near-surface conditions and processes that affect daily management decisions.
How are surficial geologic maps intended to be used for park management?
According to the announcement, surficial maps support management by helping staff understand:
- Soils and sediments
- Erosion and deposition patterns
- Slope stability
- Floodplain behavior
- Habitat-related substrate conditions
- Other near-surface processes affecting infrastructure, water quality, and natural resource protection
Was the goal to refine existing mapped areas or to fill gaps?
The announcement indicates the plan was to systematically close mapping gaps rather than simply refine areas that were already adequately covered.
What was the estimated funding amount?
The estimated total funding for the effort was $100,000.
What were the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling was $100,000, and the award floor was $1.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated making a single award.
Was cost sharing or a matching contribution required?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants were limited to higher education institutions, including:
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public institutions of higher education
- State-controlled institutions of higher education
Was this an open competitive opportunity?
No. The listing states "Notice of Intent to Award. No applications will be accepted", meaning it was not open for proposals and the agency had already identified an intended recipient or partner.
What does "Notice of Intent to Award" mean in this listing?
Based on the announcement language, it means the NPS was publishing the notice for transparency and administrative purposes rather than soliciting applications, since no applications would be accepted.
When was the opportunity posted?
The notice was posted on August 26, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The notice was archived on September 6, 2015.
Where could additional information be found?
The announcement referenced an additional information link through Grants.gov.
Who was the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed contact was Steve Livingston at the National Park Service.
What phone number and email were provided for the contact?
The contact details provided were 303-969-2690 and SteveLivingston@nps.gov.
What CFDA listing was associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing associated with the opportunity was 15.945, described as cooperative research and training programs supporting resources of the National Park System.
What park unit is referenced in the project description?
The project is tied to Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway, abbreviated as SACN in the announcement.
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