Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIP19AC00052
Apply for NPS NOIP19AC00052
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "GP CESU: Assess the Geomorphic Condition of Fox and Palmer Creeks on Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 02, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 11, 2019. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $44,749.00 in funding.
- 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).
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "GP CESU: Assess the Geomorphic Condition of Fox and Palmer Creeks on Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve" (Funding Opportunity Number NPS NOIP19AC00052) is a discretionary National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement under the Department of the Interior. It was released on April 2, 2019, with an original closing date of April 11, 2019, and anticipates a single award with a maximum funding level (award ceiling) of $44,749. The funding activity category is Natural Resources under CFDA 15.945. While eligibility is listed broadly as "Others" with additional clarification expected in the full eligibility text, the announcement makes clear that the NPS intends to make a single-source award to Kansas State University because KSU is a member of the Great Plains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), and the agreement is specifically justified as a single-source action rather than a competitive award.
The central purpose of the project is to improve the park's understanding of stream geomorphology and physical habitat conditions in Fox Creek and Palmer Creek within Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve. The work is framed around understanding how these creek systems behave under both natural conditions and "spring settings" (in other words, how flow and channel form respond across different hydrologic conditions) and, importantly, how they respond to human-induced changes. The overall intent is practical and management-focused: to produce a reliable snapshot of current channel and habitat conditions and to build a baseline dataset that can be used to detect and measure future geomorphic change over time. This kind of baseline is especially valuable in protected areas where land use history, visitor use, grazing practices, infrastructure, and watershed changes can subtly alter stream shape, stability, sediment movement, and habitat quality.
The scope of work is organized into four main tasks. First, the project will consolidate existing data, pulling together any previously collected information relevant to these streams, along with physical habitat data, so that managers and researchers are not working from fragmented or inconsistent sources. Second, the team will collect new baseline field data across 10 stream reaches, which implies a reach-scale assessment approach that captures variation along the creeks rather than relying on a single monitoring point. Third, the project will analyze both historical information and newly collected measurements to classify the streams by type and evaluate their current condition. Stream type and condition assessments typically support determinations about channel stability, incision or aggradation trends, bank erosion potential, sediment transport behavior, and how well the channel and floodplain are connected. Fourth, the project will deliver reporting products that describe current stream condition and provide suggested management actions, translating scientific findings into options that preserve staff can realistically use in planning and resource management decisions.
The expected products include survey data and a final report delivered to the preserve, with the explicit intent to share outputs more broadly with other stream researchers. The benefit to the preserve is described in terms of improving decision-making around water quality and fish habitat, since geomorphic condition and physical habitat strongly influence temperature regimes, sediment loads, pool-riffle structure, cover availability, spawning substrate, and overall aquatic ecosystem function. By establishing baseline conditions now, preserve managers gain a reference point for evaluating whether future changes are within natural variability or are being driven by specific stressors that can be addressed through management.
Beyond the technical stream assessment, the opportunity emphasizes public-purpose outcomes tied to education and partnership. The CESU model is designed to connect federal land managers with universities and other partners, and this project specifically highlights shared environmental stewardship and hands-on student involvement, including youth engagement. Students are expected to gain direct experience in natural resource research methods and field monitoring, while the preserve and its partners benefit from increased scientific capacity and the creation of research products that can be disseminated to the wider scientific community and to preserve stakeholders. In practical terms, the project is positioned as both a resource-management tool and a workforce-development and collaborative research effort aligned with the National Park Service mission.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "GP CESU: Assess the Geomorphic Condition of Fox and Palmer Creeks on Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS NOIP19AC00052.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the National Park Service (NPS) under the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What type of award is this?
It is a cooperative agreement (not a standard grant), which generally indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency in the project.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. The announcement indicates the NPS intends to make a single-source award rather than a competitive award.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The NPS intends to make a single-source award to Kansas State University (KSU).
Why is Kansas State University (KSU) being selected for a single-source award?
KSU is identified as a member of the Great Plains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), and the cooperative agreement is specifically justified as a single-source action tied to that CESU partnership structure.
What does "CESU" mean in this opportunity?
CESU refers to the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit network. In this case, the project is tied to the Great Plains CESU model, which is designed to connect federal land managers with universities and other partners to support research, technical assistance, and education.
What is the CFDA number and program area listed?
The opportunity lists CFDA 15.945, and the funding activity category is Natural Resources.
When was the opportunity released?
The opportunity was released on April 2, 2019.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was April 11, 2019.
How many awards does the NPS anticipate making?
The opportunity anticipates a single award.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The maximum funding level (award ceiling) is $44,749.
Where will the work take place?
The work focuses on Fox Creek and Palmer Creek within Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project aims to improve the preserve's understanding of stream geomorphology and physical habitat conditions in Fox Creek and Palmer Creek, producing a reliable snapshot of current conditions and a baseline dataset for detecting future geomorphic change.
What does "geomorphic condition" mean in the context of this project?
In this context, geomorphic condition refers to the shape, stability, and physical behavior of the stream channel and associated habitat features, including how the channel responds to different flows and how it may be influenced by human-induced changes.
What is meant by studying creek behavior under "natural conditions" and "spring settings"?
The project is framed around understanding how Fox and Palmer Creeks behave across different hydrologic conditions, including natural behavior and conditions described as "spring settings" (how flow and channel form respond across differing hydrologic situations).
Why is a baseline dataset important for the preserve?
A baseline dataset provides a reference point for comparing future measurements. This helps managers distinguish between changes that fall within natural variability and changes driven by specific stressors that may require management action.
What kinds of human-induced changes is the project concerned with?
The announcement emphasizes understanding creek responses to human-induced changes broadly, including the kinds of influences that can occur in protected areas over time (such as land use history, visitor use, grazing practices, infrastructure, and watershed changes) that can affect stream shape, stability, sediment movement, and habitat quality.
How is the scope of work organized?
The scope of work is organized into four main tasks: (1) consolidating existing data, (2) collecting new baseline field data across 10 stream reaches, (3) analyzing historical and new data to classify stream types and evaluate condition, and (4) producing reporting products that describe current conditions and suggest management actions.
What does "consolidate existing data" mean here?
It means assembling previously collected information relevant to Fox and Palmer Creeks, including physical habitat data, so managers and researchers can rely on a more complete and consistent information base rather than fragmented sources.
How much new field data collection is expected?
New baseline field data are expected to be collected across 10 stream reaches, indicating a reach-scale assessment that captures variation along the creeks rather than relying on a single monitoring location.
What does it mean to "classify the streams by type" and "evaluate their current condition"?
It means analyzing historical information and newly collected measurements to identify stream types and assess present conditions in ways that support understanding of channel stability and physical processes. The description notes that such assessments typically inform topics like incision or aggradation trends, bank erosion potential, sediment transport behavior, and channel-floodplain connectivity.
What deliverables are expected from the project?
The expected products include survey data and a final report delivered to Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve.
Will the results be shared beyond the preserve?
Yes. The opportunity indicates an intent to share outputs more broadly with other stream researchers.
How will the project support management decisions at the preserve?
The final products are intended to translate scientific findings into suggested management actions, providing preserve staff with practical options to support planning and resource management decisions.
How does stream geomorphology relate to water quality and fish habitat?
The opportunity ties geomorphic condition and physical habitat to water quality and fish habitat because channel form and stability influence factors like temperature regimes, sediment loads, pool-riffle structure, cover availability, spawning substrate, and overall aquatic ecosystem function.
Does the opportunity include education or workforce-development goals?
Yes. The opportunity emphasizes public-purpose outcomes tied to education and partnership, including hands-on student involvement and youth engagement as part of the CESU collaboration model.
What kinds of student involvement are described?
Students are expected to gain direct experience in natural resource research methods and field monitoring while contributing to research products that support the preserve and can be disseminated more broadly.
Who benefits from this project, according to the announcement?
The preserve benefits through improved scientific capacity and decision-support information for resource management. Students benefit through hands-on research experience. The broader research community may benefit through shared outputs and data products.
What does the opportunity say about eligibility?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional clarification expected in the full eligibility text. However, the announcement also states the NPS intends to make a single-source award to Kansas State University under the Great Plains CESU.
What is the practical outcome the NPS is trying to achieve with this cooperative agreement?
The practical outcome is a management-focused understanding of current channel and habitat conditions and a baseline dataset that can be used over time to detect, measure, and interpret geomorphic change in Fox and Palmer Creeks.
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