Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIWASOP11AT70958
Apply for NPS NOIWASOP11AT70958
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Grand Trends Grand Teton Reactive Nitrogen Deposition Study" 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 30, 2011 and posted on Aug 30, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 1, 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 $499,972.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $499,972.00 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:
The Grand Trends Grand Teton Reactive Nitrogen Deposition Study (GrandTReNDS) is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding opportunity focused on improving the understanding of reactive nitrogen deposition and related air quality issues in and around Grand Teton National Park. The project is designed to finish and extend scientific work that has already been underway, with an emphasis on completing laboratory processing of previously collected samples, analyzing the resulting data, and preparing high-quality datasets that the NPS can directly use in air quality modeling and source apportionment work. In practical terms, this effort is about turning field-collected monitoring results into finalized, quality-assured information products that can support park management decisions and technical modeling efforts.
A major component of the work is to complete laboratory analyses of samples collected during the GrandTReNDS study and then perform detailed data analysis of the findings. The resulting datasets will be organized and formatted so they can be incorporated into NPS air quality and source apportionment modeling, which is typically used to understand where pollutants come from, how they move through the atmosphere, and how they contribute to deposition in sensitive park ecosystems. Rather than funding new sampling campaigns, the award centers on extracting full value from existing monitoring investments by ensuring the data are fully processed, interpreted, and made ready for downstream technical use.
In addition to finalizing GrandTReNDS sample and data work, the project continues support for related reactive nitrogen monitoring activities. This includes ongoing support for an IMPROVE pilot-scale NHx monitoring effort. NHx generally refers to reduced nitrogen species such as ammonia (NH3) and ammonium (NH4+), which are important contributors to nitrogen deposition and can influence ecosystem nutrient balances and visibility/particulate formation. The work also continues passive sampling of ammonia and nitric acid within Grand Teton National Park, helping maintain continuity in measurements and allowing for comparisons over time and across locations. Another technical focus is continued laboratory evaluation of ammonia measurement methods, which matters because ammonia can be challenging to measure accurately due to its reactivity and tendency to interact with sampling surfaces and environmental conditions. Finally, the project supports publication of key findings from prior reactive nitrogen monitoring work in Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) and the surrounding region, helping ensure that results are documented, peer reviewed where appropriate, and accessible for future scientific and management applications.
No additional field deployments are planned or funded under this specific action. The work is structured as a task agreement issued on a non-competitive basis to Colorado State University (CSU) under an existing Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) agreement (Agreement No. H2370094000). The notice states this is a Notice of Intent for a non-competitive award, consistent with Department of the Interior policy (Department Manual 505 DM 2), meaning the agency has already identified CSU as the intended recipient under the existing cooperative framework rather than running an open competition for this particular task.
Administratively, the opportunity is issued as a cooperative agreement within the Natural Resources funding activity category. The funding opportunity number is NPS NOIWASOP11AT70958. The NPS anticipated a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $499,972 (with an award ceiling of $499,972 and no stated minimum). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. Eligible applicants are listed as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, aligning with the intended awardee. The opportunity was posted on August 30, 2011, with an original and current closing date of September 1, 2011, and an archive date of October 1, 2011. The CFDA listing associated with the program is 15.945, Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System. For access issues or administrative questions, the contact listed is Robert Dobson, Contract Specialist, National Park Service, phone 303-987-6988.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Grand Trends Grand Teton Reactive Nitrogen Deposition Study (GrandTReNDS) funding opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding opportunity focused on improving understanding of reactive nitrogen deposition and related air quality issues in and around Grand Teton National Park. The effort is aimed at finishing and extending scientific work already underway, especially by completing lab processing of previously collected samples, analyzing results, and producing high-quality datasets the NPS can directly use.
What is the main purpose of this project?
The main purpose is to turn existing field-collected monitoring results into finalized, quality-assured information products. These products are intended to support NPS air quality modeling and source apportionment work and to inform park management decisions.
Does this opportunity fund new field sampling or new monitoring deployments?
No. The notice states that no additional field deployments are planned or funded under this specific action. The work centers on processing and analyzing samples that have already been collected and preparing the resulting datasets for technical use.
What work will be performed with GrandTReNDS samples that were already collected?
A major component is completing laboratory analyses of GrandTReNDS samples and then conducting detailed data analysis. The resulting datasets will be organized and formatted so they can be incorporated into NPS air quality and source apportionment modeling.
What does "reactive nitrogen deposition" refer to in this opportunity?
The opportunity focuses on reactive nitrogen deposition and related air quality issues. It specifically mentions reduced nitrogen species (NHx), which can contribute to nitrogen deposition and influence ecosystem nutrient balances and visibility/particulate formation.
What is NHx, and why is it included in the project?
NHx generally refers to reduced nitrogen species such as ammonia (NH3) and ammonium (NH4+). These compounds are important contributors to nitrogen deposition and can affect sensitive ecosystems and air quality (including visibility and particulate formation). The project includes ongoing support for an IMPROVE pilot-scale NHx monitoring effort.
What continuing monitoring activities are supported under this project (besides GrandTReNDS sample processing)?
In addition to finalizing GrandTReNDS sample and data work, the project continues support for related reactive nitrogen monitoring activities, including:
- Ongoing support for an IMPROVE pilot-scale NHx monitoring effort
- Continued passive sampling of ammonia and nitric acid within Grand Teton National Park
- Continued laboratory evaluation of ammonia measurement methods
- Support for publication of key findings from prior reactive nitrogen monitoring work in Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) and the surrounding region
Why is laboratory evaluation of ammonia measurement methods part of the work?
The opportunity notes that ammonia can be challenging to measure accurately because of its reactivity and tendency to interact with sampling surfaces and environmental conditions. Continued laboratory evaluation is included to address measurement method performance.
What is meant by "source apportionment modeling" in this context?
The notice describes source apportionment modeling as work typically used to understand where pollutants come from, how they move through the atmosphere, and how they contribute to deposition in sensitive park ecosystems. The project aims to format datasets so they can be used for this type of modeling.
Is this an open competitive grant opportunity?
No. This is described as a Notice of Intent for a non-competitive award. The work is structured as a task agreement issued on a non-competitive basis to Colorado State University (CSU) under an existing Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) agreement.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is Colorado State University (CSU), under an existing CESU agreement (Agreement No. H2370094000).
What type of award will be used?
The opportunity is issued as a cooperative agreement within the Natural Resources funding activity category.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is NPS NOIWASOP11AT70958.
How many awards does NPS anticipate making?
The NPS anticipated a single award.
What is the total estimated funding amount and the award ceiling?
The estimated total funding amount is $499,972. The award ceiling is also $499,972. No minimum award amount is stated.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply, based on the notice?
Eligible applicants are listed as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, which aligns with the intended awardee described in the notice.
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the closing and archive dates?
The opportunity was posted on August 30, 2011. The original and current closing date was September 1, 2011. The archive date was October 1, 2011.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing associated with the program is 15.945, Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System.
Who can be contacted for access issues or administrative questions?
The contact listed is Robert Dobson, Contract Specialist, National Park Service, phone 303-987-6988.
What policy is cited as the basis for issuing this as a non-competitive award?
The notice states the non-competitive award is consistent with Department of the Interior policy (Department Manual 505 DM 2).
Where will the work focus geographically?
The opportunity focuses on reactive nitrogen deposition and air quality issues in and around Grand Teton National Park. It also supports publication of findings from prior monitoring work in Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) and the surrounding region.
What are the expected outputs of the project?
Based on the notice, expected outputs include completed laboratory processing of previously collected samples, detailed analysis of resulting data, and high-quality, organized, formatted, and quality-assured datasets suitable for NPS air quality and source apportionment modeling, along with supported publication of key findings from prior RMNP-related monitoring work.
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