Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIGRSMJ5471100059
Apply for NPS NOIGRSMJ5471100059
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Insecticide Treatment Assessment in GRSM" 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 Sep 28, 2010 and posted on Sep 28, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $189,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $189,000.00 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).
- This is a Notice of Intent to award a task agreement to the University of Tennessee under Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit Cooperative Agreement #H5000095041.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Insecticide Treatment Assessment in GRSM" is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding notice focused on natural resource management in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The core purpose is to support a collaborative research partnership that will design, carry out, and complete a scientific study evaluating insecticide treatments used against the hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA), an invasive insect pest that threatens eastern hemlock populations. The study is intended to produce practical, science-based findings that the park can use to refine and strengthen a long-term HWA management plan, with particular attention to improving how treatments are selected, applied, and evaluated over time in the park's hemlock stands.
This opportunity was structured as a Cooperative Agreement rather than a standard contract or grant, which signals that the NPS expected substantial involvement and collaboration during the project, such as joint planning, coordination on study design, and ongoing communication about methods, field implementation, and interpretation of results. The announcement indicates the intent to make a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $189,000. Both the award floor and ceiling are listed as $189,000, implying a fixed project budget rather than a range. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient would not be required to contribute additional funds to receive the full award amount.
Eligibility was not open competition in the typical sense. The notice explicitly states it is a Notice of Intent to award a task agreement to the University of Tennessee under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Cooperative Agreement number H5000095041. In practice, this means the funding was being directed through an established federal-university partnership mechanism designed to facilitate applied research and technical assistance for resource management. While the listing shows "Others" under eligible applicants, the accompanying eligibility information clarifies that the intended recipient was the University of Tennessee via the CESU framework, which is commonly used for collaborative, mission-related research where agencies benefit from academic expertise and capacity.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was posted and created on September 28, 2010, with an original and current closing date of September 30, 2010, and it was archived on October 1, 2010. The compressed timeline is consistent with a notice-of-intent posting rather than a broad, open solicitation period. The funding opportunity number is NPS NOIGRSMJ5471100059, and the activity category is Natural Resources. The CFDA number is listed as 00.000 (Not Elsewhere Classified), which typically reflects a listing where a more specific CFDA program code was not assigned or not used in the posting system at the time.
The practical outcome the NPS was seeking is a completed scientific assessment that directly informs management decisions in the park. In the context of HWA, insecticide treatment assessments often involve measuring treatment effectiveness over time, comparing different application methods or products, tracking adelgid populations and tree health responses, and documenting any operational considerations that affect long-term feasibility. The summary provided in the announcement emphasizes that the end goal is not just research for its own sake, but actionable information that improves a long-term management plan for protecting hemlocks in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
For questions or issues accessing the full announcement, the contact listed is Judith Couch, Financial Agreements Specialist, reachable by phone at 865-436-1224. The email field is shown but not populated in the provided source text.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Insecticide Treatment Assessment in GRSM."
Which federal agency is offering this funding opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding notice.
What park or location does the project focus on?
The work is focused on Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GRSM).
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to support a collaborative research partnership that will design, carry out, and complete a scientific study evaluating insecticide treatments used against the hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA), an invasive insect pest threatening eastern hemlock populations.
What management need is this study intended to support?
The study is intended to produce practical, science-based findings that the park can use to refine and strengthen a long-term hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) management plan, with attention to improving how treatments are selected, applied, and evaluated over time in the park's hemlock stands.
What type of award is this (grant, contract, or something else)?
The opportunity was structured as a Cooperative Agreement rather than a standard contract or grant.
What does it mean that this is a Cooperative Agreement?
In this notice, a Cooperative Agreement indicates the NPS expected substantial involvement and collaboration during the project. Examples described include joint planning, coordination on study design, and ongoing communication regarding methods, field implementation, and interpretation of results.
Is the opportunity competitive and open to all applicants?
No. The notice explicitly states it is a Notice of Intent to award a task agreement to the University of Tennessee under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Cooperative Agreement number H5000095041. This structure aligns with funding being directed through an established federal-university partnership mechanism rather than a broad open competition.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is the University of Tennessee through the CESU framework (under Cooperative Agreement number H5000095041).
Why does the listing mention "Others" as eligible applicants?
While the listing shows "Others" under eligible applicants, the eligibility narrative clarifies that this posting is a Notice of Intent to make the award to the University of Tennessee via the CESU framework.
How many awards does the NPS intend to make?
The announcement indicates the intent to make a single award.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $189,000.
Is the funding amount a range or a fixed amount?
It appears to be a fixed amount. Both the award floor and award ceiling are listed as $189,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What activity category is associated with this opportunity?
The activity category is Natural Resources.
What kind of research outputs is the park looking for?
The notice emphasizes a completed scientific assessment that directly informs management decisions. In the context described, insecticide treatment assessments often involve measuring effectiveness over time, comparing application methods or products, tracking adelgid populations and tree health responses, and documenting operational considerations that affect long-term feasibility. The key emphasis is actionable information to improve a long-term management plan.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is NPS NOIGRSMJ5471100059.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is listed as 00.000 (Not Elsewhere Classified), indicating that a more specific CFDA program code was not assigned or not used in the posting system at the time.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on September 28, 2010.
What were the closing dates for this opportunity?
The original closing date and the current closing date are both listed as September 30, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on October 1, 2010.
Why is the open period so short?
The compressed timeline is consistent with a notice-of-intent posting rather than a broad, open solicitation period.
Who can be contacted with questions or issues accessing the full announcement?
The contact listed is Judith Couch, Financial Agreements Specialist.
What is the phone number for the listed contact?
The phone number provided is 865-436-1224.
Is an email address provided for the contact?
The email field is shown but not populated in the provided source text.
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