Opportunity Information: Apply for NPSNOIBIBE120035
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Hydrogeologic investigation of springs providing base flow to streams of the Rio Grande Basin in West Texas" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.916 Outdoor RecreationAcquisition, Development and Planning.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 3, 2012 and posted on Aug 3, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 4, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $32,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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 against an existing cooperative agreement to Sul Ross State University to complete a hydrogeologic investigation of springs providing base flow to streams of the Rio Grande Basin in West Texas.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Hydrogeologic investigation of springs providing base flow to streams of the Rio Grande Basin in West Texas" is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding action focused on natural resources work. The purpose is to support a hydrogeologic study of springs that contribute base flow, meaning the sustained portion of streamflow that comes from groundwater discharge rather than short-term runoff, to streams within the Rio Grande Basin in West Texas. In practical terms, the project is aimed at improving understanding of where spring water is coming from, how it moves through local aquifers and geologic formations, and how those spring systems help maintain streamflow over time, especially during dry periods when surface runoff is limited.
This notice is not an open competition. It is specifically a notice of intent to make an award as a task agreement under an already-existing cooperative agreement, and the identified recipient is Sul Ross State University. The listing indicates that the only expected award is one, reflecting that the work is being directed to a particular institution rather than solicited broadly from multiple applicants. The eligibility section reinforces this by stating that the intent is to award to Sul Ross State University through the existing cooperative agreement mechanism, which is commonly used when the federal agency anticipates substantial involvement or collaboration during the project, as opposed to a more hands-off grant structure.
Financially, the opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of $32,000. The award ceiling and award floor are both listed as $0, which typically indicates that a specific capped range was not published in the standard fields, even though the estimated total funding is provided elsewhere in the announcement. The opportunity also indicates a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is expected to provide some form of non-federal contribution, such as cash, in-kind services, staff time, equipment, or other allowable support, consistent with the terms of the underlying cooperative agreement and federal assistance rules.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number NPSNOIBIBE120035. It was posted on August 3, 2012, created the same day, and had an original and current closing date of August 4, 2012, with an archive date of August 5, 2012. Those very short timeframes are consistent with a notice of intent to award to a pre-identified partner rather than a call for proposals. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 15.916, listed under "Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning," which is the program catalog reference used at the time to classify federal assistance opportunities.
The issuing agency is the National Park Service, and the description repeats the intent: to issue a task agreement under an existing cooperative agreement to Sul Ross State University for the hydrogeologic investigation of spring systems that provide base flow to streams in the Rio Grande Basin in West Texas. For access issues or questions about the full announcement, the contact listed is Trish Fresquez Hernandez, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 505-988-6122.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Hydrogeologic investigation of springs providing base flow to streams of the Rio Grande Basin in West Texas."
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The issuing agency is the National Park Service (NPS).
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to support a hydrogeologic study of springs that contribute base flow to streams in the Rio Grande Basin in West Texas. The work is focused on improving understanding of where spring water originates, how it moves through aquifers and geologic formations, and how spring systems help sustain streamflow over time, especially during dry periods when runoff is limited.
What does "base flow" mean in this notice?
Base flow refers to the sustained portion of streamflow that comes from groundwater discharge (such as spring flow) rather than short-term runoff from rainfall events.
Is this an open, competitive funding opportunity?
No. This notice is not an open competition. It is a notice of intent to make an award to a pre-identified recipient.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The identified recipient is Sul Ross State University.
How will the award be made (grant vs. cooperative agreement vs. task agreement)?
The notice states the award is intended to be issued as a task agreement under an already-existing cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award will be made under an existing cooperative agreement?
Based on the notice language, the mechanism is an existing cooperative agreement with Sul Ross State University, and the NPS intends to issue a task agreement under that instrument rather than solicit proposals from multiple applicants.
How many awards are expected?
The listing indicates one expected award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $32,000.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is listed as $0 and the award floor is listed as $0. The notice still provides an estimated total funding amount of $32,000 elsewhere in the announcement.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity indicates a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is expected to provide some form of non-federal contribution (for example cash or in-kind support), consistent with the terms of the underlying cooperative agreement and federal assistance rules.
What types of contributions could count toward cost share or match (as described in the notice)?
The notice references non-federal contributions such as cash, in-kind services, staff time, equipment, or other allowable support, consistent with the governing agreement and applicable assistance requirements.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPSNOIBIBE120035.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.916 ("Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning").
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 3, 2012, and it was also created on August 3, 2012.
What was the closing date for this notice?
The original and current closing date listed is August 4, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is August 5, 2012.
Why are the posting and closing dates so close together?
The notice describes this as a non-competitive intent-to-award action to a pre-identified partner under an existing cooperative agreement, and the very short timeframe is consistent with that type of announcement.
What geographic area does the project focus on?
The project focuses on springs that provide base flow to streams in the Rio Grande Basin in West Texas.
What kind of work area does the NPS classify this under?
The notice describes it as an NPS discretionary funding action focused on natural resources work.
Who is the contact for access issues or questions about the full announcement?
The contact listed is Trish Fresquez Hernandez, Contract Specialist.
How can the listed contact be reached by phone?
The phone number provided is 505-988-6122.
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