Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIR2380120022
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Hydrological Analysis and Pilot Restoration of Artificially Drained Wet Meadows" 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 May 7, 2012 and posted on May 7, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 14, 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 $31,113.00 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 funding announcement is not a request for applications. This is a single source award to Colorado State University.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Hydrological Analysis and Pilot Restoration of Artificially Drained Wet Meadows" (Funding Opportunity Number NPS NOIR2380120022) is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding action focused on natural resources work within the National Park System. It is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the project is expected to involve active collaboration between the NPS and the recipient rather than operating as a hands-off grant. The purpose, as indicated by the title and program framing, is to support hydrological analysis and an initial, pilot-scale restoration effort aimed at wet meadow ecosystems that have been artificially drained, likely to evaluate drainage impacts on water movement and meadow function and to test practical restoration methods that could be scaled or replicated.
This announcement is not an open, competitive solicitation. Instead, it is a notice of intent to make a noncompetitive, single-source award under the National Park Service Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). The award is being issued in accordance with Department of the Interior policy (505 Departmental Manual 2.12C), which provides the basis for certain noncompetitive financial assistance actions when specific criteria are met. The announcement explicitly states it is not requesting applications from the public and clarifies that the intended recipient is Colorado State University. As a result, other entities are not being invited to submit proposals, even though the general eligibility field references "Others" with additional clarification in the text.
In terms of funding and timing, the opportunity anticipated one award with an estimated total funding amount of $31,113. There was no stated award ceiling or floor (both listed as $0), which typically indicates the precise amount is handled through the task agreement and associated documentation rather than advertised as a range for applicants. Cost sharing or matching was not required, so the recipient was not expected to provide matching funds as a condition of the award. The opportunity was posted on May 7, 2012, with an original and current closing date of May 14, 2012, and it was archived on June 13, 2012, reflecting a short administrative window consistent with a notice-of-intent posting for a pre-identified, noncompetitive recipient.
Programmatically, the opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.945, which covers Cooperative Research and Training Programs related to resources of the National Park System. That CFDA alignment reinforces that the project is intended to support research, technical analysis, and applied restoration activities that inform NPS management. While the brief public description does not provide detailed work plan language, the combination of "hydrological analysis" and "pilot restoration" strongly implies deliverables such as field assessment of drainage modifications, measurement or modeling of water table and surface flow patterns, identification of restoration targets, and implementation and monitoring of a small-scale restoration action to evaluate ecological and hydrologic responses.
For access or administrative questions, the listed point of contact was Kelly Adams, Grants Management Specialist, reachable by phone at 303-969-2392, particularly for assistance obtaining the full announcement if there were issues accessing it electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Hydrological Analysis and Pilot Restoration of Artificially Drained Wet Meadows."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS NOIR2380120022.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding action focused on natural resources work within the National Park System.
What type of award is this (grant, contract, or cooperative agreement)?
It is structured as a cooperative agreement, which means the project is expected to involve active collaboration between the NPS and the recipient rather than operating as a hands-off grant.
What is the purpose of the project described in the announcement?
The purpose is to support hydrological analysis and a pilot-scale restoration effort for wet meadow ecosystems that have been artificially drained. The project is framed as evaluating drainage impacts on water movement and meadow function and testing restoration methods that could potentially be scaled or replicated.
Is this an open, competitive funding opportunity?
No. The announcement is not an open, competitive solicitation. It is a notice of intent to make a noncompetitive, single-source award.
Is the announcement requesting applications from the public?
No. The announcement explicitly states it is not requesting applications from the public.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient identified in the announcement is Colorado State University.
Can other universities, nonprofits, or organizations apply?
Based on the announcement text, other entities are not being invited to submit proposals because this is a noncompetitive, single-source award with a pre-identified recipient.
What is the mechanism or program context for issuing the award?
The award is issued under the National Park Service Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), and it is being made in accordance with Department of the Interior policy cited as 505 Departmental Manual 2.12C.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.945, described as Cooperative Research and Training Programs related to resources of the National Park System.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated one award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $31,113.
Is there an award ceiling or award floor listed?
No. Both the award ceiling and award floor were listed as $0, which typically indicates the precise amount is handled through the task agreement and associated documentation rather than being advertised as a competitive funding range.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching was not required.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 7, 2012.
What were the closing dates?
The original closing date and the current closing date were both May 14, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on June 13, 2012.
Why does the timeline look short?
The short administrative window is consistent with a notice-of-intent posting for a pre-identified, noncompetitive recipient rather than an open call for proposals.
What kinds of activities or deliverables are implied by the project description?
While the public description does not provide a detailed work plan, the combined focus on "hydrological analysis" and "pilot restoration" implies work such as field assessment of drainage modifications, measurement or modeling of water table and surface flow patterns, identification of restoration targets, implementation of a small-scale restoration action, and monitoring to evaluate hydrologic and ecological responses.
Who is the point of contact for administrative or access questions?
The listed point of contact is Kelly Adams, Grants Management Specialist.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Kelly Adams can be reached by phone at 303-969-2392, particularly for assistance obtaining the full announcement if there are issues accessing it electronically.
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