Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 13 NERO 0045
Apply for NPS 13 NERO 0045
- The National Park Service in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Impact of Hurricane Sandy on FIIS Water Quality and Seagrass Resources" 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 Jun 17, 2013 and posted on Jun 17, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 21, 2013 This is NOT an opportunity to submit applications this is an anouncement that an award has already been assigned to Stony Brook University for their work on the Impact of Hurricane Sandy on FIIS water quality and seagrass resources.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $171,988.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $171,988.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education.
- This is NOT an opportunity to submit applications this is an anouncement that an award has already been assigned to Stony Brook University for their work on the Impact of Hurricane Sandy on FIIS water quality and seagrass resources.
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Opportunity Summary:
The government notice titled "Impact of Hurricane Sandy on FIIS Water Quality and Seagrass Resources" (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 13 NERO 0045) is not a competitive grant solicitation and not something organizations can apply for. It is an announcement from the National Park Service stating that a single cooperative agreement award has already been made to Stony Brook University to carry out post Hurricane Sandy monitoring and assessment work related to water quality and seagrass resources at FIIS (Fire Island National Seashore). The posting was made on June 17, 2013, with an original and current closing date of June 21, 2013, and an archive date of June 22, 2013, reflecting that the announcement functioned primarily as a public notice rather than an open call for proposals.
The award supports a focused set of technical monitoring tasks designed to document storm related impacts and track ongoing conditions in the estuarine environment. A central requirement is that the cooperator (Stony Brook University) conducts field sampling and laboratory processing of water samples using established National Park Service standard operating procedures, specifically those described in the "Monitoring protocols for the National Park Service North Atlantic Coastal Parks Estuarine Nutrient Enrichment." The work includes spatial sampling of estuarine water chemistry, general water quality, and water clarity, and it is structured around a probability based systematic survey design. In practice, that means the sampling locations are selected using a statistically defensible approach intended to represent conditions across the estuary rather than only at a few convenient or historically sampled points, improving the reliability of comparisons over space and time.
In addition to water monitoring, the cooperative agreement requires high resolution seagrass monitoring that will be incorporated into the FIIS Vital Signs monitoring protocol. The seagrass component relies on permanent quadrat observations along three 50 meter transects that are stratified by depth, an approach that helps capture how seagrass condition varies between shallower and deeper zones where light availability, turbidity, and physical disturbance can differ substantially after a major storm. The methods are intended to align with SeagrassNet, a widely used global seagrass monitoring framework, and the required measurements include percent cover, shoot density, and canopy height. Collectively, these metrics are commonly used to describe seagrass habitat condition, track recovery or decline, and link biological changes to shifts in water quality and clarity.
The deliverable expectations emphasize synthesis and reporting, not just data collection. Beyond preparing draft products and a final submission, the cooperator must produce a final report that integrates the prior year's spatial and continuous water quality monitoring results with the seagrass condition monitoring data collected at FIIS. This combined reporting structure is meant to provide the National Park Service with a coherent picture of how Hurricane Sandy affected key estuarine conditions and how those conditions relate to seagrass health, using consistent protocols that support long term trend analysis.
Administratively, the opportunity is categorized as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement funding instrument under CFDA 15.945 (Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System). The announcement indicates one expected award with total funding of $171,988, and both the award ceiling and floor are listed as $171,988, signaling a fixed award amount for this specific project. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. Although the eligibility field references private institutions of higher education, the notice repeatedly clarifies that this was not open for applications because the award had already been assigned to Stony Brook University. For questions about accessing the full announcement, the notice provides a contact: Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, at 215-597-9153.
FAQs: Impact of Hurricane Sandy on FIIS Water Quality and Seagrass Resources (NPS 13 NERO 0045)
Is this a grant opportunity that organizations can apply for?
No. The notice states this is not a competitive grant solicitation and is not open for applications. It functions as a public announcement that an award has already been made.
What is the purpose of this government notice?
The posting serves as a National Park Service public notice that a single cooperative agreement award was made for post-Hurricane Sandy monitoring and assessment related to water quality and seagrass resources at Fire Island National Seashore (FIIS).
Who received the cooperative agreement award?
Stony Brook University received the cooperative agreement award identified in the notice.
Which agency issued the notice?
The notice was issued by the National Park Service (NPS).
What is the funding opportunity number for this notice?
The funding opportunity number is NPS 13 NERO 0045.
What project area does the work focus on?
The work focuses on FIIS (Fire Island National Seashore) and its estuarine environment, specifically monitoring storm-related impacts and ongoing conditions tied to water quality and seagrass resources.
What is the project trying to measure or document?
The project is designed to document Hurricane Sandy-related impacts and track ongoing estuarine conditions by combining water quality monitoring with high-resolution seagrass condition monitoring.
What water-related monitoring tasks are included?
The cooperative agreement requires field sampling and laboratory processing of water samples. The monitoring includes spatial sampling of estuarine water chemistry, general water quality, and water clarity.
Are specific protocols required for the water sampling and lab processing?
Yes. The notice requires the use of established National Park Service standard operating procedures, specifically those described in the "Monitoring protocols for the National Park Service North Atlantic Coastal Parks Estuarine Nutrient Enrichment."
How are sampling locations selected for the water monitoring?
Sampling locations are selected using a probability-based systematic survey design. This approach is intended to be statistically defensible and representative of conditions across the estuary, rather than focusing only on convenient or historically sampled points.
What seagrass monitoring is required under the agreement?
The agreement requires high-resolution seagrass monitoring that will be incorporated into the FIIS Vital Signs monitoring protocol.
How is the seagrass monitoring structured in the field?
The seagrass component relies on permanent quadrat observations along three 50-meter transects stratified by depth, which helps capture differences between shallow and deeper zones following a major storm.
Do the seagrass methods align with any broader monitoring framework?
Yes. The methods are intended to align with SeagrassNet, a widely used global seagrass monitoring framework.
What seagrass measurements are required?
The required measurements include percent cover, shoot density, and canopy height.
What deliverables are expected from the cooperator?
Deliverables emphasize synthesis and reporting in addition to data collection. The cooperator must prepare draft products and a final submission, including a final report.
What must be included in the final report?
The final report must integrate the prior year's spatial and continuous water quality monitoring results with the seagrass condition monitoring data collected at FIIS.
What is the intended use of the integrated reporting approach?
The integrated reporting is meant to give the National Park Service a coherent picture of how Hurricane Sandy affected key estuarine conditions and how those conditions relate to seagrass health, using consistent protocols that support long-term trend analysis.
What type of award instrument is used?
The notice identifies the instrument as a cooperative agreement.
How is the award categorized administratively?
It is categorized as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement funding instrument.
What CFDA program is referenced in the notice?
The notice references CFDA 15.945: Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System.
How many awards were expected under this announcement?
The notice indicates one expected award.
What is the total funding amount for the award?
The total funding amount is $171,988.
Is the award amount variable (a range), or is it fixed?
It is fixed for this project. The award ceiling and award floor are both listed as $171,988.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is listed as eligible in the notice?
The eligibility field references private institutions of higher education, but the notice also repeatedly clarifies the opportunity was not open for applications because the award had already been assigned to Stony Brook University.
What were the key posting dates for this notice?
The notice was posted on June 17, 2013. The original closing date and the current closing date are both June 21, 2013, and the archive date is June 22, 2013.
Do the closing and archive dates indicate an open application window?
No. Based on the notice language provided, these dates reflect that the posting operated primarily as a public notice rather than an open call for proposals.
Who can be contacted for questions about accessing the full announcement?
The notice provides a contact for questions about accessing the full announcement: Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, at 215-597-9153.
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