Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 13 NERO 0096
Apply for NPS 13 NERO 0096
- 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 "Impacts of Superstorm Sandy Mapping and Quantification of Geomorphological Change GATE, FIIS, ASIS" 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 Jul 18, 2013 and posted on Jul 18, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 22, 2013 This is not a request for applications this is just an announcement that NPS and Rutgers University have entered into a cooperative agreement for Rutgerss work on the Impacts of Superstorm Sandy Mapping and Quantification of Geomorphological Change GATE, FIIS, ASIS.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $253,310.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $253,310.00 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.
- This is not a request for applications this is just an announcement that NPS and Rutgers University have entered into a cooperative agreement for Rutgerss work on the Impacts of Superstorm Sandy Mapping and Quantification of Geomorphological Change GATE, FIIS, ASIS.
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Opportunity Summary:
The funding opportunity titled "Impacts of Superstorm Sandy Mapping and Quantification of Geomorphological Change GATE, FIIS, ASIS" (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 13 NERO 0096) is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary grant announcement that serves a very specific purpose: it is not an open call for proposals. Instead, it publicly notifies that NPS and Rutgers University have already entered into a cooperative agreement for work focused on mapping and measuring geomorphological (coastal landform) changes caused by Superstorm Sandy. The work is tied to three NPS park units referenced by their acronyms: GATE (Gateway National Recreation Area), FIIS (Fire Island National Seashore), and ASIS (Assateague Island National Seashore). Because the agreement is already in place, the posting functions mainly as a transparency and documentation step rather than a competitive funding opportunity.
The project itself centers on producing and applying high-quality geomorphological datasets and analyses that help the parks understand what changed after Sandy and how those changes compare to pre-storm conditions. Rutgers University is identified as the primary technical partner responsible for overseeing the project and ensuring that the geomorphological information is developed and used consistently across all three components of the effort. In practical terms, this means Rutgers is expected to manage the workflow, coordinate analyses, and ensure the outputs meet the needs of NPS for reporting and decision-making tied to coastal management and storm impact assessment.
A major deliverable area involves data stewardship and terrain modeling. Rutgers will maintain the project datasets and construct appropriate DEMs (Digital Elevation Models), which are essential for analyzing elevation change, dune and beach morphology, overwash patterns, and other storm-driven coastal processes. Alongside these datasets, Rutgers will create graphics and visual products for reports and other communication materials, translating technical measurements into maps, figures, and visuals that can be used by NPS staff, stakeholders, and potentially the public.
Another central task is quantifying shoreline and related spatial change using DSAS calculations. DSAS (Digital Shoreline Analysis System) is a commonly used toolset, typically associated with the USGS, for calculating shoreline change rates and other metrics based on time-series shoreline positions. Rutgers will lead the project organization around these analyses, run the DSAS calculations, and produce figures that quantify "vectors of change," meaning the direction and magnitude of coastal movement or transformation attributable to the storm and subsequent conditions. This component is important for turning mapped features into measurable change indicators, such as erosion and accretion patterns along the shore.
The agreement also includes support for producing post-Sandy geomorphological maps and calculating changes relative to pre-Sandy geomorphological feature distributions and dimensions. That includes comparing where key landforms were located before the storm (and their sizes and shapes) to where they ended up after the storm, which can capture impacts such as dune breaches, inlet formation or migration, overwash fans, beach narrowing or widening, and changes to barrier island features. The emphasis on before-and-after comparisons suggests the outputs are meant to be directly interpretable for assessing storm impacts, tracking recovery, and informing future resilience planning.
Administratively, the announcement lists a single expected award with total funding of $253,310, and the award ceiling and floor are both the same amount, indicating a fixed, predetermined cooperative agreement value rather than a range typical of competitive solicitations. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The eligible applicant category is noted as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, but this is effectively moot in this case because the notice repeats that it is not a request for applications and that Rutgers is the partner already selected through the cooperative agreement. The posting dates reflect the administrative timeline: it was posted and created on July 18, 2013, with an original and current closing date of July 22, 2013, and an archive date of July 23, 2013, which is consistent with short-duration public notices that are not intended to solicit applications.
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.945, "Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System," which aligns with NPS partnering with an academic institution to conduct applied research and produce management-relevant science products. The listed NPS contact for access issues is Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, with a phone number provided in the notice. Overall, the announcement documents a targeted NPS-Rutgers cooperative effort to generate rigorous coastal change mapping, elevation modeling, shoreline change calculations, and comparative pre- and post-Sandy geomorphological assessments for three major Mid-Atlantic and Northeast barrier island park areas.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this an open funding opportunity where new applicants can submit proposals?
No. This announcement is not a request for applications and is not an open call for proposals. It serves as a public notice that the National Park Service (NPS) and Rutgers University have already entered into a cooperative agreement for the described work.
Why was this posted if it is not open for applications?
Based on the description, the posting functions primarily as a transparency and documentation step. It publicly records that a discretionary cooperative agreement exists and summarizes the purpose, scope, and administrative details of that agreement.
Who is the partner organization named in the cooperative agreement?
Rutgers University is identified as the technical partner already selected under the cooperative agreement with NPS.
Which National Park Service units are included in the project?
The work is tied to three NPS park units referenced by acronyms: GATE (Gateway National Recreation Area), FIIS (Fire Island National Seashore), and ASIS (Assateague Island National Seashore).
What is the main purpose of the project described in this notice?
The project focuses on mapping and measuring geomorphological (coastal landform) changes caused by Superstorm Sandy and comparing post-storm conditions to pre-storm conditions. The intent is to produce and apply high-quality datasets and analyses that help the parks understand what changed and support reporting and decision-making related to coastal management and storm impact assessment.
What kinds of outputs or deliverables are described?
The notice describes deliverables that include: maintaining project datasets, constructing Digital Elevation Models (DEMs), producing graphics and visual products for reports and communications, running shoreline change analyses using DSAS calculations, producing figures that quantify "vectors of change," and creating post-Sandy geomorphological maps with change calculations relative to pre-Sandy feature distributions and dimensions.
What is meant by "geomorphological change" in this context?
In this notice, geomorphological change refers to changes in coastal landforms and related features associated with the storm and subsequent conditions. Examples implied by the description include dune and beach morphology changes, overwash patterns, dune breaches, inlet formation or migration, overwash fans, beach narrowing or widening, and other barrier island feature changes.
What is Rutgers University expected to do under this agreement?
Rutgers University is described as the primary technical partner responsible for overseeing the project and ensuring geomorphological information is developed and used consistently across the three park components. Practically, that includes managing workflow, coordinating analyses, maintaining datasets, building DEMs, leading DSAS-related shoreline change analysis, and producing figures and graphics for NPS reporting and communication needs.
What are DEMs, and why are they included as a major deliverable area?
DEMs are Digital Elevation Models. The notice describes them as essential for analyzing elevation change and coastal processes such as dune and beach morphology and overwash patterns. Rutgers is expected to construct appropriate DEMs and steward the underlying datasets for the project.
What is DSAS, and how is it used in this project?
DSAS stands for Digital Shoreline Analysis System. The notice describes it as a toolset used to calculate shoreline change rates and other metrics based on time-series shoreline positions. Rutgers will organize the project around these analyses, run DSAS calculations, and produce figures that quantify "vectors of change" (direction and magnitude of coastal movement or transformation).
What does "vectors of change" mean as used in the notice?
Within the description provided, "vectors of change" refers to outputs that quantify the direction and magnitude of coastal movement or transformation attributable to the storm and subsequent conditions, supporting measurable indicators such as erosion and accretion patterns.
Does the notice mention comparisons between pre-storm and post-storm conditions?
Yes. A central part of the scope includes producing post-Sandy geomorphological maps and calculating changes relative to pre-Sandy geomorphological feature distributions and dimensions, emphasizing before-and-after comparisons that can be interpreted for storm impact assessment, recovery tracking, and resilience planning.
How much funding is associated with this opportunity?
The notice lists a single expected award with total funding of $253,310.
Is the funding amount a range or a fixed value?
It is presented as a fixed, predetermined value. The award ceiling and award floor are both listed as $253,310, which indicates the amount is set under the cooperative agreement rather than offered as a competitive range.
How many awards are expected?
The announcement lists a single expected award.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is listed as eligible to apply, and does eligibility matter here?
The eligible applicant category is noted as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. However, the notice also states it is not a request for applications and that Rutgers is already the partner under a cooperative agreement, so the eligibility category does not function as an invitation for new submissions in this case.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS 13 NERO 0096.
What is the title of the funding opportunity?
The title is "Impacts of Superstorm Sandy Mapping and Quantification of Geomorphological Change GATE, FIIS, ASIS."
What is the CFDA number and program name associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.945, "Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System."
What do the posted and closing dates suggest about the nature of the announcement?
The notice was created and posted on July 18, 2013, with an original and current closing date of July 22, 2013, and an archive date of July 23, 2013. The short duration is consistent with a brief public notice that is not intended to solicit applications.
Who is the listed contact for access issues?
The notice lists Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, as the NPS contact for access issues, and indicates a phone number is provided in the notice.
Is the work described competitive or pre-selected?
It is pre-selected. The notice indicates NPS and Rutgers University have already entered into the cooperative agreement, so the posting is not describing a competitive selection process.
What is the overarching value of the work to the parks, based on the description?
The described value is producing rigorous coastal change mapping, elevation modeling, shoreline change calculations, and pre- versus post-Sandy comparisons that can be used for NPS reporting and decision-making tied to coastal management and storm impact assessment across GATE, FIIS, and ASIS.
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