Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00061
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- The DOI-NPS in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Impacts of Tour Boat Shore Excursions on Terrestrial Wildlife in Glacier Bay National Park" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.944.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 02, 2016 and posted on Mar 02, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 03, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Impacts of Tour Boat Shore Excursions on Terrestrial Wildlife in Glacier Bay National Park" is a National Park Service (NPS) notice describing its intent to fund a specific research project without competition, rather than an open call for applications. It is listed under funding opportunity number P16AS00061 and falls within the Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS) natural resource stewardship program (CFDA 15.944). The notice clarifies that the recipient is the University of Washington and that the award is being made through a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) agreement under the Pacific Northwest CESU master agreement framework, with statutory authority cited as 54 USC 100703.
The core purpose of the project is to address a growing management concern in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve: shore excursions from tour vessels have increased substantially, but there has not been a corresponding scientific effort to quantify how this rise in human shoreline activity may be affecting terrestrial wildlife. The project is designed to generate evidence on whether and how tour boat shore landings influence wildlife presence and behavior along shoreline segments that are used for these excursions. The research emphasis is practical and management-focused, aiming to produce measurable indicators that can inform park decisions about visitor use and wildlife protection.
Methodologically, the project will rely on non-invasive monitoring approaches to estimate both species occupancy (whether particular species are present in an area) and activity levels (how much animals are using an area and when). The study design includes two main comparisons. First, it will compare "treatment" sites where tour boat shore excursions occur against comparable "control" sites where such excursions do not occur. Second, it will compare the same site across time, contrasting days when people come ashore with days when there is no human use. This paired spatial-and-temporal structure is intended to help separate the effects of shore excursions from other environmental differences between locations and from normal day-to-day variation in wildlife activity.
The stated objectives include developing field protocols that can quantitatively assess occupancy and activity for selected mammal species and nesting birds, with specific attention to ground-nesting birds and shoreline-associated mammals. The deliverables are framed around determining whether there are detectable spatial differences (excursion sites versus non-excursion sites) and temporal differences (human-use days versus non-use days) in wildlife occupancy and activity. In other words, the project is not just collecting observations; it is explicitly building and applying a repeatable monitoring framework that can support ongoing assessment in Glacier Bay.
In terms of roles, the University of Washington is responsible for developing the study plan, conducting fieldwork, analyzing the resulting data, and disseminating the findings, including through a graduate thesis and/or a peer-reviewed scientific publication. The NPS role is collaborative and supportive: providing financial assistance, participating in project development and planning, assisting with field logistics in the park environment, and reviewing the final products to ensure they meet park needs and standards.
Administratively, the opportunity describes a single expected award with an anticipated total of $139,629, no cost share requirement, and a three-year agreement period. The anticipated period of performance runs from September 1, 2016 through September 1, 2019. Although the listing includes a posted date (March 2, 2016) and closing date (March 3, 2016), those dates function more as public-notice timing than an application deadline because the announcement explicitly states it is not requesting applications. The point of contact provided for the notice is Erica Cordeiro, Grants Specialist, reachable at EricaCordeiro@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Impacts of Tour Boat Shore Excursions on Terrestrial Wildlife in Glacier Bay National Park."
Is this an open grant solicitation that anyone can apply to?
No. This is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to fund a specific research project without competition. The notice explicitly states it is not requesting applications.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is the University of Washington.
Which federal agency is issuing this notice?
The notice is issued by the Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS), under its natural resource stewardship program.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is P16AS00061.
What CFDA program is referenced in the notice?
The notice lists CFDA 15.944 under the DOI-NPS natural resource stewardship program.
What agreement mechanism is being used to make the award?
The award is being made through a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) agreement under the Pacific Northwest CESU master agreement framework.
What statutory authority is cited for this award?
The statutory authority cited is 54 USC 100703.
What management issue is this project meant to address?
The project addresses a growing concern in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve: tour vessel shore excursions have increased substantially, but scientific efforts have not kept pace in quantifying how increased shoreline human activity may affect terrestrial wildlife.
What is the main purpose of the research?
The purpose is to generate evidence on whether and how tour boat shore landings influence wildlife presence and behavior along shoreline segments used for these excursions, producing measurable indicators that can inform park decisions about visitor use and wildlife protection.
Where will the work take place?
The research will take place in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, focusing on shoreline segments where tour boat shore excursions occur and comparable shoreline segments where they do not occur.
What kinds of wildlife are the focus of this study?
The project focuses on selected mammal species and nesting birds, with specific attention to ground-nesting birds and shoreline-associated mammals.
What will the study measure?
The study will use non-invasive monitoring approaches to estimate (1) species occupancy (whether particular species are present in an area) and (2) activity levels (how much animals are using an area and when).
What does "non-invasive monitoring" mean in this context?
In this notice, "non-invasive monitoring" refers to field approaches designed to estimate occupancy and activity without directly handling or physically disturbing the animals.
How is the study designed to isolate the effects of shore excursions?
The design includes both spatial and temporal comparisons: (1) comparing treatment sites where shore excursions occur to comparable control sites without excursions, and (2) comparing the same site over time by contrasting days with human shore use against days with no human use.
What are "treatment" and "control" sites in this project?
Treatment sites are shoreline locations where tour boat shore excursions occur. Control sites are comparable shoreline locations where shore excursions do not occur.
What are the stated objectives of the project?
The objectives include developing field protocols that can quantitatively assess occupancy and activity for selected mammal species and nesting birds, and determining whether there are detectable spatial differences (excursion sites versus non-excursion sites) and temporal differences (human-use days versus non-use days) in occupancy and activity.
What types of outputs or deliverables are expected?
The deliverables include a repeatable monitoring framework (field protocols plus application of those protocols), analysis of spatial and temporal differences in wildlife occupancy and activity, and dissemination of findings including a graduate thesis and/or a peer-reviewed scientific publication.
What is the University of Washington responsible for?
The University of Washington is responsible for developing the study plan, conducting fieldwork, analyzing data, and disseminating findings, including through a graduate thesis and/or peer-reviewed publication.
What is the National Park Service responsible for?
The NPS role is collaborative and supportive, including providing financial assistance, participating in project development and planning, assisting with field logistics in the park environment, and reviewing final products to ensure they meet park needs and standards.
How much funding is anticipated?
The notice anticipates a single award totaling $139,629.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost share requirement.
How many awards are expected?
A single award is expected.
What is the length of the agreement period?
The agreement period is three years.
What is the anticipated period of performance?
The anticipated period of performance runs from September 1, 2016 through September 1, 2019.
What are the posted date and closing date shown on the notice, and do they function as an application deadline?
The listing includes a posted date of March 2, 2016 and a closing date of March 3, 2016. However, these dates function as public-notice timing rather than an application deadline because the announcement states it is not requesting applications.
Who is the point of contact for this notice?
The point of contact is Erica Cordeiro, Grants Specialist.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Erica Cordeiro can be reached by email at EricaCordeiro@nps.gov.
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