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- The DOI-NPS in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Insights into Ancient Bison Management" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 19, 2015 and posted on Oct 19, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 30, 2015. (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 $112,000.00 in funding.
- 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).
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled Insights into Ancient Bison Management (Funding Opportunity Number P16AC00001) is a National Park Service (DOI-NPS) discretionary cooperative agreement announced as a Notice of Intent to fund work through a task agreement under an existing master agreement. It is explicitly not a Request for Proposals, meaning the agency is not seeking competing applications from the general public in the way a typical open solicitation would. Instead, the work is intended to be carried out by an eligible partner already positioned under the relevant cooperative framework, specifically a member of the Great Plains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). The University of North Dakota is identified as the recipient organization able to perform the required tasks under Master Cooperative Agreement H6000110100.
The core purpose of the project is to produce a direct visitor benefit by building science-based interpretation about bison herds across time. Rather than focusing only on modern herd management, the project is designed to connect the historic, current, and future status of bison using multiple lenses: biological science, archaeology, and cultural perspectives. In practical terms, the research centers on genetic analysis to better understand genetic diversity, ancestry, and relatedness among bison. The DNA sources include tissues collected from living bison currently in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, as well as bone fragments that represent many generations of historic bison herds in North Dakota. By comparing modern DNA data with genetic material recovered from archaeological or historical bone samples, the project aims to illuminate how herd genetics have changed over time and what that may imply for conservation, management decisions, and public understanding.
A significant component of the work is educational translation of the research into interpretive materials. A graduate student is expected to carry out the laboratory and analytical work, including DNA extraction, amplification, and quantitative genetic analyses. The findings are not meant to remain only in technical reports; they will be used to educate park visitors and the broader community through web-based podcasts, park interpretive programs, and classroom presentations. The intention is to turn complex genetic and archaeological information into accessible public interpretation that helps people understand bison heritage, ecological roles, and management challenges.
The planned project period runs from January 2016 through September 2018. Beyond the graduate student role, the project also incorporates workforce development and public engagement by involving youth workers in support of graduate research and by offering volunteer internships focused on disseminating interpretive information. This structure ties research, training, and outreach together, aligning scientific investigation with hands-on educational delivery.
From a funding standpoint, the opportunity lists an award ceiling of $112,000 and anticipates a single award. The posting and creation dates are October 19, 2015, with an original and current closing date of October 30, 2015, which matches the notice-of-intent format and the expectation that the award would be made within the established CESU/master agreement partnership framework rather than through a standard competitive proposal process. The funding activity category is Natural Resources, and the CFDA number associated with the program is 15.945.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Insights into Ancient Bison Management (P16AC00001)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled Insights into Ancient Bison Management and the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is P16AC00001.
Which agency is offering this funding?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) opportunity under the Department of the Interior (DOI).
What type of funding mechanism is this?
It is described as a discretionary cooperative agreement, announced as a Notice of Intent to fund work through a task agreement under an existing master agreement.
Is this a Request for Proposals (RFP) open to the public?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a Request for Proposals. The agency is not seeking competing applications from the general public in the way a typical open solicitation would.
Who is the intended recipient for this award?
The notice identifies the University of North Dakota as the recipient organization able to perform the required tasks under Master Cooperative Agreement H6000110100.
What partnership framework is this opportunity tied to?
The work is intended to be carried out by an eligible partner under the relevant cooperative framework, specifically a member of the Great Plains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU).
How many awards are anticipated?
The opportunity anticipates a single award.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The listed award ceiling is $112,000.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project aims to create a direct visitor benefit by building science-based interpretation about bison herds across time, connecting historic, current, and future bison status through biological science, archaeology, and cultural perspectives.
What scientific work is at the center of the project?
The research centers on genetic analysis to better understand genetic diversity, ancestry, and relatedness among bison, and to compare changes in herd genetics over time.
What DNA sources will be used in the research?
DNA sources include tissues collected from living bison currently in Theodore Roosevelt National Park and bone fragments representing many generations of historic bison herds in North Dakota.
What is the value of comparing modern bison DNA to older bone samples?
By comparing modern DNA data with genetic material from archaeological or historical bone samples, the project seeks to show how herd genetics have changed over time and what that may imply for conservation, management decisions, and public understanding.
Is the project focused only on modern bison herd management?
No. The project is designed to connect bison across time and includes historical and cultural dimensions, rather than focusing only on modern herd management.
Who is expected to conduct the lab and analytical work?
A graduate student is expected to carry out the laboratory and analytical work, including DNA extraction, amplification, and quantitative genetic analyses.
How will the results be shared with the public?
The findings are intended to be translated into interpretive and educational products, including web-based podcasts, park interpretive programs, and classroom presentations.
What kinds of public benefits are expected from the project?
The project is intended to turn complex genetic and archaeological information into accessible interpretation that helps people understand bison heritage, ecological roles, and management challenges, creating a direct visitor benefit.
Does the project include training or workforce development components?
Yes. The structure includes youth workers supporting graduate research and volunteer internships focused on disseminating interpretive information.
What is the planned project period?
The planned project period runs from January 2016 through September 2018.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posting and creation date is October 19, 2015. The original and current closing date is October 30, 2015.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category listed is Natural Resources.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The associated CFDA number is 15.945.
Why does this opportunity have a closing date if it is not an open competition?
Based on the description, the closing date aligns with the notice-of-intent format and the plan to make an award through the established CESU/master agreement framework rather than through a standard competitive proposal process.
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