Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIWASOP11AT00653
Apply for NPS NOIWASOP11AT00653
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Integrate and Develop Field and Lab Research Programs on Chronic Wasting Disease" 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 13, 2011 and posted on Jul 13, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 18, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $95,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $95,000.00 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 "Integrate and Develop Field and Lab Research Programs on Chronic Wasting Disease" is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding action designed to strengthen and coordinate research on Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), with a particular emphasis on elk in and around Rocky Mountain National Park. The intent is to address both immediate and longer-term research gaps in CWD epidemiology, recognizing that elk have been less studied than some other cervid species and that important questions remain about how CWD behaves in elk populations and ecosystems.
This funding is structured as a cooperative agreement task agreement under an already-established Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) arrangement, specifically tied to Cooperative Agreement H2370094000. Rather than being an open, competitive solicitation, it is explicitly described as a notice of intent for a non-competitive award. The purpose of using this approach is to formally bring together personnel and expertise from the NPS Biological Resources Management Division and Colorado State University to carry out coordinated field and laboratory work that supports park and broader wildlife disease management needs. The announcement also notes that the non-competitive nature of the award is being made in accordance with Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2), which governs when and how agencies may proceed without full competition.
From a scientific and management standpoint, the opportunity highlights two core needs. First, it emphasizes that there is comparatively little information on the ecology and epidemiology of CWD in elk, especially as it relates to dynamics in a high-profile protected area like Rocky Mountain National Park. Second, it points to the ongoing need to improve antemortem testing, meaning tests conducted on live animals. Antemortem diagnostics for prion diseases like CWD are widely recognized as challenging, and improving test accuracy has direct implications for surveillance, early detection, management actions, and understanding transmission patterns without relying solely on post-mortem sampling.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted and created on July 13, 2011, with a very short response window, closing on July 18, 2011, and later archived on August 17, 2011. The National Park Service anticipated making a single award (Expected Awards: 1). The estimated total funding amount was $95,000, with an award ceiling of $95,000 and no stated minimum award floor beyond $0. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, reducing barriers to carrying out the planned work under the cooperative framework. Eligible applicants are listed as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, which aligns with the stated plan to partner with Colorado State University.
The listing is categorized under Natural Resources, and it is associated with CFDA number 15.945, which covers Cooperative Research and Training Programs related to resources of the National Park System. In practical terms, this places the work within NPS priorities that support science-based stewardship and resource management through research partnerships.
For access issues or questions about the announcement, the contact provided was Alicia Broner, Contract Specialist with the National Park Service, reachable by phone at 303-987-6734.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Integrate and Develop Field and Lab Research Programs on Chronic Wasting Disease."
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The funding action is offered by the National Park Service (NPS).
What type of funding action is this?
This is an NPS discretionary funding action structured as a cooperative agreement task agreement under an existing Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) arrangement.
Is this an open, competitive grant solicitation?
No. It is explicitly described as a notice of intent for a non-competitive award rather than an open, competitive solicitation.
Why is the award non-competitive?
The announcement states that the non-competitive approach is being used to formally bring together personnel and expertise from the NPS Biological Resources Management Division and Colorado State University to conduct coordinated field and laboratory work. It also notes that proceeding without full competition is consistent with Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2).
What is the primary purpose of this funding?
The purpose is to strengthen and coordinate research on Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), addressing both immediate and longer-term research gaps in CWD epidemiology.
Which species is emphasized in the research focus?
The opportunity places particular emphasis on elk.
What geographic area is highlighted?
The work is focused on elk in and around Rocky Mountain National Park.
What specific research gaps does the opportunity mention?
Two core needs are highlighted: (1) comparatively limited information on the ecology and epidemiology of CWD in elk, particularly in the context of a high-profile protected area like Rocky Mountain National Park; and (2) the need to improve antemortem testing (testing conducted on live animals).
What is meant by "antemortem testing" in this opportunity?
Antemortem testing refers to diagnostic tests performed on live animals, as opposed to post-mortem sampling. The opportunity underscores that antemortem diagnostics for prion diseases like CWD are challenging and that improvements could support surveillance, early detection, management decisions, and understanding transmission patterns.
What kind of work is expected to be supported (field vs. lab)?
The opportunity is intended to support coordinated field and laboratory work integrated into a unified research program on CWD.
How many awards did NPS expect to make?
NPS anticipated making a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $95,000.
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $95,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award floor is stated beyond $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are listed as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
How does eligibility relate to the planned partner mentioned in the announcement?
The eligibility aligns with the stated plan to partner with Colorado State University, which fits the category of a public, state-controlled institution of higher education.
What administrative framework or agreement is this tied to?
The funding is structured as a cooperative agreement task agreement under an already-established CESU arrangement, specifically tied to Cooperative Agreement H2370094000.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.945.
What does the CFDA listing indicate about the program area?
CFDA 15.945 covers Cooperative Research and Training Programs related to resources of the National Park System, placing this opportunity within NPS research partnership efforts that support science-based stewardship and resource management.
How is the opportunity categorized?
The listing is categorized under Natural Resources.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted and created on July 13, 2011, and it closed on July 18, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on August 17, 2011.
Who is the point of contact for questions?
The contact provided is Alicia Broner, Contract Specialist with the National Park Service.
How can the contact be reached?
Alicia Broner can be reached by phone at 303-987-6734.
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