Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIR2360113027
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Inventory of Soil Microbial and other Soil Faunal Ecosystem Components at the White Sands National Monument and Guadalupe Mountains National Park" 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 Aug 12, 2011 and posted on Aug 12, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 16, 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 $120,496.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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).
- This funding announcement is not a request for applications. This is a single source award to the New Mexico State University.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service (NPS) grant opportunity titled "Inventory of Soil Microbial and other Soil Faunal Ecosystem Components at the White Sands National Monument and Guadalupe Mountains National Park" is a discretionary funding action intended to support natural resources research focused on soil ecosystem components in two NPS units: White Sands National Monument and Guadalupe Mountains National Park. The project, as described, centers on conducting an inventory of soil microbes and other soil-dwelling fauna, which typically includes organisms such as bacteria, fungi, protozoa, nematodes, microarthropods, and other small invertebrates that drive decomposition, nutrient cycling, soil structure formation, and broader ecosystem function. The underlying purpose is to build a clearer baseline understanding of belowground biodiversity and ecological processes in these desert and semi-arid park environments, information that can be used to inform park management, long-term monitoring, and resource protection decisions.
This opportunity is structured as a Cooperative Agreement, meaning it is designed for a partnership-style award where substantial involvement by the federal agency is expected, rather than a simple pass-through grant. It is issued under the framework of the National Park Service Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), a cooperative network used by DOI bureaus and partner institutions to carry out research, technical assistance, and education tied to public land management needs. The funding falls under CFDA 15.945, identified as Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System, which is commonly used for projects that support research and applied science benefiting national park resources.
A key point in the announcement is that it is not a competitive solicitation and not a request for applications. Instead, it is a notice of intent to make a single-source, noncompetitive award to New Mexico State University. The authority cited for this approach is Department of the Interior policy (505 Departmental Manual 2.12C), which covers circumstances where an award may be made without full competition. In practical terms, this means no other applicants are being sought or evaluated, and eligibility is effectively limited to the named institution for this specific action, even though the general eligibility field may reference "Others" with clarification in the accompanying text.
The opportunity anticipated one award with an estimated total funding amount of $120,496. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient is not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award. The posting and creation date were both August 12, 2011, with an original and current closing date of August 16, 2011, and an archive date of September 15, 2011. The very short window between posting and closing is consistent with notices of intent for noncompetitive awards, where the purpose is generally public transparency rather than collecting proposals from multiple entities.
For administrative and access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact is William Tallbull, Grant/Agreement Specialist, reachable by phone at 303-969-2891.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this National Park Service (NPS) grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Inventory of Soil Microbial and other Soil Faunal Ecosystem Components at the White Sands National Monument and Guadalupe Mountains National Park."
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to support natural resources research by conducting an inventory of soil microbes and other soil-dwelling fauna in two NPS units. The project is intended to strengthen baseline understanding of belowground biodiversity and ecological processes in desert and semi-arid park environments, information that can be used to inform park management, long-term monitoring, and resource protection decisions.
Which parks or NPS units are included in the project?
The work focuses on White Sands National Monument and Guadalupe Mountains National Park.
What types of organisms are included under "soil microbial and other soil faunal ecosystem components"?
The announcement describes soil ecosystem components as including microbes and other soil-dwelling fauna. Examples listed include bacteria, fungi, protozoa, nematodes, microarthropods, and other small invertebrates.
Why is an inventory of soil organisms important for these parks?
The organisms described typically drive decomposition, nutrient cycling, soil structure formation, and broader ecosystem function. Creating an inventory helps establish a baseline understanding of belowground biodiversity and ecological processes that can support resource protection and management decisions.
What kind of funding action is this (grant, contract, cooperative agreement)?
This is a discretionary funding action structured as a Cooperative Agreement.
What does it mean that this opportunity is a Cooperative Agreement?
A Cooperative Agreement is designed as a partnership-style award where substantial involvement by the federal agency is expected, rather than a simple pass-through grant.
What program or network framework is this opportunity issued under?
The opportunity is issued under the National Park Service Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), a cooperative network used by DOI bureaus and partner institutions to carry out research, technical assistance, and education tied to public land management needs.
What is the CFDA number associated with this funding?
The funding is identified under CFDA 15.945, "Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System."
Is this a competitive grant where multiple applicants can apply?
No. The announcement states it is not a competitive solicitation and not a request for applications.
If it is not competitive, what is the award approach described?
It is a notice of intent to make a single-source, noncompetitive award to New Mexico State University.
Who is the intended recipient of this noncompetitive award?
The notice specifies New Mexico State University as the single-source recipient for this action.
Does the "eligibility" field allow other organizations to apply?
Even if the general eligibility field references "Others," the accompanying text clarifies that this specific action is a single-source, noncompetitive award to the named institution, and no other applicants are being sought or evaluated.
What authority is cited for making a noncompetitive award?
The authority cited is Department of the Interior policy 505 Departmental Manual 2.12C, which covers circumstances where an award may be made without full competition.
How many awards are anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated one award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $120,496.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date and creation date are both August 12, 2011.
What was the closing date for this opportunity?
The original and current closing date listed is August 16, 2011.
Why is the application window so short?
The information provided notes that the very short window between posting and closing is consistent with notices of intent for noncompetitive awards, where the purpose is generally public transparency rather than collecting proposals from multiple entities.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is September 15, 2011.
Who is the listed contact for administrative or access issues?
The listed contact is William Tallbull, Grant/Agreement Specialist.
How can the contact person be reached?
William Tallbull can be reached by phone at 303-969-2891.
What should someone do if they cannot access the full announcement or have administrative questions?
For administrative and access issues related to the full announcement, the opportunity directs users to contact William Tallbull, Grant/Agreement Specialist, at 303-969-2891.
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