Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00395
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- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the environment, natural resources, science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Investigating Seed Enhancements for Improving Establishment of Native Grasses in Great Basin 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.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 23, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by This is not a request for applications.. (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 $122,333.00 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 National Park Service (NPS), within the U.S. Department of the Interior, issued a Notice of Intent to Award for a project called "Investigating Seed Enhancements for Improving Establishment of Native Grasses in Great Basin National Park." The notice serves as public documentation that NPS plans to fund a specific set of project activities and is not an open solicitation. In other words, it is not asking for new applications or competing proposals; it is simply announcing that the agency intends to move forward with a planned award under an existing partnership arrangement.
This opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00395 and is categorized as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument. The work falls within the broad activity areas of environment, natural resources, and science and technology research and development, reflecting the applied research focus on improving restoration outcomes. The relevant CFDA listing associated with the program area is 15.945, which is commonly tied to National Park Service assistance and related research or resource management efforts.
The intended recipient is Brigham Young University, and the work is identified as Task Agreement # P16AC01239 under an existing Cooperative Agreement (P11AC8R001) between NPS and the university. Because the funding is being executed under a pre-established cooperative agreement and a specific task agreement, it indicates that NPS expects substantial involvement in the project during performance, which is typical of cooperative agreements compared to standard grants. Eligible applicants are noted as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, but in practice this particular posting is not competitive because it is tied to a specific university and agreement vehicle.
Financially, the notice lists an award ceiling of $122,333 and anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1). The creation date of the opportunity record is August 23, 2016. No application deadline is provided because there is no application process; the posting explicitly states that it is not a request for applications.
In terms of purpose, the project is aimed at investigating "seed enhancements" to improve the establishment of native grasses in Great Basin National Park. While the notice does not detail specific methods, the title signals research into treatments or technologies that can increase germination success, early survival, or stand establishment of native grass species used in restoration, especially in challenging Great Basin conditions where seeding efforts can fail due to limited moisture, poor seed-soil contact, temperature extremes, competition, or other stressors. The overall intent is to strengthen restoration and resource management outcomes in the park by improving how reliably native grasses can be established from seed.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity about?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) Notice of Intent to Award for a project titled "Investigating Seed Enhancements for Improving Establishment of Native Grasses in Great Basin National Park." The project focuses on applied research aimed at improving how reliably native grasses can be established from seed in Great Basin National Park.
Is this an open grant competition where new applicants can apply?
No. The notice is not an open solicitation. It is public documentation that NPS intends to fund a specific set of activities under an existing partnership arrangement, and it is not requesting new applications or competing proposals.
Why is there no application deadline listed?
No application deadline is provided because there is no application process for this posting. It explicitly indicates it is not a request for applications.
What agency is issuing this notice?
The notice is issued by the National Park Service (NPS) within the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for this notice is P16AS00395.
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The notice describes the award as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument.
What does it mean that the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates that the federal agency expects substantial involvement in the project during performance. In this case, the award is being executed under an existing cooperative agreement and a specific task agreement, which aligns with that expectation of NPS involvement.
Who is the intended recipient of this award?
The intended recipient is Brigham Young University.
Is this award tied to an existing agreement?
Yes. The work is identified as Task Agreement # P16AC01239 under an existing Cooperative Agreement (P11AC8R001) between NPS and Brigham Young University.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The notice anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the maximum funding amount available for this project?
The notice lists an award ceiling of $122,333.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The relevant CFDA listing associated with the program area is 15.945, which is commonly tied to National Park Service assistance and related research or resource management efforts.
What broad activity areas does this project fall under?
The work is categorized within environment, natural resources, and science and technology research and development, reflecting the applied research nature of the project.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The stated purpose is to investigate "seed enhancements" to improve the establishment of native grasses in Great Basin National Park, with the overall intent of strengthening restoration and resource management outcomes in the park.
What are "seed enhancements" in the context of this notice?
The notice does not define specific techniques, but the title signals research into treatments or technologies intended to increase germination success, early survival, or stand establishment of native grass species used in restoration.
What kinds of challenges is this project trying to address?
While methods are not detailed, the notice points to challenging Great Basin conditions where seeding efforts can fail due to factors such as limited moisture, poor seed-soil contact, temperature extremes, competition, or other stressors. The project aims to improve establishment reliability under those conditions.
Does the notice provide technical details about the research methods or seed treatments?
No. The notice does not describe specific methods, protocols, or technologies. It only indicates the applied research focus through the project title and purpose statement.
Who is eligible to apply, according to the listing?
The listing notes eligible applicants as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
If institutions of higher education are eligible, why is this not competitive?
Because the posting is tied to a specific university and an existing cooperative agreement and task agreement, it is not presented as a competitive opportunity. It is a Notice of Intent to Award rather than a request for proposals.
What is the creation date of the opportunity record?
The opportunity record creation date is August 23, 2016.
Where will the project take place?
The project is associated with Great Basin National Park.
What is the practical takeaway for organizations looking for NPS grant opportunities?
This posting is informational and documents an intended award under an existing partnership. It does not offer a pathway for new applicants to submit proposals for this specific project.
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