Opportunity Information: Apply for NPSNOIWHSA120030
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- The National Park Service in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Lithostratigraphy survey of fossilized trackway site at White Sands National Monument, Phase II" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.946 Cultural Resources Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 20, 2012 and posted on Jul 20, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 21, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $29,004.00 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 is a notice of intent to award a task agreement against an existing cooperative agreement to New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology to complete a lithostratigraphy survey of fossilized trackway sites at White Sands National Monument, Phase II.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Lithostratigraphy survey of fossilized trackway site at White Sands National Monument, Phase II" is a National Park Service (NPS) cultural resources management award focused on continuing geologic documentation work at fossilized trackway sites within White Sands National Monument. The project is specifically framed as Phase II of a lithostratigraphy survey, meaning it is intended to build on prior work to further describe, map, and interpret the layered sedimentary units (strata) that contain and surround the preserved trackways. In practical terms, a lithostratigraphic survey generally aims to characterize rock or sediment layers by their physical properties, correlate layers across a site, and establish a consistent stratigraphic framework that can be used to understand how the track-bearing deposits formed, how they relate to one another across the landscape, and how best to manage and protect them.
This notice is not a general, open competition. It is a notice of intent to make a single expected award (ExpectedAwards: 1) as a task agreement issued under an already-existing cooperative agreement, with the work designated for the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. Because it is tied to an existing cooperative agreement, the structure indicates an ongoing partnership arrangement rather than a new solicitation inviting multiple applicants. The eligibility field reinforces this by stating that the intent is to award to that named institution for completion of the Phase II survey. The funding instrument type is listed as a Cooperative Agreement, which typically implies substantial involvement by the federal agency in coordinating or participating in the project beyond what is typical for a standard grant, aligning with the NPS role in managing park resources and ensuring the work supports resource stewardship needs.
The opportunity is categorized under discretionary funding, with the funding activity category identified as "Other" and clarified as Cultural Resources Management. It is associated with CFDA number 15.946, also labeled Cultural Resources Management, placing it within the NPS domain of projects that document, preserve, and manage culturally and scientifically significant resources. The estimated total funding amount for the task is $29,004, with no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is not expected to provide a financial match as a condition of the award. Award ceiling and floor are both shown as $0, which commonly appears in notices of intent or task-level announcements where the total estimated amount is provided but standard ceiling/floor fields are not used in the same way as open competitions.
The administrative timeline reflects that it was posted on July 20, 2012, with an original and current closing date of July 21, 2012, and archived July 22, 2012. That very short posting window is consistent with a notice of intent tied to a pre-identified recipient under an existing agreement, serving primarily as a public notification rather than a competitive application period. The funding opportunity number is NPSNOIWHSA120030, and the issuing agency is the National Park Service. For access issues or questions about the announcement, the listed point of contact is Trish Fresquez Hernandez, Contract Specialist, at 505-988-6122.
Overall, the opportunity supports targeted scientific and resource-management work at White Sands by advancing a stratigraphic understanding of the sediments that preserve fossilized trackways. Establishing that stratigraphic context is a common foundational step for interpreting trackway formation, evaluating site integrity, guiding future research or monitoring, and informing conservation decisions in an area where fragile surface and near-surface deposits can be affected by natural processes and visitation pressures.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Lithostratigraphy survey of fossilized trackway site at White Sands National Monument, Phase II."
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The issuing agency is the National Park Service (NPS).
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is NPSNOIWHSA120030.
What is the focus of the project?
The project focuses on continuing geologic documentation work at fossilized trackway sites within White Sands National Monument by conducting Phase II of a lithostratigraphy survey.
What does "Phase II" mean in this context?
"Phase II" indicates the work is intended to build on prior lithostratigraphy survey efforts by further describing, mapping, and interpreting the layered sedimentary units (strata) that contain and surround the preserved trackways.
What is a lithostratigraphy survey intended to do for this site?
Based on the description provided, the lithostratigraphic survey aims to characterize sediment layers by physical properties, correlate layers across the site, and establish a consistent stratigraphic framework. This helps explain how track-bearing deposits formed, how deposits relate across the landscape, and how to manage and protect the resources.
Is this a competitive grant that multiple organizations can apply for?
No. This notice is not a general, open competition. It is a notice of intent to make a single expected award under an already-existing cooperative agreement.
How many awards does the NPS expect to make under this notice?
The notice indicates a single expected award (ExpectedAwards: 1).
Who is the intended recipient for this award?
The work is designated for the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology.
Why does the opportunity appear to be limited to a specific recipient?
The notice states the task agreement will be issued under an already-existing cooperative agreement and that the intent is to award to the named institution for completion of the Phase II survey.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is a Cooperative Agreement.
What does it mean that the instrument is a cooperative agreement?
As described in the notice, a cooperative agreement typically implies substantial involvement by the federal agency in coordinating or participating in the project compared with a standard grant, which aligns with NPS responsibilities for managing park resources and ensuring the work supports stewardship needs.
What type of funding is this considered?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as "Other" and is clarified as Cultural Resources Management.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.946, labeled Cultural Resources Management.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount for the task is $29,004.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Why do the award ceiling and award floor show as $0?
The notice shows an award ceiling and floor of $0, while separately listing an estimated total funding amount of $29,004. This can occur in notices of intent or task-level announcements where ceiling/floor fields are not used in the same way as in open competitive solicitations.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 20, 2012.
What were the closing dates for this notice?
The original and current closing date are both listed as July 21, 2012.
When was the notice archived?
The notice was archived on July 22, 2012.
Why was the posting window so short?
The short posting window is consistent with a notice of intent tied to a pre-identified recipient under an existing agreement, serving primarily as public notification rather than a competitive application period.
Where will the work take place?
The work is focused on fossilized trackway sites within White Sands National Monument.
What is the broader purpose of doing this work at White Sands?
The opportunity supports scientific and resource-management work by advancing understanding of the sediments that preserve fossilized trackways. Establishing stratigraphic context can support interpretation of trackway formation, evaluation of site integrity, planning for future research or monitoring, and conservation decisions in areas with fragile deposits affected by natural processes and visitation pressures.
Who is the point of contact for access issues or questions?
The listed point of contact is Trish Fresquez Hernandez, Contract Specialist.
How can someone reach the listed point of contact?
The contact phone number provided is 505-988-6122.
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