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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Measuring Changes in Lake Surface Area in Arctic Network of National Parklands" 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 Sep 11, 2011 and posted on Sep 11, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 25, 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 $90,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 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).
- This is a notice of intent to award a modification for additional funding to CESU unit, the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF). No applications for this modification will be accepted from other than the UAF.
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Opportunity Summary:
This opportunity is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to award, meaning it is not a call for proposals and it is not open for competitive applications. The NPS is publicly documenting its plan to provide additional funding through a modification to an existing cooperative agreement under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) framework. In practice, this is a continuation of work that began earlier, rather than a brand-new grant competition.
The project is titled "Measuring Changes in Lake Surface Area in Arctic Network of National Parklands" (Funding Opportunity Number J9840090221). The recipient is the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF), with David Verbyla listed as the principal investigator. The agreement is structured as a cooperative agreement/CESU, with an anticipated agreement length of five years and a period of performance running from September 2, 2009 through September 1, 2014. The statutory authority cited is 16 U.S.C. 1(g), which supports NPS entering into cooperative agreements to transfer appropriated funds to eligible entities for public purposes tied to NPS programs. The CFDA listing is 15.945, which covers Cooperative Research and Training Programs related to resources of the National Park System.
The core purpose of the work is to use remote sensing and related geospatial methods to measure and track changes in lake surface area across Arctic Network national parklands. The project began in 2009 to establish baseline data from remotely sensed imagery, build and refine analytical tools for interpreting those data, and adapt existing spatial and GIS tools into formats that fit NPS Inventory and Monitoring program needs. The modification described in the notice adds funding to continue developing and adapting these analytical tools, with the same personnel continuing the analysis based on what was learned during the first several years of work.
Deliverables mentioned in the notice include raster maps showing water area and a protocol for measuring changes in area over time. The announcement also references additional map products described as color ramp density maps of species diversity and probability of occurrence of individual species, suggesting the analytical workflow may support broader ecological interpretation or be integrated with other monitoring products beyond just lake area measurements.
The award is being made as a single-source continuation rather than through full and open competition. The justification is that only one responsible source will satisfy the agency requirements at this stage because continuity matters: the existing code and workflows were developed by the current team, and switching to a different entity would require rewriting code, slowing progress, and potentially affecting data integrity and comparability across years. The notice explicitly states that competition would have a significant adverse effect on continuity or completion of the work, which is the key criterion supporting an award without competition.
No cost sharing or matching is required. The posting shows an estimated total funding amount of about $90,000, with an award ceiling of $100,000 and an award floor of $15,000, and it anticipates a single award. The notice indicates that market research was not conducted, with the rationale that costs are based on existing UAF wage and benefit rates (notably including student employment wage schedules). Eligibility is effectively restricted for this action: the notice clarifies it is a modification providing additional funding to the CESU unit at UAF, and applications from other organizations will not be accepted.
For administrative questions, the contact listed is Erica Cordeiro, Contract Specialist, with a phone number provided (907-644-3303).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. This is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to award. It is not a call for proposals and it is not open for competitive applications.
Can my organization submit an application for this funding opportunity?
No. The notice states this action is a modification providing additional funding under an existing CESU cooperative agreement with the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF). Applications from other organizations will not be accepted.
What does "notice of intent to award" mean in this context?
It means NPS is publicly documenting its plan to provide additional funding to an existing agreement. It is a continuation of previously funded work rather than a new grant competition.
What is the project title and funding opportunity number?
The project is titled "Measuring Changes in Lake Surface Area in Arctic Network of National Parklands." The Funding Opportunity Number is J9840090221.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF).
Who is the principal investigator (PI) listed for the project?
The principal investigator listed is David Verbyla.
What type of agreement is being used?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) framework.
What is the purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to use remote sensing and related geospatial methods to measure and track changes in lake surface area across Arctic Network national parklands.
When did the project begin, and why is additional funding being provided now?
The project began in 2009 to establish baseline lake-area data from remotely sensed imagery, build and refine analytical tools, and adapt spatial/GIS tools for NPS Inventory and Monitoring program needs. The modification adds funding to continue developing and adapting the analytical tools using the same personnel and workflows built during the earlier phase of work.
What are the expected deliverables?
Deliverables mentioned include raster maps showing water area and a protocol for measuring changes in area over time.
The notice mentions other map products. What are they?
The announcement references additional map products described as color ramp density maps of species diversity and probability of occurrence of individual species. This suggests the analytical workflow may support broader ecological interpretation or integration with other monitoring products beyond lake surface area measurements.
What is the period of performance?
The period of performance is September 2, 2009 through September 1, 2014.
What is the anticipated agreement length?
The anticipated agreement length is five years.
How much funding is expected, and what are the minimum and maximum amounts shown?
The posting shows an estimated total funding amount of about $90,000. It lists an award ceiling of $100,000 and an award floor of $15,000.
How many awards does NPS anticipate making under this notice?
The notice anticipates a single award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice indicates that no cost sharing or matching is required.
Why is the award being made without full and open competition?
The notice states it is a single-source continuation because only one responsible source can satisfy the agency requirements at this stage. Continuity matters because the current team developed the existing code and workflows. Changing to a different entity would require rewriting code, slow progress, and could affect data integrity and comparability across years. The notice also states that competition would have a significant adverse effect on continuity or completion of the work.
Was market research conducted for this action?
No. The notice indicates market research was not conducted, and explains that costs are based on existing UAF wage and benefit rates, including student employment wage schedules.
What is the statutory authority cited for this cooperative agreement action?
The statutory authority cited is 16 U.S.C. 1(g), which supports NPS entering into cooperative agreements to transfer appropriated funds to eligible entities for public purposes tied to NPS programs.
What CFDA program listing is referenced?
The CFDA listing referenced is 15.945, which covers Cooperative Research and Training Programs related to resources of the National Park System.
Who can I contact for administrative questions?
For administrative questions, the contact listed is Erica Cordeiro, Contract Specialist, at (907) 644-3303.
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