Opportunity Information: Apply for FY2015 INDU 0002
Apply for FY2015 INDU 0002
- The National Park Service in the education employment, labor and training environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Monitor Water Quality at INDU" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.931 Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 12, 2015 and posted on Jan 12, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 9, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $10,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $10,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service is offering a small, targeted cooperative agreement to support water quality monitoring at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore (INDU) in Porter, Indiana. The project is focused on collecting consistent, defensible environmental data from both the nearshore waters of Lake Michigan and local flowing-water (lotic) systems, with an emphasis on routine sampling and careful data quality practices. The opportunity is framed around supporting an intern or similar field-based staffing capacity under the direction of INDU's Environmental Protection Specialist, with the National Park Service providing the needed training and orientation to park operations, worksites, and technical expectations.
The day-to-day work is split between field and office tasks. In the field, the core responsibility is to collect bacteriological, chemical, and biological samples across a range of aquatic habitats, including wetlands, streams or other flowing waters, and the Lake Michigan shoreline. Conditions can be physically demanding and variable, since sampling continues in sun, rain, and changing temperatures. The work also involves direct handling of aquatic organisms such as fish, amphibians, and invertebrates, reflecting a biological monitoring component in addition to standard water chemistry and bacteria testing. In the office, the role centers on downloading monitoring data, entering it into the appropriate systems, and conducting routine quality assurance steps to ensure the resulting dataset is accurate, consistent, and usable for management and reporting purposes.
The stated project goals are straightforward and operationally important. First, the project aims to conduct routine water quality monitoring through systematic collection of chemical, biological, and bacteriological samples. Second, it aims to protect the integrity of the monitoring program by following established technical protocols, properly maintaining both field and laboratory instruments, and completing ongoing quality assurance measures. In practice, this means the work is not only about collecting samples, but also about using standardized methods, keeping equipment calibrated and functional, and documenting procedures so that results can be trusted over time.
This funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FY2015 INDU 0002) was posted on January 12, 2015, and closed on February 9, 2015, with an archive date of March 11, 2015. The National Park Service anticipated making one award, with total estimated funding of $10,000. The award ceiling and floor are both listed as $10,000, suggesting a single fixed-size award rather than a range of possible award amounts. The opportunity requires cost sharing or matching, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute eligible non-federal resources toward the overall project. The assistance instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates the federal agency expects to be substantially involved in the project compared with a standard grant.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. The program is associated with CFDA 15.931, Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations, and is categorized across education, employment/labor/training, environment, and natural resources. Work expectations are full time at 40 hours per week. Practical logistics are also spelled out: the intern must supply their own transportation and secure their own housing, while NPS will provide training, orientation, and access to work sites and the monitoring program framework.
For applicants or others who need help accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Katie Schroeder, Grants Management Officer, reachable by phone at 402-661-1640. The announcement also references Grants.gov as the additional information link for accessing full application materials and submission details.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) funding opportunity for a small, targeted cooperative agreement to support water quality monitoring at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore (INDU) in Porter, Indiana.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FY2015 INDU 0002.
Who is offering the award?
The award is offered by the National Park Service (NPS).
Where will the work take place?
Work is focused at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore (INDU) in Porter, Indiana, including nearshore waters of Lake Michigan and local flowing-water (lotic) systems such as streams and other flowing waters, as well as wetlands.
What is the purpose of the project?
The purpose is to collect consistent, defensible environmental data through routine water quality monitoring, including chemical, biological, and bacteriological sampling, supported by careful data quality practices.
What are the main project goals?
The stated goals are: (1) conduct routine water quality monitoring through systematic collection of chemical, biological, and bacteriological samples; and (2) protect the integrity of the monitoring program by following established technical protocols, maintaining field and laboratory instruments, and completing ongoing quality assurance measures.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The assistance instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically means the federal agency expects to be substantially involved in the project (compared with a standard grant).
How much funding is available?
Total estimated funding is $10,000.
Is there a minimum or maximum award amount?
Yes. The award ceiling is $10,000 and the award floor is also $10,000, indicating a fixed-size award.
How many awards does NPS expect to make?
The National Park Service anticipated making one award.
Does this opportunity require cost sharing or matching?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute eligible non-federal resources toward the overall project.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are colleges and universities eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education are excluded from eligibility.
What CFDA program is this associated with?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.931, Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations.
What categories does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is categorized across education, employment/labor/training, environment, and natural resources.
What kind of staffing is this project intended to support?
The opportunity is framed around supporting an intern (or similar field-based staffing capacity) under the direction of INDU's Environmental Protection Specialist.
What is the expected work schedule?
The work expectations are full time at 40 hours per week.
What field tasks are included in the day-to-day work?
Field responsibilities include collecting bacteriological, chemical, and biological samples across wetlands, streams/other flowing waters, and the Lake Michigan shoreline, as part of routine monitoring.
What office tasks are included in the day-to-day work?
Office responsibilities include downloading monitoring data, entering it into the appropriate systems, and conducting routine quality assurance steps to ensure the dataset is accurate, consistent, and usable for management and reporting.
What kinds of environments and habitats are sampled?
Sampling includes nearshore waters of Lake Michigan, local flowing-water (lotic) systems such as streams, and aquatic habitats including wetlands.
Does the work include biological handling of organisms?
Yes. The work involves direct handling of aquatic organisms such as fish, amphibians, and invertebrates as part of biological monitoring.
What are the working conditions like?
Conditions can be physically demanding and variable, and sampling continues in sun, rain, and changing temperatures.
What data quality expectations are mentioned?
The project emphasizes collecting consistent, defensible data through established technical protocols, routine quality assurance, proper instrument maintenance, and documentation so results can be trusted over time.
Who provides training and orientation?
The National Park Service will provide training and orientation to park operations, work sites, and technical expectations.
What logistics are the recipient/intern responsible for?
The intern must supply their own transportation and secure their own housing.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on January 12, 2015, and closed on February 9, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is March 11, 2015.
Where can applicants find the full announcement and submission details?
The announcement references Grants.gov as the additional information link for accessing full application materials and submission details.
Who is the point of contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Katie Schroeder, Grants Management Officer.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Katie Schroeder can be reached by phone at 402-661-1640.
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