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- The Department of the Interior, 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 "Mussel Studies at St. Croix Scenic Riverway and Apostle Islands National Lakeshore." 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 Sep 01, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 16, 2016. (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 $200,000.00 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).
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service (Department of the Interior) posted a discretionary funding opportunity titled "Mussel Studies at St. Croix Scenic Riverway and Apostle Islands National Lakeshore" (Funding Opportunity Number NOIP16AC01710) to support a cooperative research effort focused on invasive zebra and quagga mussels. The award was structured as a Cooperative Agreement under CFDA 15.945, with an anticipated single award and a funding ceiling of $200,000. The opportunity was created on September 1, 2016, and originally closed on September 16, 2016.
The project centers on a partnership through the Great Lakes-Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). Eligibility is tied to CESU participation: the intended recipient is a CESU member operating under an existing Master Cooperative Agreement (P12AC31164), which enables the University of Minnesota to carry out defined tasks that align with National Park Service priorities. In practical terms, the NPS is leveraging an established cooperative framework to move quickly into field and analytical work with a partner that already has the right institutional standing, experience, and capacity.
The main objective is straightforward but important for resource management: to inventory and detect zebra and quagga mussels and determine their current status, distribution, and impacts on natural resources at two park units, St. Croix National Scenic Riverway and Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. This includes surveying for presence and spread, documenting where mussels are established or emerging, and assessing how infestations may be affecting park ecosystems and infrastructure. The work is intended to produce information that can guide park decision-making, such as targeting monitoring locations, prioritizing prevention or containment actions, and understanding ecological risk.
A key feature of the opportunity is the collaborative design and implementation of the study. Both parks are expected to work closely with the cooperator on study planning, field methods, and execution, rather than simply receiving a final report. The parks also plan to play an active training and mentorship role by instructing student interns and/or research assistants in required research procedures and park-specific protocols. That emphasis signals that the effort is both a research project and a workforce development/education activity, building applied skills while accomplishing monitoring goals.
The opportunity highlights the University of Minnesota's capacity through Dr. McCartney, identified as an expert in zebra and quagga mussel research who is familiar with the specific sites to be studied. This expertise is presented as a practical advantage for selecting appropriate sampling locations, applying reliable detection methods, and interpreting results. The notice also points out that Dr. McCartney is positioned to recruit highly qualified students, including those from fisheries and water resources fields, which supports the internship and assistantship components and helps ensure the work can be staffed effectively.
Finally, the description notes that the recipient has prior experience conducting park-related projects on the St. Croix, including leading student classes through field exercises and projects on behalf of the park. This history suggests the NPS views the partner as proven and capable of operating in these environments, navigating logistics and safety requirements, and producing usable outcomes. Overall, the grant opportunity is designed to combine invasive species monitoring and impact assessment with hands-on training, using a CESU-based partnership to deliver timely, field-ready science for two National Park Service units.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Mussel Studies at St. Croix Scenic Riverway and Apostle Islands National Lakeshore."
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted by the National Park Service (NPS), within the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NOIP16AC01710.
What type of award is being offered?
The award was structured as a Cooperative Agreement.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.945.
How much funding is available?
The notice states a funding ceiling of $200,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity indicates an anticipated single award.
When was the opportunity created and when did it close?
The opportunity was created on September 1, 2016, and originally closed on September 16, 2016.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The main objective is to inventory and detect invasive zebra and quagga mussels and determine their current status, distribution, and impacts on natural resources at two National Park Service units.
Which invasive species are the focus of the study?
The study focuses on zebra mussels and quagga mussels.
Which park units are included in the project?
The work focuses on St. Croix National Scenic Riverway and Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.
What kinds of activities does the project include?
Based on the description, the work includes surveying for mussel presence and spread, documenting where mussels are established or emerging, and assessing impacts to park ecosystems and infrastructure. The effort is intended to generate information that supports park decision-making, such as monitoring priorities, prevention/containment actions, and ecological risk understanding.
What does "inventory and detect" mean in this context?
In this notice, it refers to field and analytical work to determine whether zebra and quagga mussels are present, where they are located, how broadly they are distributed, and whether infestations are established or newly emerging at the two park units.
How will the results be used by the parks?
The notice states the information is intended to guide park decision-making, including targeting monitoring locations, prioritizing prevention or containment actions, and understanding ecological risk.
Why is this a Cooperative Agreement instead of a standard grant?
The description emphasizes collaborative design and implementation, with both parks working closely with the cooperator on study planning, field methods, and execution. This indicates substantial involvement by the parks rather than a hands-off arrangement.
How are the parks involved during the study?
The opportunity highlights that both parks are expected to work closely with the cooperator on planning and executing the study, not just receiving a final deliverable at the end.
Does the project include training or education components?
Yes. The notice describes an active training and mentorship role, where the parks plan to instruct student interns and/or research assistants in required research procedures and park-specific protocols. The effort is framed as both research and workforce development.
What is the partnership framework for this project?
The project is centered on a partnership through the Great Lakes-Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU).
Who is eligible to receive this award?
Eligibility is tied to CESU participation. The intended recipient is a CESU member operating under an existing Master Cooperative Agreement.
What Master Cooperative Agreement is referenced?
The notice references Master Cooperative Agreement P12AC31164.
Who is identified as the intended recipient/partner?
The description indicates the framework enables the University of Minnesota to carry out defined tasks aligned with NPS priorities, and discusses University capacity and staffing in that context.
Why does the notice emphasize CESU membership and an existing agreement?
The notice explains that NPS is leveraging an established cooperative framework to move quickly into field and analytical work with a partner that already has the needed institutional standing, experience, and capacity.
Who is highlighted for technical expertise in the opportunity description?
The opportunity highlights Dr. McCartney as an expert in zebra and quagga mussel research who is familiar with the sites to be studied.
What advantages are attributed to Dr. McCartney's involvement?
The notice presents this expertise as beneficial for selecting appropriate sampling locations, applying reliable detection methods, interpreting results, and recruiting highly qualified students (including from fisheries and water resources fields) to staff internships and assistantships.
Is prior experience working in these parks mentioned?
Yes. The description notes prior experience conducting park-related projects on the St. Croix, including leading student classes through field exercises and projects on behalf of the park.
What overall outcomes is the opportunity designed to support?
As described, the opportunity is designed to combine invasive species monitoring and impact assessment with hands-on training, using a CESU-based partnership to deliver timely, field-ready science for the two National Park Service units.
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