Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIJ9836100068
Apply for NPS NOIJ9836100068
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Park Service A Social Normative Study of Backcountry Visitor s Acoustic Expectations and Experiences in Denali Park and Preserve." and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 00.000 Not Elsewhere Classified.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 4, 2010 and posted on Aug 4, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 8, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $59,948.00 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 funding announcement is not a request for applications. This is a single source award to the Colorado State University.
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Opportunity Summary:
The funding opportunity titled "National Park Service A Social Normative Study of Backcountry Visitor s Acoustic Expectations and Experiences in Denali Park and Preserve" is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary grant action focused on natural resource-related research, specifically aimed at understanding how backcountry visitors in Denali National Park and Preserve think about, expect, and experience sound conditions in wilderness or remote settings. The study is framed as a "social normative" project, which typically means the work is intended to identify what visitors consider acceptable or unacceptable acoustic conditions, what they expect to hear (or not hear), and how those expectations shape their overall experience. In practical terms, this kind of research often supports park management decisions related to noise, aircraft overflights, visitor use patterns, wilderness character, and the balance between access and preserving natural soundscapes.
This notice is not a competitive solicitation. It is a Notice of Intent (NOI) to make a noncompetitive, single-source award under the National Park Service Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). The announcement explicitly states it is being issued in accordance with Department of the Interior policy (DOI 505 DM 2.12C), which covers circumstances where a noncompetitive award is justified. Because it is a CESU task agreement, the award mechanism is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, which usually indicates NPS expects to have substantial involvement during the project (for example, collaborating on study design, data collection approach, interpretation, or application of results to park planning and management).
The opportunity anticipates one award with an estimated total funding amount of $59,948. The award ceiling and floor are listed as $0, which commonly appears in older federal postings when the exact award bounds are not represented in that particular field, even though the estimated total is provided elsewhere. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award. The listing includes a CFDA number shown as 00.000 "Not Elsewhere Classified," suggesting the posting did not map to a specific CFDA program code at the time of publication.
Eligibility is effectively closed to the general public because this is not a request for applications. The notice specifies a single-source award to Colorado State University, indicating CSU was selected in advance, likely due to its membership in the Rocky Mountain CESU network and its capacity to perform the specialized social science research needed. While the eligible applicants field shows "Others (see text field...)," the eligibility clarification makes it clear that outside entities are not being invited to apply.
Key dates reflect that this was a short administrative posting rather than an open competition. The opportunity was posted and created on August 4, 2010, with an original and current closing date of August 8, 2010, and it was archived on September 7, 2010. The tight window aligns with typical NOI postings that provide public notice of an intended sole-source action rather than allowing time for proposal development.
For administrative or access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact is William Tallbull, Grant/Agreement Specialist, reachable by phone at 303-969-2891.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "National Park Service A Social Normative Study of Backcountry Visitor s Acoustic Expectations and Experiences in Denali Park and Preserve."
Which federal agency is offering this award?
The awarding agency is the National Park Service (NPS).
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project supports natural resource-related research focused on understanding how backcountry visitors in Denali National Park and Preserve think about, expect, and experience sound conditions in wilderness or remote settings.
What does "social normative" mean in this context?
Based on the description, "social normative" indicates the study is intended to identify what visitors consider acceptable versus unacceptable acoustic conditions, what they expect to hear (or not hear), and how those expectations influence their overall experience in backcountry settings.
What kinds of management decisions could this research inform?
The notice indicates the work can support park management decisions related to noise, aircraft overflights, visitor use patterns, wilderness character, and balancing visitor access with preserving natural soundscapes.
Is this a competitive grant solicitation?
No. This is explicitly described as a Notice of Intent (NOI) to make a noncompetitive, single-source award.
What does it mean that this is a Notice of Intent (NOI)?
In this posting, an NOI functions as public notice that NPS intends to make a sole-source award. It is not presented as an open request for applications.
What is the award mechanism (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The mechanism is a cooperative agreement under the National Park Service Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU).
Why does the posting use a cooperative agreement?
The description states this is a CESU task agreement and notes that a cooperative agreement usually indicates NPS expects substantial involvement during the project (for example, collaboration on study design, data collection approach, interpretation, or applying results to park planning and management).
What is the CESU referenced in the notice?
The notice references the National Park Service Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) as the framework under which the task agreement and award will be made.
How many awards are anticipated?
The opportunity anticipates a single award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $59,948.
Why do the award ceiling and floor show $0?
The notice explains that the ceiling and floor are listed as $0, which commonly occurs in older federal postings when exact bounds are not represented in those specific fields, even though an estimated total funding amount is provided elsewhere.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The posting states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Based on the notice text, eligibility is effectively closed to the general public because it is not a request for applications and is a single-source intended award.
Is the general public invited to submit proposals?
No. The announcement states it is a noncompetitive, single-source award and does not invite outside entities to apply.
Who is the intended recipient of the single-source award?
The notice specifies the single-source award is intended for Colorado State University.
What policy justification is cited for making a noncompetitive award?
The announcement states it is being issued in accordance with Department of the Interior policy DOI 505 DM 2.12C, which covers circumstances where a noncompetitive award is justified.
What CFDA number is associated with this listing?
The listing shows a CFDA number of 00.000 with the label "Not Elsewhere Classified," indicating the posting did not map to a specific CFDA program code at the time of publication.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on August 4, 2010.
What was the closing date?
The original and current closing date shown is August 8, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on September 7, 2010.
Why is the open period so short?
The description indicates this was a short administrative posting consistent with NOI notices, which provide public notice of an intended sole-source action rather than time for developing and submitting competitive proposals.
Who is the point of contact for administrative or access issues?
The listed contact is William Tallbull, Grant/Agreement Specialist.
How can the contact person be reached?
William Tallbull can be reached by phone at 303-969-2891.
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