Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIR2119110008
Apply for NPS NOIR2119110008
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Park Service Alpine Biodiversity and Soils Monitoring Utilizing the Global Observation Research Initiative in Alpine Environments (GLORIA) Field Methods Resurvey at Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve and Rocky Mountain National Par" 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 Jun 28, 2011 and posted on Jun 28, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 2, 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 $26,556.00 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 Colorado State University.
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Opportunity Summary:
The funding opportunity titled "National Park Service Alpine Biodiversity and Soils Monitoring Utilizing the Global Observation Research Initiative in Alpine Environments (GLORIA) Field Methods Resurvey at Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve and Rocky Mountain National Park" is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary grant action focused on natural resource monitoring in alpine ecosystems. The work centers on using GLORIA methods, which are standardized field protocols designed to track long-term changes in alpine plant communities and related environmental conditions. In practical terms, the project supports resurveys using established GLORIA field methods to assess alpine biodiversity and soils conditions at two Colorado park units: Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve and Rocky Mountain National Park. The intent is to generate consistent, repeatable monitoring data that can be compared over time to detect trends such as shifts in species composition, changes in vegetation patterns, and potential links to environmental drivers that affect high-elevation systems.
Administratively, this is not an open competition. The notice is explicitly described as a notice of intent to make a noncompetitive award under Department of the Interior policy (505 Departmental Manual 2.12C). The award is to be issued as a cooperative agreement, meaning NPS anticipates substantial involvement in the project rather than a hands-off pass-through of funds. The agreement is to be made through the National Park Service Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), a partnership mechanism commonly used to facilitate research, technical assistance, and monitoring with affiliated academic institutions and other partners.
The announcement makes clear that it is "not a request for applications" and that the planned award is single-source to Colorado State University. In other words, other entities are not being solicited to apply, even though the listing includes a generic eligible applicant category of "Others" with further clarification in the full announcement. The funding opportunity number is NPS NOIR2119110008, and the assistance listing (CFDA) is 15.945, identified as Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System. The opportunity anticipated one award with an estimated total funding amount of $26,556. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The listing shows no stated award ceiling or floor (both recorded as 0), which typically indicates that the amount is controlled by the specific task agreement and project scope rather than an advertised competitive range.
Key dates reflect a short administrative posting window rather than a true application period. The opportunity was posted and created on June 28, 2011, with an original and current closing date of July 2, 2011, and it was later archived on August 1, 2011. Because it is a single-source, noncompetitive action, the short timeline aligns with public notice requirements rather than time needed for proposal preparation and review. For access issues or questions about the announcement materials, the listed contact is Jenny Sommer, Agreements Specialist, at 303-969-2392.
Overall, the opportunity is best understood as a targeted, pre-identified cooperative agreement action supporting alpine monitoring work using GLORIA resurveys in two national park units, executed through the Rocky Mountain CESU and awarded directly to Colorado State University, with a modest total funding amount and no matching requirement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "National Park Service Alpine Biodiversity and Soils Monitoring Utilizing the Global Observation Research Initiative in Alpine Environments (GLORIA) Field Methods Resurvey at Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve and Rocky Mountain National Park."
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary grant action.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to support natural resource monitoring in alpine ecosystems by conducting resurveys using standardized GLORIA field methods. The goal is to generate consistent, repeatable data that can be compared over time to detect long-term trends in alpine plant communities and related environmental conditions.
What are GLORIA field methods, as described in the announcement?
GLORIA methods are standardized field protocols designed to track long-term changes in alpine plant communities and related environmental conditions. The project specifically supports resurveys using established GLORIA field methods.
What types of changes or trends is the monitoring intended to detect?
The monitoring data is intended to help detect trends such as shifts in species composition, changes in vegetation patterns, and potential links to environmental drivers that affect high-elevation systems.
Where will the work take place?
The work is focused on two Colorado park units: Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve and Rocky Mountain National Park.
What natural resources are being monitored?
Based on the description, the monitoring focuses on alpine biodiversity (including alpine plant communities) and soils conditions in high-elevation environments.
Is this an open, competitive funding opportunity?
No. The notice is explicitly a notice of intent to make a noncompetitive award under Department of the Interior policy (505 Departmental Manual 2.12C).
Is this announcement a request for applications?
No. The announcement states it is "not a request for applications."
Can organizations other than the identified recipient apply?
No. The planned award is described as single-source and noncompetitive, and it is intended to be awarded directly to Colorado State University. Other entities are not being solicited to apply.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The announcement indicates the planned award is single-source to Colorado State University.
What type of award instrument will be used?
The award is to be issued as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this will be a cooperative agreement?
As described, a cooperative agreement means the National Park Service anticipates substantial involvement in the project, rather than providing funding in a purely hands-off manner.
What partnership mechanism is mentioned for issuing the agreement?
The agreement is to be made through the National Park Service Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), which is described as a partnership mechanism used to facilitate research, technical assistance, and monitoring with affiliated academic institutions and other partners.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is NPS NOIR2119110008.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number and program name?
The Assistance Listing (CFDA) is 15.945, identified as "Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System."
How many awards are anticipated?
The announcement anticipates one award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $26,556.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. The announcement states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Is there an award ceiling or floor?
The listing shows no stated award ceiling or floor (both recorded as 0). The description indicates this typically means the amount is controlled by the specific task agreement and project scope rather than an advertised competitive range.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on June 28, 2011.
What was the closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is July 2, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on August 1, 2011.
Why is the posting window so short?
Because this is described as a single-source, noncompetitive action, the short timeline is characterized as aligning with public notice requirements rather than a period for proposal preparation and competitive review.
Who can be contacted for access issues or questions about the announcement materials?
The listed contact is Jenny Sommer, Agreements Specialist, at 303-969-2392.
How should this opportunity be understood at a high level?
It is best understood as a targeted, pre-identified cooperative agreement action supporting alpine monitoring work using GLORIA resurveys in two National Park Service units in Colorado, executed through the Rocky Mountain CESU and awarded directly to Colorado State University, with an estimated total funding amount of $26,556 and no matching requirement.
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