Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIR1404114169
Apply for NPS NOIR1404114169
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Park Service Archeology LiDAR and Multispectral Image Acquisition and Mapping over 105 River Miles and Corresponding Floodplain within the Dinosaur National Monument" 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 Aug 1, 2011 and posted on Aug 1, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 5, 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 $82,916.00 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 Utah State University.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "National Park Service - Archeology - LiDAR and Multispectral Image Acquisition and Mapping over 105 River Miles and Corresponding Floodplain within the Dinosaur National Monument," is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding action focused on natural resources and archeological mapping. The project centers on acquiring LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) and multispectral imagery and then producing mapping products covering approximately 105 river miles along with the associated floodplain inside Dinosaur National Monument. In practical terms, this kind of work is typically used to build highly detailed elevation models and image-based maps that can support archeological site identification, landscape analysis, cultural resource monitoring, and broader resource management planning in river corridor and floodplain environments.
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement, meaning the work is expected to involve substantial involvement by the federal agency alongside the recipient rather than functioning purely as a standard grant with minimal agency participation. The opportunity is being implemented through the National Park Service Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), a partnership framework that allows NPS and other federal partners to collaborate with universities and other research entities on projects involving research, technical assistance, and training related to public lands and resources. The CFDA listing associated with this action is 15.945, "Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System," which aligns with projects that generate applied science and technical products in support of NPS stewardship responsibilities.
A key feature of this notice is that it is not an open, competitive solicitation. The announcement explicitly states it is not a request for applications and is instead a notice of intent to make a noncompetitive, single-source award. The intended recipient is Utah State University, and the noncompetitive approach is cited as being consistent with Department of the Interior policy under 505 Departmental Manual 2.12C. As a result, other organizations are not being invited to apply, even though the listing may show a general eligibility category such as "Others" with clarification in the full announcement. There is also no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated for the recipient, meaning the federal funding is not conditioned on the university providing a required share of project costs.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was posted on August 1, 2011, with an original and current closing date of August 5, 2011, and an archive date of September 4, 2011. The short window is typical of noncompetitive notices where the purpose is public transparency rather than soliciting proposals from the broader community. The expected number of awards is one, and the estimated total funding is $82,916. The listing shows an award ceiling and floor of $0, which commonly appears in some posted records even when a specific project total is provided elsewhere, and generally should not be interpreted to mean there is no funding.
For those needing assistance accessing the full announcement materials, the listed point of contact is Jenny Sommer, Agreements Specialist, reachable by phone at 303-969-2392. The announcement indicates that additional details are contained in an attachment, which would typically include the statement of work, mapping and data specifications, project deliverables, anticipated period of performance, reporting requirements, and other terms tied to the cooperative agreement and CESU task agreement structure.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "National Park Service - Archeology - LiDAR and Multispectral Image Acquisition and Mapping over 105 River Miles and Corresponding Floodplain within the Dinosaur National Monument."
Which agency is offering this funding action?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding action.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project focuses on acquiring LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) and multispectral imagery and producing mapping products for approximately 105 river miles and the corresponding floodplain within Dinosaur National Monument.
What kind of work will the mapping support?
Based on the description, the resulting elevation and imagery-based mapping products are typically used to support archeological site identification, landscape analysis, cultural resource monitoring, and broader natural resource management planning in river corridor and floodplain environments.
What geographic area will be covered by the data collection and mapping?
The work covers about 105 river miles and the associated floodplain inside Dinosaur National Monument.
What technology and data types are included?
The notice specifically mentions LiDAR acquisition and multispectral image acquisition, followed by the production of mapping products derived from those datasets.
What funding mechanism is being used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The mechanism is a cooperative agreement. This indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency (NPS) alongside the recipient, rather than a standard grant structure with minimal federal participation.
How is this opportunity being implemented within NPS?
The opportunity is implemented through the National Park Service Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU).
What is a CESU in the context of this opportunity?
The CESU is described as a partnership framework that allows NPS and other federal partners to collaborate with universities and other research entities on research, technical assistance, and training related to public lands and resources.
What CFDA program is associated with this action?
The CFDA listing is 15.945, "Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System."
Is this an open, competitive solicitation?
No. The announcement explicitly states it is not a request for applications. It is a notice of intent to make a noncompetitive, single-source award.
Who is the intended recipient?
The intended recipient named in the notice is Utah State University.
Can other organizations apply for this funding?
No. The notice indicates a noncompetitive, single-source award, and it states that other organizations are not being invited to apply.
Why is the award noncompetitive?
The notice states the noncompetitive approach is consistent with Department of the Interior policy under 505 Departmental Manual 2.12C.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the provided description.
How many awards are expected?
The expected number of awards is one.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding is $82,916.
What do the listed award ceiling and floor of $0 mean?
The listing shows an award ceiling and floor of $0, which can appear in some posted records even when a specific project total is provided elsewhere. The description notes this generally should not be interpreted to mean there is no funding.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 1, 2011.
What was the closing date?
The original and current closing date is August 5, 2011.
What is the archive date?
The archive date is September 4, 2011.
Why is the application window so short?
The description explains that a short window is typical of noncompetitive notices because the purpose is public transparency rather than soliciting proposals from the broader community.
Where are the full details (statement of work, deliverables, specifications)?
The announcement indicates additional details are contained in an attachment. The description suggests this would typically include the statement of work, mapping/data specifications, project deliverables, anticipated period of performance, reporting requirements, and other cooperative agreement/CESU task agreement terms.
Who is the point of contact for assistance with the announcement materials?
The listed point of contact is Jenny Sommer, Agreements Specialist.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Jenny Sommer can be reached by phone at 303-969-2392.
What type of program area does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is described as focused on natural resources and archeological mapping.
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