Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIP15AC01290
Apply for NPS NOIP15AC01290
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Park Service Defining seed transfer guidelines for Pinus ponderosa in a changing climate" 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 Jul 20, 2015 and posted on Jul 20, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 29, 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 $52,123.00 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 New Mexico State University
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service funding opportunity titled "Defining seed transfer guidelines for Pinus ponderosa in a changing climate" (Funding Opportunity Number NPS NOIP15AC01290) is a discretionary, natural-resources focused cooperative agreement intended to support research and applied guidance on how ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa) seed sources should be moved or selected for restoration and management as climate conditions shift. The central idea behind the project is to develop or refine seed transfer guidelines, meaning practical recommendations that help land managers decide where seed should be collected and where it can be planted to maintain healthy, resilient forests under current and future climate conditions. In the context of climate change, these guidelines matter because tree populations are often locally adapted to temperature, precipitation patterns, elevation, and season length, and the "best" seed source for a site may change as conditions warm or become drier.
Administratively, this notice is not an open solicitation for proposals. It is a Notice of Intent to make a noncompetitive, single-source award under the National Park Service Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). The announcement cites Department of the Interior policy (505 Departmental Manual 2.12C) as the basis for proceeding without competition, which typically applies when there is a justified reason to select a particular partner such as unique qualifications, continuity of work, or a CESU task agreement structure. The announcement explicitly states it is not a request for applications and identifies New Mexico State University as the intended recipient. As a result, other organizations should not expect to apply for or compete for this particular award, even though it appears in the standard grants listing format.
The opportunity anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with an estimated total funding amount of $52,123. There is no stated cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient is not expected to provide a formal non-federal match as a condition of the award. The listing provides an award ceiling and floor of $0, which in many federal postings is simply a placeholder rather than an indication that no funds will be awarded; the estimated total funding amount is the more meaningful figure here. The program is associated with CFDA number 15.945, Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System, which aligns with cooperative research and technical work that supports NPS resource stewardship.
Key dates show the posting date and creation date as July 20, 2015, with an original and current closing date of July 29, 2015, and an archive date of August 28, 2015. In practical terms, because the notice is a single-source intent rather than a competition, the "closing date" functions more like an administrative window for posting and recordkeeping than a deadline for public applicants. The federal agency listed is the National Park Service.
For additional details or if the full announcement is difficult to access electronically, the contact provided is Kelly Adams, Grants Management Specialist, at (303) 969-2303. The announcement also references an attached document for more information, suggesting that specifics such as the project scope, deliverables, study area, and reporting requirements were provided in the attachment rather than fully described in the summary text of the posting.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this National Park Service funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Defining seed transfer guidelines for Pinus ponderosa in a changing climate."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS NOIP15AC01290.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
This opportunity is described as a discretionary, natural-resources focused cooperative agreement.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project is intended to support research and applied guidance on how ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa) seed sources should be moved or selected for restoration and management as climate conditions change. The goal is to develop or refine seed transfer guidelines that help land managers decide where seed should be collected and where it can be planted to promote healthy, resilient forests under current and future climates.
What are "seed transfer guidelines" in the context of this project?
Seed transfer guidelines are practical recommendations that inform where seed should be sourced (collected) and where it can be planted. They are designed to help match seed sources to planting sites in a way that supports forest health and resilience as conditions shift.
Why do seed transfer guidelines matter under climate change?
The opportunity summary explains that tree populations are often locally adapted to factors such as temperature, precipitation patterns, elevation, and season length. As climates warm or become drier, the historically "best" seed source for a site may no longer be the best fit, so updated guidance is important for restoration and management decisions.
Is this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not an open solicitation for proposals. It is a Notice of Intent to make a noncompetitive, single-source award.
Is the notice a request for applications (RFA) or request for proposals (RFP)?
No. The announcement explicitly states it is not a request for applications.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The notice identifies New Mexico State University as the intended recipient.
Can other universities, nonprofits, Tribes, or agencies apply for this award?
Based on the posting summary, other organizations should not expect to apply for or compete for this particular award because it is described as a noncompetitive, single-source Notice of Intent with an identified intended recipient.
What is the administrative basis for making the award without competition?
The announcement cites Department of the Interior policy (505 Departmental Manual 2.12C) as the basis for proceeding without competition. The summary notes that such authority typically applies when there is a justified reason to select a particular partner (for example, unique qualifications, continuity of work, or use of a CESU task agreement structure).
What program or partnership structure is referenced in the notice?
The notice indicates the award will be made under the National Park Service Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU).
How many awards does the opportunity anticipate making?
The opportunity anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $52,123.
Does the posting list an award ceiling and floor?
Yes. The listing provides an award ceiling and award floor of $0. The summary explains that in many federal postings this can be a placeholder and that the estimated total funding amount is the more meaningful figure.
Is cost sharing or a matching contribution required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated. The summary indicates the recipient is not expected to provide a formal non-federal match as a condition of the award.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.945, "Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System."
Which federal agency is offering the opportunity?
The federal agency listed is the National Park Service.
What are the key dates shown in the listing?
The posting date and creation date are July 20, 2015. The original and current closing date is July 29, 2015. The archive date is August 28, 2015.
What does the "closing date" mean here if the award is noncompetitive?
Because this is a single-source Notice of Intent rather than a competition, the summary explains that the closing date functions more like an administrative posting and recordkeeping window than a deadline for public applicants.
Where can someone get additional details if the full announcement is hard to access?
The contact listed is Kelly Adams, Grants Management Specialist, at (303) 969-2303.
Does the summary mention additional documents or attachments?
Yes. The announcement references an attached document for more information, suggesting that specifics such as the project scope, deliverables, study area, and reporting requirements were included in the attachment rather than fully described in the summary.
What kinds of project specifics are implied to be in the attachment?
Based on the summary text, the attachment likely includes details such as the project scope, deliverables, study area, and reporting requirements.
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