Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIP15AC00953
Apply for NPS NOIP15AC00953
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Park Service Development of a statistical adaptive monitoring framework for sea otters in Glacier Bay, Alaska" 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 11, 2015 and posted on Jun 11, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 20, 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 $120,000.00 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 National Park Service funding opportunity titled "Development of a statistical adaptive monitoring framework for sea otters in Glacier Bay, Alaska" (Funding Opportunity Number NPS NOIP15AC00953) is a discretionary, natural-resources focused cooperative agreement intended to support improved monitoring and management of sea otters in Glacier Bay. The purpose, as indicated by the title and description, is to develop a statistical, adaptive monitoring framework, meaning a monitoring approach that uses quantitative methods and is designed to be updated over time as new information becomes available. In practice, this kind of framework typically aims to help managers decide what data to collect, how often to collect it, and how to adjust survey design or analytical methods as sea otter distribution, abundance, or environmental conditions change, so that monitoring remains efficient and decision-relevant rather than static.
This notice is not a competitive grant solicitation. It is a notice of intent to make a single, noncompetitive award under the National Park Service Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). The announcement cites authority for a noncompetitive action under Department of the Interior policy (505 Departmental Manual 2.12C), which is commonly used when an award is justified as single-source due to unique qualifications, continuity, or the specific collaborative structure of a CESU partnership. The announcement explicitly states it is a single source award to Colorado State University, meaning other institutions or applicants are not being invited to apply and there is no open competition for the funds.
Key administrative details include an expected number of awards of one, with an estimated total funding amount of $120,000. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency in the work (for example, collaboration on study design, data sharing, coordination with park management needs, or iterative refinement of methods). There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed. The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.945, described as Cooperative Research and Training Programs related to the resources of the National Park System, reflecting the research-and-management support nature of the work.
The posting and timing details reflect a short administrative window typical of notices of intent for noncompetitive awards: the opportunity was posted and created on June 11, 2015, with an original and current closing date of June 20, 2015, and an archive date of July 20, 2015. Because it is not a request for applications, the "closing date" functions more as a public notice period rather than a deadline for submission of proposals from the public.
For access issues or administrative questions, the listed contact is Kelly Adams, Grants Management Specialist, reachable by phone at 303-969-2303, with instructions to contact them if there is difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this National Park Service funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Development of a statistical adaptive monitoring framework for sea otters in Glacier Bay, Alaska."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS NOIP15AC00953.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the National Park Service (NPS).
What is the main purpose of the award?
The purpose is to develop a statistical, adaptive monitoring framework to support improved monitoring and management of sea otters in Glacier Bay, Alaska.
What does "statistical adaptive monitoring framework" mean in this context?
It refers to a monitoring approach that uses quantitative (statistical) methods and is designed to be updated over time as new information becomes available, rather than staying fixed. The framework is intended to help guide what data to collect, how often to collect it, and how to adjust survey design or analytical methods as conditions or sea otter patterns change.
What resource or species does this project focus on?
The project focuses on sea otters in Glacier Bay, Alaska.
Where will the work be applied?
The work is intended to support monitoring and management in Glacier Bay, Alaska.
Is this a competitive grant that anyone can apply for?
No. This notice is not a competitive grant solicitation and does not invite applications from the public.
What kind of notice is this?
It is a notice of intent to make a single, noncompetitive award.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The expected number of awards is one.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The announcement states the award is a single source award to Colorado State University.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $120,000.
What is the funding instrument (award type)?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does a "cooperative agreement" typically imply for this project?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency in the work, such as collaboration on study design, coordination with management needs, data sharing, or iterative refinement of methods as the work progresses.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is listed for this opportunity.
What program identifier (CFDA) is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.945, described as Cooperative Research and Training Programs related to the resources of the National Park System.
What partnership or unit is this award being made under?
The notice indicates the award is under the National Park Service Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU).
Why is the award noncompetitive?
The announcement cites authority for a noncompetitive action under Department of the Interior policy (505 Departmental Manual 2.12C) and describes it as a single-source award to a specific institution.
What are the key dates listed for the notice?
The opportunity was posted and created on June 11, 2015. The original and current closing date is June 20, 2015. The archive date is July 20, 2015.
Does the closing date function as an application deadline for the public?
No. Because this is not a request for applications, the closing date functions as a public notice period rather than a deadline for submission of proposals from the public.
Who can be contacted for access issues or administrative questions?
The contact listed is Kelly Adams, Grants Management Specialist.
How can Kelly Adams be reached?
By phone at 303-969-2303.
What should someone do if they have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically?
The notice instructs people to contact the listed Grants Management Specialist if there is difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically.
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