Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIJ1344100005
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Park Service Ecological Effects of Magnesium Chloride as a Dust Suppressant" 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 May 10, 2010 and posted on May 10, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 14, 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 $30,355.00 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:
The National Park Service (NPS) grant opportunity titled "Ecological Effects of Magnesium Chloride as a Dust Suppressant" describes a planned, noncompetitive cooperative agreement meant to support a targeted field research study. The project is being issued as a task agreement under the NPS Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), which is a partnership framework often used by DOI agencies to collaborate with universities and other research institutions on natural resource questions. In this case, the purpose is straightforward: NPS intends to work directly with Utah State University to design and carry out a field study examining the ecological impacts of applying magnesium chloride for dust control.
A key point is that this posting is a notice of intent rather than an open call for proposals. The announcement explicitly states it is not a request for applications and that the award is single-source to Utah State University. The noncompetitive nature is justified under Department of the Interior policy (cited as DOI 505 DM 2.12C), which covers circumstances where a sole-source approach is appropriate. Because of that structure, there is no real competition process, and other organizations are not being invited to apply. The "Eligible Applicants" category is essentially overridden by the eligibility note clarifying that this is a single-recipient action.
From a funding and administrative perspective, the opportunity is classified as discretionary and uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument. A cooperative agreement typically indicates that NPS expects to have substantial involvement in the project, which fits the description that NPS and Utah State University will work together on study design and execution rather than the university operating entirely independently. The activity category is natural resources, and the announcement anticipates one award in total. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is not required to contribute additional non-federal funds to meet a match threshold.
The total estimated funding amount listed is $30,355. The award ceiling and floor are both shown as $0, which commonly appears in older postings or notices of intent where the precise award range is not presented in the standard ceiling/floor format, even though an estimated total is provided. The funding opportunity number is NPS NOIJ1344100005. The notice was posted May 10, 2010, with an original and current closing date of May 14, 2010, and it was archived June 13, 2010, reflecting that it was a short administrative window tied to documenting the intended single-source action rather than collecting applications.
In practical terms, the project focus is on understanding ecological effects associated with magnesium chloride, a chemical frequently used on roads to suppress dust. The study implied by the description would likely evaluate how magnesium chloride use may influence nearby soils, vegetation, water quality, or broader ecosystem conditions in park or park-adjacent environments, though the announcement itself stays at a high level and does not list specific endpoints or methods. The core deliverable is the design and implementation of a field study, with NPS involvement through the CESU task agreement framework.
For access issues or administrative questions, the contact listed is Jenny Sommer, Agreements Specialist, at phone number 303-969-2392.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this National Park Service grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Ecological Effects of Magnesium Chloride as a Dust Suppressant."
What is the main purpose of this opportunity?
The purpose is to support a targeted field research study examining the ecological impacts of applying magnesium chloride for dust control. The work is intended to include study design and on-the-ground field research.
Is this an open call for proposals?
No. This posting is a notice of intent rather than an open solicitation. It explicitly states it is not a request for applications.
Can other organizations apply for this funding?
No. The notice describes a single-source, noncompetitive cooperative agreement. The award is intended for one recipient only: Utah State University.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The National Park Service intends to make the award to Utah State University.
Why is the award being made on a noncompetitive (single-source) basis?
The announcement cites Department of the Interior policy (DOI 505 DM 2.12C) as the justification for using a sole-source approach in this situation.
What funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates substantial involvement by the National Park Service in the project. In this case, it aligns with the stated intent that NPS and Utah State University will work together on study design and execution rather than the university operating fully independently.
What is the program or partnership framework associated with this work?
The project is being issued as a task agreement under the NPS Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU).
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is natural resources.
How many awards does the National Park Service expect to make?
The announcement anticipates one award in total.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The total estimated funding amount listed is $30,355.
Is there an award ceiling or award floor listed?
The award ceiling and award floor are both shown as $0. The notice still provides an estimated total funding amount of $30,355.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Is this opportunity discretionary?
Yes. The opportunity is classified as discretionary.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is NPS NOIJ1344100005.
When was the notice posted?
The notice was posted on May 10, 2010.
What was the closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is May 14, 2010.
When was the notice archived?
The notice was archived on June 13, 2010.
What is the research topic being studied?
The project focuses on understanding ecological effects associated with magnesium chloride, which is frequently used as a road dust suppressant.
Does the notice describe specific study methods or endpoints?
No. The announcement stays at a high level and does not list specific endpoints or methods. It generally indicates that the work involves designing and carrying out a field study on ecological impacts.
Who is the point of contact for access or administrative questions?
The contact listed is Jenny Sommer, Agreements Specialist.
What is the contact phone number?
The phone number provided is 303-969-2392.
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