Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIP13AC00674
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Park Service Environmental History of Invasive Exotic Species to inform Responsible restoration Practices" 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 25, 2013 and posted on Jun 25, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 1, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $150,004.00 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 opportunity titled "Environmental History of Invasive Exotic Species to inform Responsible restoration Practices" (Funding Opportunity Number NPS NOIP13AC00674) is a discretionary funding action that the agency issued as a notice of intent rather than an open call for proposals. In practical terms, it is not soliciting applications from the broader public or research community; instead, it announces that the National Park Service (NPS) plans to make a single, noncompetitive award under an existing cooperative framework.
The award is structured as a Cooperative Agreement, which generally means the NPS expects to have substantial involvement in the work compared to a standard grant where the recipient operates more independently. The activity falls under the Natural Resources category and is tied to CFDA 15.945, "Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System," a program area commonly used by NPS to support research, technical assistance, and applied studies that directly inform park management decisions.
The purpose of the project, as indicated by the title and brief description, is to develop or apply environmental history related to invasive exotic species in a way that improves restoration decision-making. Environmental history in this context usually involves reconstructing how landscapes have changed over time due to human activity, introductions of non-native species, land use, policy decisions, and ecological responses. The goal implied by the opportunity is to use that historical understanding to guide "responsible restoration practices," meaning restoration approaches that are better aligned with the real ecological and cultural trajectories of park landscapes, rather than relying on simplistic assumptions about what conditions were in the past or what a "natural" baseline should be.
Administratively, the NPS is issuing this as a task agreement under the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). CESUs are cooperative partnerships that connect federal land management agencies with universities and other partners to facilitate research and technical support. The announcement specifies that the action is being made as a noncompetitive award under Department of the Interior policy (505 Departmental Manual 2.12C), which is the authority agencies cite when they have an approved justification to limit competition, such as unique qualifications, continuation of existing work, or alignment with a specific cooperative unit arrangement.
The expected number of awards is one, and the announcement states clearly that it is a single-source award to Colorado State University. "Eligible applicants" is therefore effectively limited by design, even though the general listing shows "Others (see text field...)," because the eligibility note clarifies that this is not a request for applications. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient is not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
In terms of funding, the estimated total amount is $150,004. The listing shows an award ceiling and floor of $0, which often occurs in legacy listings or notices of intent where the agency does not use the ceiling/floor fields in the standard way, even though a specific estimated total is provided. The posting date and creation date are June 25, 2013, with an original and current closing date of July 1, 2013, and an archive date of July 31, 2013. Because the notice is not a competitive solicitation, the "closing date" functions more like an administrative timeline marker for the public notice period rather than a deadline for proposal submission.
For anyone trying to access the full announcement and having technical issues, the listed point of contact is Kelly Adams, Grants Management Specialist, at 303-969-2392. Overall, the key takeaway is that this opportunity is a pre-identified, noncompetitive cooperative agreement intended to support NPS-managed natural resource work on invasive species history and restoration planning, executed through the Rocky Mountain CESU with Colorado State University as the designated partner.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this National Park Service funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Environmental History of Invasive Exotic Species to inform Responsible restoration Practices."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS NOIP13AC00674.
Is this an open call for proposals?
No. This is a discretionary funding action issued as a notice of intent, not an open solicitation. It is not requesting applications from the general public or the broader research community.
Can organizations or researchers submit an application for this opportunity?
No. The notice indicates the National Park Service plans to make a single, noncompetitive award under an existing cooperative framework rather than accept proposals.
How many awards does NPS expect to make?
The expected number of awards is one.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The notice specifies a single-source award to Colorado State University.
What type of award instrument will be used?
The award is structured as a Cooperative Agreement.
What does it mean that this is a Cooperative Agreement?
In this context, a Cooperative Agreement generally indicates the National Park Service expects to have substantial involvement in the work, compared to a standard grant where the recipient operates more independently.
What is the program area or CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The activity is tied to CFDA 15.945, "Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System."
What category does this project fall under?
The opportunity falls under the Natural Resources category.
What is the purpose of the project described by this notice?
The purpose is to develop or apply environmental history related to invasive exotic species in a way that improves restoration decision-making and supports responsible restoration practices.
What does "environmental history" mean in this project description?
As described, environmental history involves reconstructing how landscapes have changed over time due to human activity, introductions of non-native species, land use, policy decisions, and ecological responses, and then using that understanding to guide restoration decisions.
What is meant by "responsible restoration practices" in this context?
The notice implies restoration practices informed by real ecological and cultural trajectories of park landscapes, rather than relying on simplistic assumptions about past conditions or a single "natural" baseline.
How is this award being administered within NPS?
It is being issued as a task agreement under the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU).
What is a CESU in the context of this announcement?
CESUs are cooperative partnerships that connect federal land management agencies with universities and other partners to facilitate research and technical support.
Why is this award noncompetitive?
The announcement states it is a noncompetitive award under Department of the Interior policy (505 Departmental Manual 2.12C), which is cited when an agency has an approved justification to limit competition (for example, unique qualifications, continuation of existing work, or alignment with a specific cooperative unit arrangement).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total amount is $150,004.
Why do the award ceiling and floor show $0?
The listing shows an award ceiling and floor of $0, which the notice explains can occur in legacy listings or notices of intent where the ceiling/floor fields are not used in the standard way, even though a specific estimated total is provided.
What are the key dates listed for this notice?
The posting date and creation date are June 25, 2013. The original and current closing date is July 1, 2013. The archive date is July 31, 2013.
Does the closing date function like an application deadline?
No. Because this is not a competitive solicitation, the closing date is described as an administrative timeline marker for the public notice period rather than a deadline for submitting proposals.
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Kelly Adams, Grants Management Specialist, at 303-969-2392.
What is the main takeaway for potential applicants reviewing this listing?
The key takeaway is that this is a pre-identified, noncompetitive cooperative agreement intended to support NPS natural resource work on invasive species history and restoration planning, executed through the Rocky Mountain CESU with Colorado State University as the designated partner.
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