Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIP14AC00488
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Park Service Geomorphic Response of Roaring River and Fall River to the September 2013 Flood" 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 May 1, 2014 and posted on May 1, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 5, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $67,419.00 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 the University of Colorado Boulder
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Opportunity Summary:
The funding opportunity titled "National Park Service Geomorphic Response of Roaring River and Fall River to the September 2013 Flood" is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement intended to support natural resource research related to how the Roaring River and Fall River systems responded to the major flooding event that occurred in September 2013. In practical terms, the project focus is on geomorphic response, meaning the study of how floodwaters reshaped river channels and surrounding landscapes through processes like erosion, sediment transport, deposition, channel migration, bank failure, and changes to channel form and stability. Because these rivers are associated with lands managed by the National Park Service, the work is tied to understanding and managing resources within the National Park System, including post-flood recovery conditions and implications for long-term river and infrastructure management.
This notice is not a typical open competition. It is specifically a notice of intent to make a noncompetitive, single-source award under the NPS Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). CESUs are collaborative partnerships often used by DOI agencies to carry out research, technical assistance, and educational work with partner institutions. Here, the NPS indicates it will issue a task agreement under the Rocky Mountain CESU, and it cites Department of the Interior policy (505 Departmental Manual 2.12C) as the basis for proceeding noncompetitively. The announcement explicitly states it is not a request for applications, which means outside organizations are not being invited to submit proposals, and the award is being directed to a predetermined recipient.
The sole eligible recipient identified in the listing is the University of Colorado Boulder. While the eligible applicants field is broadly labeled as "Others" with a note to see additional eligibility information, the eligibility statement clarifies the intent: this is a single-source award to that university rather than an opportunity open to the general public, nonprofits, or other academic institutions. The instrument type is a cooperative agreement, which generally implies substantial involvement by the federal agency during the project, such as collaboration on scope, methods, deliverables, coordination with park staff, or review of technical products.
Administratively, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and falls under the natural resources activity category. The CFDA number listed is 15.945, associated with Cooperative Research and Training Programs related to resources of the National Park System. The posting date and creation date are both May 1, 2014, with an original and current closing date of May 5, 2014, and an archive date of June 4, 2014. These dates reinforce that the announcement functions mainly as a formal public notice of the government’s intent to make a directed award rather than a window for competitive submissions. The expected number of awards is one.
Financially, the estimated total funding amount is $67,419. The award ceiling and award floor are both listed as 0, which commonly appears in notices that are not structured as competitive solicitations with variable award ranges; instead, the total anticipated value is communicated through the estimated funding figure. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient is not expected to contribute a mandatory non-federal share as a condition of the award.
For access and administrative questions, the contact listed is Kelly Adams, Grants Management Specialist, with a phone number of 303-969-2303, specifically for assistance if there are difficulties accessing the full announcement electronically. Overall, the listing is best understood as a compliance and transparency notice documenting that NPS planned to fund a specific, flood-related geomorphic study through an existing CESU partnership mechanism, using a cooperative agreement and a noncompetitive single-source approach.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "National Park Service Geomorphic Response of Roaring River and Fall River to the September 2013 Flood."
Which federal agency is offering this award?
The award is offered by the National Park Service (NPS), within the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What is the purpose of the project described in the notice?
The purpose is to support natural resource research focused on how the Roaring River and Fall River systems responded to the major flooding event in September 2013, particularly the geomorphic (landform and river channel) changes caused by the flood.
What does "geomorphic response" mean in this context?
In this notice, geomorphic response refers to how floodwaters reshaped river channels and nearby landscapes through processes such as erosion, sediment transport, sediment deposition, channel migration, bank failure, and changes in channel form and stability.
Why is the National Park Service involved in this work?
Because the rivers are associated with lands managed by the National Park Service, the study is tied to understanding and managing resources within the National Park System, including post-flood recovery conditions and long-term implications for river and infrastructure management.
Is this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. The notice states it is not a typical open competition. It is a notice of intent to make a noncompetitive, single-source award.
Is the notice a request for applications (RFA) or solicitation?
No. The announcement explicitly states it is not a request for applications, meaning outside organizations are not being invited to submit proposals.
Who is the intended/eligible recipient for this award?
The notice identifies the University of Colorado Boulder as the sole eligible recipient and indicates the award is intended to be made as a single-source action to that institution.
Can other universities, nonprofits, or the general public apply?
Based on the notice, no. Although the eligible applicants field is broadly labeled as "Others" with a note to see additional eligibility information, the eligibility statement clarifies that this is a directed, single-source award to the University of Colorado Boulder rather than an opportunity open to other applicants.
What funding instrument will be used?
The instrument type is a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for this project?
A cooperative agreement generally implies substantial involvement by the federal agency during the project. The notice indicates this could include collaboration on scope, methods, deliverables, coordination with park staff, and review of technical products.
What partnership mechanism is referenced in the notice?
The notice references the NPS Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) and states NPS will issue a task agreement under the Rocky Mountain CESU.
What are CESUs, as described in the notice?
CESUs are collaborative partnerships often used by Department of the Interior agencies to carry out research, technical assistance, and educational work with partner institutions.
What is the policy basis for making this a noncompetitive award?
The notice cites Department of the Interior policy 505 Departmental Manual 2.12C as the basis for proceeding noncompetitively.
How is this opportunity categorized administratively?
It is categorized as discretionary funding and falls under the natural resources activity category.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.945, associated with Cooperative Research and Training Programs related to resources of the National Park System.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $67,419.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and award floor are listed as 0. The notice also provides an estimated total funding amount of $67,419, which is the key figure communicated for anticipated funding.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
How many awards does NPS expect to make?
The expected number of awards is one.
What are the key posting and closing dates?
The posting date and creation date are both May 1, 2014. The original and current closing date is May 5, 2014. The archive date is June 4, 2014.
Do the dates indicate a window for competitive submissions?
No. The notice explains that it is not a request for applications and is primarily a formal public notice of intent to make a directed award, rather than a competitive submission period.
Who is the contact person listed for access or administrative issues?
The contact listed is Kelly Adams, Grants Management Specialist.
What is the contact phone number provided in the notice?
The phone number provided is 303-969-2303.
What should the contact be used for, according to the notice?
The notice indicates the contact is for assistance if there are difficulties accessing the full announcement electronically.
What is the overall takeaway of this listing?
It functions as a compliance and transparency notice documenting NPS intent to fund a specific flood-related geomorphic study through an existing CESU partnership mechanism, using a cooperative agreement and a noncompetitive single-source approach directed to the University of Colorado Boulder.
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