Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIR9815110518
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Park Service Lichen Inventory of Glacier Bay National Park Establishing a Lichen Diversity Baseline in an Outer Oceanic Ecosystem and Along Glacier Chronosequences" 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 22, 2011 and posted on Jun 22, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 26, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $170,239.00 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 Montana.
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Opportunity Summary:
The funding opportunity titled "National Park Service Lichen Inventory of Glacier Bay National Park: Establishing a Lichen Diversity Baseline in an Outer Oceanic Ecosystem and Along Glacier Chronosequences" is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary grant action focused on natural resource research within Glacier Bay National Park. The central purpose is to conduct a lichen inventory that establishes a baseline understanding of lichen diversity in a distinctive outer oceanic environment and across glacier-related chronosequences, which are sequences of landscapes or habitats that represent different stages of development following glacial retreat. By documenting which lichen species are present and how they vary across these environmental gradients, the project is designed to strengthen long-term resource stewardship, improve scientific understanding of ecological change, and support future monitoring and management decisions in the park.
This action is being issued as a Cooperative Agreement under the NPS Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). CESUs are partnership networks that allow federal agencies to collaborate efficiently with universities and other partners on research, technical assistance, and education. In this case, the announcement functions as a notice of intent rather than an open solicitation. It explicitly states that it is not a request for applications and that the award will be made through a noncompetitive, single-source process. The noncompetitive nature of the award is justified under Department of the Interior policy cited as 505 Departmental Manual 2.12C, which provides the authority and conditions for proceeding without full and open competition in certain circumstances. The announcement also indicates that the effort will result in a task agreement award under the CESU mechanism, meaning the work will be implemented through a defined scope of work tied to the cooperative agreement structure.
In terms of funding details, the opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number NPS NOIR9815110518 and is associated with CFDA number 15.945, which covers Cooperative Research and Training Programs related to resources of the National Park System. The estimated total funding amount listed for the project is $170,239. The posting date and creation date are both June 22, 2011, with an original and current closing date of June 26, 2011, and an archive date of July 26, 2011. The announcement lists an expected number of awards as one, reflecting the single-recipient, noncompetitive intent. No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated. Award ceiling and floor are both shown as $0, which often appears in system listings when a specific ceiling or floor is not set in the standard fields or when the funding amount is addressed elsewhere in the agreement documentation.
Eligibility is not broadly open. Although the general system category shows "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," the eligibility information provided makes the intended recipient clear: this is a single source award to the University of Montana. As a result, other entities are not being invited to submit competing proposals through this announcement. The announcement also notes that further details are contained in an attached announcement document, implying that the technical scope, deliverables, timelines, and reporting expectations are likely spelled out there rather than in the summary fields.
For administrative and access questions, the contact listed is Jenny Sommer, Agreements Specialist, with a phone number of 303-969-2392. The notice specifically invites people who have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically to contact her, which suggests the official attachment contains the fuller description of the project and award terms. Overall, this opportunity is best understood as a formal public posting required for transparency even though the award itself is planned as a noncompetitive CESU task agreement supporting a lichen diversity baseline inventory for Glacier Bay National Park.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "National Park Service Lichen Inventory of Glacier Bay National Park: Establishing a Lichen Diversity Baseline in an Outer Oceanic Ecosystem and Along Glacier Chronosequences."
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary grant action.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The central purpose is to conduct a lichen inventory in Glacier Bay National Park to establish a baseline understanding of lichen diversity in an outer oceanic ecosystem and across glacier-related chronosequences (landscape sequences representing different stages following glacial retreat). The inventory is intended to document which lichen species are present and how they vary across environmental gradients.
What is meant by "lichen inventory" in this context?
Based on the description provided, the lichen inventory involves documenting lichen species present in Glacier Bay National Park and recording how lichen diversity varies across different environments, including areas influenced by glacial retreat over time (chronosequences).
Why is the project focused on glacier chronosequences?
The project is designed to examine lichen diversity along sequences of habitats that represent different development stages after glacial retreat. This helps describe how lichen communities vary across those gradients and supports understanding of ecological change.
How will the results be used by the National Park Service?
The stated goals are to strengthen long-term resource stewardship, improve scientific understanding of ecological change, and support future monitoring and management decisions in Glacier Bay National Park.
What type of award is this?
This action is being issued as a Cooperative Agreement under the NPS Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). The notice indicates the effort will result in a task agreement award under the CESU mechanism.
What is a CESU and why is it used here?
CESUs (Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units) are partnership networks that allow federal agencies to collaborate efficiently with universities and other partners on research, technical assistance, and education. In this case, the project is being implemented through the CESU mechanism as a cooperative agreement/task agreement.
Is this an open solicitation where organizations can apply?
No. The announcement functions as a notice of intent and explicitly states it is not a request for applications. The award is planned as a noncompetitive, single-source action.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The expected number of awards is one.
Who is the intended recipient?
The eligibility information provided indicates this is a single source award to the University of Montana, and other entities are not being invited to submit competing proposals through this announcement.
What is the justification for making a noncompetitive award?
The noncompetitive nature of the award is justified under Department of the Interior policy cited as 505 Departmental Manual 2.12C, which provides authority and conditions for proceeding without full and open competition in certain circumstances.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS NOIR9815110518.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.945, described as 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 listed is $170,239.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated.
Why do the award ceiling and award floor show as $0?
The listing shows an award ceiling and floor of $0, which the description notes can occur when a specific ceiling or floor is not set in standard system fields or when the funding amount is addressed elsewhere in the agreement documentation.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posting date and creation date are both June 22, 2011. The original and current closing date is June 26, 2011. The archive date is July 26, 2011.
Where will the work take place?
The project is focused on Glacier Bay National Park and specifically references establishing a lichen diversity baseline in an outer oceanic ecosystem and along glacier chronosequences within the park.
Does the public notice include the full technical scope and deliverables?
The summary indicates that further details are contained in an attached announcement document, suggesting the technical scope, deliverables, timelines, and reporting expectations are likely detailed in that attachment rather than in the summary fields.
Who is the contact person for this announcement?
The contact listed is Jenny Sommer, Agreements Specialist.
How can someone get help if they cannot access the announcement electronically?
The notice invites people who have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically to contact Jenny Sommer, Agreements Specialist, at 303-969-2392.
What is the overall takeaway about this opportunity?
This posting is best understood as a formal public notice for transparency, even though the award itself is planned as a noncompetitive CESU task agreement supporting a lichen diversity baseline inventory for Glacier Bay National Park.
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