Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIJ2126110003
Apply for NPS NOIJ2126110003
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Park Service Pikas in Peril Multi Regional Vulnerability Assessment of a Climate Sensitive Sentinel Species, Year 2" 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 Apr 13, 2011 and posted on Apr 13, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 17, 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 $86,573.00 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 Idaho.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service funding opportunity titled "Pikas in Peril: Multi Regional Vulnerability Assessment of a Climate Sensitive Sentinel Species, Year 2" (Funding Opportunity Number NPS NOIJ2126110003) is a discretionary, natural-resources focused cooperative agreement intended to support continued work in the second year of a multi-region assessment of pika vulnerability to climate change. The project centers on the American pika as a climate-sensitive "sentinel species," meaning it is used as an early indicator of broader ecosystem impacts from warming temperatures and shifting environmental conditions, particularly in high-elevation and mountainous national park settings where pikas are commonly found and where climate effects can be pronounced.
This notice is not an open solicitation and is explicitly not a request for applications. Instead, it is a notice of intent to make a single-source, noncompetitive award under the National Park Service Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). The announcement cites the Department of the Interior policy basis for this approach (DOI 505 DM 2.12C), which is commonly referenced when an agency documents a justified noncompetitive selection. The eligible applicant pool is therefore effectively limited by design, because the award is intended for one specific recipient: the University of Idaho. In practical terms, other organizations are not being invited to submit proposals, and no competitive review process is being conducted for this particular action.
The expected number of awards is one, with an estimated total funding amount of $86,573. The listing shows no award ceiling or floor (both are recorded as $0), which typically indicates that a specific capped range was not published in the synopsis even though an estimated project total is provided. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient is not expected to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award. The opportunity was posted and created on April 13, 2011, with an original and current closing date of April 17, 2011, and it was archived on May 17, 2011. The very short window between posting and closing is consistent with a notice-of-intent posting for a pre-identified, noncompetitive award rather than an open call.
Administratively, the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally implies substantial federal involvement compared to a standard grant. In many NPS research and resource-management contexts, that can mean close coordination on study design, data standards, field methods, deliverables, reporting, and integration of results into park management decisions. While the synopsis does not list technical tasks or deliverables, the title makes clear the emphasis on a multi-regional vulnerability assessment, suggesting a structured effort to evaluate how pika populations may be exposed and sensitive to climate stressors and how their adaptive capacity may vary across regions, supporting NPS planning and conservation strategies.
For questions or help accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is Jenny Sommer, Agreements Specialist, reachable by phone at 303-969-2392.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this National Park Service funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Pikas in Peril: Multi Regional Vulnerability Assessment of a Climate Sensitive Sentinel Species, Year 2."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS NOIJ2126110003.
Is this an open solicitation where anyone can apply?
No. This notice is explicitly not an open solicitation and is not a request for applications. It is a notice of intent to make an award to a pre-identified recipient.
Is the National Park Service requesting applications or proposals for this opportunity?
No. The announcement states it is not a request for applications, and it is not inviting proposals from other organizations.
Is the award competitive?
No. The notice describes a single-source, noncompetitive award. That means there is no competitive review process for this action.
How many awards does the National Park Service expect to make?
The expected number of awards is one.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is the University of Idaho.
What is the funding mechanism (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates substantial federal involvement compared to a standard grant. In this context, that can include close coordination between the National Park Service and the recipient on items such as study design, data standards, field methods, deliverables, reporting, and using results to inform park management decisions.
What is the focus area of this opportunity?
This is a discretionary, natural-resources focused cooperative agreement supporting continued work in Year 2 of a multi-region assessment of American pika vulnerability to climate change.
What species is being studied and why?
The project centers on the American pika as a climate-sensitive "sentinel species." In this context, "sentinel species" means the pika is used as an early indicator of broader ecosystem impacts from warming temperatures and shifting environmental conditions.
Why are pikas relevant to national parks and climate change?
Pikas are commonly found in high-elevation and mountainous national park settings, where climate impacts can be pronounced. The assessment is intended to help understand how warming and changing conditions may affect pika populations across multiple regions.
What does "multi-regional vulnerability assessment" mean in this announcement?
Based on the title, the effort is focused on assessing pika vulnerability across multiple regions. While the synopsis does not list detailed tasks, the phrasing suggests a structured evaluation of how pika populations may be exposed and sensitive to climate-related stressors and how adaptive capacity may differ across regions.
How much funding is expected for this project?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $86,573.
Is there an award ceiling or award floor listed?
No. The listing records both the award ceiling and award floor as $0, which typically indicates that a capped range was not published in the synopsis even though an estimated total is provided.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning non-federal matching funds are not required as a condition of the award.
What is the administrative basis for making a noncompetitive, single-source award?
The announcement cites a Department of the Interior policy basis for a justified noncompetitive selection: DOI 505 DM 2.12C.
What program or partnership framework is referenced for this award?
The award is intended to be made under the National Park Service Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU).
When was this opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on April 13, 2011.
What was the closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is April 17, 2011.
Why is the posting-to-closing window so short?
The short window is consistent with a notice-of-intent posting for a pre-identified, noncompetitive award rather than an open call for applications.
Is the opportunity still active?
No. The listing indicates it was archived on May 17, 2011.
Where can questions be directed or who can help access the full announcement?
Questions or requests for help accessing the full announcement can be directed to Jenny Sommer, Agreements Specialist, at 303-969-2392.
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