Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIR2122110007
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Park Service Preparation of a Natural Resource Condition Assessment Report for Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site, and Washita Battlefield National Historic Site" 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 Jul 23, 2011 and posted on Jul 23, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 27, 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 $32,962.00 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:
This funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NPS NOIR2122110007) is a National Park Service notice of intent to make a single, noncompetitive cooperative agreement award to support preparation of a Natural Resource Condition Assessment (NRCA) report for three National Park Service units: Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site, and Washita Battlefield National Historic Site. The work falls under the Natural Resources activity category and is being issued through the National Park Service Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) as a task agreement, which is a common mechanism the NPS uses to partner with academic institutions for applied research and technical products that inform park management.
The announcement is not a request for applications and is not open competition. Instead, it documents the government’s intent to award directly to Utah State University as the sole recipient, citing the Department of the Interior’s noncompetitive award authority under 505 Departmental Manual 2.12C. In practical terms, that means other organizations are not being solicited to apply, and the “Eligible Applicants” field is effectively superseded by the single-source determination stated in the notice. The opportunity is categorized as a discretionary award and uses a cooperative agreement funding instrument, signaling that the NPS expects to have substantial involvement in the project (for example, providing direction, review, data access, or coordination) rather than simply purchasing a finished product with minimal agency interaction.
The purpose of the project is to produce an NRCA report, which is generally intended to synthesize existing information and, where needed, limited new analysis about the status and trends of key natural resources in the parks. For sites like these, an NRCA typically compiles and evaluates available scientific data and monitoring results, identifies resource conditions and stressors, highlights information gaps, and frames management-relevant findings that can support planning, resource stewardship, and future monitoring priorities. The end product is a report that helps park managers understand current natural resource conditions across the three units and provides a structured baseline for decision-making.
Financially, the notice lists an estimated total funding amount of $32,962, with no cost sharing or matching requirement. The posting date and creation date are both July 23, 2011, and the closing date shown is July 27, 2011, but because this is not a competitive solicitation, the “closing” functions more like an administrative posting window rather than an application deadline for the general public. The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.945 (Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System), aligning it with NPS cooperative research and technical assistance activities.
For questions or to request help accessing the full announcement, the notice provides a point of contact: Jenny Sommer, Agreements Specialist, at (303) 969-2392.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS NOIR2122110007.
Which federal agency is issuing this notice?
The notice is issued by the National Park Service (NPS), a bureau within the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What is the purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to support preparation of a Natural Resource Condition Assessment (NRCA) report for three National Park Service units. The NRCA report is intended to synthesize and evaluate existing information (and, where needed, limited new analysis) about the status and trends of key natural resources, identify stressors and information gaps, and provide management-relevant findings to support park planning, stewardship, and future monitoring priorities.
Which park units will be covered by the NRCA report?
The NRCA report will cover:
- Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument
- Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site
- Washita Battlefield National Historic Site
What type of award is anticipated?
The notice describes a single, noncompetitive cooperative agreement award. It is categorized as a discretionary award.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. This announcement is not a request for applications and is not open competition. It documents the government intent to make a direct (single-source) award.
Can other organizations apply for this funding?
No. The notice states the intent to award directly to Utah State University as the sole recipient. Other organizations are not being solicited to apply, and the usual "eligible applicants" concept is effectively superseded by the single-source determination described in the notice.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
Utah State University is identified as the sole recipient for this noncompetitive cooperative agreement.
What authority is cited for making a noncompetitive award?
The notice cites the Department of the Interior noncompetitive award authority under 505 Departmental Manual 2.12C.
What funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement indicates that the National Park Service expects substantial involvement in the project. This can include activities such as providing direction, participating in reviews, facilitating access to data, and coordinating efforts, rather than simply purchasing a final product with minimal agency interaction.
What activity category does this project fall under?
The work falls under the Natural Resources activity category.
How is this award being issued within NPS?
The notice states it is being issued through the National Park Service Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) as a task agreement, which is a common mechanism NPS uses to partner with academic institutions for applied research and technical products that inform park management.
What is an NRCA report expected to include?
Based on the description in the notice, an NRCA report generally:
- Synthesizes existing information relevant to key natural resources in the parks
- Uses available scientific data and monitoring results, with limited new analysis where needed
- Assesses conditions and trends of key natural resources
- Identifies stressors affecting resource conditions
- Highlights information gaps
- Frames findings in a way that supports park management decision-making, planning, stewardship, and future monitoring priorities
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed in the notice is $32,962.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.945, titled "Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System."
What are the posting and closing dates shown in the notice?
The posting date and creation date are both July 23, 2011. The closing date shown is July 27, 2011.
Does the closing date function like an application deadline?
Not in the typical sense. Because this is not a competitive solicitation and is not requesting applications from the general public, the closing date functions more like an administrative posting window rather than a public application deadline.
Who can be contacted for questions or help accessing the full announcement?
The point of contact listed is Jenny Sommer, Agreements Specialist. Phone: (303) 969-2392.
Where does this opportunity fit in terms of program purpose?
As described, it supports cooperative research and technical products that inform National Park Service management, specifically by developing a structured baseline (the NRCA report) for understanding and managing natural resource conditions across the three identified park units.
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