Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIJ1580100323
Apply for NPS NOIJ1580100323
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Park Service Systematic Monitoring of Thermal Springs and Features in Yellowstone National Park for Estimating Heat Flow and Detecting Change" 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 Jul 2, 2010 and posted on Jul 2, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 6, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $119,999.00 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:
The National Park Service funding opportunity titled "Systematic Monitoring of Thermal Springs and Features in Yellowstone National Park for Estimating Heat Flow and Detecting Change" is a discretionary natural resources grant action that supports ongoing scientific monitoring of Yellowstone's geothermal system. The core purpose is to systematically track thermal springs and related hydrothermal features so researchers can better estimate heat flow across parts of the park and identify meaningful changes over time. In practical terms, the work is aimed at building consistent measurements and observations that can reveal shifts in temperature, discharge, chemistry, or other indicators tied to geothermal activity, which is important both for understanding Yellowstone's underlying volcanic and hydrothermal processes and for managing park resources and visitor safety.
This notice is not an open competition and is explicitly not a request for applications. Instead, it is a notice of intent to make a single-source, noncompetitive award under the Department of the Interior policy authority cited as DOI 505 DM 2.12C. The award is expected to be issued as a cooperative agreement through the National Park Service Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), structured as a task agreement. Cooperative agreements are typically used when the federal agency expects to be substantially involved in the project during performance, such as coordinating monitoring priorities, integrating results with park management needs, or providing access and logistical support in the field.
Only one award was anticipated, and the announcement specifies that the intended recipient is Utah State University. Because it is single-source, the eligibility category is listed broadly (with clarification in the original announcement), but the key point is that the funding is directed to a specific partner rather than being competed among multiple applicants. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed for the recipient.
From a funding and timing standpoint, the opportunity listed an estimated total funding amount of $119,999. The posting and creation date were July 2, 2010, with an original and current closing date of July 6, 2010, reflecting that this was an administrative notice rather than an application window for the public. The award ceiling and floor were both shown as $0 in the listing, which commonly occurs in notices that function as intent announcements rather than standard competitive solicitations with defined funding ranges. The opportunity was later archived on August 5, 2010.
Administrative identifiers in the source record include the Funding Opportunity Number NPS NOIJ1580100323 and a CFDA number listed as 00.000 (Not Elsewhere Classified). The National Park Service is the issuing agency. For issues accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Jenny Sommer, Agreements Specialist, at 303-969-2392.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this National Park Service funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Systematic Monitoring of Thermal Springs and Features in Yellowstone National Park for Estimating Heat Flow and Detecting Change."
Which federal agency is issuing this opportunity?
The issuing agency is the National Park Service (NPS).
What type of grant action is this?
This is described as a discretionary natural resources grant action supporting scientific monitoring related to Yellowstone's geothermal system.
What is the main purpose of the project described in the notice?
The core purpose is to systematically monitor thermal springs and other hydrothermal features in Yellowstone National Park so researchers can better estimate heat flow across parts of the park and detect meaningful changes over time.
What kinds of changes is the monitoring intended to detect?
The notice indicates the monitoring is intended to reveal shifts in indicators tied to geothermal activity, such as temperature, discharge, chemistry, or other observable/measurable changes in thermal springs and related features.
Why is this monitoring important for Yellowstone National Park?
According to the notice, consistent monitoring helps improve understanding of Yellowstone's volcanic and hydrothermal processes and supports park management, including protecting resources and supporting visitor safety.
Is this an open funding competition?
No. The notice states it is not an open competition.
Is the notice a request for applications (RFA) or a solicitation for proposals?
No. It is explicitly not a request for applications. It is an administrative notice of intent to make an award.
What does "single-source, noncompetitive award" mean in this notice?
It means the NPS intends to make one award to a specific recipient rather than competing the funding among multiple applicants.
What authority is cited for making the noncompetitive award?
The notice cites Department of the Interior policy authority: DOI 505 DM 2.12C.
What award instrument is expected to be used?
The award is expected to be issued as a cooperative agreement.
Why is a cooperative agreement being used instead of a standard grant?
The notice explains that cooperative agreements are typically used when the federal agency expects substantial involvement during performance, such as coordinating monitoring priorities, integrating results with park management needs, or providing access and logistical support in the field.
What program or unit is associated with administering the agreement?
The notice states the cooperative agreement is expected to be issued through the National Park Service Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), structured as a task agreement.
How many awards were anticipated?
Only one award was anticipated.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient identified in the notice is Utah State University.
Can other organizations apply for this funding?
Based on the notice, no. It is not an application-based opportunity and is intended as a single-source award to Utah State University.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed in the notice.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $119,999.
What are the posting and closing dates shown in the listing?
The posting/creation date is July 2, 2010. The original and current closing date shown is July 6, 2010.
Why is the closing date so soon after the posting date?
The notice indicates this was an administrative notice of intent rather than a public application window, which aligns with a short listed closing date.
What does it mean that the award ceiling and award floor were both listed as $0?
The notice explains that this commonly occurs in records that function as intent announcements rather than standard competitive solicitations with defined funding ranges.
When was this opportunity archived?
The listing was archived on August 5, 2010.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS NOIJ1580100323.
What CFDA number is associated with this listing?
The CFDA number is listed as 00.000 (Not Elsewhere Classified).
Who is the point of contact for access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed contact is Jenny Sommer, Agreements Specialist.
What contact information is provided for the point of contact?
The phone number provided is 303-969-2392.
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