Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIR8813110058
Apply for NPS NOIR8813110058
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Park Service Understanding Visitor Use Patterns and Ecological Thresholds in Meadow and Riparian Environments of Yosemite National Park" 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 May 17, 2011 and posted on May 17, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 21, 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 $37,365.00 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 "Understanding Visitor Use Patterns and Ecological Thresholds in Meadow and Riparian Environments of Yosemite National Park" is a discretionary, natural-resources-focused cooperative agreement intended to support research on how visitor activity relates to ecological change in sensitive meadow and riparian areas within Yosemite National Park. The core purpose implied by the title is to better document where, when, and how visitors use these environments and to identify ecological thresholds, meaning levels or types of use beyond which measurable degradation or unacceptable impacts to vegetation, soils, hydrology, streambanks, or related habitat conditions may occur. This kind of work is typically used to inform park management decisions around visitor capacity, trail and access design, seasonal restrictions, restoration priorities, monitoring protocols, and strategies that balance recreation with resource protection.
This announcement is not an open competition. It is a notice of intent to make a single, noncompetitive award under the National Park Service Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) framework, specifically as a task agreement. The notice cites Department of the Interior policy (505 Departmental Manual 2.12C) as the basis for using a noncompetitive approach, which generally indicates the agency has determined there is a justified reason to select a particular partner rather than solicit multiple proposals. The eligibility section makes this explicit: it is not a request for applications and is designated as a single-source award to Utah State University, meaning other institutions or organizations are not being asked to apply and should not expect a competitive selection process for this specific action.
From a funding standpoint, the opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of $37,365 and anticipates one award. No cost sharing or matching is required, which indicates the recipient is not expected to provide additional funds as a condition of the agreement. The listing shows an award ceiling and floor of $0, which is a common artifact in older postings or in cases where the exact award structure is governed by the accompanying task agreement documentation rather than set as a standard range in the synopsis. The instrument type is a cooperative agreement, which usually means the National Park Service expects to have substantial involvement during the project, such as participating in study design refinement, coordinating access to park sites and data, aligning methods with ongoing monitoring needs, and collaborating on interpretation and application of results.
Timing details reflect the administrative nature of the posting rather than a true application window. The opportunity was posted and created on May 17, 2011, with an original and current closing date of May 21, 2011, and it was archived on June 20, 2011. That very short interval is consistent with a notice-of-intent posting for a pre-identified partner rather than a call for proposals. The funding opportunity number is NPS NOIR8813110058, and the CFDA number is shown as 00.000 (Not Elsewhere Classified), which suggests it was not mapped to a specific standard assistance program code in the synopsis.
For access and administrative questions, the contact listed is Jenny Sommer, Agreements Specialist, reachable by phone at 303-969-2392, with a note indicating she can assist if there are issues accessing the full announcement electronically. Overall, this posting functions primarily as a public record that the National Park Service intended to issue a CESU task agreement to Utah State University to support research and analysis on visitor use patterns and ecological impact thresholds in Yosemite's meadow and riparian systems, rather than as a solicitation inviting submissions from the broader research or nonprofit community.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the title of this National Park Service funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Understanding Visitor Use Patterns and Ecological Thresholds in Meadow and Riparian Environments of Yosemite National Park."
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to support research that links visitor activity to ecological change in sensitive meadow and riparian environments within Yosemite National Park, including identifying ecological thresholds (levels or types of use beyond which measurable degradation or unacceptable impacts may occur).
What kinds of impacts or resources are implied as being studied?
The description implies a focus on potential impacts to vegetation, soils, hydrology, streambanks, and related habitat conditions in meadow and riparian areas.
What does "ecological thresholds" mean in the context of this opportunity?
In this context, ecological thresholds are the levels or types of visitor use beyond which measurable degradation or unacceptable impacts may occur in meadow and riparian systems (for example, changes to vegetation, soils, hydrology, or streambanks).
Where will the research take place?
The research is intended to take place in meadow and riparian environments within Yosemite National Park.
How might the National Park Service use the results of this work?
The posting indicates the work is typically used to inform management decisions such as visitor capacity, trail and access design, seasonal restrictions, restoration priorities, monitoring protocols, and strategies that balance recreation with resource protection.
Is this an open competition or can other organizations apply?
No. This announcement is not an open competition and is not a request for applications. It is a notice of intent to make a single, noncompetitive award.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The opportunity is designated as a single-source award to Utah State University.
What type of award instrument is being used?
The instrument type is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates the National Park Service expects substantial involvement during the project, such as participating in study design refinement, coordinating access to park sites and data, aligning methods with ongoing monitoring needs, and collaborating on interpretation and application of results.
What framework is this award being made under?
The notice indicates the award is to be made under the National Park Service Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) framework, specifically as a task agreement.
Why is this award being made noncompetitively?
The posting cites Department of the Interior policy (505 Departmental Manual 2.12C) as the basis for using a noncompetitive approach, indicating the agency determined there was a justified reason to select a particular partner rather than solicit multiple proposals.
How much funding is estimated for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $37,365.
How many awards does the National Park Service expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates one award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The posting states that no cost sharing or matching is required.
What are the award ceiling and award floor amounts?
The listing shows an award ceiling of $0 and an award floor of $0, which the description notes can occur when the exact award structure is governed by task agreement documentation rather than a standard range in the synopsis.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted and created on May 17, 2011. The original and current closing date listed is May 21, 2011.
Has the opportunity been archived?
Yes. The posting indicates it was archived on June 20, 2011.
Does the short posting window mean applications were only accepted for a few days?
The description indicates the short interval is consistent with a notice-of-intent posting for a pre-identified partner rather than a true application window for competitive submissions.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is NPS NOIR8813110058.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is shown as 00.000 (Not Elsewhere Classified), suggesting it was not mapped to a specific standard assistance program code in the synopsis.
Who is the point of contact for administrative or access questions?
The contact listed is Jenny Sommer, Agreements Specialist.
How can the listed contact be reached?
Jenny Sommer can be reached by phone at 303-969-2392. The notice indicates she can assist if there are issues accessing the full announcement electronically.
Is this posting primarily a solicitation for proposals?
No. Based on the description, this posting functions primarily as a public record of the National Park Service's intent to issue a CESU task agreement to Utah State University, rather than a solicitation inviting submissions from other organizations.
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