Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIJ1526105125
Apply for NPS NOIJ1526105125
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Park Service Willow decline in Rocky Mountain National Park Examining the Interactions of Drought, Ungulate Browsing, Sapsuckers and Cytospora Fungal Infection" 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 11, 2010 and posted on May 11, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 15, 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 $37,858.00 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 Colorado State University.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "National Park Service - Willow decline in Rocky Mountain National Park: Examining the Interactions of Drought, Ungulate Browsing, Sapsuckers and Cytospora Fungal Infection" is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding action intended to support a focused research project on willow dieback in Rocky Mountain National Park. The central purpose is to investigate why willows are declining and how multiple stressors may be working together to drive that decline, specifically drought conditions, browsing pressure from ungulates (large herbivores such as elk), damage associated with sapsuckers (a type of woodpecker that drills sap wells), and infection by Cytospora fungi. The work is framed as an applied natural-resources study that will help park managers better understand the causes of dieback and, by extension, inform practical decisions about habitat and vegetation management.
Administratively, this notice is not an open competition and it is not asking the public or other institutions to submit applications. It is explicitly a notice of intent to make a noncompetitive, single-source award to Colorado State University under the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) mechanism. In other words, the NPS planned to issue a task agreement under an existing CESU cooperative framework, which is commonly used to partner with universities and other research entities on park science needs. The justification is cited as being in accordance with DOI policy (DOI 505 DM 2.12C), which is the internal Department of the Interior authority that allows certain noncompetitive awards under defined circumstances.
The funding instrument type is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates that NPS expects to have substantial involvement during the project (for example, coordinating field access in the park, helping refine research questions tied to management needs, sharing existing datasets, or participating in study design and interpretation). The activity category is Natural Resources, reflecting that the effort is rooted in ecological condition assessment and conservation science rather than infrastructure or visitor services.
The opportunity projected a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1) with an estimated total funding amount of $37,858. No cost sharing or matching funds were required. The listing shows an award ceiling and floor of $0, which is a common artifact in older postings or notices of intent, especially when the award amount is handled within the task agreement rather than as a competitively solicited range.
Key dates show it was posted on May 11, 2010, created the same day, and carried a closing date of May 15, 2010, with an archive date of June 14, 2010. Because this was not a request for applications and was already designated as a single-source award, the "closing" date functions more like the end of the public notice period rather than a true application deadline.
Eligibility is effectively restricted to the intended partner. While the eligibility field broadly references "Others" and points readers to additional information, the notice clearly states that this is a single-source award to Colorado State University, meaning other applicants were not being solicited or considered through this announcement.
For access issues or administrative questions, the contact listed was Jenny Sommer, Agreements Specialist, reachable by phone at 303-969-2392.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "National Park Service - Willow decline in Rocky Mountain National Park: Examining the Interactions of Drought, Ungulate Browsing, Sapsuckers and Cytospora Fungal Infection."
What is the main purpose of this funding action?
The purpose is to support a focused research project investigating willow dieback in Rocky Mountain National Park and to understand how multiple stressors may be acting together to drive willow decline.
What specific stressors will the research examine?
The project is framed around examining interactions among four key factors: drought conditions, browsing pressure from ungulates (such as elk), damage associated with sapsuckers (woodpeckers that drill sap wells), and infection by Cytospora fungi.
Why is the National Park Service funding this work?
The work is described as an applied natural-resources study intended to help park managers better understand the causes of willow dieback and to inform practical habitat and vegetation management decisions.
Is this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. This notice is explicitly not an open competition and it is not requesting applications from the public or other institutions.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The National Park Service stated its intent to make a noncompetitive, single-source award to Colorado State University.
What mechanism is being used to make the award?
The award is planned under the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) mechanism, using a task agreement under an existing cooperative framework.
What is the funding instrument type?
The instrument type is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial involvement by the National Park Service during the project.
What does "substantial involvement" generally mean in this context?
Based on the description, NPS involvement could include coordinating field access in the park, helping refine management-relevant research questions, sharing existing datasets, and participating in study design and interpretation.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The activity category is Natural Resources, reflecting an ecological and conservation science focus rather than infrastructure or visitor services.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity projected a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1).
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $37,858.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing states that no cost sharing or matching funds were required.
Why does the listing show an award ceiling and floor of $0?
The notice explains that a $0 ceiling and floor can be a posting artifact, especially for older postings or notices of intent where the award amount is handled within the task agreement rather than presented as a competitive funding range.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on May 11, 2010 (and also created on May 11, 2010).
What are the closing and archive dates?
The closing date is May 15, 2010, and the archive date is June 14, 2010.
Does the closing date function like an application deadline?
Not in the usual sense. Because the announcement was not requesting applications and was designated as single-source, the closing date functions more like the end of the public notice period.
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
Eligibility is effectively restricted to the intended partner named in the notice. While an eligibility field may broadly reference "Others," the notice clearly states it is a single-source award to Colorado State University, and other applicants were not being solicited or considered through this announcement.
What policy authority is cited for making a noncompetitive award?
The notice cites DOI policy authority (DOI 505 DM 2.12C) as the justification for the noncompetitive award under defined circumstances.
Who can be contacted for access issues or administrative questions?
The contact listed is Jenny Sommer, Agreements Specialist.
What is the contact phone number provided in the notice?
The phone number listed for Jenny Sommer is 303-969-2392.
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