Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS P11AC80785
Apply for NPS P11AC80785
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Native and Endangered Plant Restoration, Perpetuation and Care at Kaloko Honokohau National Historical Park" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.944 Natural Resource Stewardship.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 22, 2011 and posted on Aug 22, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 24, 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 $27,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $27,000.00 in funding.
- 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 Hawaii Forest Institute.
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Opportunity Summary:
This notice describes a National Park Service (NPS) intent to make a single-source cooperative agreement award for a project called "Native and Endangered Plant Restoration, Perpetuation and Care at Kaloko Honokohau National Historical Park (KAHO)." It is not an open grant competition and is not requesting applications. Instead, it serves as public notice that NPS plans to fund the Hawaii Forest Institute (HFI) to carry out a defined set of restoration and stewardship activities focused on coastal dryland forest habitat and extremely rare native and endangered plant species within the park.
The funding announcement number is P11AC80785, listed under CFDA 15.944 (Natural Resource Stewardship), with statutory authority cited as 16 U.S.C. 1g. The anticipated total award amount is $27,000 spread across five years, with no cost-share requirement. The agreement is described as a new award (not a continuation), with an anticipated period of performance and agreement length of five years, and it will be issued as a cooperative agreement, meaning NPS expects to be substantially involved in implementation rather than simply providing funds and stepping back.
The central purpose of the project is to restore, perpetuate, and care for native and federally or state-listed threatened and endangered plants at Kaloko Honokohau National Historical Park, with a strong emphasis on the park's coastal dryland ecosystem. The work includes developing and refining coastal dryland forest management practices and plans, supporting propagation and maintenance of rare species (including nursery work and care of outplanted plants), and coordinating restoration actions that may involve planting threatened and endangered species within the park. The project also includes an education and interpretation component: HFI will provide technical assistance for planning and designing educational demonstration materials and programs highlighting culturally significant plant species, including potential exhibits around the park's visitor contact station.
HFI's role under the agreement is framed as providing specialized technical expertise and hands-on capacity that the park needs for successful restoration. The recipient commits to collaborating closely with NPS on dryland forest planning and management, designating Jill Wagner as project leader and main point of contact, contributing expertise in restoration and management of dryland habitats, and cooperating with NPS on the Hawaii Island Seed Bank effort. HFI also agrees to join discussions and coordination efforts with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (specifically the Division of Forestry and Wildlife) regarding the outplanting of threatened and endangered species at KAHO, which is a sensitive activity that typically requires careful permitting, biological considerations, and interagency alignment.
NPS, in turn, is expected to play an active operational and administrative role, which is why the instrument is a cooperative agreement. NPS responsibilities include partnering with HFI on developing the coastal dryland forest management practices and plans; assigning the park's Chief of Resources, Sallie Beavers, as the NPS technical representative and point of contact for dryland habitat restoration; completing required compliance documentation and securing permits for dryland ecosystem projects; sharing essential park information such as maps, existing plans, plant datasets, and relevant literature; and, when available, providing NPS equipment and materials needed to support project work. NPS will also participate in the same interagency discussions with USFWS and the State of Hawaii about outplanting threatened and endangered species inside the park.
The justification for not using full and open competition is "unique qualifications." NPS states that HFI, and specifically project lead Jill Wagner, is uniquely qualified because of technical expertise with extremely rare endangered plants present at Kaloko Honokohau NHP, experience in rare-species nursery propagation, and capacity to maintain outplanted individuals over time. A major factor is permitting: Jill Wagner holds a threatened and endangered species permit issued by the State of Hawaii DLNR, with agreement from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, authorizing collection, propagation, and outplanting work for certain extremely rare species relevant to NPS goals. The notice also emphasizes that another permit of this kind may be unlikely to be issued while her work through HFI is ongoing, which further supports the single-source rationale.
The announcement also provides background on HFI as an organization, describing its mission to improve and promote the health and productivity of Hawaii's forests through research, reforestation, education, and information dissemination related to forestry and habitat stewardship. It highlights that HFI has extensive experience in West Hawaii dryland forest ecosystems (the region where the park is located) and is already engaged in similar dryland forest projects in Kona that combine ecological restoration with cultural and community education. Wagner's qualifications are described in detail as well, including more than 17 years of horticultural experience with Hawaii's rarest native plants, her reputation as an expert in native plant horticulture, and her role in maintaining the Hawaii Island Seed Bank Cooperative, described as the only seed bank on Hawaii Island at the time of the notice.
Administratively, the announcement lists one expected award, an estimated total funding of $27,000 (award ceiling $27,000; award floor $0), and confirms there is no matching requirement. It includes key contacts: Sallie Beavers at KAHO as the NPS program contact for the project, and a contracting officer contact (Joelle Mascarenas) for access or administrative issues. The posted and created date is August 22, 2011, with an original/current closing date of August 24, 2011, and an archive date of September 23, 2011, reflecting that this was primarily a notice-of-intent publication rather than a competitive application window.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this an open grant competition?
No. This is a public notice of the National Park Service (NPS) intent to make a single-source cooperative agreement award. It is not requesting applications and is not an open competition.
What is the project title?
The project is titled "Native and Endangered Plant Restoration, Perpetuation and Care at Kaloko Honokohau National Historical Park (KAHO)."
Which federal agency is making this award?
The National Park Service (NPS) is the funding agency.
Who is the intended recipient?
NPS plans to fund the Hawaii Forest Institute (HFI) under a single-source cooperative agreement.
What is the funding announcement number?
The funding announcement number is P11AC80785.
What CFDA program is this associated with?
This notice is listed under CFDA 15.944 (Natural Resource Stewardship).
What is the cited statutory authority?
The statutory authority cited in the notice is 16 U.S.C. 1g.
How much funding is anticipated?
The anticipated total award amount is $27,000, spread across five years.
How many awards does NPS expect to make?
The notice indicates one expected award.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $27,000 and the award floor is $0, as stated in the announcement.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost-share (no matching) requirement.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The award will be issued as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this will be a cooperative agreement?
In this notice, a cooperative agreement means NPS expects to be substantially involved in implementation (operational and administrative participation), rather than simply providing funds without ongoing involvement.
Is this a new award or a continuation?
The announcement describes this as a new award, not a continuation.
What is the anticipated period of performance?
The anticipated period of performance and the agreement length are five years.
Where will the work take place?
The work will take place at Kaloko Honokohau National Historical Park (KAHO), with a focus on the park's coastal dryland forest habitat.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The central purpose is to restore, perpetuate, and care for native and federally or state-listed threatened and endangered plants at Kaloko Honokohau National Historical Park, with a strong emphasis on the coastal dryland ecosystem.
What kinds of activities are included in the project?
The notice describes activities that include developing and refining coastal dryland forest management practices and plans; supporting propagation and maintenance of rare species (including nursery work and care of outplanted plants); and coordinating restoration actions that may involve planting threatened and endangered species within the park.
Does the project include nursery propagation and outplanting support?
Yes. The scope described includes nursery work, propagation, maintenance of rare species, and care of outplanted individuals over time.
Is there an education or interpretation component?
Yes. HFI will provide technical assistance for planning and designing educational demonstration materials and programs that highlight culturally significant plant species, including potential exhibits around the park's visitor contact station.
Why is NPS not using full and open competition?
The stated justification is "unique qualifications." NPS indicates HFI (and specifically project lead Jill Wagner) is uniquely qualified due to technical expertise with extremely rare endangered plants present at KAHO, rare-species nursery propagation experience, and capacity to maintain outplanted individuals.
What role do permits play in the single-source justification?
The notice emphasizes permitting as a major factor: Jill Wagner holds a threatened and endangered species permit issued by the State of Hawaii DLNR, with agreement from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, authorizing collection, propagation, and outplanting work for certain extremely rare species relevant to NPS goals. The notice also states another permit of this kind may be unlikely to be issued while her work through HFI is ongoing.
Who is the project leader and main point of contact for HFI?
HFI designates Jill Wagner as the project leader and main point of contact.
How will HFI work with NPS under this agreement?
HFI commits to collaborating closely with NPS on dryland forest planning and management, contributing specialized expertise in restoration and management of dryland habitats, and cooperating with NPS on the Hawaii Island Seed Bank effort.
Will other agencies be involved in coordination?
Yes. The notice states HFI will join discussions and coordination efforts with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (Division of Forestry and Wildlife) regarding outplanting threatened and endangered species at KAHO, and NPS will participate in those discussions as well.
Why is outplanting described as sensitive?
The notice characterizes outplanting threatened and endangered species as a sensitive activity that typically requires careful permitting, biological considerations, and interagency alignment.
What responsibilities will NPS have during the project?
NPS responsibilities described in the notice include partnering with HFI on developing coastal dryland forest management practices and plans; assigning the park's Chief of Resources as NPS technical representative; completing required compliance documentation and securing permits for dryland ecosystem projects; sharing key park information (maps, existing plans, plant datasets, literature); and, when available, providing NPS equipment and materials needed to support project work.
Who is the NPS technical representative for this work?
Sallie Beavers, the park's Chief of Resources, is identified as the NPS technical representative and point of contact for dryland habitat restoration.
What is the Hawaii Forest Institute (HFI), as described in the notice?
The notice describes HFI as an organization with a mission to improve and promote the health and productivity of Hawaii's forests through research, reforestation, education, and information dissemination related to forestry and habitat stewardship.
What experience does HFI have that is relevant to this project?
The notice states HFI has extensive experience in West Hawaii dryland forest ecosystems and is engaged in similar dryland forest projects in Kona that combine ecological restoration with cultural and community education.
What qualifications of Jill Wagner are highlighted?
The notice highlights more than 17 years of horticultural experience with Hawaii's rarest native plants, a reputation as an expert in native plant horticulture, and involvement in maintaining the Hawaii Island Seed Bank Cooperative (described as the only seed bank on Hawaii Island at the time of the notice).
Who should be contacted for program or project questions?
The notice lists Sallie Beavers at Kaloko Honokohau National Historical Park (KAHO) as the NPS program contact for the project.
Who should be contacted for contracting or administrative issues?
The notice lists a contracting officer contact, Joelle Mascarenas, for access or administrative issues.
What were the posted/created and closing dates shown in the notice?
The notice shows a posted and created date of August 22, 2011, with an original/current closing date of August 24, 2011, and an archive date of September 23, 2011.
Do the listed closing and archive dates mean there was an application window?
Not in this case. The notice indicates it was primarily a notice-of-intent publication rather than a competitive application window, and it explicitly states it is not requesting applications.
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