Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00099
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- The DOI-NPS in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Native Fisheries Restoration" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.931.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 04, 2016 and posted on May 04, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATION. This funding announcement is to provide public notice that the National Park Service will fund the following project under an existing Cooperative Agreement with GBI. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $42,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Native Fisheries Restoration opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00099) is a National Park Service (DOI-NPS) cooperative agreement focused on strengthening fisheries conservation work at Great Basin National Park (GBNP) while also providing hands-on professional training for recent college graduates through the Great Basin Institute (GBI) Research Associate Program. The project is built around practical field and office experience in fisheries monitoring and habitat work, with the core goal of improving information on fish population status and trends in the park and the broader South Snake Range. In addition to building technical skills, the work supports the park's longer-term conservation planning and day-to-day fisheries management needs.
The on-the-ground activities described for the project center on monitoring fish populations and aquatic conditions, then turning those results into usable, quality-controlled data for management decisions. Work may include sampling streams or water bodies to document species presence and distribution, collecting measurements tied to water quality and water quantity, and evaluating habitat condition. The project also includes habitat assessment and restoration tasks where needed, along with the less visible but essential components of data entry, data management, and quality control/quality assurance so that monitoring results are consistent, defensible, and useful over time.
A major conservation priority driving this effort is the reintroduction of the Bonneville Cutthroat Trout (BCT) into its native range. BCT is highlighted as the only trout native to east central Nevada, with substantial declines linked to both natural and human-caused changes. The subspecies is endemic to the Bonneville Basin and is described as a remnant of ancient Lake Bonneville, which underscores its ecological and historical importance. The NPS commitment to reintroducing BCT at GBNP is also framed as a meaningful conservation action that has helped forestall a potential listing under the Endangered Species Act, suggesting the work has regional significance beyond the park itself. At the same time, the fisheries program balances native trout restoration with maintaining recreational fishing opportunities for park visitors, so monitoring and management decisions must account for both conservation outcomes and public use.
The project is explicitly collaborative. Personnel from GBI and NPS are expected to work together in developing and carrying out fish population monitoring and associated public outreach. The scope also anticipates coordination and occasional travel to connect with technical experts, attend meetings or symposiums, and participate in interagency training, research, and outreach with partners such as the Nevada Department of Wildlife, the US Forest Service, and the Bureau of Land Management. This structure is designed to expose participants to how fisheries conservation is actually implemented across jurisdictions, including the practical realities of shared watersheds, shared data needs, and coordinated restoration strategies.
Administratively, this posting is a notice of intent to award rather than an open competition. It states that it is not a request for applications, and that funding will be provided under an existing cooperative agreement with GBI. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding using a cooperative agreement instrument, under the Natural Resources activity category (CFDA 15.931). The expected number of awards is one, with an award ceiling of $42,000. Eligible applicants are listed as nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (other than institutions of higher education), but because it is a notice tied to an existing agreement, the practical effect is public transparency about an intended award rather than a chance for new applicants to compete. The posting date and creation date are May 4, 2016, and the closing date field reiterates the notice-only status.
In plain terms, the funding supports a targeted, field-based fisheries monitoring and restoration effort at Great Basin National Park that also functions as a workforce development project. The deliverables implied by the description are stronger monitoring coverage, improved datasets on fish and aquatic habitat conditions, and direct support for the park's native trout reintroduction work and recreational fisheries management, carried out through a joint NPS-GBI team with coordination across key Nevada and federal land management partners.
Native Fisheries Restoration (P16AS00099) - FAQs
What is the Native Fisheries Restoration opportunity (P16AS00099)?
Native Fisheries Restoration (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00099) is a National Park Service (DOI-NPS) cooperative agreement focused on strengthening fisheries conservation work at Great Basin National Park (GBNP). It is also designed to provide hands-on professional training for recent college graduates through the Great Basin Institute (GBI) Research Associate Program.
Which agency is offering this funding?
The opportunity is offered by the National Park Service (NPS) within the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI).
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding is provided through a cooperative agreement (discretionary funding).
Is this an open grant competition?
No. This posting is a notice of intent to award and is explicitly not a request for applications. It is tied to an existing cooperative agreement with the Great Basin Institute (GBI).
Who is the intended partner organization?
The work is intended to be carried out under an existing cooperative agreement with the Great Basin Institute (GBI), including participation through the GBI Research Associate Program.
What is the primary purpose of the project?
The project is built around practical field and office experience in fisheries monitoring, aquatic habitat work, and data management. The core goal is to improve information on fish population status and trends at Great Basin National Park and the broader South Snake Range, supporting long-term conservation planning and day-to-day fisheries management.
Where will the project work take place?
The project centers on Great Basin National Park (GBNP) and includes work relevant to the broader South Snake Range.
What on-the-ground activities are described?
Activities focus on monitoring fish populations and aquatic conditions, and converting monitoring results into usable, quality-controlled datasets for management decisions. Work may include sampling streams or water bodies to document species presence and distribution, collecting measurements tied to water quality and water quantity, and evaluating habitat condition.
Does the project include habitat restoration?
Yes. The description includes habitat assessment and restoration tasks where needed, alongside monitoring and data-related work.
What kinds of data work are expected?
The project includes data entry, data management, and quality control/quality assurance (QC/QA) so monitoring results are consistent, defensible, and useful over time.
What conservation priority is specifically highlighted?
A major priority is the reintroduction of the Bonneville Cutthroat Trout (BCT) into its native range.
Why is Bonneville Cutthroat Trout (BCT) important in this project?
BCT is described as the only trout native to east central Nevada and has experienced substantial declines due to natural and human-caused changes. It is endemic to the Bonneville Basin and described as a remnant of ancient Lake Bonneville, highlighting ecological and historical importance.
How does this work relate to the Endangered Species Act?
The opportunity notes that NPS commitment to reintroducing BCT at GBNP is framed as a meaningful conservation action that has helped forestall a potential listing under the Endangered Species Act, suggesting broader regional significance beyond the park.
Does the project consider recreational fishing?
Yes. The fisheries program is described as balancing native trout restoration with maintaining recreational fishing opportunities for park visitors. Monitoring and management decisions must account for both conservation outcomes and public use.
Who will be doing the work?
Personnel from GBI and NPS are expected to work together to develop and carry out fish population monitoring and associated public outreach. The project also functions as workforce development by providing hands-on professional training for recent college graduates through the GBI Research Associate Program.
Is public outreach part of the scope?
Yes. The scope anticipates NPS and GBI personnel collaborating on fish population monitoring and associated public outreach.
Are there partner agencies involved?
The project anticipates coordination with technical experts and partners such as the Nevada Department of Wildlife, the U.S. Forest Service, and the Bureau of Land Management.
Will travel be required under the described scope?
The description anticipates coordination and occasional travel to connect with technical experts, attend meetings or symposiums, and participate in interagency training, research, and outreach.
How many awards are expected?
The expected number of awards is one.
What is the maximum funding amount mentioned?
The award ceiling is $42,000.
What is the CFDA number and activity category?
The opportunity is listed under Natural Resources, with CFDA 15.931.
Who is listed as eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are listed as nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (other than institutions of higher education). However, because this is a notice of intent tied to an existing cooperative agreement, it is not presented as an open opportunity for new applicants to compete.
What are the posting and creation dates?
The posting date and creation date are May 4, 2016.
What does the closing date mean for this notice?
The closing date field reiterates that this is a notice of intent to award and not a request for applications, meaning it functions as public transparency about an intended award rather than an open application window.
What kinds of outcomes or deliverables are implied?
The description implies stronger monitoring coverage, improved datasets on fish populations and aquatic habitat conditions, and direct support for native trout reintroduction and recreational fisheries management. It also emphasizes professional development through practical field and office experience.
How is this project described in plain terms?
In plain terms, it funds a targeted, field-based fisheries monitoring and restoration effort at Great Basin National Park that also functions as a workforce development project, delivered through a joint NPS-GBI team with coordination across key Nevada and federal land management partners.
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