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- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Natural Resources Condition Assessment for Hot Springs National Park (HOSP) and Buffalo National River (BUFF)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 05, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 19, 2016 Study. (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 $275,000.00 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).
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service (NPS), under the Department of the Interior, is offering a cooperative agreement opportunity titled "Natural Resources Condition Assessment for Hot Springs National Park (HOSP) and Buffalo National River (BUFF)." The central goal is to fund and carry out Natural Resource Condition Assessments (NRCAs) for these two park units. NRCAs are structured, science-based evaluations used by the NPS to take a clear snapshot of current natural resource conditions, determine whether key resources are improving, stable, or declining, and put those findings into a form that park managers and the public can readily understand and use.
This project is part of a broader, ongoing NPS effort to systematically assess natural resources across the national park system. For Hot Springs National Park and Buffalo National River, the assessments are intended to document the status and condition of important park resources, identify major threats and stressors affecting those resources, and highlight where information is missing or outdated. In practical terms, this means the work will pull together existing datasets and scientific knowledge, analyze what those materials say about resource health, and point out where additional monitoring or research is needed to confidently manage and protect the parks over time.
A major theme of the opportunity is decision support. The NRCAs are designed to help park leadership and resource staff prioritize management actions by clarifying which resources are most at risk, what pressures are driving change, and where limited funding and staff time can have the most impact. Because many ecological issues do not stop at park boundaries, the products are also meant to be useful to neighboring land managers and partners, including other federal agencies, state programs, and private organizations working in surrounding landscapes and watersheds.
The opportunity also emphasizes public value. By translating complex ecological conditions into a coherent assessment, the NPS expects visitors and community members to gain a better understanding of what makes these parks ecologically significant and what challenges come with balancing conservation responsibilities and public enjoyment. In other words, the deliverables are meant not only for internal planning, but also to strengthen public awareness and support by making resource conditions and management challenges more transparent.
Administratively, this is listed as an "Other" opportunity category and will be awarded as a cooperative agreement, signaling that substantial involvement by the NPS is expected during the project (for example, coordination on scope, access to existing park data, review of draft products, and alignment with NPS assessment standards). The funding activity category is Natural Resources, and the CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 15.945. The agency anticipates making one award, with a funding ceiling of $275,000.
The opportunity was created on August 5, 2016, with an original application closing date of August 19, 2016. Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," with further clarification referenced in the opportunity materials under an additional eligibility information field. Overall, the grant is focused on producing actionable, science-grounded assessments for Buffalo National River and Hot Springs National Park that identify current conditions, key risks, and data gaps, while also providing information that benefits the visiting public and supports coordinated management beyond park boundaries.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Natural Resources Condition Assessment for Hot Springs National Park (HOSP) and Buffalo National River (BUFF)."
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The National Park Service (NPS), under the Department of the Interior, is offering this cooperative agreement opportunity.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The central goal is to fund and carry out Natural Resource Condition Assessments (NRCAs) for two park units: Hot Springs National Park (HOSP) and Buffalo National River (BUFF).
Which parks are included in the assessment work?
The project focuses specifically on Hot Springs National Park (HOSP) and Buffalo National River (BUFF).
What is a Natural Resource Condition Assessment (NRCA)?
An NRCA is a structured, science-based evaluation used by the NPS to create a clear snapshot of current natural resource conditions. It is intended to determine whether key resources are improving, stable, or declining, and to present findings in a way that park managers and the public can understand and use.
What kinds of questions are NRCAs meant to answer?
Based on the description provided, NRCAs are designed to document the status and condition of important park resources, identify major threats and stressors affecting those resources, and highlight where information is missing or outdated.
How will the assessments be developed?
The work is expected to pull together existing datasets and scientific knowledge, analyze what those materials indicate about resource health, and identify where additional monitoring or research is needed for confident long-term management and protection.
What does the NPS mean by a "snapshot" of natural resource conditions?
In this context, a snapshot refers to an organized, science-grounded summary of current conditions at the time of assessment, including whether key resources appear to be improving, stable, or declining.
What is meant by "decision support" in this opportunity?
Decision support refers to producing assessment results that help park leadership and resource staff prioritize management actions by clarifying which resources are most at risk, what pressures are driving change, and where limited funding and staff time can have the most impact.
How will the results be used by park managers?
The NRCAs are intended to help managers and staff prioritize actions by identifying at-risk resources, major threats and stressors, and key data gaps that may affect management decisions.
Will the NRCAs only be useful within park boundaries?
No. The opportunity notes that many ecological issues extend beyond park boundaries, so the products are also meant to be useful to neighboring land managers and partners working in surrounding landscapes and watersheds.
Who are the intended users besides the NPS?
In addition to park leadership and resource staff, the assessments are intended to be useful to neighboring land managers and partners, including other federal agencies, state programs, and private organizations working in surrounding landscapes and watersheds.
How does this project provide public value?
The NPS expects that translating complex ecological conditions into a coherent assessment will help visitors and community members better understand what makes these parks ecologically significant and what challenges come with balancing conservation responsibilities and public enjoyment.
Are the deliverables meant for internal planning only?
No. The description states the deliverables are meant both for internal planning and to strengthen public awareness and support by making resource conditions and management challenges more transparent.
What type of award will be made?
The award is expected to be made as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
It signals that substantial involvement by the NPS is expected during the project, such as coordination on scope, access to existing park data, review of draft products, and alignment with NPS assessment standards.
How many awards does the agency anticipate making?
The agency anticipates making one award.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The funding ceiling for the opportunity is $275,000.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources.
What is the opportunity category?
Administratively, the opportunity is listed under the category "Other."
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 15.945.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on August 5, 2016.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was August 19, 2016.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," with further clarification referenced in the opportunity materials under an additional eligibility information field.
What are the key themes or priorities reflected in the opportunity?
The description emphasizes (1) science-based assessment of current resource conditions, (2) identifying threats, stressors, and data gaps, (3) decision support for prioritizing management actions, (4) usefulness beyond park boundaries for coordinated management, and (5) public-facing value through clearer communication of ecological conditions and challenges.
What kinds of outcomes are expected from the NRCAs?
Expected outcomes include actionable, science-grounded assessments for Hot Springs National Park and Buffalo National River that identify current conditions, key risks and stressors, and information gaps, and that can be readily understood and used by park managers, partners, and the public.
Is this opportunity connected to a larger NPS effort?
Yes. It is described as part of a broader, ongoing NPS effort to systematically assess natural resources across the national park system.
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