Opportunity Information: Apply for NOIP16AC00371
Apply for NOIP16AC00371
- The DOI-NPS in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NOT A REQUEST FOR FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES - Vaccinate black-footed ferrets for prevention of the spread of sylvatic plague - BADL" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.954.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 06, 2016 and posted on Jun 06, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 17, 2016. (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 $75,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
This notice from the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS) is a public announcement of intent to make a single, non-competitive award for work focused on protecting black-footed ferrets from sylvatic plague in and around Badlands National Park (often referenced here as Conata Basin/Badlands). It is explicitly not a request for applications and not an open competition. Instead, it serves as formal public documentation that the National Park Service plans to fund specific project activities through a cooperative agreement with a named partner organization.
The project objective is straightforward: vaccinate black-footed ferrets to help prevent the spread and impacts of sylvatic plague, a disease that can severely reduce prairie dog colonies and, in turn, threaten ferret populations that depend on prairie dogs for food and habitat. The announcement frames vaccination as a key management tool for keeping the local ferret population viable, particularly in the face of plague outbreaks (epizootics) that can rapidly destabilize recovery efforts for this endangered species.
The intended recipient is Prairie Wildlife Research, Inc., a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit conservation organization with a stated mission to research and conserve prairie wildlife and habitats through practical, cost-effective, and high-quality field studies that support sound management decisions. The notice emphasizes that Prairie Wildlife Research brings extensive on-the-ground experience across the Great Plains and beyond, including work in multiple U.S. states as well as Mexico and Canada. It also highlights the organization’s familiarity with established survey protocols and data quality standards used by major public land and wildlife agencies, including the U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, and relevant state and conservation partners. This is presented as a major reason the National Park Service intends to proceed without competition: the work requires specialized field skills, local knowledge, and consistent application of approved methods.
A major part of the justification centers on the organization’s long-term involvement in black-footed ferret recovery in western South Dakota, particularly in the Conata Basin/Badlands area. The announcement notes that staff have spent thousands of hours in the field working directly with ferrets, prairie dogs, and plague dynamics there, and that they are proficient in the specialized tasks required for this effort, including spotlight surveys (commonly used to locate ferrets at night), trapping, safe handling, and vaccination procedures. It also singles out Prairie Wildlife Research’s primary wildlife biologist, Travis Livieri, describing his continuous involvement with ferret recovery in the area since 1995 and prior employment with Badlands National Park, the U.S. Forest Service, and USGS-BRD on ferret-related work before founding Prairie Wildlife Research in 2001. The notice underscores that this long-running expertise and established working relationships with Badlands National Park and the U.S. Forest Service (Wall Ranger District) have been critical to maintaining the ferret population during plague events and remain important to the species’ future in this landscape.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is categorized as “Other” rather than a standard competitive grant solicitation, and the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates meaningful federal involvement beyond simply issuing funds. The activity category is Natural Resources, and the CFDA listing is 15.954. The eligible applicant type listed is nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), though in practice this particular notice is tied to a specific intended recipient rather than an open invitation. The funding opportunity number is NOIP16AC00371. The posting and creation dates are June 6, 2016, with a listed closing date of June 17, 2016, reflecting the notice period rather than a competitive submission deadline. The anticipated award structure is one award with an award ceiling of $75,000 and an expected awards count of 1.
Overall, the notice communicates that the National Park Service plans to directly support a targeted, field-based ferret vaccination effort at Badlands/Conata Basin through a cooperative agreement with Prairie Wildlife Research, based on their demonstrated technical capability, long-term local experience, and established partnerships that are considered essential for effective plague response and continued black-footed ferret recovery in the area.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this announcement a request for applications (RFA) or an open grant competition?
No. This notice is explicitly not a request for applications and not an open competition. It is a public announcement of intent by the National Park Service to make a single, non-competitive award.
What is the purpose of this notice if it is not open for applications?
The purpose is to provide formal public documentation that the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS) intends to fund specific project activities through a cooperative agreement with a named partner organization.
What agency is issuing this notice?
The notice is issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS).
What is the main objective of the project?
The objective is to vaccinate black-footed ferrets to help prevent the spread and impacts of sylvatic plague in and around Badlands National Park (often referenced as the Conata Basin/Badlands area).
Why is vaccination being used in this project?
Vaccination is framed as a key management tool to keep the local black-footed ferret population viable, especially during plague outbreaks (epizootics) that can quickly undermine recovery efforts for this endangered species.
What is sylvatic plague and why does it matter for black-footed ferrets?
The notice describes sylvatic plague as a disease that can severely reduce prairie dog colonies. Because black-footed ferrets depend on prairie dogs for food and habitat, impacts to prairie dogs can directly threaten ferret populations.
Where will the work take place?
The work is focused in and around Badlands National Park, specifically the Conata Basin/Badlands area referenced in the notice.
What type of award is the National Park Service planning to make?
The planned funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates meaningful federal involvement beyond simply issuing funds.
How is this opportunity categorized?
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is categorized as "Other" rather than a standard competitive grant solicitation.
What is the activity category for this effort?
The activity category is Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA number listed for this notice?
The CFDA listing provided is 15.954.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is NOIP16AC00371.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is Prairie Wildlife Research, Inc., a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit conservation organization.
Is the award competitive or non-competitive?
It is non-competitive. The notice states the National Park Service intends to make a single, non-competitive award to a named partner.
How many awards are expected?
The notice indicates an expected awards count of 1.
What is the maximum (ceiling) amount for the award?
The award ceiling is listed as $75,000.
Who is listed as eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant type listed is nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). However, this specific notice is tied to a named intended recipient rather than being an open invitation.
If my organization is a 501(c)(3), can I apply for this opportunity?
Based on the notice, no application process is being solicited because it is not an open competition. Even though 501(c)(3) nonprofits are listed as the eligible applicant type, the notice is specifically documenting intent to fund a named organization.
Why does the National Park Service say it is proceeding without competition?
The notice explains that the work requires specialized field skills, local knowledge, and consistent application of approved methods. It highlights Prairie Wildlife Research's experience, established protocols, and long-term involvement in the area as key reasons for a non-competitive approach.
What experience does Prairie Wildlife Research bring that is relevant to this work?
The notice states Prairie Wildlife Research has extensive on-the-ground experience across the Great Plains and beyond, including work in multiple U.S. states as well as Mexico and Canada. It also notes familiarity with survey protocols and data quality standards used by agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Bureau of Land Management, along with state and conservation partners.
What specific field activities are mentioned in the notice?
The notice references specialized tasks including spotlight surveys (used to locate ferrets at night), trapping, safe handling, and vaccination procedures.
What is the relevance of the Conata Basin/Badlands area to black-footed ferret recovery?
The notice emphasizes long-term involvement in black-footed ferret recovery in western South Dakota, particularly in the Conata Basin/Badlands area, and indicates that experience in this landscape has been important to maintaining the ferret population during plague events.
Does the notice mention any key personnel?
Yes. The notice identifies Prairie Wildlife Research's primary wildlife biologist, Travis Livieri, and describes his continuous involvement with ferret recovery in the area since 1995, including prior work with Badlands National Park, the U.S. Forest Service, and USGS-BRD before founding Prairie Wildlife Research in 2001.
Are partnerships or existing relationships part of the justification?
Yes. The notice highlights established working relationships with Badlands National Park and the U.S. Forest Service (Wall Ranger District) as important to effective plague response and continued ferret recovery in the area.
What are the posting, creation, and closing dates listed?
The posting and creation dates are June 6, 2016. The listed closing date is June 17, 2016.
Does the closing date function as an application deadline?
No. The closing date reflects the notice period rather than a competitive submission deadline, since the announcement is not requesting applications.
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