Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00190
Apply for P16AS00190
- The DOI-NPS in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent: Assessment of Ponderosa Pine Resistance to Mountain Pine Beetle" 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 May 23, 2016 and posted on May 23, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 01, 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 $37,868.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Notice of Intent: Assessment of Ponderosa Pine Resistance to Mountain Pine Beetle (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00190) is a U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS) discretionary funding opportunity focused on natural resources research and public education. The project centers on understanding how resistant ponderosa pine trees are to infestation by the mountain pine beetle, with primary work occurring at Devils Tower National Monument (DETO). The overall aim is to generate practical, site-relevant information about how vulnerable Devils Tower's ponderosa pine forests may be to beetle impacts, while also helping park visitors and the broader public understand what a beetle outbreak is, why it matters, and what it could mean for park resources.
Under the planned work, the University of Montana (UMT) is the intended research partner and would carry out field sampling and assessment at Devils Tower. To place Devils Tower's conditions into a broader regional context, UMT would also collect samples at Wind Cave National Park (WICA) and Mount Rushmore National Memorial (MORU). These additional sites are included specifically to support genetic comparison and to evaluate whether resistance patterns observed at Devils Tower are unique to that location or reflect a wider regional trend. If schedule and capacity allow, the project may expand to include supplemental sampling at Jewel Cave National Monument (JECA), which would further strengthen the regional picture of susceptibility and resistance in ponderosa pine.
The opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, which typically indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency during project implementation, such as coordination on study design, access and logistics within park units, data needs, and delivery of outreach products. The announcement anticipates a single award, with an award ceiling of $37,868, reflecting a targeted, defined scope of work rather than a multi-year large research program. The posting and creation dates are both May 23, 2016, and the closing date listed is June 1, 2016, indicating a short application window consistent with a notice of intent or a project aligned with a specific partner and immediate resource management needs.
In addition to the scientific assessment, the project includes a strong interpretive and education component designed to translate the research topic into accessible information for visitors. UMT will provide Devils Tower with an educational pamphlet and a short video focused on mountain pine beetle issues, and will also present an in-person educational program about pine beetles in the Devils Tower campground amphitheater. These deliverables are meant to help visitors understand the role of the mountain pine beetle, the nature of forest disturbance, and the potential consequences for the landscape they are experiencing, thereby extending the value of the scientific work beyond data collection and into public engagement.
The stated public purpose of the opportunity is twofold: first, to improve understanding of mountain pine beetle infestation risks and dynamics at Devils Tower, and second, to produce information about the susceptibility of ponderosa pine forests to beetle attack that can enhance public knowledge of the threat posed by the insect. By combining regional comparative sampling with on-the-ground education products, the project is designed to support both resource stewardship (through better threat assessment and context for management decisions) and public communication (through interpretive materials and programming).
Key administrative details included in the notice are: the activity category is Natural Resources, the CFDA number is 15.945, and eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education as well as other eligible entities as clarified in the full eligibility text. The opportunity expects one award, capped at $37,868, administered by DOI-NPS, and was originally and currently set to close on June 1, 2016.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Notice of Intent: Assessment of Ponderosa Pine Resistance to Mountain Pine Beetle" and the Funding Opportunity Number is P16AS00190.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS) discretionary funding opportunity.
What is the main focus of the project?
The project focuses on assessing how resistant ponderosa pine trees are to infestation by the mountain pine beetle, with the goal of producing practical, site-relevant information about how vulnerable Devils Tower National Monument's ponderosa pine forests may be to beetle impacts.
Where will the primary research and fieldwork occur?
Primary work is expected to occur at Devils Tower National Monument (DETO).
Are there additional study sites beyond Devils Tower National Monument?
Yes. To place Devils Tower conditions into a broader regional context, the planned work includes sampling at Wind Cave National Park (WICA) and Mount Rushmore National Memorial (MORU).
Why are Wind Cave National Park and Mount Rushmore National Memorial included?
These additional sites are included specifically to support genetic comparison and to evaluate whether resistance patterns observed at Devils Tower are unique to that location or reflect a wider regional trend.
Could the project include any additional parks beyond the listed sites?
Yes. If schedule and capacity allow, the project may expand to include supplemental sampling at Jewel Cave National Monument (JECA) to further strengthen the regional picture of susceptibility and resistance in ponderosa pine.
What type of funding instrument is being used: grant or cooperative agreement?
The opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant.
What does it mean that this opportunity is a cooperative agreement?
As described, a cooperative agreement typically indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency during project implementation, such as coordination on study design, access and logistics within park units, data needs, and delivery of outreach products.
What is the anticipated number of awards?
The announcement anticipates a single award.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $37,868.
What does the award ceiling suggest about the scope of the project?
The notice describes the ceiling as reflecting a targeted, defined scope of work rather than a multi-year large research program.
Who is the intended research partner for this project?
The University of Montana (UMT) is identified as the intended research partner and would carry out field sampling and assessment at Devils Tower National Monument.
What scientific outputs is the project intended to produce?
The project is intended to generate practical, site-relevant information about the vulnerability of Devils Tower's ponderosa pine forests to mountain pine beetle impacts, supported by regional comparative sampling (including genetic comparison considerations) across multiple park units.
Does the project include public education or interpretation deliverables?
Yes. The project includes a strong interpretive and education component designed to translate the research topic into accessible information for visitors and the broader public.
What specific education and outreach products are expected?
UMT is expected to provide Devils Tower with an educational pamphlet and a short video focused on mountain pine beetle issues, and to present an in-person educational program about pine beetles in the Devils Tower campground amphitheater.
Where will the in-person educational program take place?
The in-person educational program is planned for the Devils Tower campground amphitheater.
What is the public purpose of this opportunity?
The stated public purpose is twofold: (1) improve understanding of mountain pine beetle infestation risks and dynamics at Devils Tower, and (2) produce information about the susceptibility of ponderosa pine forests to beetle attack that can enhance public knowledge of the threat posed by the insect.
How does the project connect research with visitor understanding?
By combining field assessment and regional comparative sampling with interpretive products (pamphlet, video, and an amphitheater program), the project is designed to support resource stewardship while also helping visitors understand what a beetle outbreak is, why it matters, and what it could mean for park resources.
What is the activity category listed for this opportunity?
The activity category is Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 15.945.
Who is eligible to apply based on the notice?
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, as well as other eligible entities as clarified in the full eligibility text referenced by the notice.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The posting and creation dates are both May 23, 2016.
What is the application closing date?
The closing date listed is June 1, 2016.
How long was the application window?
Based on the listed dates (posted May 23, 2016 and closing June 1, 2016), the notice indicates a short application window consistent with a notice of intent or a project aligned with a specific partner and immediate resource management needs.
Is the opportunity described as currently open or as a historical posting?
The notice states the opportunity was originally and currently set to close on June 1, 2016.
Which park unit is identified as the primary area of concern for vulnerability and management relevance?
Devils Tower National Monument is identified as the primary site, with the goal of producing site-relevant information about vulnerability to mountain pine beetle impacts for that park's ponderosa pine forests.
What role do the additional parks play relative to the primary site?
Wind Cave and Mount Rushmore are included to provide regional context and support comparisons (including genetic comparison), helping determine whether patterns at Devils Tower are unique or part of a broader trend. Jewel Cave may be added as supplemental sampling if feasible.
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