Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00254
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- The DOI-NPS in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent: Conserve Native Fish and Examine Utility of Environmental DNA in the Upper Gibbon River, Yellowstone National Park" 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 Jun 15, 2016 and posted on Jun 15, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 24, 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 $222,100.00 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 Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS) issued a discretionary funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent: Conserve Native Fish and Examine Utility of Environmental DNA in the Upper Gibbon River, Yellowstone National Park" (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00254). The award is planned as a cooperative agreement, which signals that NPS expects to be actively involved in shaping and carrying out the work rather than simply providing funds and receiving a final report. The opportunity was posted June 15, 2016, created the same day, and closed June 24, 2016. NPS anticipated making one award with a maximum (ceiling) amount of $222,100 under CFDA 15.945, and it falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category.
At a high level, the project is centered on conserving native fish in the Upper Gibbon River area of Yellowstone National Park while also evaluating how useful environmental DNA (eDNA) methods are for detecting and monitoring aquatic species in that system. eDNA generally refers to genetic material organisms shed into the environment (such as into river water), which researchers can collect and analyze to infer what species are present without necessarily capturing or observing them directly. In the context of native fish conservation, this kind of approach can potentially improve early detection of species of concern, help track distributions, and support management decisions with less intrusive field methods. The notice frames the work as producing new knowledge that benefits the broader scientific community and researchers outside NPS, with an emphasis on generating results that can be disseminated through research products and communication.
Another major theme in the description is public understanding and broader educational value. The notice states that the project should help create, promote, facilitate, or improve the publics understanding of natural, cultural, historic, recreational, or other aspects of protected areas, including ecological conservation areas and parks. In practical terms, this means the work is not only about collecting data, but also about translating findings into usable information that can support interpretation, outreach, or other forms of public-facing communication connected to Yellowstone and its resources.
Because the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, substantial NPS involvement is built into the project structure. The notice emphasizes that NPS will work with the recipient to describe the goals and jointly develop the scope and the activities to be accomplished. This collaboration must go beyond ordinary federal stewardship responsibilities and include additional direct participation, such as technical assistance and other hands-on support. Specifically, NPS staff are expected to assist in selecting projects (or project elements), provide orientation to park resources, oversee assignments, teach new skills, distribute tools and equipment, and provide technical assistance and safety training. That level of engagement suggests the recipient would be conducting field and/or lab work closely coordinated with park staff, using park protocols and operating within Yellowstone-specific resource protection and safety requirements.
Eligibility is geared toward entities with research capacity and the ability to work in partnership with a federal land management agency. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, along with other applicants as described in the additional eligibility information referenced in the listing. With an expectation of one award, the opportunity appears designed for a single lead organization capable of executing the conservation and eDNA evaluation work in coordination with NPS, delivering both scientific outputs and results that can be shared to advance knowledge and inform management and public understanding in Yellowstone National Park.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Notice of Intent: Conserve Native Fish and Examine Utility of Environmental DNA in the Upper Gibbon River, Yellowstone National Park."
Which agency is offering this grant opportunity?
The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), National Park Service (NPS) issued this discretionary funding opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P16AS00254.
What type of funding instrument is planned?
The award is planned as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this will be a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement indicates NPS expects substantial involvement in shaping and carrying out the project, not just providing funds and receiving a final report. NPS will collaborate with the recipient on goals, scope, and activities, and provide direct participation beyond typical federal oversight.
How many awards does NPS expect to make?
NPS anticipated making one award.
What is the maximum funding amount (ceiling) for the award?
The maximum (ceiling) amount is $222,100.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.945.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on June 15, 2016 (and created the same day) and it closed on June 24, 2016.
What geographic area and park unit does the project focus on?
The work centers on the Upper Gibbon River area of Yellowstone National Park.
What is the main purpose of the project?
At a high level, the project focuses on conserving native fish in the Upper Gibbon River area while evaluating the usefulness of environmental DNA (eDNA) methods for detecting and monitoring aquatic species in that system.
What is environmental DNA (eDNA) in the context of this project?
eDNA refers to genetic material organisms shed into the environment (for example, into river water). Researchers can collect and analyze this material to infer what species are present without necessarily capturing or directly observing them.
Why is eDNA being examined in this Yellowstone project?
The notice highlights that eDNA approaches can potentially support native fish conservation by improving early detection of species of concern, helping track species distributions, and supporting management decisions using less intrusive field methods.
Is the project only about scientific research, or is there a public-facing component?
The description includes a strong public understanding and educational theme. The project is expected not only to collect and analyze data, but also to help create, promote, facilitate, or improve the public's understanding of protected areas (including parks and ecological conservation areas) and the resources they contain.
What kinds of outputs or benefits are emphasized?
The notice frames the work as producing new knowledge that benefits the broader scientific community, including researchers outside NPS. It also emphasizes generating results that can be disseminated through research products and communication, supporting both management use and broader public understanding.
How will NPS be involved during the project?
NPS will work with the recipient to describe goals and jointly develop the project scope and activities. The notice anticipates direct participation such as technical assistance and other hands-on support rather than involvement limited to standard stewardship or oversight.
What specific types of support or participation might NPS staff provide?
According to the notice, NPS staff are expected to assist in selecting projects (or project elements), provide orientation to park resources, oversee assignments, teach new skills, distribute tools and equipment, and provide technical assistance and safety training.
Does this opportunity suggest the work will be closely coordinated with Yellowstone National Park operations?
Yes. The described NPS role implies close coordination with park staff and the need to operate in line with park resource protection expectations and safety considerations, including orientation and safety training supported by NPS.
Who is eligible to apply based on the information provided?
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, along with other applicants as described in the additional eligibility information referenced in the listing.
What type of organization is this opportunity likely designed for?
With an expectation of one award and substantial NPS involvement, the opportunity appears geared toward a single lead organization with research capacity and the ability to partner closely with a federal land management agency to carry out conservation and eDNA evaluation work.
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