Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00119
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- The DOI-NPS in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent: Field Surveys, Monitoring, and Data Development for Special Status Plants in Mesa Verde National Park, Montezuma County, Colorado â¿¿ 2016" 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 Apr 20, 2016 and posted on Apr 20, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 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 $26,300.00 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:
This funding opportunity is a 2016 Notice of Intent from the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS), focused on rare or special status plant conservation work in Mesa Verde National Park (MEVE) in Montezuma County, Colorado. The project is aimed at improving the National Park Service's understanding of where rare plant populations occur in the park, how large and healthy those populations currently are, and how they are changing over time. In practical terms, the work supports resource stewardship by producing better baseline data and repeatable monitoring information that can be used to guide management decisions in a park landscape that includes hard-to-access terrain and potentially under-documented botanical resources.
The core need driving the award is that MEVE contains significant areas of suitable habitat for rare plants that have not yet been fully surveyed, especially along steep canyon sides where access is difficult and past survey coverage may have been limited. The park and the Colorado Natural Heritage Program (CNHP) plan to use 2016 field work to close those information gaps. The opportunity emphasizes determining the geographic extent of rare plant populations (where they are and how widely they occur), evaluating current viability (how robust or vulnerable populations appear based on field observations), and establishing information that can contribute to long-term trend assessment (data that can be revisited in future years to detect increases, declines, or stability).
A key early component of the effort is geospatial planning. MEVE and CNHP staff intend to use mapping and other geospatial tools to identify which portions of the park remain unsurveyed or insufficiently surveyed and to pinpoint where suitable habitat is most likely to occur. The outcome of that planning step is a map product designed to help prioritize and guide survey locations and field routes, which is especially important in rugged canyon terrain where logistics, safety, and efficient coverage strongly affect what can be accomplished in a field season. This mapping work is not just an internal planning exercise; it functions as a decision-support tool that structures the rest of the survey effort and helps ensure that limited time and funding are directed toward the highest-value or highest-probability areas.
Following the planning and prioritization phase, the project calls for on-the-ground surveys in portions of the remaining potential habitat for the target species, specifically on National Park Service lands. These field surveys are intended to locate previously undocumented occurrences, confirm whether historically recorded populations are still present, and update the details associated with those historical occurrences. "Updating" historical occurrences generally means revisiting known locations to verify presence or absence and refreshing the associated information such as location accuracy, population estimates or qualitative abundance, habitat description, and any observable threats or management concerns. The combined effect is a more current and complete picture of rare plant distribution and status across the park.
Administratively, this is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, which typically indicates substantial involvement or collaboration by the federal agency during project implementation rather than a hands-off grant structure. The activity category is Natural Resources, and the CFDA number listed is 15.945. The opportunity number is P16AS00119. The agency anticipated making one award, with an award ceiling of $26,300. The posting and creation dates were April 20, 2016, and the original and current closing date were both May 1, 2016. Eligibility is broadly labeled as "Others," with the expectation that the full announcement would provide additional clarification about which non-federal entities could apply.
Overall, the opportunity is best understood as a targeted, field-based natural resources project designed to improve rare plant conservation intelligence in Mesa Verde National Park. It combines geospatial analysis to identify and prioritize survey needs with field verification and documentation to update records and strengthen the foundation for future monitoring of population viability and long-term trends.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity about?
This opportunity supports rare or special status plant conservation work in Mesa Verde National Park (MEVE). The main purpose is to improve what is known about where rare plant populations occur in the park, how large and healthy those populations are, and how they may be changing over time.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is from the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), National Park Service (NPS).
What type of announcement is this?
It is described as a 2016 Notice of Intent related to rare plant conservation work at Mesa Verde National Park.
Where will the work take place?
The work is focused on Mesa Verde National Park (MEVE) in Montezuma County, Colorado, specifically on National Park Service lands within the park.
Why is this project needed?
Mesa Verde National Park includes significant areas of suitable habitat for rare plants that have not been fully surveyed. The need is especially strong along steep canyon sides where access is difficult and past survey coverage may have been limited, leaving potential gaps in the park's botanical records.
What are the main goals of the project?
The project aims to (1) determine the geographic extent of rare plant populations (where they occur and how broadly), (2) evaluate current population viability based on field observations, and (3) establish information that supports long-term trend assessment so future work can detect change over time.
What is meant by improving "baseline data" and "repeatable monitoring information"?
Baseline data refers to more complete and up-to-date documentation of rare plant occurrences, including where they are and what their condition looks like at the time of survey. Repeatable monitoring information means collecting observations and location details in a way that can be revisited in future years to assess whether populations are increasing, declining, or staying stable.
What kinds of activities are included in the project?
The work combines geospatial planning (using mapping and other geospatial tools to identify unsurveyed or insufficiently surveyed areas and likely habitat) and on-the-ground field surveys to locate new occurrences and update information on historical occurrences.
What is the role of geospatial planning in this project?
Geospatial planning is an early, key component intended to identify which parts of the park remain unsurveyed or insufficiently surveyed and to pinpoint where suitable habitat is most likely to occur. The output is a map product that helps prioritize survey locations and guide field routes, particularly in rugged canyon terrain.
What is the expected output of the geospatial planning phase?
The planning step is expected to produce a map product designed to help prioritize and guide survey locations and field routes. This map functions as a decision-support tool for structuring the field season's survey effort.
What are the field surveys expected to accomplish?
The field surveys are intended to cover remaining potential habitat for target rare plant species on NPS lands, locate previously undocumented occurrences, confirm whether historically recorded populations are still present, and update information associated with those historical occurrences.
What does it mean to "update" historical occurrences?
Updating historical occurrences generally means revisiting known locations to verify presence or absence and refreshing associated details such as location accuracy, population estimates or qualitative abundance, habitat descriptions, and any observable threats or management concerns.
How will the results support management at Mesa Verde National Park?
The project is intended to support resource stewardship by delivering better baseline information and repeatable monitoring data that can be used to guide management decisions, especially in a landscape with hard-to-access terrain and potentially under-documented botanical resources.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award will be a cooperative agreement?
In this opportunity, a cooperative agreement is described as indicating substantial involvement or collaboration by the federal agency during project implementation, rather than a strictly hands-off grant structure.
Is this a competitive or discretionary opportunity?
It is described as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.945.
What is the opportunity number?
The opportunity number is P16AS00119.
How many awards did the agency anticipate making?
The agency anticipated making one award.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $26,300.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date (and creation date) is April 20, 2016.
What was the application closing date?
The original closing date and the current closing date were both May 1, 2016.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is labeled as "Others," with the note that the full announcement would be expected to provide additional clarification about which non-federal entities could apply.
Which partners are mentioned in connection with the project?
Mesa Verde National Park (MEVE) and the Colorado Natural Heritage Program (CNHP) are specifically mentioned as intending to use 2016 field work to close information gaps through planning and surveys.
What challenges does the project need to account for?
The park landscape includes steep canyon sides and hard-to-access terrain. The opportunity highlights that logistics, safety, and efficient coverage can strongly affect what can be accomplished during a field season, which is one reason mapping and prioritization are emphasized.
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