Opportunity Information: Apply for P15AC00003 NIOB
Apply for P15AC00003 NIOB
- The National Park Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notification of Intent to Fund Assess Genetic Diversity, Ecological Niches, and Climate Change Vulnerability of Niobrara NSR Aspens Not a Request for Proposals" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945 Cooperative Research and Training Programs Resources of the National Park System.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 28, 2015 and posted on Apr 28, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 8, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $356,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $356,000.00 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).
- Member Partners of the Great Plains CESU
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
This notice is a Notification of Intent to Fund issued by the National Park Service (NPS) for a single cooperative agreement project focused on aspens at Niobrara National Scenic River (NSR). It is explicitly not a request for proposals and not an open competition. The purpose of the announcement is simply to provide public notice that NPS intends to support a specific set of project activities without soliciting applications from the general public.
The project is titled "Assess Genetic Diversity, Ecological Niches, and Climate Change Vulnerability of Niobrara NSR Aspens." In practical terms, the work centers on understanding aspen populations within the Niobrara NSR area by examining three connected themes: (1) genetic diversity, meaning how much genetic variation exists among local aspen stands and what that implies for resilience and long-term persistence; (2) ecological niches, meaning the environmental conditions and habitat characteristics that support aspen on the landscape (such as soils, moisture patterns, topography, and associated plant communities); and (3) vulnerability to climate change, meaning how shifting temperature and precipitation patterns could affect aspen distribution, health, and regeneration over time. Because this is structured as a cooperative agreement, it signals that NPS expects substantial involvement in the project beyond simply issuing funds, often including collaboration on study design, data needs, reporting, and coordination with park resource management priorities.
Funding is anticipated as one award with an estimated total of $356,000, which is also listed as the award ceiling. The award floor is $0, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity falls under the Environment and Natural Resources activity category and is associated with CFDA number 15.945, covering cooperative research and training programs related to resources of the National Park System. The eligible applicants are limited to member partners of the Great Plains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), which is a partnership network typically involving universities, research institutions, and other organizations that collaborate with federal agencies on applied research and technical assistance. This limitation is consistent with the "without competition" intent described in the notice.
Key dates show the notice was posted and created on April 28, 2015, with an original and current closing date of May 8, 2015, and an archive date of June 7, 2015. These dates mainly reflect the public notice period rather than a standard application window, since the announcement is not inviting proposals. For access issues or administrative questions about the announcement, the listed contact is Julie Hendricks, Lead Grants Management Specialist, reachable by phone at 402-661-1662.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this notice?
This is a Notification of Intent to Fund (NOI) issued by the National Park Service (NPS). It serves as public notice that NPS intends to support a specific cooperative agreement project and is not an invitation for the general public to submit proposals.
Is this a request for proposals (RFP) or an open competition?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a request for proposals and not an open competition. NPS is not soliciting applications from the general public under this announcement.
What project does NPS intend to fund?
The intended project is titled "Assess Genetic Diversity, Ecological Niches, and Climate Change Vulnerability of Niobrara NSR Aspens."
Where is the project focused?
The work focuses on aspen populations within the Niobrara National Scenic River (NSR) area.
What are the main topics the project will study?
The project is centered on three connected themes: (1) genetic diversity of local aspen stands, (2) ecological niches and habitat characteristics that support aspens, and (3) vulnerability of aspens to climate change over time.
What does "genetic diversity" mean in the context of this project?
In this announcement, genetic diversity refers to how much genetic variation exists among local aspen stands and what that variation may imply for resilience and long-term persistence of aspens in the Niobrara NSR area.
What does "ecological niches" mean in the context of this project?
Here, ecological niches refers to the environmental conditions and habitat characteristics that support aspens on the landscape. The notice gives examples such as soils, moisture patterns, topography, and associated plant communities.
What does "vulnerability to climate change" mean in the context of this project?
In this notice, climate change vulnerability refers to how shifting temperature and precipitation patterns could affect aspen distribution, health, and regeneration over time.
What type of award is anticipated?
NPS anticipates issuing a single cooperative agreement award for this work.
What is a cooperative agreement in this context?
The notice indicates that, because this is structured as a cooperative agreement, NPS expects substantial involvement in the project beyond simply issuing funds. This can include collaboration on study design, data needs, reporting, and coordination with park resource management priorities.
How much funding is anticipated?
The estimated total funding is $356,000, and this amount is also listed as the award ceiling.
What is the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $356,000. The award floor is $0.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under the Environment and Natural Resources activity category.
What CFDA number is associated with this notice?
The notice is associated with CFDA number 15.945, which covers cooperative research and training programs related to resources of the National Park System.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to member partners of the Great Plains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU).
Why is eligibility limited to Great Plains CESU member partners?
The notice describes the funding intent as "without competition" and explains that the limitation to Great Plains CESU member partners is consistent with that non-competitive intent.
What is the Great Plains CESU (as described in the notice)?
The notice describes the Great Plains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) as a partnership network that typically includes universities, research institutions, and other organizations that collaborate with federal agencies on applied research and technical assistance.
What are the key dates listed in the notice?
The notice was posted and created on April 28, 2015. The original closing date and the current closing date are both May 8, 2015. The archive date is June 7, 2015.
Do the listed closing dates represent a typical application window?
Not necessarily. The notice states it is not inviting proposals, and it explains that the dates mainly reflect the public notice period rather than a standard application window.
Who can I contact with access issues or administrative questions?
The listed contact is Julie Hendricks, Lead Grants Management Specialist. Phone: 402-661-1662.
Browse more opportunities from the same agency: National Park Service
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Environment Natural Resources
Next opportunity: Immune System Plasticity in the Pathogenesis and Treatment of Complex Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Diseases (R21)
Previous opportunity: Immune System Plasticity in the Pathogenesis and Treatment of Complex Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Diseases (R01)
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for P15AC00003 NIOB
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (P15AC00003 NIOB) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Cape May NWR Shorebird Steward Program Apply for F15AS00202 Funding Number: F15AS00202 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $32,988 |
| Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act Apply for R15AS00044 Funding Number: R15AS00044 Agency: Bureau of Reclamation Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $2,325,140 |
| Notice of Intent to Fund Capture the NPS Experience with StoryCorps A Centennial Project THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS Apply for P15AC00598 GWCA Funding Number: P15AC00598 GWCA Agency: National Park Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $500,000 |
| Wolf Livestock Demonstration Project Grant Program (WLDPGP) Apply for F15AS00209 Funding Number: F15AS00209 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Source Population Assignment of Lake Sturgeon in Lake Superior Apply for F15AS00221 Funding Number: F15AS00221 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $186,000 |
| NFWF USFWS Conservation Partnership 2015 Apply for F15AS00231 Funding Number: F15AS00231 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Fairbanks Area Elodea Eradication Project Apply for F15AS00237 Funding Number: F15AS00237 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $73,000 |
| Migratory Bird Joint Ventures Rio Grande Joint Venture Base Operations Apply for F15AS00256 Funding Number: F15AS00256 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Migratory Bird Joint Ventures Oaks and Prairies Joint Venture Base Operations Apply for F15AS00254 Funding Number: F15AS00254 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Red cockaded Woodpecker Re introduction Apply for F15AS00264 Funding Number: F15AS00264 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Seabeach Amaranth (Amaranthus pumilus) Restoration on Atlantic Coast National Wildlife Refuges Apply for F15AS00271 Funding Number: F15AS00271 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Fish and Wildlife Mgmt Asst Kootenai River Burbot Egg, Embryo, and Larval Temperature Dependent Growth and Survival Study Apply for F15AS00277 Funding Number: F15AS00277 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $45,000 |
| Cooperative Landscape Conservation Tribal Engagement and Climate Adaption Planning for the Desert Landscape Conservation Cooperative Apply for F15AS00293 Funding Number: F15AS00293 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $19,387 |
| Conserving New England cottontail rabbits in Region 5, what other species benefit Apply for F15AS00300 Funding Number: F15AS00300 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Teichert Hallwood Facility Salmonid Habitat Restoration Apply for F15AS00301 Funding Number: F15AS00301 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $800,000 |
| Migratory connectivity of Cerulean Warblers Apply for F15AS00309 Funding Number: F15AS00309 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $30,000 |
| Strategic Habitat Conservation (SHC), Landscape Conservation Cooperatives (LCC) , Region 5 US Fish and Wildlife Service Apply for F15AS00303 Funding Number: F15AS00303 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $10,000,000 |
| California Clapper Rails marsh survey Apply for F15AS00317 Funding Number: F15AS00317 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $75,000 |
| Monarch Butterfly and wildflower habitat resotration Apply for F15AS00333 Funding Number: F15AS00333 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $2,700 |
| Tracking, Foraging and Migration Behavior of Northern Long Eared Bats on and around Marthas Vineyard, MA Apply for F15AS00310 Funding Number: F15AS00310 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $89,399 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "P15AC00003 NIOB", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.