Opportunity Information: Apply for P14AS00307
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Predatory Beetles for Biocontrol of HWA at Cumberland Gap NHP" 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 Aug 28, 2014 and posted on Aug 28, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 5, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $73,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- The United States Department of the Interior, The National Park Service (NPS), and Cumberland Gap National Historic Park (CUGA) are announcing a notice of intent to award this is not a request for applications. This funding opportunity is to provide public notice of NPSs intention to fund the following project activities without full and open competition, under Cooperative Agreement P14AC00882 with the University of Tennessee, a partner under the Southern Appalachian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, for Predatory Beetles for Biocontrol of Hemlock Wool Adelgid at CUGA.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Predatory Beetles for Biocontrol of HWA at Cumberland Gap NHP" (Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00307) is a National Park Service project focused on protecting eastern hemlock forests within Cumberland Gap National Historic Park from the hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA), an invasive insect that can cause widespread hemlock decline and mortality. The core purpose of the project is straightforward: find suitable locations across multiple hemlock stands in the park where biological control agents can be introduced, release predatory beetles known to feed on HWA, and then monitor those sites to determine whether the beetles establish reproducing populations over time. In practical terms, the work combines site selection, field release operations, and follow-up ecological monitoring to evaluate long-term biocontrol success.
This opportunity was listed by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, under the Natural Resources activity category, and the planned funding instrument was a cooperative agreement. The posting date and creation date were both August 28, 2014, with an original and current closing date of September 5, 2014, and an archive date of September 30, 2014. The estimated total funding amount was $73,000, and the expected number of awards was one. Notably, there was no cost sharing or matching requirement. The CFDA listing associated with the notice was 15.945, described as Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System, which generally aligns with projects that support applied research, technical assistance, and resource stewardship activities within NPS units.
A key detail in the eligibility and competition language is that this notice was not a request for applications. Instead, it functioned as a public notice of the National Park Service's intent to fund a specific partner without full and open competition. The intended recipient was the University of Tennessee through an existing partnership mechanism, specifically under Cooperative Agreement P14AC00882, with the university participating as a partner in the Southern Appalachian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit. In other words, while the listing appears in the standard grants portal format, it was essentially an announcement that NPS planned to proceed with a directed award for this targeted biocontrol effort rather than running an open competition for multiple applicants.
From a project-implementation standpoint, the described tasks point to an on-the-ground conservation intervention that typically involves assessing hemlock forest conditions and HWA infestation levels, identifying release sites with appropriate habitat characteristics, conducting beetle releases at several locations, and repeatedly checking those sites over time to document survival, dispersal, reproduction, and overall establishment. Monitoring would also commonly track HWA abundance and hemlock health indicators at and around release areas to help determine whether the predator introductions are contributing to meaningful suppression of the pest. The emphasis on "subsequent establishment of beetle populations" signals that the project is not limited to a one-time release, but is instead oriented toward longer-term biological control outcomes where self-sustaining predator populations persist in the park's hemlock stands.
For reference and administrative follow-up, the listing pointed users to Grants.gov for additional information and provided a direct contact at NPS for access issues or questions: Brian Straka (phone 865-436-1217, email brianstraka@nps.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant notice?
The notice is titled "Predatory Beetles for Biocontrol of HWA at Cumberland Gap NHP" and lists Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00307.
Which federal agency posted this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS).
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project is intended to protect eastern hemlock forests within Cumberland Gap National Historic Park by using biological control. The work focuses on finding suitable release sites, releasing predatory beetles that feed on hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA), and monitoring those sites to determine whether the beetles establish reproducing populations over time.
What natural resource problem is this project addressing?
The project addresses the hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA), an invasive insect that can cause widespread decline and mortality of hemlock trees.
Where will the work take place?
The described activities are focused on multiple hemlock stands within Cumberland Gap National Historic Park.
What type of activities are included in the scope of work?
Based on the notice description, the scope includes: selecting suitable locations across multiple hemlock stands for releases, conducting field releases of predatory beetles, and performing follow-up monitoring to evaluate survival and establishment of beetle populations over time.
Why is monitoring mentioned as a major part of the project?
The notice emphasizes determining "subsequent establishment of beetle populations," which means the work is oriented toward longer-term outcomes. Monitoring is needed to see whether released beetles persist and reproduce rather than only measuring a one-time release effort.
What is the activity category listed for this opportunity?
The activity category is Natural Resources.
What funding instrument was planned for this award?
The planned funding instrument was a cooperative agreement.
What is the CFDA number associated with this notice, and what does it represent?
The notice lists CFDA 15.945, described as "Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System." This CFDA category generally aligns with applied research, technical assistance, and resource stewardship work that supports National Park Service units.
How much funding was estimated for this project?
The estimated total funding amount was $73,000.
How many awards were expected?
The expected number of awards was one.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Is this a competitive opportunity where multiple organizations can apply?
No. The notice states it was not a request for applications. It served as a public notice of NPS intent to fund a specific partner without full and open competition.
If it was not open competition, who was the intended recipient?
The intended recipient was the University of Tennessee.
What agreement mechanism is referenced for the intended recipient?
The notice references Cooperative Agreement P14AC00882, and notes the University of Tennessee was participating as a partner in the Southern Appalachian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit.
What were the key dates for this notice?
Posting date: August 28, 2014. Creation date: August 28, 2014. Original and current closing date: September 5, 2014. Archive date: September 30, 2014.
Where was applicants and the public directed for additional information?
The notice directed users to Grants.gov for additional information.
Who is the contact person listed for access issues or questions?
The listed contact was Brian Straka at the National Park Service. Phone: 865-436-1217. Email: brianstraka@nps.gov.
What is meant by "biocontrol" in this specific project description?
In the context of this notice, biocontrol refers to introducing predatory beetles that feed on hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) and then monitoring whether those predators establish self-sustaining populations within park hemlock stands.
Does the project description indicate a one-time field action or longer-term work?
The description indicates longer-term work. It includes releases at several locations and follow-up monitoring to evaluate whether beetle populations establish over time.
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