Opportunity Information: Apply for P14AS00106
Apply for P14AS00106
- The National Park Service in the natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Protect and aid in the recovery of the federally endangered roseate terns at Cape Cod National Seashore" 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 May 19, 2014 and posted on May 19, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 29, 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 $59,407.00 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Protect and aid in the recovery of the federally endangered roseate terns at Cape Cod National Seashore" (Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00106), was issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior through the National Park Service (NPS), specifically Cape Cod National Seashore. The project is framed as a research-focused effort intended to support the conservation and recovery of the federally endangered roseate tern by improving understanding of factors that influence juvenile behavior and survival during a critical stage of development.
The planned work centers on three closely related research objectives. First, the project would estimate "time-activity budgets" for hatch-year (juvenile) roseate terns, meaning it would quantify how young birds allocate their time among behaviors such as foraging, resting, preening, moving, and interacting with parents or other birds. This kind of baseline behavioral information helps managers understand normal patterns for juveniles and identify when conditions or disturbances may be shifting behavior in ways that could reduce survival or fitness.
Second, the opportunity emphasizes evaluating how disturbances might affect both the behavior and within-season survival of hatch-year roseate terns and their parents. In practical terms, this typically means documenting responses to potential stressors and disruptions in nesting and rearing areas, then linking those responses to measurable outcomes such as reduced feeding, increased vigilance, changes in parental attendance, altered movement patterns, or ultimately changes in survival during the breeding season. Because roseate terns are endangered, even relatively subtle impacts during the breeding season can matter, and the NPS is signaling that it wants stronger evidence to guide management decisions aimed at minimizing harm.
Third, the project would examine whether disturbance affects the cohesiveness of parent-offspring groups. For terns, maintaining contact between parents and chicks or fledglings can be essential for feeding, protection, and successful fledging. If disturbances cause separations, disrupt provisioning, or increase the likelihood that young birds become isolated, the risk of poor condition or mortality could rise. This objective suggests a focus not only on individual behavior but also on social and family-group dynamics that may be important to reproductive success and juvenile survival.
Administratively, the award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates that the NPS expected to have substantial involvement in the project (for example, coordination on study design, site access, monitoring protocols, or integration of findings into park management). The opportunity was categorized under natural resources, science and technology, and other research and development, and it fell under CFDA 15.945 (Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System). The notice specified that the NPS intended to fund these activities without full and open competition, meaning it was effectively a limited-competition or sole-source style announcement rather than a broad, open call.
The opportunity anticipated a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $59,407. No cost sharing or matching funds were required. Eligibility was limited to private institutions of higher education, indicating the project was aimed at academic research partners with relevant expertise in wildlife behavior, conservation biology, or avian ecology. Key dates show the posting and creation date as May 19, 2014, with a closing date of May 29, 2014, and an archive date of June 12, 2014, reflecting a short application window consistent with a targeted funding intent.
For applicants or interested parties needing the full announcement, the listing pointed to Grants.gov and provided a contact for assistance: Brian Straka, Financial Assistance Officer, reachable by phone at 865-436-1217 or by email at brianstraka@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Protect and aid in the recovery of the federally endangered roseate terns at Cape Cod National Seashore."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P14AS00106.
Which federal agency issued this opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior through the National Park Service (NPS), specifically Cape Cod National Seashore.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project is a research-focused effort intended to support conservation and recovery of the federally endangered roseate tern by improving understanding of factors that influence juvenile behavior and survival during a critical stage of development.
What species is the work focused on?
The work focuses on the federally endangered roseate tern.
Where will the work take place?
The opportunity is tied to Cape Cod National Seashore (National Park Service), as reflected in the project title and issuing office.
What are the major research objectives described in the opportunity?
The planned work centers on three closely related objectives: (1) estimating time-activity budgets for hatch-year (juvenile) roseate terns, (2) evaluating how disturbances might affect behavior and within-season survival of hatch-year terns and their parents, and (3) examining whether disturbance affects the cohesiveness of parent-offspring groups.
What is meant by "time-activity budgets" for hatch-year roseate terns?
Time-activity budgets refer to estimating how juvenile (hatch-year) roseate terns allocate time among behaviors such as foraging, resting, preening, moving, and interacting with parents or other birds.
Why would the grant measure juvenile behavior like foraging, resting, and movement?
Baseline behavioral information can help managers understand normal patterns for juveniles and identify when conditions or disturbances may be shifting behavior in ways that could reduce survival or fitness.
What does the opportunity mean by evaluating "disturbances"?
The opportunity emphasizes documenting responses to potential stressors and disruptions in nesting and rearing areas, then linking those responses to measurable outcomes such as reduced feeding, increased vigilance, changes in parental attendance, altered movement patterns, or changes in survival during the breeding season.
Which birds are included in the disturbance-related evaluation?
The disturbance-related work includes both hatch-year (juvenile) roseate terns and their parents.
What outcomes might be used to evaluate the effects of disturbance?
Examples listed include reduced feeding, increased vigilance, changes in parental attendance, altered movement patterns, and changes in within-season survival during the breeding season.
What does "within-season survival" refer to in this opportunity?
Within-season survival refers to survival outcomes measured during the breeding season (i.e., within the season being studied), as opposed to longer-term survival across multiple years.
What does the project mean by "parent-offspring group cohesiveness"?
It refers to whether parent and young birds maintain contact and remain together in ways that support feeding, protection, and successful fledging.
Why is parent-offspring cohesiveness considered important for terns in this project?
For terns, maintaining contact between parents and chicks or fledglings can be essential for feeding, protection, and successful fledging. The opportunity notes that if disturbances cause separations, disrupt provisioning, or increase isolation of young birds, risk of poor condition or mortality could rise.
What type of award mechanism will be used?
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates that the NPS expected to have substantial involvement in the project, such as coordination on study design, site access, monitoring protocols, or integration of findings into park management.
How is this opportunity categorized?
It was categorized under natural resources, science and technology, and other research and development.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity fell under CFDA 15.945, titled "Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System."
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
The notice specified that the NPS intended to fund these activities without full and open competition, indicating a limited-competition or sole-source style announcement rather than a broad open call.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $59,407.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice stated that no cost sharing or matching funds were required.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to private institutions of higher education.
What kinds of expertise does the opportunity appear to be aimed at supporting?
Based on the described work, the project was aimed at academic research partners with relevant expertise in areas such as wildlife behavior, conservation biology, or avian ecology.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posting and creation date was May 19, 2014. The closing date was May 29, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was June 12, 2014.
How long was the application window?
Based on the dates provided (May 19, 2014 posting and May 29, 2014 closing), the application window was short and consistent with a targeted funding intent.
Where can applicants find the full announcement?
The listing pointed applicants to Grants.gov for the full announcement.
Who can be contacted for assistance with this opportunity?
The contact listed for assistance is Brian Straka, Financial Assistance Officer.
What are the contact details provided for the listed assistance contact?
Phone: 865-436-1217. Email: brianstraka@nps.gov.
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