Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00497
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- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Radiometric Dating of Volcanic Rocks in the John Day Basin" 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 Aug 15, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS.. (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 $40,000.00 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service (NPS), part of the U.S. Department of the Interior, issued a Notice of Intent to Award for a project titled "Radiometric Dating of Volcanic Rocks in the John Day Basin." The notice is informational rather than competitive: it is explicitly not a request for applications, and it does not invite proposals from other organizations. Instead, it serves as a public announcement that NPS plans to provide funding for a specific set of project activities through an existing cooperative framework, without going through full and open competition.
The opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00497 and is categorized as a discretionary award using a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument. The work falls within the Natural Resources activity area and is associated with CFDA number 15.945, which is a common assistance listing for National Park Service natural resource and related research activities. Although the general eligibility category for this type of listing is "public and state controlled institutions of higher education," the notice makes clear that the intended recipient for this particular action is Boise State University.
The award is being made through a specific Task Agreement (P16AC01509) under an existing Cooperative Agreement (P16AC01260). Boise State University is identified as a partner under the Great Basin Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, which is a cooperative unit structure used by federal agencies to collaborate with universities and other partners on research, technical assistance, and resource management projects. In practical terms, this means the NPS is using an established partnership mechanism to support a targeted piece of scientific work, rather than opening the project to a broader competition.
The project focus, as stated in the title, is radiometric dating of volcanic rocks in the John Day Basin. Radiometric dating is a set of laboratory methods used to determine the ages of rocks by measuring the decay of naturally occurring radioactive isotopes. For volcanic rocks, these methods are often essential for building reliable timelines of eruptions, lava flows, ash deposits, and other volcanic events. In a basin setting like John Day, establishing accurate ages for volcanic layers can help scientists and park managers link volcanic episodes to broader landscape evolution, constrain the timing of sediment deposition, and improve the geologic context for interpreting paleontological and ecological history. While the notice does not spell out methods, deliverables, or sampling plans, the intent is clearly to obtain age control that supports scientific understanding and resource management needs in the basin.
From a funding standpoint, the notice indicates an expected single award with an anticipated ceiling of $40,000. The posting was created on August 15, 2016, and the "closing date" field reiterates that there is no application period because it is not a competitive solicitation. The key takeaway is that this is a small, targeted research support action where the NPS is formally notifying the public that it intends to fund Boise State University, under an existing cooperative agreement structure, to perform radiometric dating work on volcanic rocks from the John Day Basin.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding notice about?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) Notice of Intent to Award for a project titled "Radiometric Dating of Volcanic Rocks in the John Day Basin." It serves as a public announcement that NPS plans to provide funding for specific project activities.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. The notice is informational rather than competitive. It is explicitly not a request for applications and does not invite proposals from other organizations.
Can my organization apply or submit a proposal?
No. Because this notice is not a solicitation, there is no application process and proposals from other organizations are not being accepted.
Why is there a closing date if applications are not being accepted?
The "closing date" field is included as part of the standard posting format, but it reiterates that there is no application period because this is not a competitive solicitation.
Which agency is issuing the notice?
The notice is issued by the National Park Service (NPS), which is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P16AS00497.
What type of award is being used?
The notice describes a discretionary award using a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument.
What is the activity area for this project?
The work falls within the Natural Resources activity area.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The notice is associated with CFDA number 15.945, which is commonly used for National Park Service natural resource and related research activities.
Who is eligible for awards under this general assistance listing?
The general eligibility category for this type of listing is "public and state controlled institutions of higher education."
Who is the intended recipient of this specific award?
The intended recipient identified in the notice is Boise State University.
How is the award being made if it is not competed?
The award is being made through a specific Task Agreement (P16AC01509) under an existing Cooperative Agreement (P16AC01260), rather than through full and open competition.
What cooperative framework is referenced in the notice?
Boise State University is identified as a partner under the Great Basin Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, a cooperative unit structure used by federal agencies to collaborate with universities and other partners on research, technical assistance, and resource management projects.
What is the project title?
The project is titled "Radiometric Dating of Volcanic Rocks in the John Day Basin."
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project focus is radiometric dating of volcanic rocks in the John Day Basin to establish age information that supports scientific understanding and resource management needs.
What is radiometric dating (as referenced in the notice)?
Radiometric dating refers to laboratory methods used to determine the ages of rocks by measuring the decay of naturally occurring radioactive isotopes.
Why would radiometric dating be useful for volcanic rocks in a basin like John Day?
For volcanic rocks, radiometric dating can be essential for building reliable timelines of eruptions, lava flows, ash deposits, and other volcanic events. In a basin setting like John Day, accurate ages can help link volcanic episodes to landscape evolution, constrain the timing of sediment deposition, and improve the geologic context for interpreting paleontological and ecological history.
Does the notice describe specific methods, deliverables, or a sampling plan?
No. The notice does not spell out methods, deliverables, or sampling plans. It indicates the intent to obtain age control through radiometric dating work on volcanic rocks from the John Day Basin.
How many awards are expected?
The notice indicates an expected single award.
What is the anticipated funding amount?
The anticipated funding ceiling is $40,000.
When was the posting created?
The posting was created on August 15, 2016.
What is the key takeaway for applicants or interested parties?
The key takeaway is that this is a small, targeted research support action where NPS is notifying the public that it intends to fund Boise State University under an existing cooperative agreement structure, and it is not open for external applications.
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