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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Shorebirds Study, Western Arctic Parklands" 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 Jun 2, 2014 and posted on Jun 2, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Public notice of the National Park Service (NPS), intention to fund the following project with University of Alaska Fairbanks under a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) program.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $33,926.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $33,926.00 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 Shorebirds Study, Western Arctic Parklands (Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00118) is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to make a single cooperative agreement award under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) program. CESUs are designed to support partnerships that combine research, technical assistance, and education. In this case, the NPS planned to fund a project led by the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) focused on shorebird conservation and public communication in two NPS units in northwest Alaska: Bering Land Bridge National Preserve (BELA) and Cape Krusenstern National Monument (CAKR). The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding, the activity area is natural resources, and it anticipated one award with a fixed total of $33,926 (no cost share or match required). Eligible applicants are public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
The project’s main purpose is to assess and map important post-breeding shorebird staging areas across Western Arctic park littoral habitats (coastal and near-coastal environments) and then translate those findings into products that park managers, local communities, schools, visitors, and broader international audiences can use. The work is framed within a larger conservation need: migratory shorebirds connect ecosystems across continents, and understanding where they concentrate during staging periods is a practical step toward addressing wildlife impacts linked to climate change and other environmental pressures. The project is also explicitly aimed at strengthening collaboration with partners across borders, including neighboring countries and Pacific and Arctic regions, by using migratory birds as an easy-to-understand example of ecological connectivity.
The work plan is organized into three phases. Phase 1 (spring 2014) focuses on survey planning and logistics, including completing NPS research compliance requirements, securing permits needed for low-level aerial survey work, lining up pilots, and consulting with local Alaska Native and tribal groups. Phase 2 (late July and early August 2014) is the field component, with Dr. Audrey Taylor of UAA conducting low-level aerial surveys along transects during two one-week windows timed to coincide with peak shorebird use after breeding. Phase 3 (through spring 2015) centers on analysis and communication: Dr. Taylor would produce a detailed technical report with mapped spatial patterns of shorebird use, site-specific use estimates, species composition tables, and figures illustrating migration timing (phenology). Communication deliverables also include an oral briefing to park managers and coordination with interpretive staff in Kotzebue to help translate results for public-facing education.
Beyond the scientific report, the announcement emphasizes education and outreach as core deliverables rather than optional add-ons. A one-page resource brief summary is required for easier use by managers, schools, and communities. The project also commits to providing regionally relevant shorebird content that can be integrated into the NPS "12 Species of Concern Program," a K-12 education program already delivered in places like Anaktuvuk Pass and Fairbanks, expanding it to include shorebirds and the concept of pre-migratory staging. In addition, the project’s information is intended to be incorporated into an existing web-based educational program focused on western sandpipers, broadening public access to what the surveys find and why it matters.
Because this is a cooperative agreement, the NPS role is described as “substantial involvement,” not just pass-through funding. NPS responsibilities include providing the $33,926 in financial assistance, assigning an Agreement Technical Representative (Lois DalleMolle), and supplying technical support from Arctic Network Inventory and Monitoring wildlife biologists (Jeremy Mizel and Stacia Backensto). The NPS also planned to help coordinate the aerial survey plan and housing logistics in Kotzebue, share existing related shorebird information throughout the project, assist with developing the resource brief and education materials in fall 2014, facilitate collaboration with interpretive staff for school curriculum delivery in northwest Alaska, and review the final aerial survey report by May 1, 2015. GIS and analytical assistance, including map creation and report writing support, is also listed as part of NPS involvement.
The award was justified as a single-source action under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2) based on “unique qualifications.” The justification argues that Dr. Audrey Taylor is uniquely positioned to conduct the work due to her specialized technical expertise, established partnerships within the Beringia shorebird research community (including connections with Alaskan and Russian collaborators), and her prior successful use of similar aerial survey methods on Alaska’s North Slope. That previous work was described as influential in identifying important shorebird habitat for major planning documents, and the same proven methods were intended to inform shorebird management planning for BELA and CAKR.
Key administrative details included CFDA 15.945 (Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System), an archive date of June 15, 2014, and NPS Alaska Region contacts for technical and agreement questions. The announcement functions primarily as public notice of NPS intent to fund this specific partner through CESU rather than a broadly competed, open call.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled The Shorebirds Study, Western Arctic Parklands.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P14AS00118.
Which federal agency is issuing this notice?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to make an award.
Is this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. The notice functions primarily as a public notice of NPS intent to fund a specific partner through the CESU program, rather than a broadly competed open call.
What type of award is anticipated?
The NPS planned to make a single cooperative agreement award.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated one award.
What is the total funding amount?
The anticipated award amount is a fixed total of $33,926.
Is cost share or matching funding required?
No. The notice states no cost share or match is required.
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized as discretionary funding.
What is the activity area for this opportunity?
The activity area is listed as natural resources.
What program framework is this award being made under?
The planned award is under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) program, which is designed to support partnerships combining research, technical assistance, and education.
Who is the intended recipient/partner for this cooperative agreement?
The NPS planned for the project to be led by the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA), with work conducted by Dr. Audrey Taylor.
Who is eligible to apply, based on the notice?
Eligible applicants are public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
Where will the work take place?
The project focuses on two NPS units in northwest Alaska: Bering Land Bridge National Preserve (BELA) and Cape Krusenstern National Monument (CAKR).
What habitats or environments are the focus of the study?
The work targets Western Arctic park littoral habitats, described as coastal and near-coastal environments.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The main purpose is to assess and map important post-breeding shorebird staging areas and translate results into products that park managers, local communities, schools, visitors, and international audiences can use.
Why are post-breeding shorebird staging areas important in this project?
The notice frames staging areas as a practical conservation priority because migratory shorebirds connect ecosystems across continents, and identifying where birds concentrate during staging can help address wildlife impacts linked to climate change and other environmental pressures.
Does the project include public communication and education deliverables?
Yes. Education and outreach are emphasized as core deliverables, not optional add-ons, including manager-focused summaries and integration into existing education programs.
What are the project phases and their timelines?
The work plan is organized into three phases: Phase 1 (spring 2014) planning and logistics; Phase 2 (late July and early August 2014) field surveys; and Phase 3 (through spring 2015) analysis and communication.
What happens in Phase 1 (spring 2014)?
Phase 1 focuses on survey planning and logistics, including completing NPS research compliance requirements, securing permits for low-level aerial survey work, lining up pilots, and consulting with local Alaska Native and tribal groups.
What happens in Phase 2 (late July and early August 2014)?
Phase 2 is the field component, with Dr. Audrey Taylor conducting low-level aerial surveys along transects during two one-week windows timed to coincide with peak post-breeding shorebird use.
What happens in Phase 3 (through spring 2015)?
Phase 3 centers on analysis and communication, including preparation of a technical report and education/outreach products, plus an oral briefing to park managers and coordination with interpretive staff for public-facing translation of results.
What scientific/technical products are expected from the project?
A detailed technical report is expected, including mapped spatial patterns of shorebird use, site-specific use estimates, species composition tables, and figures illustrating migration timing (phenology).
Are there manager-friendly summary products required?
Yes. A one-page resource brief summary is required to make findings easier to use by managers, schools, and communities.
What communication deliverables are specifically mentioned?
Communication deliverables include an oral briefing to park managers, coordination with interpretive staff in Kotzebue, and development of education materials (including the required one-page resource brief).
How will the results be used in K-12 education?
The project commits to providing regionally relevant shorebird content that can be integrated into the NPS "12 Species of Concern Program", a K-12 education program already delivered in places like Anaktuvuk Pass and Fairbanks, expanding it to include shorebirds and the concept of pre-migratory staging.
Will the information be made available through web-based educational resources?
Yes. The notice states the information is intended to be incorporated into an existing web-based educational program focused on western sandpipers, expanding public access to survey findings and their conservation relevance.
Why is this being done as a cooperative agreement instead of a standard grant?
The notice describes the NPS role as substantial involvement, meaning NPS will actively participate through coordination, technical support, and review rather than only providing pass-through funds.
What specific roles will NPS play during the project?
NPS responsibilities include providing the $33,926 in financial assistance, assigning an Agreement Technical Representative (Lois DalleMolle), and providing technical support from Arctic Network Inventory and Monitoring wildlife biologists (Jeremy Mizel and Stacia Backensto).
What technical or logistical support will NPS provide?
NPS planned support includes helping coordinate the aerial survey plan, assisting with housing logistics in Kotzebue, sharing existing shorebird information during the project, providing GIS and analytical assistance (including map creation and report-writing support), and helping develop the resource brief and education materials in fall 2014.
Will NPS be involved in review of the final report?
Yes. NPS planned to review the final aerial survey report by May 1, 2015.
Who is named as the Agreement Technical Representative (ATR)?
The Agreement Technical Representative is Lois DalleMolle.
Which NPS staff are identified as providing wildlife biology technical support?
The notice identifies Arctic Network Inventory and Monitoring wildlife biologists Jeremy Mizel and Stacia Backensto as providing technical support.
Why was a single-source award approach used?
The notice states the award was justified as a single-source action under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2) based on unique qualifications.
What unique qualifications are cited in the justification?
The justification highlights Dr. Audrey Taylor's specialized technical expertise, established partnerships within the Beringia shorebird research community (including Alaskan and Russian collaborators), and prior successful use of similar aerial survey methods on Alaska's North Slope.
How are migratory birds connected to broader conservation collaboration goals?
The project is explicitly aimed at strengthening collaboration across borders, including neighboring countries and Pacific and Arctic regions, using migratory birds as an accessible example of ecological connectivity.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.945 (Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System).
What is the archive date listed in the notice?
The archive date is June 15, 2014.
Who should be contacted with technical or agreement questions?
The notice references NPS Alaska Region contacts for technical and agreement questions, but does not provide names in the provided summary beyond the staff listed for project roles.
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