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- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the education, natural resources, science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Technical Assistance in Developing Vegetation Monitoring Protocols for the Upper Columbia Basin Network" 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 12, 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 $41,416.00 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), within the U.S. Department of the Interior, issued a Notice of Intent to Award for a project titled "Technical Assistance in Developing Vegetation Monitoring Protocols for the Upper Columbia Basin Network." This notice is meant to inform the public that NPS plans to provide funding for specific work under an existing cooperative framework. It is not a competitive solicitation and not a request for applications, meaning outside organizations are not being invited to apply or propose alternative projects under this announcement.
The opportunity is listed as a discretionary award using a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument. In practical terms, that signals the project is expected to involve substantial involvement or collaboration between NPS and the recipient rather than functioning like a hands-off grant. The work falls under activity areas that include education, natural resources, and science and technology research and development, reflecting the technical and applied nature of developing field-ready monitoring protocols for vegetation.
Funding is associated with CFDA number 15.945, and the eligible applicant type indicated is public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. The intended recipient is the University of Idaho, and the award will be made through Task Agreement P16AC01458 under an existing Cooperative Agreement (P16AC00003). The structure of the announcement makes clear that NPS is continuing or implementing a scoped piece of work within a pre-established partnership rather than opening a new competition.
Financially, the notice identifies an award ceiling of $41,416 and anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1). Because it is a notice of intent rather than an application-based opportunity, there is no application deadline in the usual sense; the "closing date" is essentially replaced by the statement that it is not a request for applications.
Overall, this announcement is best understood as a transparency step: NPS is publicly documenting its plan to fund the University of Idaho to provide technical assistance that will support the Upper Columbia Basin Network in developing vegetation monitoring protocols. These protocols typically help standardize how vegetation is measured, tracked, and analyzed over time, improving consistency and reliability for long-term ecological monitoring and resource management across the network.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this announcement about?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) Notice of Intent to Award for a project titled "Technical Assistance in Developing Vegetation Monitoring Protocols for the Upper Columbia Basin Network." It publicly documents NPS's plan to provide funding for a specific, defined scope of work under an existing cooperative framework.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a competitive solicitation and not a request for applications. Outside organizations are not being invited to apply, submit proposals, or compete for this award under this announcement.
Can my organization apply for this funding?
No. Because this is a Notice of Intent to Award (and not a request for applications), the announcement is not open for new applicants.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is the University of Idaho.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement, and the opportunity is described as a discretionary award.
What does it mean that the award uses a Cooperative Agreement?
A Cooperative Agreement generally indicates substantial involvement or collaboration between NPS and the recipient during the project, rather than a more hands-off relationship.
What is the project expected to do?
The project provides technical assistance to support development of vegetation monitoring protocols for the Upper Columbia Basin Network. The intent is to produce field-ready protocols that help standardize how vegetation is measured, tracked, and analyzed over time.
Why are vegetation monitoring protocols important?
Vegetation monitoring protocols typically improve consistency and reliability for long-term ecological monitoring and resource management by standardizing methods and supporting comparable data collection and analysis over time.
Which NPS program or organizational unit is issuing the notice?
The notice is issued by the National Park Service (NPS) within the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What network is being supported by this work?
The work supports the Upper Columbia Basin Network.
What are the activity areas associated with this project?
The activity areas listed include education, natural resources, and science and technology research and development. This reflects the technical and applied nature of developing monitoring protocols.
What is the CFDA number associated with this funding?
The CFDA number identified in the notice is 15.945.
Who is eligible to receive this award (as listed in the notice)?
The eligible applicant type indicated is public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
How much funding is planned for this award?
The notice identifies an award ceiling of $41,416.
How many awards are expected under this notice?
The notice anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
Is there an application deadline or closing date?
No. Since this is not a request for applications, there is no application deadline in the usual sense. The notice replaces a typical closing date with the statement that it is not an application-based opportunity.
What agreement or task agreement will be used to make the award?
The award will be made through Task Agreement P16AC01458 under an existing Cooperative Agreement (P16AC00003).
What is the main purpose of publishing a Notice of Intent to Award?
Based on the description provided, the notice functions as a transparency step: NPS is publicly documenting its plan to fund the University of Idaho for a defined scope of technical assistance under a pre-established partnership.
Does this notice allow alternative projects or substitute recipients?
No. The announcement indicates NPS is continuing or implementing a scoped piece of work within an existing partnership and is not inviting alternative projects or proposals.
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