Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIP16AC01721
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- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the environment, natural resources, science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS- GLNF CESU: Evaluating the National Park Service Exotic Plant Management Team Methods to Ensure Best Practices for Pollinators- THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS" 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 Sep 06, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 16, 2016. (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 $275,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement that was issued through the Department of the Interior under CFDA 15.945 and the Great Lakes-Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (GLNF CESU). It is explicitly labeled "THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS," meaning it is not an open, competitive call for proposals. Instead, it reflects an intended or directed award to an already-eligible partner within the CESU network. In this case, the recipient is tied to an existing Master Cooperative Agreement (P12AC31164), which is the mechanism that allows the University of Minnesota to carry out this specific set of tasks in collaboration with NPS.
The project focus is on understanding how exotic (non-native) plants, and the NPS Exotic Plant Management Team (EPMT) methods used to control them, influence native pollinator communities. The work is centered on supporting decision-making and field practices so that invasive plant management does not unintentionally harm pollinators or degrade plant-pollinator relationships that are important for ecosystem function. The lead research group identified in the description is the Cariveau Lab at the University of Minnesota, which is tasked with helping NPS evaluate current approaches and translate findings into practical recommendations.
The scope of work has three main components. First, the cooperator will perform a literature review to summarize what is already known about invasive plant control techniques and their effects on pollinators and pollination networks. This includes pulling together existing scientific and management knowledge that can inform how NPS plans, times, and executes invasive species treatments. Second, the team will establish a baseline understanding of plant-pollinator interactions in two NPS units: the Ice Age National Scenic Trail and the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. Building a baseline generally means documenting which pollinators are present, what plant species they use, and how interaction patterns may shift across sites, seasons, or management conditions. Third, based on the literature review and field baseline, the cooperator will develop best-practice recommendations for different exotic plant management options. Those recommendations are meant to help NPS refine EPMT methods in ways that align invasive plant control goals with pollinator conservation needs.
NPS is not simply a funder here; it has an active collaborative role consistent with a cooperative agreement. The agency will help develop the evaluation approach, provide program information and context from the EPMT that the principal investigator needs in order to assess practices, and support the permitting process so fieldwork can be conducted appropriately within park units. This kind of arrangement typically reflects joint planning, shared technical input, and ongoing coordination between NPS staff and the university research team.
Administratively, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding using a cooperative agreement instrument, with an environmental/natural resources and research-and-development activity classification. The posting lists an award ceiling of $275,000 and anticipates a single award. The timeline in the notice shows a creation date of September 6, 2016, and an original closing date of September 16, 2016, which is consistent with a notice that documents an intended award rather than a standard open solicitation window.
In practical terms, the deliverables implied by the announcement are a synthesized evidence base (literature review), an on-the-ground dataset describing current plant-pollinator interactions at the two named park units, and a set of management recommendations tailored to NPS invasive plant operations. The overall intent is to ensure that invasive plant treatments conducted by EPMTs represent best practices not only for vegetation outcomes, but also for sustaining native pollinators and the ecological interactions they depend on.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this opportunity an open Request for Applications (RFA) that anyone can apply to?
No. The notice is explicitly labeled "THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS," which means it is not an open, competitive solicitation and is not inviting proposals from the general public.
If it is not an RFA, what is this notice communicating?
It describes an intended or directed award under a cooperative agreement. In other words, it documents that NPS plans to make an award to an already-eligible partner (within the CESU network) rather than running an open competition.
What type of federal funding instrument is being used?
The instrument is a cooperative agreement issued by the National Park Service (NPS) through the Department of the Interior.
How is a cooperative agreement different from a typical grant in this notice?
Based on the description, NPS is expected to play an active collaborative role rather than acting only as a pass-through funder. The notice states that NPS will help develop the evaluation approach, provide program information and context, and support permitting for fieldwork in park units.
Which program or network is associated with this cooperative agreement?
The opportunity is associated with the Great Lakes-Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (GLNF CESU).
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The notice lists CFDA 15.945.
Who is the intended recipient or partner described in the notice?
The recipient is tied to an existing Master Cooperative Agreement (P12AC31164), described as the mechanism allowing the University of Minnesota to carry out the work in collaboration with NPS. The lead research group identified is the Cariveau Lab at the University of Minnesota.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project focuses on understanding how exotic (non-native) plants, and the NPS Exotic Plant Management Team (EPMT) control methods used to manage them, influence native pollinator communities and plant-pollinator relationships.
Why is NPS looking at pollinators in relation to invasive plant management?
The stated intent is to support decision-making and field practices so that invasive plant treatments do not unintentionally harm pollinators or degrade plant-pollinator relationships that are important for ecosystem function.
What are the three main components of the scope of work?
The scope includes: (1) a literature review on invasive plant control techniques and their effects on pollinators and pollination networks, (2) establishing a baseline understanding of plant-pollinator interactions in two NPS units, and (3) developing best-practice recommendations for exotic plant management options based on the literature review and baseline data.
What does the literature review portion cover?
It is intended to summarize existing scientific and management knowledge about invasive plant control techniques and how those techniques affect pollinators and pollination networks, with the goal of informing how NPS plans, times, and executes treatments.
What does "baseline understanding" mean in the context of this project?
As described, establishing a baseline generally means documenting which pollinators are present, what plant species they use, and how interaction patterns may shift across sites, seasons, or management conditions.
Which National Park Service units are included in the field baseline work?
The baseline work is centered on the Ice Age National Scenic Trail and the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway.
What kinds of deliverables are implied by the announcement?
The notice implies three major deliverables: a synthesized evidence base (literature review), an on-the-ground dataset describing current plant-pollinator interactions at the two named NPS units, and a set of management recommendations tailored to NPS invasive plant operations.
What is expected to come out of the best-practice recommendations?
The recommendations are meant to help NPS refine EPMT methods so invasive plant control goals are aligned with pollinator conservation needs.
What role does the NPS Exotic Plant Management Team (EPMT) play in the project?
EPMT methods are a central focus of evaluation. NPS will also provide program information and operational context from EPMT that the principal investigator needs to assess current practices and translate findings into practical recommendations.
What role will NPS play during the project besides providing funding?
The notice describes active involvement by NPS, including helping develop the evaluation approach, providing relevant program information and context, and supporting the permitting process needed to conduct fieldwork within park units.
How many awards are expected under this notice?
The posting anticipates a single award.
What is the award ceiling listed in the announcement?
The award ceiling listed is $275,000.
How is this opportunity categorized administratively?
The notice categorizes it as discretionary funding using a cooperative agreement instrument, with activity classifications in environmental/natural resources and research-and-development.
What are the key dates shown in the posting?
The notice shows a creation date of September 6, 2016, and an original closing date of September 16, 2016.
Do the dates indicate a typical application window?
In the context provided, the dates are consistent with a notice documenting an intended award rather than a standard open solicitation window for competitive proposals.
What is the overall intent of the project in practical management terms?
The overall intent is to ensure invasive plant treatments conducted by EPMTs represent best practices not only for vegetation outcomes, but also for sustaining native pollinators and the ecological interactions they depend on.
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