Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIP15AC01605MOD1
Apply for NPS NOIP15AC01605MOD1
- The DOI-NPS 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- Monitoring Horseback Rider Use at OZAR-THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICAITONS" 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 Dec 02, 2015 and posted on Dec 02, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 12, 2015. (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 $123,371.00 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 opportunity is a National Park Service (DOI-NPS) cooperative agreement intended to continue and expand an ongoing research effort at Ozark National Scenic Riverways (OZAR). The work focuses on collecting baseline information about trail use, with a particular emphasis on horseback riders and hikers, so park managers can make better-informed decisions while developing a Roads and Trails Management Plan that is already in progress. The overall purpose is practical and management-oriented: to support sustainable trail use, reduce conflicts or resource impacts where possible, and improve the visitor experience by ensuring the trail system is better designed and managed for the kinds of recreation actually happening in the park.
The project builds directly on a recent Kansas State University study that examined horseback riding at OZAR and identified the need for more comprehensive monitoring and expanded research. This follow-on effort is meant to paint a fuller picture of how trails are being used by different user groups and to capture visitor perceptions about potential management actions. In other words, it is not only about counting or characterizing use, but also about understanding how riders and hikers feel about possible changes such as trail design adjustments, use limits, seasonal restrictions, etiquette policies, separation of uses, or other management strategies that could come out of the Roads and Trails Plan. The data collected through surveys and related monitoring will be used to directly inform that plan, with the expectation that visitors ultimately benefit from a more functional, sustainable, and enjoyable trail system.
A key feature of the award is that it is structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a simple grant, meaning the NPS anticipates substantial involvement in the work. NPS staff will collaborate with the university researchers throughout the project by jointly developing, reviewing, and refining project proposals, survey instruments, datasets, and reports. The NPS will also ensure the work complies with applicable federal requirements, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and/or the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), and will help secure any necessary permits before field or survey activities occur. After results are produced, the park will incorporate the findings into NPS operations and planning, linking the research outputs to real management decisions rather than leaving them as stand-alone academic products. If resources allow, the NPS may also provide in-kind support to assist project implementation.
Importantly, the announcement repeatedly states that this is not a request for applications, which signals it is not an open, competitive funding solicitation. Instead, it appears to be a directed award under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) framework. The recipient is identified as a member of the Great Plains CESU operating under a Master Cooperative Agreement (P11AC91316), specifically enabling Kansas State University to carry out the required tasks for this project. Eligibility is therefore effectively limited to the named CESU partner arrangement described in the notice, rather than the general public or a broad pool of applicants.
From the posted funding details, the opportunity number is NPS NOIP15AC01605MOD1, categorized as discretionary funding using a cooperative agreement instrument. The activity area is listed under environment, natural resources, science and technology, and other research and development. The CFDA program number is 15.945. The expected number of awards is one, with an award ceiling of $123,371. The posting and creation dates are December 2, 2015, and the listed closing date is December 12, 2015, consistent with a time-bounded notice that documents or finalizes a directed cooperative agreement action rather than inviting new proposals.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (DOI-NPS) cooperative agreement to continue and expand an ongoing research effort at Ozark National Scenic Riverways (OZAR). The work centers on collecting baseline information about trail use, with a particular emphasis on horseback riders and hikers.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project is intended to support practical, management-oriented decision-making as OZAR develops a Roads and Trails Management Plan that is already in progress. The research is meant to help park managers better understand how trails are actually used, reduce conflicts or resource impacts where possible, and improve the overall visitor experience through more sustainable trail design and management.
Which park or location does the project focus on?
The work is specific to Ozark National Scenic Riverways (OZAR).
Which trail user groups are emphasized in this research?
The notice highlights horseback riders and hikers as the primary focus, with the broader intent of understanding how trails are being used by different user groups.
What kinds of information will be collected?
The project is described as collecting baseline information about trail use, along with visitor perceptions about potential management actions. The notice references the use of surveys and related monitoring to characterize use and understand visitor views.
Is the work only about counting trail users?
No. The described work goes beyond counting or characterizing use. It also aims to capture visitor perceptions about potential management actions that could emerge from the Roads and Trails Management Plan.
What types of management actions might the research ask visitors about?
The notice gives examples of possible actions, including trail design adjustments, use limits, seasonal restrictions, etiquette policies, separation of uses, or other management strategies that could come out of the Roads and Trails Plan.
How will the results be used?
The collected data is intended to directly inform the Roads and Trails Management Plan. After results are produced, the park is expected to incorporate findings into NPS operations and planning so the outputs connect to real management decisions rather than remaining stand-alone academic products.
How does this project relate to prior research?
This effort builds directly on a recent Kansas State University study that examined horseback riding at OZAR and identified the need for more comprehensive monitoring and expanded research. The follow-on work is meant to provide a fuller picture of how trails are being used by different groups.
What type of award instrument is being used?
The opportunity uses a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
The notice indicates the NPS anticipates substantial involvement in the work. NPS staff will collaborate with university researchers throughout the project, including jointly developing, reviewing, and refining project proposals, survey instruments, datasets, and reports.
Will the National Park Service be involved in compliance and permitting?
Yes. The notice states that NPS will ensure the work complies with applicable federal requirements, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and/or the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), and will help secure any necessary permits before field or survey activities occur.
Could NPS provide non-cash support?
Yes. The notice states that, if resources allow, the NPS may provide in-kind support to assist project implementation.
Is this an open, competitive funding opportunity?
No. The announcement repeatedly states that this is not a request for applications, indicating it is not an open solicitation for competitive proposals.
Who is eligible for this award?
Eligibility is effectively limited to the named Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) partner arrangement described in the notice. The recipient is identified as a member of the Great Plains CESU operating under a Master Cooperative Agreement (P11AC91316), specifically enabling Kansas State University to carry out the required tasks.
Does the notice identify an intended recipient?
Yes. The notice identifies Kansas State University through the Great Plains CESU framework and the referenced Master Cooperative Agreement (P11AC91316).
What is the opportunity number?
The opportunity number is NPS NOIP15AC01605MOD1.
What is the CFDA program number listed?
The CFDA program number listed is 15.945.
What funding category and instrument are listed?
The notice categorizes this as discretionary funding using a cooperative agreement instrument.
What is the activity area for this opportunity?
The activity area is listed under environment, natural resources, science and technology, and other research and development.
How many awards are expected?
The expected number of awards is one.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $123,371.
What are the key posting dates mentioned?
The posting and creation dates are December 2, 2015, and the listed closing date is December 12, 2015.
What does the short closing window suggest about the notice?
Based on the notice language stating it is not a request for applications and the identification of an intended CESU partner recipient, the dates are consistent with a time-bounded notice that documents or finalizes a directed cooperative agreement action rather than inviting new proposals.
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