Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIP15AC01334
Apply for NPS NOIP15AC01334
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the education, 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 of Aquatic Invertebrates at Agate Fossil Beds NM- 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 Aug 09, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 19, 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 $100,000.00 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 notice describes a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary cooperative agreement focused on continued monitoring of aquatic invertebrates at Agate Fossil Beds National Monument (Agate Fossil Beds NM). It is explicitly labeled "THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS," meaning it is not an open, competitive funding opportunity. Instead, it documents NPS intent to fund a specific partner under an existing cooperative framework.
The project centers on tracking the aquatic invertebrate community at three long-established ("legacy") monitoring sites within Agate Fossil Beds NM. The work is tied to a multi-year monitoring effort that had already been underway from 2010 through 2016, led by Dr. Tronstad with the University of Wyoming's Wyoming Natural Diversity Database. Aquatic invertebrates are commonly used in freshwater monitoring because their community composition can reflect water quality and ecosystem condition over time; this project supports NPS goals related to resource stewardship, science-based management, and long-term ecological understanding at the monument.
Eligibility is effectively limited to a specific entity: a recipient that is a member of the Great Plains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) and that holds a Master Cooperative Agreement (P16AC00011). The notice indicates that the University of Wyoming, via the Wyoming Natural Diversity Database, is positioned to carry out the required tasks and deliver outcomes aligned with NPS research and education objectives. In other words, the rationale provided is that the named partner already has the established protocols, site familiarity, and historical dataset needed to continue the monitoring consistently, which is critical for long-term trend analysis.
Administratively, the opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number NPS NOIP15AC01334 and falls under CFDA 15.945 (a National Park Service assistance listing). The instrument type is a cooperative agreement, which typically implies substantial involvement by the federal agency in project coordination, technical direction, or collaboration compared with a standard grant. The activity categories span education, environment, natural resources, and science and technology/research and development, reflecting that the work has both applied management value and research or monitoring components.
The funding details listed include an award ceiling of $100,000 and an expectation of one award. The notice shows a creation date of August 9, 2016, and an original closing date of August 19, 2016, but given the "not a request for applications" language, those dates function more as administrative timelines for processing a directed or pre-identified award rather than a window for the public to submit proposals.
In practical terms, the notice communicates that NPS intends to continue or formalize support for ongoing aquatic invertebrate monitoring at Agate Fossil Beds NM through a single cooperative agreement with an existing CESU-affiliated partner, leveraging years of prior fieldwork and data collection to meet NPS resource monitoring and research goals.
FAQs: NPS Cooperative Agreement for Aquatic Invertebrate Monitoring at Agate Fossil Beds National Monument
Is this notice an open funding opportunity where anyone can apply?
No. The notice is explicitly labeled "THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS," which means it is not a competitive or open call for proposals.
If it is not a request for applications, what is the notice for?
It documents the National Park Service (NPS) intent to fund a specific partner under an existing cooperative framework. In other words, it serves as an administrative notice describing a directed cooperative agreement rather than inviting new applications.
What agency is issuing this notice?
The issuing agency is the National Park Service (NPS).
What is the project about?
The project focuses on continued monitoring of aquatic invertebrates at Agate Fossil Beds National Monument (Agate Fossil Beds NM), using established monitoring locations and protocols to support long-term ecological understanding and resource stewardship.
Why monitor aquatic invertebrates?
Aquatic invertebrates are commonly used in freshwater monitoring because changes in their community composition can reflect water quality and overall ecosystem condition over time.
Where will the monitoring take place?
Monitoring will take place at Agate Fossil Beds National Monument, specifically at three long-established ("legacy") monitoring sites within the monument.
How many monitoring sites are included?
Three legacy monitoring sites are included.
Is this part of an ongoing multi-year effort?
Yes. The notice ties the work to a multi-year monitoring effort conducted from 2010 through 2016.
Who previously led the monitoring work referenced in the notice?
The prior effort (2010 through 2016) was led by Dr. Tronstad with the University of Wyoming's Wyoming Natural Diversity Database.
Who is eligible for this cooperative agreement?
Eligibility is effectively limited to a recipient that is a member of the Great Plains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) and that holds a Master Cooperative Agreement (P16AC00011).
Does the notice indicate a specific intended partner?
Yes. The notice indicates that the University of Wyoming, through the Wyoming Natural Diversity Database, is positioned to carry out the required tasks and deliver outcomes aligned with NPS objectives.
Why does the notice favor that specific partner?
The stated rationale is that the named partner already has established protocols, familiarity with the sites, and the historical dataset needed to continue monitoring consistently, which supports reliable long-term trend analysis.
What type of funding instrument is described?
The instrument type is a cooperative agreement.
How is a cooperative agreement characterized in this notice?
The notice explains that a cooperative agreement typically implies substantial involvement by the federal agency in project coordination, technical direction, or collaboration compared with a standard grant.
What are the primary goals of the project for NPS?
The project supports NPS goals related to resource stewardship, science-based management, and long-term ecological understanding at Agate Fossil Beds NM.
What activity areas does the notice associate with this project?
The activity categories listed include education, environment, natural resources, and science and technology/research and development.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number listed in the notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS NOIP15AC01334.
What CFDA (assistance listing) number is associated with this opportunity?
The notice lists CFDA 15.945 as the associated National Park Service assistance listing.
What is the maximum amount of funding mentioned?
The award ceiling listed is $100,000.
How many awards does the notice anticipate?
The notice indicates an expectation of one award.
What dates are shown for creation and closing, and what do they mean here?
The notice shows a creation date of August 9, 2016, and an original closing date of August 19, 2016. Because it is "not a request for applications," these dates function more as administrative timelines for processing a directed or pre-identified award rather than a public application window.
What is the overall purpose of publishing this notice?
In practical terms, the notice communicates that NPS intends to continue or formalize support for ongoing aquatic invertebrate monitoring at Agate Fossil Beds NM through a single cooperative agreement with an existing CESU-affiliated partner, leveraging years of prior fieldwork and data to meet NPS monitoring and research goals.
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