Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIP16AC00371
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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- Wildlife Surveys and Natural Resource Preservation in Badlands National Park- Vaccinate Black-footed Ferret for Plague- 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): 15.954.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 30, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 09, 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 $450,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
This notice describes a National Park Service (Department of the Interior) discretionary funding opportunity intended to support wildlife surveys and natural resource preservation work in Badlands National Park, with a specific focus on vaccinating black-footed ferrets against plague in the Conata Basin/Badlands area. The title repeatedly states "THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS," which signals that the announcement is not an open, competitive call for proposals; instead, it is effectively a public notice of an intended cooperative agreement action, with one anticipated award.
The opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NPS NOIP16AC00371; CFDA 15.954) is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the National Park Service expects to have substantial involvement in the work rather than simply issuing a pass-through grant. The stated award ceiling is $450,000, with an expectation of a single award. The posting lists an original creation date of August 30, 2016 and an original closing date of September 9, 2016, reinforcing that this is tied to a specific, time-bound agreement rather than an ongoing program solicitation. Eligible applicants are limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education).
The narrative centers on Prairie Wildlife Research, Inc., a local nonprofit conservation organization whose mission is to research and conserve prairie wildlife and habitats through timely, cost-effective, and high-quality studies that inform sound management decisions. The notice emphasizes the organization’s extensive field experience across the Great Plains and beyond, including work in multiple U.S. states (such as South Dakota, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Montana, Kansas, and New Mexico) as well as Mexico and Canada. It also highlights familiarity with, and implementation of, established survey protocols and data quality standards used by major land and wildlife agencies and organizations, including the U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks, and prominent conservation groups.
A major justification for the intended agreement is Prairie Wildlife Research’s long-running involvement in black-footed ferret recovery in western South Dakota, described as spanning roughly two decades. The notice underscores that the staff are skilled in specialized methods needed for ferret conservation work, including spotlight surveys, trapping, handling, and vaccination procedures. Particular attention is given to the organization’s primary wildlife biologist, Travis Livieri, who is described as being closely involved in black-footed ferret recovery efforts in the Conata Basin/Badlands area since 1995, with prior experience working for Badlands National Park, the U.S. Forest Service, and USGS-BRD on ferret-related projects before founding Prairie Wildlife Research in 2001.
The conservation problem driving the work is plague, referenced as an epizootic event affecting the ferret population and associated prairie dog ecosystem in the Conata Basin/Badlands area. Because black-footed ferrets depend on prairie dogs and are highly vulnerable to plague impacts within prairie dog colonies, the notice frames vaccination and associated monitoring as critical actions to sustain the local ferret population. The announcement portrays Prairie Wildlife Research as a key long-term partner to Badlands National Park and the U.S. Forest Service Wall Ranger District, noting thousands of hours of fieldwork with ferrets, prairie dogs, and plague in this landscape. In short, the opportunity is presented as support for a specialized, high-expertise conservation effort where continuity of experience, established field capacity, and close coordination with federal land managers are central to maintaining black-footed ferret recovery progress in the face of ongoing disease risk.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity about?
This notice describes a National Park Service (NPS), Department of the Interior, discretionary funding opportunity intended to support wildlife surveys and natural resource preservation work in Badlands National Park. The specific emphasis is vaccinating black-footed ferrets against plague in the Conata Basin/Badlands area, along with related monitoring and fieldwork needed to sustain ferret recovery efforts.
Is this an open request for applications (RFA) or a competitive grant competition?
No. The notice repeatedly states "THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS," indicating it is not an open, competitive call for proposals. It functions as a public notice of an intended award action rather than a solicitation inviting multiple applicants.
What federal agency is issuing the notice?
The notice is issued by the National Park Service (NPS), which is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number and CFDA number listed?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS NOIP16AC00371, and the CFDA number listed is 15.954.
What type of award is anticipated?
The opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement. This means the National Park Service expects to have substantial involvement in the work rather than simply providing funds with minimal federal participation.
What does "cooperative agreement" mean in this context?
Based on the notice, a cooperative agreement indicates that NPS anticipates being actively involved in the project work. The arrangement is presented as requiring close coordination with federal land managers and continuation of established field operations and protocols.
How much funding is available?
The stated award ceiling is $450,000.
How many awards are expected?
The notice indicates there is one anticipated award (a single award is expected).
When was this opportunity posted, and what are the dates shown?
The posting lists an original creation date of August 30, 2016 and an original closing date of September 9, 2016. The dates suggest the notice is tied to a specific, time-bound cooperative agreement action rather than an ongoing solicitation.
Who is eligible to receive the award?
Eligible applicants are limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are universities or colleges eligible under this notice?
No. The eligibility statement specifically excludes institutions of higher education, even if they are otherwise nonprofit.
What organization is emphasized in the narrative of the notice?
The narrative centers on Prairie Wildlife Research, Inc., a local nonprofit conservation organization described as having extensive experience conducting prairie wildlife research and conservation work, including long-term involvement in black-footed ferret recovery in western South Dakota.
Why does the notice highlight Prairie Wildlife Research, Inc.?
The notice presents Prairie Wildlife Research, Inc. as having specialized expertise, long-term field capacity, and continuity of experience in the Conata Basin/Badlands area. It emphasizes roughly two decades of involvement in black-footed ferret recovery, thousands of hours of fieldwork, and familiarity with established survey protocols and data quality standards used by major agencies and conservation organizations.
What geographic area is the work focused on?
The work is focused on Badlands National Park and the Conata Basin/Badlands area in western South Dakota, where black-footed ferret recovery activities are described as ongoing and closely connected to prairie dog colonies.
What wildlife species is a primary focus of this notice?
The primary wildlife focus described is the black-footed ferret, particularly actions to vaccinate ferrets against plague and support recovery efforts in the Conata Basin/Badlands area.
What conservation issue is driving the work described in the notice?
The driving conservation issue described is plague, referenced as an epizootic event affecting the ferret population and the associated prairie dog ecosystem. The notice frames vaccination and monitoring as critical to sustaining the local ferret population.
Why is plague such a concern for black-footed ferrets in this area?
The notice explains that black-footed ferrets depend on prairie dogs and are highly vulnerable to plague impacts within prairie dog colonies. Because plague affects the ecosystem and the prey base ferrets rely on, it poses a significant threat to ferret recovery progress.
What kinds of activities and methods are mentioned for ferret conservation work?
The notice references specialized methods needed for ferret conservation work, including spotlight surveys, trapping, handling, and vaccination procedures. These are described as skilled, field-intensive activities requiring trained personnel and established protocols.
What role does monitoring or surveying play in the described work?
Wildlife surveys and related monitoring are described as part of the effort to support natural resource preservation and ferret recovery. The notice emphasizes use of established survey protocols and data quality standards aligned with major agencies and partners.
Which agencies and organizations are mentioned as having established protocols or standards relevant to this work?
The notice mentions familiarity with and implementation of protocols and data quality standards used by the U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks, and prominent conservation groups.
What partnership relationships are described in the notice?
The notice portrays Prairie Wildlife Research as a long-term partner to Badlands National Park and the U.S. Forest Service Wall Ranger District. It emphasizes close coordination with federal land managers as central to maintaining black-footed ferret recovery progress.
Who is Travis Livieri, as described in the notice, and why is he mentioned?
Travis Livieri is identified as Prairie Wildlife Research’s primary wildlife biologist and is described as being closely involved in black-footed ferret recovery efforts in the Conata Basin/Badlands area since 1995. The notice also notes prior experience working for Badlands National Park, the U.S. Forest Service, and USGS-BRD on ferret-related projects before founding Prairie Wildlife Research in 2001.
How long has the referenced organization been involved in black-footed ferret recovery work in the region?
The notice describes long-running involvement spanning roughly two decades in western South Dakota, particularly in the Conata Basin/Badlands area.
Does the notice suggest this is a routine program with recurring application cycles?
No. The combination of the "NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS" wording, the single anticipated award, and the specific 2016 dates suggest a specific intended cooperative agreement action rather than a recurring program solicitation.
What is the main purpose of funding this work, according to the notice?
The main purpose presented is to sustain black-footed ferret recovery progress in the Conata Basin/Badlands area by addressing ongoing disease risk from plague through vaccination and associated survey/monitoring work, leveraging specialized expertise and continuity of field operations.
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