Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIWASOR2350121009
Apply for NPS NOIWASOR2350121009
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Unitah Basin 2011 12 Winter Ozone Air Quality Study" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945 Cooperative Research and Training Programs Resources of the National Park System.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 30, 2011 and posted on Nov 30, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 5, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $99,999.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $99,999.00 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 "Unitah Basin 2011 12 Winter Ozone Air Quality Study" grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NPS NOIWASOR2350121009) was a National Park Service discretionary funding action issued as a cooperative agreement under the natural resources activity category. It was structured as a task agreement under an existing Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) cooperative agreement (H2370094000), meaning it was not a stand-alone open competition but a specific, pre-identified piece of work being added to an ongoing cooperative framework. The notice functioned as an official "intent to award" and explicitly cited Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2) as the basis for making this a non-competitive award.
The purpose of the project was to study wintertime ozone air quality in Utah's Uinta Basin by evaluating the detailed chemical relationships that drive ozone formation. The work focused on understanding how ozone production depends on the availability and chemical reactivity of precursor species, such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and nitrogen oxides (NOx). A key feature of the study design was its emphasis on both "near-source" and "receptor" environments: near-source locations were associated with oil and gas field activity, while receptor locations represented city or urban areas where transported or regionally formed ozone and its precursors could affect communities. In practical terms, the study was aimed at clarifying how emissions and atmospheric chemistry interact across different locations during winter conditions, when temperature inversions and snow-covered surfaces can intensify ozone episodes in basins.
Administratively, the award was planned for a single recipient and a single expected award. The funding level was modest and tightly defined, with an estimated total funding amount of $99,999 and an award ceiling of $99,999 (with an award floor of $0). There was no cost sharing or matching requirement listed. Although the eligibility category in the notice referenced public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, the announcement stated that the award would be made specifically to Utah State University in Logan, Utah, reinforcing that this was not a competitive solicitation where multiple applicants would be evaluated for selection.
Key dates indicate the short administrative window typical of a notice-of-intent action. The opportunity was posted and created on November 30, 2011, with an original and current closing date of December 5, 2011, and an archive date of January 4, 2012. The CFDA listing included 15.945, described as Cooperative Research and Training Programs related to resources of the National Park System, aligning the study with broader federal interests in resource protection and environmental quality where air pollution can affect park resources and surrounding regions.
For access issues or administrative questions, the notice listed a point of contact: Robert Dobson, Contract Specialist, National Park Service, phone 303-987-6988.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Unitah Basin 2011 12 Winter Ozone Air Quality Study."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS NOIWASOR2350121009.
Which federal agency issued this opportunity?
This funding action was issued by the National Park Service (NPS), a bureau within the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What type of funding action is this (grant, cooperative agreement, etc.)?
This was a discretionary funding action issued as a cooperative agreement.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The activity category listed for this opportunity is natural resources.
Is this a stand-alone, open competition?
No. The notice indicated it was not a stand-alone open competition. It was structured as a task agreement under an existing Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) cooperative agreement.
What existing agreement framework was used for this award?
The award was structured as a task agreement under an existing CESU cooperative agreement identified as H2370094000.
Was this notice an "intent to award"?
Yes. The notice functioned as an official intent to award.
Why was the award non-competitive?
The notice explicitly cited Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2) as the basis for making this a non-competitive award.
Who was the intended recipient of the award?
The announcement stated the award would be made specifically to Utah State University in Logan, Utah.
Does the eligibility section mean other organizations could apply?
Although the eligibility category referenced public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, the notice also stated the award would be made specifically to Utah State University, indicating it was not a competitive solicitation for multiple applicants.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The notice indicated a single recipient and a single expected award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $99,999.
What was the award ceiling?
The award ceiling was $99,999.
What was the award floor?
The award floor was $0.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was listed in the notice.
What was the purpose of the project?
The purpose was to study wintertime ozone air quality in Utah's Uinta Basin by evaluating the detailed chemical relationships that drive ozone formation.
What air pollutants or precursor species were central to the study?
The study focused on how ozone production depends on the availability and chemical reactivity of precursor species, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and nitrogen oxides (NOx).
What is meant by "near-source" and "receptor" environments in this project?
"Near-source" locations were associated with oil and gas field activity. "Receptor" locations represented city or urban areas where transported or regionally formed ozone and its precursors could affect communities.
Why does the project emphasize winter conditions in a basin?
The notice described winter conditions in basins as important because temperature inversions and snow-covered surfaces can intensify ozone episodes, affecting how emissions and atmospheric chemistry interact across locations.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing included 15.945, described as Cooperative Research and Training Programs related to resources of the National Park System.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on November 30, 2011.
What was the closing date?
The original and current closing date was December 5, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was January 4, 2012.
Who was the point of contact for access or administrative questions?
The notice listed Robert Dobson, Contract Specialist, National Park Service.
What contact phone number was provided?
The phone number provided for the point of contact was 303-987-6988.
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