Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS WASO NOI 2360106503
Apply for NPS WASO NOI 2360106503
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Utah Dept of Natural Resources Paleontological Resources Inventory and Monitoring at Arches National Park" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 00.000 Not Elsewhere Classified.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 11, 2010 and posted on Aug 11, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 18, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $28,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $28,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service announced a notice of intent for a cooperative agreement project titled "Utah Dept of Natural Resources - Paleontological Resources Inventory and Monitoring at Arches National Park" (Funding Opportunity Number: NPS WASO NOI 2360106503). The effort is focused on documenting, assessing, and improving the long-term stewardship of fossil resources within Arches National Park, with Utah Geological Survey (UGS) paleontologists working in collaboration with NPS staff. Because it is explicitly labeled a "notice of intent only," it reads more like an advance notice of an intended partnership and scope of work rather than an open, competitive grant solicitation with multiple anticipated awards.
The core work centers on a paleontological resource inventory targeting potentially fossil-bearing rock units exposed along the south and west sides of the Salt Valley in Arches. In practical terms, this inventory would involve field reconnaissance and documentation of fossiliferous outcrops, identification and recording of paleontological localities, and creation or updating of records that help the park understand what fossil resources are present, where they occur, and what their scientific or management significance may be. Inventories like this are foundational for resource protection because they convert scattered observations into a coherent dataset that can guide planning, compliance reviews, visitor management, and future research priorities.
A specific, named feature of the project is a condition assessment of a fossil track locality in the Cedar Mountain Formation located just north of the Delicate Arch Trail. The field team is expected to evaluate the current condition of this track site, which typically includes documenting the site’s integrity, exposure, weathering and erosion status, evidence of disturbance, and any immediate risks from natural processes or human activity. Alongside the assessment, the team will establish a monitoring strategy designed to track changes over time. A monitoring strategy usually outlines what indicators will be measured (for example, surface loss, cracking, sediment cover, or visitor impacts), how often observations should be made, what methods will be used to ensure repeatable measurements, and what thresholds might trigger management action.
Another deliverable described in the announcement is support from UGS to help the NPS produce fossil replicas for interpretation and education. Replica production can serve several purposes in a national park setting: it allows visitors to see and learn from accurate representations of fragile or sensitive fossils without increasing traffic to vulnerable sites, it supports museum and visitor center displays, and it can reduce the incentive for theft or vandalism by providing high-quality alternatives for hands-on or close-up interpretation. This element signals that the project is not only about scientific documentation and protection, but also about translating paleontological resources into responsible public education materials.
Administratively, the opportunity is categorized as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement, under the funding activity category of Natural Resources. The estimated total funding is listed as $28,000, with an award ceiling of $28,000 and no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Eligible applicants are limited to state governments, which aligns with the Utah Geological Survey’s role as a state entity. The listing shows Expected Awards as "0," which is consistent with a notice of intent that anticipates a specific partnership rather than multiple competitive awards. Key dates in the posting indicate it was posted and created on August 11, 2010, had an original and current closing date of August 18, 2010, and was archived on September 17, 2010.
For access issues or questions about the announcement, the listed contact is Kortni Selinger, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 303-987-6734 or by email at kortniselinger@contractor.nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent (NOI) for a cooperative agreement project titled "Utah Dept of Natural Resources - Paleontological Resources Inventory and Monitoring at Arches National Park" (Funding Opportunity Number: NPS WASO NOI 2360106503).
Is this an open, competitive grant solicitation?
No. The posting is explicitly labeled as a "notice of intent only," which indicates an advance notice of an intended partnership and scope of work rather than an open, competitive solicitation expecting multiple applicants and awards.
What type of award is described?
The opportunity is categorized as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement, under the funding activity category of Natural Resources.
Who is expected to carry out the work?
The work is described as being performed by Utah Geological Survey (UGS) paleontologists in collaboration with NPS staff.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to state governments, which aligns with the role of the Utah Geological Survey as a state entity.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The effort focuses on documenting, assessing, and improving the long-term stewardship of fossil resources within Arches National Park.
What is the core fieldwork described in the notice?
The core work centers on a paleontological resource inventory targeting potentially fossil-bearing rock units exposed along the south and west sides of the Salt Valley in Arches National Park.
What does the paleontological resource inventory involve?
Based on the description, the inventory would involve field reconnaissance and documentation of fossiliferous outcrops, identifying and recording paleontological localities, and creating or updating records so the park can understand what fossil resources are present, where they occur, and their scientific or management significance.
Why is an inventory like this important for the park?
The notice describes inventories as foundational for resource protection because they convert scattered observations into a coherent dataset that can guide planning, compliance reviews, visitor management, and future research priorities.
Is there a specific site mentioned for assessment?
Yes. A named deliverable is a condition assessment of a fossil track locality in the Cedar Mountain Formation located just north of the Delicate Arch Trail.
What does the condition assessment of the fossil track locality include?
The field team is expected to evaluate the current condition of the track site. The notice describes typical elements as documenting the site’s integrity, exposure, weathering and erosion status, evidence of disturbance, and immediate risks from natural processes or human activity.
Does the project include ongoing monitoring?
Yes. Alongside the condition assessment, the team will establish a monitoring strategy designed to track changes over time at the fossil track locality.
What might a monitoring strategy cover, according to the notice?
The notice explains that a monitoring strategy usually outlines what indicators will be measured (for example, surface loss, cracking, sediment cover, or visitor impacts), how often observations should be made, the methods used to ensure repeatable measurements, and thresholds that might trigger management action.
Does the project include any education or interpretation component?
Yes. Another deliverable is support from UGS to help the NPS produce fossil replicas for interpretation and education.
Why produce fossil replicas in a national park setting?
The notice describes several purposes: allowing visitors to see accurate representations of fragile or sensitive fossils without increasing traffic to vulnerable sites, supporting museum and visitor center displays, and reducing the incentive for theft or vandalism by providing high-quality alternatives for hands-on or close-up interpretation.
How much funding is associated with this notice?
The estimated total funding is listed as $28,000, and the award ceiling is $28,000.
Is cost-sharing or a match required?
No. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
How many awards are expected?
The listing shows Expected Awards as "0," which is consistent with the notice-of-intent format and the indication of an intended partnership rather than multiple competitive awards.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posting indicates it was posted and created on August 11, 2010. The original and current closing date is August 18, 2010.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. The posting indicates it was archived on September 17, 2010.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS WASO NOI 2360106503.
Who can be contacted for access issues or questions?
The listed contact is Kortni Selinger, Contract Specialist. Phone: 303-987-6734. Email: kortniselinger@contractor.nps.gov.
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