Opportunity Information: Apply for NOIP16AC01146
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- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "UWNPS Research Center Support" 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 02, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 11, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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:
The UWNPS Research Center Support opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NOIP16AC01146) is a National Park Service notice of intent to award, meaning it is not an open solicitation and is not asking the public to submit applications. Instead, the National Park Service (within the Department of the Interior) is giving formal public notice that it intends to issue a task agreement under an existing master cooperative agreement framework. The planned recipient is the University of Wyoming, and the award is structured as a cooperative agreement task award, which signals that the NPS expects to be actively involved in carrying out and guiding the work rather than simply providing funding and stepping back.
The announcement describes an anticipated total award amount of $32,500 with no cost share required. The anticipated period of performance runs through December 31, 2020, and the agreement is likewise expected to extend through that date. The statutory authority cited is 54 U.S.C. 100703 related to Cooperative Study Units, and the assistance listing is CFDA 15.945 (Cooperative Research and Training Programs). A specific point of contact is provided for the agency side: Tina Holland, Agreements Officer.
In practical terms, the work being supported centers on the UWNPS Research Center model, where Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks provide an annual list of priority research needs spanning cultural, natural, and social science topics that are of interest to park management and the public. University of Wyoming faculty and graduate students then develop and submit research proposals responding to those needs (or proposing other relevant topics aligned with researcher expertise). These projects are intended to generate usable knowledge about the parks and the broader ecosystem, covering both natural and cultural resource questions, while also supporting student training and academic research.
A key feature of the program is the collaborative selection and oversight process. Proposals are reviewed jointly by a panel that includes University of Wyoming faculty as well as personnel from Grand Teton and Yellowstone. Projects are ranked and selected based on scientific merit, the value of their contributions to knowledge, and how applicable the results are to park operations, management decisions, and ecosystem needs. Because this is a cooperative agreement, the NPS anticipates substantial involvement throughout, which typically includes coordination on research priorities, review of study designs, access and permitting considerations within park units, and ensuring that deliverables are relevant and usable for park purposes.
The notice also explains why the NPS did not use full and open competition for this award. The University of Wyoming is part of the established Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network and already holds a cooperative agreement (referenced as P14AC00749) that allows it to participate in specific task agreements. The NPS considered three CESU network members and selected the University of Wyoming based on its qualifications and ability to provide the needed research center support, including research, technical assistance, and/or education activities, with the expectation of an effective outcome for the NPS and the research and training mission tied to the parks.
Although the record lists eligible applicants more broadly in the source data, the substance of the announcement makes clear that this particular funding action is a targeted, pre-identified award to the University of Wyoming under an existing CESU/master agreement mechanism, with one expected award and an original public notice window in August 2016 (creation date August 2, 2016; original closing date August 11, 2016) that functions more as a transparency step than an application deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the UWNPS Research Center Support opportunity?
It is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to award for support of the UWNPS Research Center model. The notice publicly explains that NPS intends to issue a task agreement under an existing master cooperative agreement framework, rather than opening a new competitive grant competition.
Is this an open grant solicitation where the public can apply?
No. This is a notice of intent to award, meaning it is not an open solicitation and it is not requesting applications from the public.
Who is the planned recipient of the award?
The planned recipient is the University of Wyoming.
What type of award is planned?
The planned award is a cooperative agreement task award issued under an existing master cooperative agreement mechanism.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement indicates that the NPS expects to have substantial involvement in carrying out and guiding the work, rather than simply providing funding without ongoing participation.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NOIP16AC01146.
Which federal agency is issuing the notice?
The issuing agency is the National Park Service (NPS), within the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What is the anticipated total award amount?
The anticipated total award amount is $32,500.
Is cost sharing required?
No. The notice states that no cost share is required.
What is the anticipated period of performance?
The anticipated period of performance runs through December 31, 2020.
How long is the agreement expected to last?
The agreement is expected to extend through December 31, 2020.
What statutory authority is cited for this action?
The notice cites 54 U.S.C. 100703, which relates to Cooperative Study Units.
What is the Assistance Listing / CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The Assistance Listing is CFDA 15.945, titled Cooperative Research and Training Programs.
What work or activities are being supported by this award?
The supported work centers on the UWNPS Research Center model. Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks provide an annual list of priority research needs across cultural, natural, and social science topics. University of Wyoming faculty and graduate students develop research proposals that respond to those needs (or propose other relevant topics aligned with researcher expertise). The projects are intended to generate usable knowledge for the parks and the broader ecosystem and to support student training and academic research.
Which parks are specifically mentioned as contributing priority research needs?
Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park are specifically mentioned.
How are research projects selected under this model?
Proposals are reviewed jointly by a panel that includes University of Wyoming faculty and personnel from Grand Teton and Yellowstone. Projects are ranked and selected based on scientific merit, the value of their contributions to knowledge, and how applicable the results are to park operations, management decisions, and ecosystem needs.
What kinds of topics can projects cover?
The notice describes priority needs spanning cultural, natural, and social science topics, and notes that projects can address both natural and cultural resource questions.
What kind of involvement does NPS expect to have during the projects?
Because the award is a cooperative agreement, the notice anticipates substantial NPS involvement. This typically includes coordination on research priorities, review of study designs, access and permitting considerations within park units, and ensuring that deliverables are relevant and usable for park purposes.
Why was this not awarded through full and open competition?
The notice explains that the University of Wyoming is part of the established Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network and already holds a cooperative agreement that allows participation in specific task agreements. NPS considered three CESU network members and selected the University of Wyoming based on qualifications and ability to provide the needed research center support, including research, technical assistance, and/or education activities.
What existing agreement framework is referenced?
The notice references an existing cooperative agreement, cited as P14AC00749, under the CESU/master agreement mechanism that enables task agreements.
How many awards are expected under this notice?
The announcement describes a targeted, pre-identified award with one expected award.
What are the key dates listed in the notice?
The record indicates a creation date of August 2, 2016, and an original closing date of August 11, 2016. In context, these dates function as part of the public notice and transparency process rather than an application deadline for an open competition.
Who is the point of contact for this opportunity?
The agency point of contact listed is Tina Holland, Agreements Officer.
Does the closing date represent a deadline to submit an application?
No. The notice states it is not asking the public to submit applications. The closing date is described as part of the transparency step for a planned, targeted task agreement under an existing cooperative agreement framework.
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