Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 11 NOIGRSM 10105
Apply for NPS 11 NOIGRSM 10105
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Vegetation Classification and Mapping of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.944 Natural Resource Stewardship.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 19, 2011 and posted on May 19, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 26, 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 $293,981.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $293,981.00 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:
The National Park Service (NPS) notice titled "Vegetation Classification and Mapping of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail" is a continuation funding action, not an open call for proposals. It serves mainly as public notice that NPS intended to make a non-competitive cooperative agreement award to NatureServe under Task Agreement #P11AT00325 (R4531110809), with an anticipated completion date of September 30, 2014. The announcement is grounded in federal authorities that support cooperative agreements and resource stewardship work, including the National Parks Omnibus Management Act of 1998 that created and directed the NPS Inventory and Monitoring (IM) Program, and additional cooperative agreement authorities cited in the notice. In practical terms, the funding supports NPS obligations to establish baseline ecological information and track long-term trends in park resources using cost-effective partnerships.
The project itself is Phase 7 of a long-running vegetation community classification effort that began in 2004 as a cooperative effort between NPS and NatureServe. The broader goal is to classify, describe, and ultimately map vegetation communities along the full length of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail using a standardized approach consistent with the U.S. National Vegetation Classification Standard (USNVC) and the NPS Vegetation Mapping Program. Earlier phases advanced substantial work in multiple regions, with classifications nearing completion for the Southern Blue Ridge ecosystem, continued classification work in the Central Appalachian region, and analysis underway for the Lower New England ecosystem. This phase is intended to finish the classifications and written descriptions for the Lower New England ecosystem and to collect additional floristic (plant composition) field data in the Northern Appalachian ecosystem so those communities can be classified and described in subsequent work.
NatureServe's role is described as both technical and coordinating. Key responsibilities include developing a field and analysis approach that ensures collection of the plot and observation point data needed to classify vegetation; coordinating the various participating parties to keep communication flowing across organizations and work levels; managing and integrating new and legacy datasets (quantitative, qualitative, and spatial) tied to the project deliverables; and supporting the remote-sensing and mapping workflow by assisting with aerial orthophotography acquisition, photo interpretation, and vegetation map production. The emphasis is on building consistent, defensible classification products and associated geospatial outputs that can be used across regions and over time.
NPS responsibilities complement NatureServe's work and include assigning a Denver-based plant ecologist to the project, collaborating on decisions about the appropriate level of classification detail, collecting and analyzing field plot data and interpreting floristic results, reviewing and editing plant community descriptions, and providing necessary supplies and equipment. This split reflects a cooperative agreement model where NPS remains actively engaged in scientific decisions and fieldwork while leveraging NatureServe's classification infrastructure, data systems, and national consistency.
A central justification for the non-competitive award is continuity. NPS states that the work is a continuation of an activity already being funded and that competing it would significantly harm the continuity or completion of the effort. NatureServe is presented as uniquely qualified because of its national scope, its deep involvement in creating and maintaining the USNVC framework, and its extensive experience applying that standard across public and private lands in the United States and internationally. The notice also highlights NatureServe's role as a national integrator of floristic data through coordination with State Natural Heritage Programs, reinforcing why NPS views NatureServe as the logical partner for a standardized, trail-wide vegetation classification and mapping effort.
Administratively, the opportunity is identified as NPS-11-NOIGRSM-10105, categorized as continuation funding through a cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.944 (Natural Resource Stewardship). The posting date was May 19, 2011, with an original/current closing date of May 26, 2011, and an archive date of May 27, 2011. The announcement lists one expected award with an estimated total funding amount of $293,981 (with matching award floor and ceiling) and no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Eligibility is noted as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), but the notice makes clear the intent was to fund NatureServe specifically rather than solicit competing applications. A financial agreements specialist contact (Judith Couch) is provided for access issues related to the announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this an open grant opportunity where organizations can apply?
No. This notice is a continuation funding action and functions as a public notice of NPS intent to make a non-competitive cooperative agreement award. It is not an open call for proposals.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The National Park Service (NPS) indicated it intended to make the non-competitive cooperative agreement award to NatureServe.
What is the project title?
The notice is titled "Vegetation Classification and Mapping of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail."
What is the purpose of the funding?
The funding supports NPS obligations to establish baseline ecological information and to track long-term trends in park resources through cost-effective partnerships. In practice, it continues long-running vegetation community classification and mapping work along the Appalachian National Scenic Trail using standardized methods.
What phase of work does this funding support?
This is Phase 7 of a vegetation community classification effort that began in 2004 as a cooperative effort between NPS and NatureServe.
What is the overarching goal of the project?
The broader goal is to classify, describe, and ultimately map vegetation communities along the full length of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail using a standardized approach consistent with the U.S. National Vegetation Classification Standard (USNVC) and the NPS Vegetation Mapping Program.
What specific work is planned in this phase (Phase 7)?
This phase is intended to (1) finish the classifications and written descriptions for the Lower New England ecosystem, and (2) collect additional floristic (plant composition) field data in the Northern Appalachian ecosystem so those communities can be classified and described in subsequent work.
Which ecosystems/regions are mentioned in relation to earlier phases?
Earlier phases advanced work in multiple regions, including classifications nearing completion for the Southern Blue Ridge ecosystem, continued classification work in the Central Appalachian region, and analysis underway for the Lower New England ecosystem.
Why is the award non-competitive (sole-source)?
NPS cites continuity as the central justification. The agency states the work is a continuation of an activity already being funded and that competing it would significantly harm the continuity or completion of the effort.
Why does NPS consider NatureServe uniquely qualified for this work?
The notice describes NatureServe as uniquely qualified due to its national scope, deep involvement in creating and maintaining the USNVC framework, extensive experience applying the standard, and its role as a national integrator of floristic data through coordination with State Natural Heritage Programs.
What type of award instrument is being used?
The action is described as a cooperative agreement (continuation funding), reflecting an arrangement where NPS remains actively engaged while leveraging NatureServe's infrastructure and expertise.
What is the CFDA number and program area for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.944 (Natural Resource Stewardship).
What is the opportunity number?
The opportunity is identified as NPS-11-NOIGRSM-10105.
What is the associated task agreement number?
The notice references Task Agreement #P11AT00325 (R4531110809).
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $293,981. The notice also indicates the award floor and ceiling match that amount.
How many awards were expected?
The announcement lists one expected award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who is listed as eligible?
Eligibility is noted as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). However, the notice makes clear the intent was to fund NatureServe specifically rather than solicit competing applications.
What are NatureServe's main responsibilities under this cooperative agreement?
NatureServe's responsibilities are described as technical and coordinating, including: developing a field and analysis approach to ensure needed plot and observation point data are collected; coordinating participating parties to maintain communication across organizations and work levels; managing and integrating new and legacy datasets (quantitative, qualitative, and spatial) tied to deliverables; and supporting the remote-sensing and mapping workflow by assisting with aerial orthophotography acquisition, photo interpretation, and vegetation map production.
What are NPS's main responsibilities in the project?
NPS responsibilities include assigning a Denver-based plant ecologist to the project; collaborating on decisions about the appropriate level of classification detail; collecting and analyzing field plot data and interpreting floristic results; reviewing and editing plant community descriptions; and providing necessary supplies and equipment.
What standards or programs guide the classification and mapping approach?
The work is intended to be consistent with the U.S. National Vegetation Classification Standard (USNVC) and the NPS Vegetation Mapping Program.
What kinds of data are involved in the project?
The notice references floristic field data (plant composition), plot and observation point data, and the integration of new and legacy datasets including quantitative, qualitative, and spatial (geospatial) data.
Does the project include geospatial mapping and remote sensing components?
Yes. The notice describes support for remote-sensing and mapping workflows, including aerial orthophotography acquisition, photo interpretation, and vegetation map production.
What is the anticipated completion date mentioned in the notice?
The anticipated completion date cited is September 30, 2014.
When was the notice posted and when did it close?
The posting date was May 19, 2011. The original/current closing date was May 26, 2011, and the archive date was May 27, 2011.
What federal authority or policy context is referenced for this work?
The notice references federal authorities supporting cooperative agreements and resource stewardship work, including the National Parks Omnibus Management Act of 1998, which created and directed the NPS Inventory and Monitoring (IM) Program, along with additional cooperative agreement authorities cited in the notice.
What is the NPS Inventory and Monitoring (IM) Program connection?
The notice links the project to NPS Inventory and Monitoring goals by emphasizing the need to establish baseline ecological information and track long-term trends in park resources using cost-effective partnerships.
Who is the listed contact and what are they responsible for?
A financial agreements specialist, Judith Couch, is listed as the contact for access issues related to the announcement.
If our organization is a 501(c)(3), can we still submit an application?
The notice indicates 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education) are eligible, but it also states this is not an open call and that NPS intended to fund NatureServe via a non-competitive continuation award. Based on the notice language, it is not presented as a competitive application opportunity.
What is the key reason NPS uses a cooperative agreement for this work?
The notice describes an active collaboration model: NPS remains engaged in scientific decisions and fieldwork while partnering with NatureServe for classification infrastructure, data systems, coordination, and national consistency.
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