Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00103
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- The DOI-NPS in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Vegetation Inventory and Mapping at Big Thicket National Preserve and Gulf Islands National Seashore" 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 Apr 08, 2016 and posted on Apr 08, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by This is a Notice of Intent only. This Task Agreement is being awarded under Cooperative Agreement P14AC00728 which was already awarded under a competitive process. No applications are being accepted at this time.. (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 $232,337.00 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 funding opportunity titled "Vegetation Inventory and Mapping at Big Thicket National Preserve and Gulf Islands National Seashore" (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00103) is a National Park Service project under the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI-NPS) focused on natural resource inventory work. The core purpose is to carry out vegetation inventory and mapping at two specific National Park Service units: Big Thicket National Preserve (BITH) in Texas and Gulf Islands National Seashore (GUIS) along the Gulf Coast. The work is intended to support the National Park Service Vegetation Inventory Program within the NPS Inventory and Monitoring Division, which is the NPS program area responsible for building consistent, scientifically credible baseline datasets that help parks understand what natural resources they have, where they are located, and how they can be managed over time.
This opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument. In practical terms, a cooperative agreement generally indicates that the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in the project compared to a typical grant, often through coordination on methods, deliverables, review of products, and alignment with program standards. The activity category is natural resources, reflecting that the primary outputs are ecological datasets and spatial products rather than construction, outreach, or other park functions. The listing references CFDA number 15.945, which is associated with Department of the Interior assistance for cooperative ecosystem studies and related research support often carried out in collaboration with academic or research partners.
Eligibility for the underlying assistance is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. That points to universities and similar public academic institutions as the appropriate partners for this kind of field- and GIS-intensive ecological mapping work, which typically requires specialized botanical expertise, vegetation classification experience, geospatial analysis capacity, and familiarity with federal data standards. The announcement indicates an expected number of awards of one, with an award ceiling of $232,337, meaning the anticipated federal funding for the task is capped at that amount.
A key detail is that this posting is not an open solicitation. The notice states it is a "Notice of Intent only" and that the task agreement is being awarded under an existing cooperative agreement (P14AC00728) that was previously competed. Because of that, no applications are being accepted, and the listed closing dates simply reiterate that there is no application window. In other words, this public notice functions mainly as a transparency step to document the government’s intention to fund a specific project under an already-established cooperative framework rather than to invite new proposals.
Although the short description does not list technical tasks in detail, vegetation inventory and mapping projects for the NPS Vegetation Inventory Program typically involve collecting and compiling field data on plant communities, classifying vegetation using recognized standards, and producing geospatial vegetation maps and accompanying documentation that can be integrated into NPS resource management workflows. For parks like Big Thicket and Gulf Islands, which include diverse habitats and complex mosaics of vegetation types, accurate mapping supports decisions related to habitat management, invasive species response, fire management planning, restoration prioritization, and long-term ecological monitoring. The deliverables are usually designed to be repeatable and defensible, providing a baseline against which future change can be measured and helping ensure that park managers across different units can compare and interpret vegetation information consistently.
The opportunity was created and posted on April 8, 2016, and it is administered by DOI-NPS. Overall, the announcement describes a single, targeted cooperative agreement task supporting a national-level NPS inventory program, with funding up to $232,337, intended for a public university partner already operating under a previously awarded cooperative agreement, and not open to new applicants.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Vegetation Inventory and Mapping at Big Thicket National Preserve and Gulf Islands National Seashore."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P16AS00103.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) project under the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI-NPS).
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to carry out vegetation inventory and mapping at two National Park Service units to support the NPS Vegetation Inventory Program and provide consistent, scientifically credible baseline datasets.
Which parks are included in the work?
The work covers:
- Big Thicket National Preserve (BITH) in Texas
- Gulf Islands National Seashore (GUIS) along the Gulf Coast
What program does this project support within NPS?
The project supports the National Park Service Vegetation Inventory Program within the NPS Inventory and Monitoring Division.
Why is the NPS Vegetation Inventory Program important?
It is intended to build consistent, scientifically credible baseline datasets that help parks understand what natural resources they have, where those resources are located, and how they can be managed over time.
What type of funding is this (competitive or discretionary)?
This opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply in practice?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates the federal agency expects substantial involvement in the project compared to a typical grant, such as coordination on methods and deliverables, review of products, and alignment with program standards.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is natural resources, reflecting a focus on ecological datasets and spatial products.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The listing references CFDA number 15.945.
Who is eligible for this opportunity?
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
Does this mean private universities or nonprofits can apply?
Based on the eligibility language provided, the underlying assistance is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
How many awards are expected?
The expected number of awards is one.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $232,337.
Is this an open solicitation? Can new applicants apply?
No. The notice states it is a "Notice of Intent only" and is not an open solicitation. No applications are being accepted.
Why are no applications being accepted?
The task agreement is being awarded under an existing cooperative agreement (P14AC00728) that was previously competed, and this posting functions as a transparency notice rather than a call for new proposals.
What does the closing date mean if there is no application window?
The listed closing dates reiterate that there is no application window because this is not an open solicitation.
What is the existing cooperative agreement number referenced in the notice?
The notice references an existing cooperative agreement: P14AC00728.
What kinds of work are typically included in NPS vegetation inventory and mapping projects?
While this notice does not provide a detailed task list, NPS Vegetation Inventory Program projects typically involve collecting and compiling field data on plant communities, classifying vegetation using recognized standards, and producing geospatial vegetation maps and accompanying documentation suitable for integration into NPS resource management workflows.
What kinds of deliverables are generally expected from this type of project?
Deliverables are typically designed to be repeatable and defensible and often include baseline vegetation datasets, geospatial vegetation maps, and documentation that supports consistent interpretation and future comparison over time.
How might vegetation maps be used by park managers at BITH and GUIS?
Accurate vegetation mapping can support decisions related to habitat management, invasive species response, fire management planning, restoration prioritization, and long-term ecological monitoring.
When was this opportunity created and posted?
The opportunity was created and posted on April 8, 2016.
What is the overall nature of this announcement?
It describes a single, targeted cooperative agreement task supporting a national-level NPS inventory program, with funding up to $232,337, intended for a public university partner already operating under a previously awarded cooperative agreement, and it is not open to new applicants.
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