Opportunity Information: Apply for E12AC10798
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- The National Park Service in the education environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Vegetation Plot Surveys and Classification" 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 Aug 9, 2012 and posted on Aug 9, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 9, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $25,109.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $25,109.00 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) issued a notice of intent to award a FY2012 cooperative agreement for a project titled "Vegetation Plot Surveys and Classification." The effort is designed to strengthen scientific understanding of native plant communities in units of the National Park System, with the practical goal of improving the ability to recognize, manage, and protect these communities for future generations. Rather than being a broad open competition, the posting serves primarily as public notice that NPS intends to fund Southern Illinois University under a single-source rationale tied to "unique qualifications" (referenced under 505 DM 2.14 B(4)).
The core work involves field-based vegetation plot surveys followed by analysis and classification of the surveyed plots into recognized community types. The recipient is expected to coordinate closely with NPS to select 40 vegetation plot locations, then collect standardized plot data following NPS protocols. After data collection, the recipient will enter the information into the NPS PLOTS/NPSPlots database so the survey results become part of the agency's long-term monitoring and resource management record. Using the newly collected data along with data from earlier related efforts, the recipient will then classify the plots into vegetation community types and deliver a final report summarizing methods, findings, and classification outcomes.
A major product of the project is data integration and public accessibility. Plot data will be stored in the NPSPlots system, and the resulting vegetation community descriptions will be incorporated into the National Vegetation Classification Standard (NVCS) database and website, which is publicly available. This means the project is not only supporting park-level management decisions but also contributing to the broader national framework used to describe and compare vegetation communities across the United States.
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, which signals that NPS anticipates substantial involvement in carrying out the project, such as collaborating on plot selection, ensuring adherence to standards, and coordinating data management and classification expectations. The total estimated funding is $25,109, with both the ceiling and floor listed as $25,109, indicating a single fixed award amount. No cost sharing or matching funds are required. The opportunity was posted August 9, 2012, with an original and current closing date of September 9, 2012, and an archive date of October 9, 2012. The posting lists one expected award and ties the effort to CFDA 15.945 (Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System). For access issues with the full announcement, the point of contact provided is Katie Schroeder, Grants Management Specialist, at the NPS Midwest Regional Office (phone 402-661-1640).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this project?
The project is titled "Vegetation Plot Surveys and Classification".
Which federal agency is offering this award?
The award is being issued by the National Park Service (NPS).
What fiscal year is this cooperative agreement associated with?
The notice describes a FY2012 cooperative agreement.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The effort is intended to strengthen scientific understanding of native plant communities in units of the National Park System. The practical goal is to improve how these communities are recognized, managed, and protected for future generations.
Is this an open competitive grant opportunity?
No. The posting functions primarily as a public notice of intent to award rather than a broad, open competition.
Who does NPS intend to fund under this notice?
NPS intends to fund Southern Illinois University.
Why is the award being made as a single-source action?
The notice cites a single-source rationale based on "unique qualifications" (referenced under 505 DM 2.14 B(4)).
What type of award instrument will be used?
The funding will be provided through a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
The cooperative agreement structure indicates NPS expects substantial involvement in carrying out the project, such as collaborating on vegetation plot selection, ensuring standards are followed, and coordinating data management and classification expectations.
What are the core tasks the recipient is expected to perform?
The work centers on: (1) conducting field-based vegetation plot surveys, (2) analyzing the data and classifying surveyed plots into recognized vegetation community types, (3) entering the data into the NPS vegetation plot database, and (4) producing a final report summarizing methods, findings, and classification outcomes.
How many vegetation plots are expected to be surveyed?
The recipient is expected to coordinate with NPS to select 40 vegetation plot locations.
Who selects the vegetation plot locations?
Plot selection is expected to be done in coordination with NPS, reflecting the collaborative nature of the cooperative agreement.
What standards or protocols must be used for field data collection?
The vegetation plot data must be collected following NPS protocols and using a standardized approach.
Where will the collected plot data be stored?
The recipient is expected to enter the information into the NPS PLOTS/NPSPlots database so the results become part of NPS long-term monitoring and resource management records.
Will the project use any data beyond what is newly collected?
Yes. The classification work will use the newly collected data along with data from earlier related efforts.
What is meant by "classification" in this project?
Classification refers to analyzing the surveyed vegetation plots and assigning them to recognized vegetation community types, based on the collected and related existing data.
What is a major expected product of this project besides the report?
A major product is data integration and public accessibility, including storing plot data in NPSPlots and incorporating resulting vegetation community descriptions into a nationally used classification system.
How will the results be made publicly accessible?
The resulting vegetation community descriptions will be incorporated into the National Vegetation Classification Standard (NVCS) database and website, which is publicly available.
How does this project support both park management and broader national efforts?
It supports park-level management by improving the ability to recognize and manage native plant communities, while also contributing to the broader national framework (NVCS) used to describe and compare vegetation communities across the United States.
How much funding is available under this notice?
The total estimated funding is $25,109.
Is there a funding range, or is it a fixed amount?
It is presented as a fixed amount. The ceiling and floor are both $25,109, indicating a single set award amount.
How many awards does NPS expect to make?
The posting lists one expected award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states that no cost sharing or matching funds are required.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 15.945, titled "Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System."
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 9, 2012.
What was the closing date for this notice?
The original and current closing date listed is September 9, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is October 9, 2012.
Who is the point of contact for access issues with the full announcement?
The point of contact listed is Katie Schroeder, Grants Management Specialist, NPS Midwest Regional Office.
How can the point of contact be reached by phone?
The phone number provided for the point of contact is 402-661-1640.
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