Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIWASOJ2380110001
Apply for NPS NOIWASOJ2380110001
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Water Quality and Quantity Studies in selected National Parks" 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 Nov 3, 2010 and posted on Nov 3, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 8, 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 $79,537.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $79,537.00 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 National Park Service (NPS) grant opportunity titled "Water Quality and Quantity Studies in selected National Parks" is a discretionary funding action focused on natural resource management, specifically targeted at improving understanding of water conditions in multiple national park units. The core purpose is to support collaborative work between the NPS and Colorado State University (CSU) to evaluate both water quality (the chemical, physical, and biological condition of water) and water quantity (availability, flows, and related hydrologic measures) in selected parks. The work is framed as short-term studies, meaning the project is geared toward timely, targeted assessments rather than a long, multi-year monitoring program, though the results could inform longer-term management decisions.
A central feature of the opportunity is that it is being issued as a task agreement under an existing Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Cooperative Agreement (No. H2370094000). In practical terms, that means the NPS is using an established partnership framework to fund and manage the work, rather than running a new, open competition. The announcement explicitly states it is a notice of intent to make a non-competitive award to Colorado State University, consistent with Department of the Interior policy (referenced as Department Manual 505 DM 2). As a result, even though the eligible applicant category is listed broadly as "public and state controlled institutions of higher education," the document indicates that the intended recipient is CSU and that the award is not being competed among multiple universities.
The project scope extends beyond data collection alone. In addition to conducting water quality and quantity studies across various national parks, the agreement emphasizes "nurture and sustain partnership programs," which signals an intent to strengthen ongoing collaboration among the NPS, CSU, and potentially other affiliated partners involved through the CESU network. It also includes water-related outreach and education, suggesting that part of the funded effort will translate technical findings into materials, presentations, or engagement activities that help park staff, stakeholders, or the public understand water resource issues and management needs in these protected areas.
Financially, the opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of $79,537, with an award ceiling of $79,537 and an award floor of $0. Only one award is expected. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning CSU is not required to contribute additional funds as a condition of receiving the award. The funding opportunity number is NPS NOIWASOJ2380110001. The posting date and creation date are both November 3, 2010, with an original and current closing date of November 8, 2011, and an archive date of December 8, 2011, indicating this was a time-limited federal notice that has since been archived.
Administratively, the funding instrument type is a cooperative agreement, which typically implies substantial involvement by the federal agency in shaping or participating in the work compared to a standard grant. The activity category is natural resources, and the CFDA number is listed as 00.000 (Not Elsewhere Classified), which is sometimes used when a program does not map cleanly onto a standard CFDA listing. For assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is Robert Dobson, Contract Specialist with the National Park Service, reachable by phone at 303-987-6988.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this National Park Service (NPS) grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Water Quality and Quantity Studies in selected National Parks."
What is the main purpose of this funding?
The purpose is to support work that improves understanding of water conditions in selected national park units by evaluating both water quality and water quantity through short-term studies.
What does "water quality" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Water quality is described as the chemical, physical, and biological condition of water.
What does "water quantity" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Water quantity refers to availability, flows, and related hydrologic measures.
What types of projects or studies are being supported?
The funding supports short-term water quality and water quantity studies in selected national parks. The description emphasizes timely, targeted assessments rather than a long, multi-year monitoring program.
Is this intended to be a long-term monitoring program?
No. The work is framed as short-term studies. However, the results could still be used to inform longer-term management decisions.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The announcement states it is a notice of intent to make a non-competitive award to Colorado State University (CSU).
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. The notice explicitly indicates a non-competitive award to Colorado State University, consistent with Department of the Interior policy referenced as Department Manual 505 DM 2.
If eligibility is listed broadly, can other universities apply?
The eligible applicant category is listed as "public and state controlled institutions of higher education," but the notice of intent states the award is not being competed and identifies CSU as the intended recipient.
What is the funding instrument type?
The instrument type is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
The opportunity notes it is a cooperative agreement, which typically implies substantial involvement by the federal agency in shaping or participating in the work compared to a standard grant.
What partnership framework is being used for this work?
The opportunity is being issued as a task agreement under an existing Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Cooperative Agreement (No. H2370094000).
What is a CESU task agreement in this context?
Based on the announcement, it means the NPS is using an established partnership framework (the CESU cooperative agreement) to fund and manage the work rather than running a new, open competition.
Does the scope include anything besides field or technical studies?
Yes. In addition to conducting water quality and quantity studies, the agreement emphasizes nurturing and sustaining partnership programs and includes water-related outreach and education.
What does "nurture and sustain partnership programs" suggest?
It signals an intent to strengthen ongoing collaboration among the NPS, CSU, and potentially other affiliated partners involved through the CESU network.
What might "water-related outreach and education" involve?
The description indicates part of the funded effort will translate technical findings into materials, presentations, or engagement activities to help park staff, stakeholders, or the public understand water resource issues and management needs.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $79,537.
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $79,537.
What is the minimum award amount (floor)?
The award floor is $0.
How many awards are expected?
Only one award is expected.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is NPS NOIWASOJ2380110001.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is natural resources.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is listed as 00.000 (Not Elsewhere Classified).
What does CFDA 00.000 indicate here?
The notice explains that 00.000 (Not Elsewhere Classified) is sometimes used when a program does not map cleanly onto a standard CFDA listing.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date (and creation date) is November 3, 2010.
What is the closing date for this opportunity?
The original and current closing date are both listed as November 8, 2011.
Has this opportunity been archived?
Yes. The archive date is December 8, 2011, indicating it was a time-limited federal notice that has since been archived.
Who is the contact person for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact is Robert Dobson, Contract Specialist with the National Park Service.
How can the listed contact be reached?
Robert Dobson can be reached by phone at 303-987-6988.
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