Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIP16AC00069
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- The DOI-NPS in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Watershed disturbance and restoration impacts on hydrologic function: Model calibration and validation on a landscape scale" 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 Dec 08, 2015 and posted on Dec 08, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 17, 2015. (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: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Watershed disturbance and restoration impacts on hydrologic function: Model calibration and validation on a landscape scale" is a National Park Service (NPS) funding action under the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI). It is listed as a discretionary opportunity and is expected to be issued as a cooperative agreement, meaning the NPS anticipates having substantial involvement in the project work rather than simply providing funds and stepping back. The opportunity falls under the Natural Resources activity category and is associated with CFDA number 15.945, which is commonly used for NPS assistance awards connected to resource management, science, and stewardship.
The project focus, as stated in the title, is on understanding how watershed disturbance and restoration influence hydrologic function, with an emphasis on calibrating and validating a model at the landscape scale. In practical terms, this suggests scientific work aimed at improving or testing hydrologic models so they accurately represent how water moves through and across watersheds that have been altered by disturbance (such as fire, erosion, land use impacts, or other stressors) and then potentially modified through restoration actions. The mention of "calibration and validation" indicates the work is not just conceptual; it likely involves comparing model output to measured field or monitoring data, tuning parameters so the model reflects real conditions, and then confirming that the model performs reliably across additional sites or time periods. The phrase "landscape scale" signals that the effort is meant to function beyond a single small study site, supporting broader park or regional management decisions.
Administratively, this is not an open competitive solicitation. The notice explicitly states it is a "notice of intent" for a noncompetitive award under DOI policy (505 Departmental Manual 2.12C). In federal grant terms, a notice of intent like this is often used to document the agency's plan to make an award without full and open competition, typically because the work is intended for a specific partner or because it fits an established agreement structure where the partner has already been identified. The award is to be made through the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), which is part of a network designed to connect federal land management agencies with universities, tribes, and other partners to conduct research, technical assistance, and educational projects that support public lands. A "task agreement award" under a CESU usually means the work will be issued as a defined project under an existing cooperative framework, with agreed terms and partner roles already aligned with CESU procedures.
The opportunity was posted and created on December 8, 2015, and it carried an original and current closing date of December 17, 2015. The listing shows an expectation of one award, reinforcing that this is a targeted, single-recipient action rather than a broad call for multiple proposals. The award ceiling is listed as 0, which often indicates that the specific funding amount is not displayed in the public synopsis or will be defined in the associated task agreement documentation rather than in the announcement summary itself.
Eligibility is listed generally as "Others," with a note directing readers to an additional eligibility section in the full announcement for clarification. In CESU contexts, eligibility frequently centers on CESU member institutions or specifically identified partners, though the exact limitation would be spelled out in the attachment referenced by the notice. Overall, the key takeaway is that this announcement functions primarily as a public notice that NPS intends to issue a single, noncompetitive cooperative agreement under the Colorado Plateau CESU for a project focused on landscape-scale hydrologic modeling tied to watershed disturbance and restoration, rather than as an invitation for the general public to submit competing applications.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Watershed disturbance and restoration impacts on hydrologic function: Model calibration and validation on a landscape scale."
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) funding action under the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI).
Is this a competitive grant where anyone can apply?
No. The notice is described as a "notice of intent" for a noncompetitive award under DOI policy (505 Departmental Manual 2.12C). It is not presented as an open competitive solicitation.
What does it mean that this is a "notice of intent" for a noncompetitive award?
It means the agency is publicly documenting its plan to make an award without full and open competition, typically because the work is intended for a specific partner or fits an established agreement structure where the partner has already been identified.
What type of award instrument is expected?
The opportunity is expected to be issued as a cooperative agreement.
What is a cooperative agreement in this context?
A cooperative agreement indicates the NPS anticipates substantial involvement in the project work, rather than only providing funds with minimal engagement.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity falls under the Natural Resources activity category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 15.945, commonly used for NPS assistance awards connected to resource management, science, and stewardship.
What is the project about at a high level?
The project focuses on understanding how watershed disturbance and restoration influence hydrologic function, with an emphasis on calibrating and validating a hydrologic model at the landscape scale.
What does "watershed disturbance and restoration" refer to in the description?
The description points to watersheds altered by disturbances such as fire, erosion, land use impacts, or other stressors, and then potentially modified through restoration actions.
What does "model calibration and validation" imply for the work?
It suggests the work is intended to be evidence-based and data-driven, involving comparing model outputs to measured field or monitoring data, tuning parameters to reflect real conditions (calibration), and confirming the model performs reliably across additional sites or time periods (validation).
What does "landscape scale" mean in the context of this project?
"Landscape scale" signals the effort is intended to function beyond a single small study site and to support broader park or regional management decisions.
How will this award be issued administratively?
The award is planned as a task agreement award through the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU).
What is the Colorado Plateau CESU?
The Colorado Plateau CESU is part of a network designed to connect federal land management agencies with universities, tribes, and other partners to conduct research, technical assistance, and educational projects supporting public lands.
What does a "task agreement award" under a CESU generally mean?
It usually means the work will be issued as a defined project under an existing cooperative framework, with terms and partner roles aligned with CESU procedures.
How many awards does the listing expect to make?
The listing indicates an expectation of one award.
What is the posted award ceiling (maximum funding amount) in the synopsis?
The award ceiling is listed as 0, which often indicates the specific funding amount is not displayed in the public synopsis and may instead be defined in the task agreement documentation.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on December 8, 2015.
What is the closing date for this listing?
The original and current closing date shown is December 17, 2015.
Who is eligible to apply, based on what is shown in the listing?
Eligibility is listed generally as "Others," with a note directing readers to an additional eligibility section in the full announcement for clarification.
Does the description indicate eligibility may be limited to specific partners?
Yes. Because this is a noncompetitive notice of intent and it is to be made through the Colorado Plateau CESU, eligibility in practice often centers on CESU member institutions or specifically identified partners. The exact limitation would be spelled out in the referenced eligibility section of the full announcement.
What is the main takeaway for organizations looking for open solicitations to apply to?
This announcement primarily serves as a public notice that the NPS intends to issue a single, noncompetitive cooperative agreement under the Colorado Plateau CESU for the described hydrologic modeling project, rather than an invitation for the general public to submit competing applications.
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