The National Park Service is offering a grant to conduct long term monitoring of common and rare coral reef types in Dry Tortugas National Park. The project aims to assess coral species richness, density, and abundance, as well as benthic cover values for various taxonomic groups. Data on coral and octocoral condition, disease prevalence, and causes of mortality will be collected. The grant also involves surveys on Diadema antillarum abundance, in situ water temperature data collection, and assessments of the impact of diving activities on coral communities within the Research Natural Area dive sites.
Opportunity ID: 306843
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P18AS00403 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Long Term Monitoring of Selected Coral Reef Sites in Dry Tortugas |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.954 — National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 06, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – This announcement is a Notice of Intent to Award and no applications will be accepted under this announcement. The purpose of this announcement is to provide public notice that the National Park Service intends to fund this project. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – This announcement is a Notice of Intent to Award and no applications will be accepted under this announcement. The purpose of this announcement is to provide public notice that the National Park Service intends to fund this project. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 17, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $450,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $450,000 |
| Award Floor: | $90,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This announcement is a Notice of Intent to Award and no applications will be accepted under this announcement. The purpose of this announcement is to provide public notice that the National Park Service intends to fund this project. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | The primary project goal is to evaluate long term status and trends of common and rare coral reef types and benthic communities in Dry Tortugas National Park. The objectives are to collect benthic data which provides a quantitative assessment of stony coral species richness density, abundance, and spatial cover, benthic cover values for major taxonomic groups (e.g., stony corals, macroalgae, octocorals, sponges, and zoanthids) and an evaluation of stony coral and octocoral condition including the prevalence of disease and bleaching and causes of mortality. Targeted surveys also focus on the abundance of Diadema antillarum within the park. In addition, in situ water temperature data is collected at many sites to determine its influence on benthic community structure. Lastly, surveys to assess the effects of diving activities on coral communities within the Research Natural Area dive sites are performed. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Emmett Johnson
NPS Financial Assistance Specialist Phone 305 242-7028 Email:emmett_johnson@nps.gov |
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Folder 306843 Full Announcement-NPS NOI P18AC00403 -> NPS NOI P18AC00403.pdf
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