The National Park Service is offering a grant to continue the Assessment of Spawning Horseshoe Crabs within Mid-Atlantic Coastal NPS Units in collaboration with URI. The recipient will study horseshoe crab egg densities, beach characteristics, and movement patterns using acoustic transmitters. The project aims to evaluate spawning site fidelity at Fire Island National Seashore and Gateway National Recreation Area, along with developing citizen science programs for annual spawning surveys to engage visitors and partners in marine resource stewardship. Deadline for applications is August 18, 2013.
Opportunity ID: 239796
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | NPS-13-NERO-0117 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Assessment of Spawning Horseshoe Crabs within Mid-Atlantic Coastal NPS Units |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation:: | This is not a request for applications, this is just an announcement that NPS is continuing its already existing task agreement with URI for their work with the Assessment of Spawning Horseshoe Crabs within Mid-Atlantic Coastal NPS Units. |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 15.945 — Cooperative Research and Training Programs – Resources of the National Park System |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Aug 13, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 18, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 18, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | Aug 19, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 34,132 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $34,132 |
| Award Floor:: | $34,132 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | This is not a request for applications, this is just an announcement that NPS is continuing its already existing task agreement with URI for their work with the Assessment of Spawning Horseshoe Crabs within Mid-Atlantic Coastal NPS Units. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | National Park Service |
| Description:: | This is not a request for applications, this is just an announcement that NPS is continuing its already existing task agreement with URI for their work with the Assessment of Spawning Horseshoe Crabs within Mid-Atlantic Coastal NPS Units. Specifically, the recipient will: Determine horseshoe crab egg densities as well as geomorphology and geochemical characteristics for spawning beaches. Track movement patterns of horseshoe crabs using acoustic transmitters within Great South Bay and Jamaica Bay to evaluate the extent of spawning site fidelity at Fire Island National Seashore and Gateway National Recreation Area. Develop citizen science programs to conduct annual spawning surveys at each park, to provide an opportunity to engage visitors and partners in stewardship of NPS marine resources, and to provide for long-term horseshoe crab monitoring. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Package No: 1