The National Park Service, through its Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), is offering a grant for a crucial task agreement. This noncompetitive award is a notice of intent specifically aimed at predicting buffelgrass greenup. The purpose of this grant is to significantly improve the efficacy of fuels treatment within national park lands, addressing a critical need for effective vegetation management and wildfire prevention. By accurately forecasting buffelgrass growth cycles, park managers can optimize the timing and methods of their fuel reduction strategies, enhancing the safety and ecological health of these vital natural areas. This unique opportunity is being made available in accordance with Department of Interior 505 Departmental Manual 2.12C, emphasizing targeted research to support pressing conservation challenges.
Opportunity ID: 121273
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NPS-NOIR8670110096 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Park Service- Predicting Buffelgrass Greenup to Improve Fuels Treatment Efficacy |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.945 — Cooperative Research and Training Programs – Resources of the National Park System |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 08, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 12, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 12, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 12, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $44,287 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This funding announcement is not a request for applications. This is a single source award to the University of Arizona. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | This action will result in a task agreement award under the National Park Service Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). This is a notice of intent and a noncompetitive award in accordance with the Department of Interior 505 Departmental Manual 2.12C. Please see attached announcement for more information. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jenny Sommer
Agreements Specialist Phone 303-969-2392 Email:jenny_sommer@nps.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 121273 Full Announcement-1 -> uazds372.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Jenny Sommer Agreements Specialist Phone 303-969-2392 Email: jenny_sommer@nps.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.945 | PKG00077290 | Sep 12, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
121273 SF424-2.0.pdf
121273 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
121273 SF424A-1.0.pdf
121273 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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