The Department of Agriculture is offering a grant to University of Montana to assess ponderosa pine resistance to mountain pine beetle infestation at Devils Tower National Monument. The study includes genetic comparison and sampling at other national parks to inform the threat to resources. Educational materials will be provided to Devils Tower and an educational program will be conducted on pine beetle infestation. This grant aims to enhance public knowledge and understanding of the impact of mountain pine beetles on ponderosa pine forests.
Opportunity ID: 284099
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P16AS00190 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Notice of Intent: Assessment of Ponderosa Pine Resistance to Mountain Pine Beetle |
| 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: | May 23, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 01, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 01, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 02, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $37,868 |
| Award Ceiling: | $37,868 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This action will result in a task agreement award under the National Park Service Rocky Mountain 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | (1) University of Montana (UMT) will conduct an assessment of ponderosa pine resistance to mountain pine beetle infestation at Devils Tower National Monument (DETO). For genetic comparison, and to assess the regional level of resistance to pine beetle and further inform the predicted threat to resources of Devils Tower, sampling will also be conducted at Wind Cave National Park (WICA) and Mt. Rushmore National Memorial (MORU). If time allows, additional sampling may be conducted at Jewel Cave National Monument (JECA). Additionally, UMT will provide DETO with an educational pamphlet and video short, and will present an educational program on pine beetle in the DETO campground amphitheater. The project fulfills a public purpose by improving public understanding of mountain pine beetle infestation at Devils Tower, and seeks to provide information on the susceptibility of ponderosa pine forests to the beetle that will greatly enhance public knowledge on the threat of the insect. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants Management Officer Kelly Adams
Kelly_Adams@nps.gov Email:Kelly_Adams@nps.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 284099 Full Announcement-P16AS00190 -> NPS-NOIP16AS00190.pdf
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