The Utah Department of Natural Resources is offering this grant to support a comprehensive paleontological resource initiative at Arches National Park. This grant is for the purpose of undertaking a detailed inventory of fossiliferous rocks along the south and west sides of the Salt Valley within the park, led by paleontologists from the Utah Geological Survey and the National Park Service. Key activities include a condition assessment and the establishment of a monitoring strategy for the significant Cedar Mountain Formation track site near Delicate Arch Trail. Furthermore, the Utah Geological Survey will collaborate with the National Park Service to produce accurate fossil replicas. These replicas will serve vital roles in public interpretation and educational programs, enhancing understanding of the park’s rich prehistoric heritage and ensuring long-term preservation of its unique paleontological resources.
Opportunity ID: 56564
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NPS-WASO-NOI-2360106503 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Utah Dept of Natural Resources – Paleontological Resources Inventory and Monitoring at Arches National Park |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 0 |
| Assistance Listings: | 00.000 — Not Elsewhere Classified |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 11, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 18, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 18, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 17, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $28,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $28,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | This is a notice of intent only. Paleontologists from the Utah Geological Survey and the NPS will undertake a paleontological resource inventory of potentially fossiliferous rocks exposed along the south and west sides of the Salt Valley within Arches National Park. The field team will undertake a paleontological locality condition assessment of the Cedar Mountain Formation track site just north of Delicate Arch Trail. The team will establish a monitoring strategy for this fossil track locality. The UGS will assist the National Park Service with the production of fossil replicas for use in interpretation and education. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kortni Selinger
Contract Specialist Phone 303-987-6734 Email:kortni_selinger@contractor.nps.gov |
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Kortni Selinger Contract Specialist Phone 303-987-6734 Email: kortni_selinger@contractor.nps.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00.000 | R2360106503 | Inventory and Monitoring | PKG00020356 | Aug 11, 2010 | Aug 18, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
56564 SF424-2.0.pdf
56564 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
56564 SF424A-1.0.pdf
56564 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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