Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIP15AC00808 001
The Hydrographic Surveys and Other Aquatic Studies at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Superior National Parks opportunity is a National Park Service (Department of the Interior) discretionary funding action being issued as a cooperative agreement. Rather than representing a brand-new competitive grant program, it functions as a modification to an existing cooperative agreement (P15AC00808). The purpose of the modification is to add additional funding so that Northwestern Michigan College, operating through the Great Rivers Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), can expand and continue specialized aquatic survey work that supports National Park Service resource management needs.
At its core, the project focuses on producing highly detailed aquatic habitat mapping products for waters associated with Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and National Park Service units in the Lake Superior region. The work relies on advanced marine survey technologies, specifically remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and multi-beam sonar. Multi-beam sonar is commonly used to create high-resolution maps of underwater topography (bathymetry) by sending out multiple sonar beams and measuring the returning signals, while ROVs allow for targeted underwater inspection, documentation, and data collection in areas that are difficult to access or evaluate from the surface. Together, these tools support the development of refined, spatially accurate habitat maps that can inform park planning, habitat assessment, and long-term stewardship of underwater resources.
The funding opportunity is identified by the listing title and number "Hydrographic Surveys and Other Aquatic Studies at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Superior National Parks" and "NPS NOIP15AC00808 001," with the description noting that the original funding opportunity number connected to the underlying agreement was NPS-MWRO-P15AC00808. The assistance listing (CFDA) associated with the opportunity is 15.944. The opportunity was created on April 12, 2018, with an original closing date of April 22, 2018, indicating a short administrative window consistent with an amendment or continuation action tied to an existing partner relationship.
Financially, the notice indicates an award ceiling of $400,000 and an expectation of one award. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with the narrative clarifying that the added funds are directed to Northwestern Michigan College through the Great Rivers CESU framework. In practical terms, this is a targeted cooperative agreement action meant to strengthen the National Park Service's ability to collect and translate underwater survey data into usable habitat mapping products by leveraging the technical expertise and equipment capacity of an established academic partner.Apply for NPS NOIP15AC00808 001
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Hydrographic Surveys and Other Aquatic Studies at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Superior National Parks" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.944.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 12, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 22, 2018. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $400,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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FAQs: Hydrographic Surveys and Other Aquatic Studies at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Superior National Parks (NPS NOIP15AC00808 001)
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is a National Park Service (Department of the Interior) discretionary funding action issued as a cooperative agreement modification. It is titled "Hydrographic Surveys and Other Aquatic Studies at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Superior National Parks" and is identified as NPS NOIP15AC00808 001.
Is this a new competitive grant program?
No. It does not represent a brand-new competitive grant program. It functions as a modification to an existing cooperative agreement (P15AC00808) to add additional funding.
What existing agreement is being modified?
The action modifies cooperative agreement P15AC00808. The description also notes the original funding opportunity number connected to the underlying agreement as NPS-MWRO-P15AC00808.
What is the purpose of the modification?
The purpose is to add additional funding so Northwestern Michigan College, operating through the Great Rivers Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), can expand and continue specialized aquatic survey work that supports National Park Service resource management needs.
Who is the intended recipient of the added funds?
The narrative indicates the added funds are directed to Northwestern Michigan College through the Great Rivers CESU framework.
What type of award instrument is being used?
The funding action is being issued as a cooperative agreement, and specifically as a modification to an existing cooperative agreement.
What is the main focus of the project work?
The project focuses on producing highly detailed aquatic habitat mapping products for waters associated with Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and National Park Service units in the Lake Superior region.
Which parks or regions does the work support?
The work supports waters associated with Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and National Park Service units in the Lake Superior region.
What technologies are used to conduct the surveys?
The work relies on advanced marine survey technologies, specifically remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and multi-beam sonar.
What is multi-beam sonar used for in this project?
Multi-beam sonar is used to create high-resolution maps of underwater topography (bathymetry) by sending out multiple sonar beams and measuring the returning signals. This supports refined, spatially accurate habitat mapping products.
What are ROVs used for in this project?
ROVs are used for targeted underwater inspection, documentation, and data collection in areas that are difficult to access or evaluate from the surface.
How do these tools support National Park Service needs?
ROVs and multi-beam sonar help generate refined, spatially accurate habitat maps that can inform park planning, habitat assessment, and long-term stewardship of underwater resources, supporting National Park Service resource management needs.
What kinds of products or outputs are expected?
Expected outputs include highly detailed aquatic habitat mapping products and high-resolution bathymetric mapping derived from multi-beam sonar, supported by targeted ROV-based inspection and documentation.
What is the assistance listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The assistance listing (CFDA) associated with the opportunity is 15.944.
What is the award ceiling?
The notice indicates an award ceiling of $400,000.
How many awards are expected?
The notice indicates an expectation of one award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others." However, the narrative clarifies that the added funds are directed to Northwestern Michigan College through the Great Rivers CESU framework, indicating this is a targeted action tied to an existing partner relationship.
Is there a standard application window?
The opportunity was created on April 12, 2018, with an original closing date of April 22, 2018. The short window is consistent with an amendment or continuation action connected to an existing cooperative agreement.
When was the opportunity created and when did it close?
The opportunity was created on April 12, 2018, and the original closing date was April 22, 2018.
Why does the opportunity have a short closing window?
Based on the description, the short administrative window aligns with an amendment or continuation action tied to an existing partner relationship, rather than an open, competitive program.
What is the practical intent of this funding action?
In practical terms, it is a targeted cooperative agreement action meant to strengthen the National Park Service's ability to collect and translate underwater survey data into usable habitat mapping products by leveraging the technical expertise and equipment capacity of an established academic partner.
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