Opportunity Information: Apply for P17AS00273
The funding opportunity titled "Paleo- Sea Level and Glacier Extent as Related to Human Occupation of the Outer Coast of Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve" is a National Park Service research award under the U.S. Department of the Interior. It is focused on investigating past sea level changes and glacier extent in and around Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, with the specific purpose of improving understanding of how environmental conditions shaped or constrained human use and occupation of the park's outer coast over time. Although the short public notice does not lay out a full technical scope, the title and program context indicate work that connects paleoenvironments (ancient shorelines, glacial positions, and related coastal landscape evolution) to cultural history and human presence, which fits the listed activity category of Humanities (Cultural Affairs).
This opportunity is issued as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, meaning the National Park Service would expect substantial involvement in the project, such as coordination on research design, access to park resources, data standards, and integration of findings into park management or interpretation needs. The opportunity is associated with a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) partnership, specifically naming the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF). CESUs are collaborative networks that allow federal agencies and academic partners to conduct research and provide technical assistance relevant to public lands stewardship, and this notice indicates the work is being carried out through that established partnership mechanism.
The notice is explicitly a "notice of intent to award," which signals that the agency planned to make a single, targeted award rather than conduct a broad, competitive solicitation. The expected number of awards is one, and the award ceiling is $98,000. The timing is also consistent with an intent-to-award announcement: the creation date is May 17, 2017, with an original closing date of May 23, 2017, reflecting a short window typical of postings that serve mainly to document and formalize an anticipated agreement with a specific partner.
Eligibility for the opportunity is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and the named partner is the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The program is listed under CFDA number 15.945, which is associated with National Park Service cooperative research and related assistance. In practical terms, this posting describes a single cooperative research project, capped at $98,000, to be implemented with UAF under the CESU framework, aimed at producing scientifically grounded reconstructions of paleo sea levels and glacial extents that can be used to better interpret and manage cultural resources and understand patterns of human occupation along the outer coast of Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve.Apply for P17AS00273
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Paleo- Sea Level and Glacier Extent as Related to Human Occupation of the Outer Coast of Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 17, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 23, 2017 This is a notice of intent to award a cooperative agreement with the University of Alaska Fairbanks for research.. (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 $98,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Paleo- Sea Level and Glacier Extent as Related to Human Occupation of the Outer Coast of Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve."
Which agency is offering this award?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) research award under the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What is the main purpose of the project described in the notice?
The purpose is to investigate past sea level changes and glacier extent in and around Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, and to use that information to improve understanding of how environmental conditions shaped or constrained human use and occupation of the park's outer coast over time.
What kinds of research topics does the notice indicate will be involved?
Based on the title and program context, the work is expected to connect paleoenvironments (such as ancient shorelines, glacial positions, and coastal landscape evolution) to cultural history and human presence along the outer coast of Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve.
How is this opportunity categorized in terms of activity type?
The notice aligns with the listed activity category of Humanities (Cultural Affairs), reflecting the connection between environmental reconstruction and cultural history/human occupation.
Is this a standard grant or a cooperative agreement?
It is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
The notice indicates that the National Park Service would expect substantial involvement in the project. Examples mentioned include coordination on research design, access to park resources, data standards, and integrating findings into park management or interpretation needs.
Is this opportunity connected to a CESU partnership?
Yes. The opportunity is associated with a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) partnership mechanism.
Which CESU partner is specifically named in the notice?
The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) is specifically named.
What are CESUs in the context of this notice?
CESUs are collaborative networks that allow federal agencies and academic partners to conduct research and provide technical assistance relevant to public lands stewardship. This notice indicates the project is being carried out through that established partnership mechanism.
Is this announcement a competitive solicitation?
No. The notice is explicitly a "notice of intent to award," which signals the agency planned to make a single, targeted award rather than conduct a broad, competitive solicitation.
How many awards does the notice expect to make?
The expected number of awards is one.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $98,000.
What are the key dates listed in the notice?
The creation date is May 17, 2017, and the original closing date is May 23, 2017.
What does the short posting window suggest about the nature of the announcement?
The short window is consistent with an intent-to-award posting that serves mainly to document and formalize an anticipated agreement with a specific partner.
Who is eligible to receive this award according to the notice?
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
Which organization is identified as the intended partner or recipient?
The University of Alaska Fairbanks is identified as the named partner.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The program is listed under CFDA number 15.945.
What does CFDA 15.945 represent in this notice?
The notice associates CFDA 15.945 with National Park Service cooperative research and related assistance.
What geographic area is the research focused on?
The focus is on Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, specifically the outer coast, and the surrounding areas relevant to reconstructing past sea levels and glacier extent.
How are project results expected to be used by the National Park Service?
The notice indicates the reconstructions are intended to be used to better interpret and manage cultural resources and to understand patterns of human occupation along the park's outer coast. It also notes integration of findings into park management or interpretation needs as part of NPS involvement.
Does the notice provide a detailed technical scope of work?
No. The public notice does not lay out a full technical scope; the anticipated work is inferred from the title and program context described.
What is the overall summary of what is being funded?
This posting describes a single cooperative research project, capped at $98,000, to be implemented with the University of Alaska Fairbanks under the CESU framework, focused on scientifically grounded reconstructions of paleo sea levels and glacial extents to support understanding of human occupation and cultural resources along the outer coast of Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve.
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