Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIP20AC00383
The Hydrographic Surveys and Coastal Studies in Great Lakes National Parks - MWRO opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NPS NOIP20AC00383) is a discretionary National Park Service (NPS), Department of the Interior funding announcement intended to support applied natural resource work in Great Lakes national parks. The project is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning NPS anticipates substantial involvement in the work alongside the recipient rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant. The announcement serves primarily as public notice that NPS plans to make a single, non-competitive award to Northwestern Michigan College, rather than running an open competition among multiple applicants.
At a high level, the purpose of the award is to improve scientific understanding of two closely linked topics in the Great Lakes nearshore environment: (1) the physical structure of the lake bottom (hydrography/bathymetry and related seafloor or lakebed characteristics) and (2) the condition and health of nearshore ecosystems. By producing better information about underwater terrain and coastal processes, the work can help park managers and Great Lakes partners make better-informed decisions about resource protection, habitat management, and long-term stewardship in dynamic coastal settings.
A central feature of the project is the creation and sharing of deliverables aimed at both technical and public audiences. The announcement indicates that findings will be distributed through a mix of technical reports and interpretive products, along with student presentations. In practice, this implies outputs that can support scientific and management needs (for example, formal reporting and data-driven documentation) while also translating results into materials that are accessible to visitors and local communities, strengthening public understanding of NPS resources and Great Lakes coastal science.
The opportunity also emphasizes workforce development and education. In the first year of the agreement, three student interns from Northwestern Michigan College are expected to be recruited. These internships are framed as hands-on, real-world training experiences that give students direct exposure to field and applied science work connected to national parks. Beyond skill-building, the internship component is intended to create additional channels for communicating about NPS resources by involving students in producing and presenting project results.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was posted with a creation date of March 24, 2020, and an original closing date of May 2, 2020. The anticipated funding ceiling is $350,000, with one expected award. The CFDA number listed is 15.944, and the activity category is Natural Resources. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others" with clarification referenced in an additional eligibility field, but the narrative makes clear that NPS is specifically announcing its intent to fund Northwestern Michigan College without competition under this cooperative agreement.
Overall, the grant supports Great Lakes management priorities by generating new, park-relevant coastal and underwater mapping knowledge, packaging it into usable products for managers and interpreters, and building student capacity through paid, practical internships. The expected result is not only improved technical understanding of lakebed structure and nearshore ecosystem health, but also wider dissemination of that knowledge to both the Great Lakes management community and the general public.Apply for NPS NOIP20AC00383
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Hydrographic Surveys and Coastal Studies in Great Lakes National Parks - MWRO" 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 Mar 24, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 02, 2020. (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 $350,000.00 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Hydrographic Surveys and Coastal Studies in Great Lakes National Parks - MWRO."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS NOIP20AC00383.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding announcement from the National Park Service (NPS), U.S. Department of the Interior.
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The project is structured as a cooperative agreement. That means NPS anticipates substantial involvement in the work alongside the recipient, rather than issuing a hands-off grant.
Is this an open, competitive funding opportunity?
No. The announcement serves as public notice that NPS plans to make a single, non-competitive award rather than running a competition among multiple applicants.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
NPS indicates it intends to make the single, non-competitive award to Northwestern Michigan College.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this announcement?
One award is expected.
What is the maximum funding amount (funding ceiling)?
The anticipated funding ceiling is $350,000.
What is the purpose of the project?
The purpose is to improve scientific understanding of Great Lakes nearshore environments in Great Lakes national parks, focusing on (1) lake-bottom physical structure (hydrography/bathymetry and related lakebed characteristics) and (2) the condition and health of nearshore ecosystems.
What topics or research areas does the project focus on?
The work focuses on hydrographic surveys and coastal studies, including bathymetry (underwater terrain), lakebed characteristics, coastal processes, and nearshore ecosystem condition and health.
Why are hydrography and ecosystem health treated as linked in this project?
The announcement describes these as closely linked topics in the Great Lakes nearshore environment, where understanding underwater terrain and coastal processes helps inform understanding of nearshore ecosystems and supports better management decisions.
How will the results be used by parks and partners?
By producing better information about underwater terrain and coastal processes, the project is intended to help park managers and Great Lakes partners make better-informed decisions related to resource protection, habitat management, and long-term stewardship in dynamic coastal settings.
What kinds of deliverables are expected?
The announcement indicates deliverables will be shared through technical reports and interpretive products, along with student presentations, aimed at both technical and public audiences.
What does "interpretive products" mean in this context?
Based on the description, interpretive products are outputs that translate findings into materials accessible to visitors and local communities, strengthening public understanding of NPS resources and Great Lakes coastal science.
Who are the intended audiences for the project outputs?
The deliverables are aimed at both technical audiences (for scientific and management needs) and public audiences (visitors and local communities), with distribution also supported through student presentations.
Is there an education or workforce development component?
Yes. The opportunity emphasizes workforce development and education through student internships and student involvement in presenting and communicating project results.
How many student interns are expected, and when?
In the first year of the agreement, three student interns from Northwestern Michigan College are expected to be recruited.
What is the role of the student interns?
The internships are described as hands-on, real-world training experiences that give students direct exposure to field and applied science work connected to national parks. Students are also expected to help produce and present project results.
How does this project support communication about NPS resources?
The announcement indicates that findings will be shared through interpretive products and student presentations, and that involving students creates additional channels for communicating about NPS resources and Great Lakes coastal science.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity has a creation date of March 24, 2020.
What was the original closing date listed?
The original closing date was May 2, 2020.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.944.
What is the activity category for this funding opportunity?
The activity category is Natural Resources.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others" with clarification referenced in an additional eligibility field. However, the narrative states NPS is specifically announcing its intent to fund Northwestern Michigan College without competition under a cooperative agreement.
Does the announcement indicate NPS involvement during the project?
Yes. Because it is a cooperative agreement, NPS anticipates substantial involvement in the work alongside the recipient.
What overall outcomes is the project expected to achieve?
The expected result is improved technical understanding of lakebed structure and nearshore ecosystem health, wider dissemination of that knowledge to the Great Lakes management community and the general public, and increased student capacity through paid, practical internships.
How does this project relate to Great Lakes management priorities?
The announcement frames the work as supporting Great Lakes management priorities by generating park-relevant coastal and underwater mapping knowledge, packaging it into usable products for managers and interpreters, and building student capacity through internships.
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