Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIP16AC01066 001
The "Monitoring of Endangered American Martens in the Apostile Islands NL" opportunity is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement focused on continuing and expanding ongoing research and monitoring of American martens in the Apostle Islands area. The project is designed to improve what the park knows about marten presence, distribution, and ecology by combining multiple field and lab methods, especially remote camera monitoring, DNA-based genetic analysis, and small mammal surveys. The overall intent is to produce practical, management-relevant information that supports NPS conservation goals for a sensitive or endangered species population in a remote island setting.
This funding is set up as a discretionary award under a cooperative agreement structure, meaning the work is expected to be carried out with active collaboration between the awardee and the NPS rather than as a simple, hands-off grant. The eligible recipient is not broadly open to all applicants; instead, it is tied to the Northern Great Lakes Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) framework. Specifically, the recipient must be part of the Northern Great Lakes CESU Master Agreement, and the description points to the University of Wisconsin-Madison as the intended partner because it already holds the relevant Master Cooperative Agreement (P12AC31164) and has the capacity and track record to complete the required tasks. In plain terms, the opportunity is structured as a continuation award to a qualified CESU partner with demonstrated experience in the exact kind of fieldwork and analysis needed in the Apostle Islands.
The technical approach emphasizes three complementary tools. First, remote cameras are used to detect martens across the landscape, helping researchers document where animals are occurring and potentially how often they use certain areas. Second, DNA analysis is included to strengthen monitoring beyond visual detections, typically by allowing identification of individuals or assessment of genetic diversity and relatedness when genetic samples are collected. Third, small mammal surveys are incorporated to provide ecological context, since prey availability and small mammal community dynamics can influence marten distribution and habitat use. Together, these methods give a more complete picture than any single technique would on its own, which is especially important in environments like the Apostle Islands where access is difficult and wildlife detection can be inconsistent.
A major theme in the announcement is continuity and applied expertise. The work is described as a direct continuation and expansion of earlier efforts led by the university team, and the research staff are highlighted as having extensive experience with remote camera deployment and retrieval, marten-focused research including genetics, and the logistics of working on the remote Apostle Islands. That emphasis signals that the NPS is prioritizing reliable execution in a challenging field setting and wants to build on existing datasets rather than restarting with a new organization that would need time to ramp up.
Administratively, the opportunity is issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, with a funding opportunity number of NPS NOIP16AC01066 001 and CFDA number 15.945. The posting was created on April 10, 2018, with an original closing date of April 20, 2018, reflecting a short application window consistent with a targeted, partner-based continuation project. The award ceiling is listed as $192,533, and the NPS expected to make one award, reinforcing that this was meant to fund a single, specific project team rather than support multiple competing proposals.
Finally, the announcement notes that Task Agreement P16AC01066 aligns with the Department of the Interior Secretary's Top 10 Priorities, specifically Priority 1.a., and that it continues the current project. While the notice does not spell out the detailed priority language, the inclusion of this reference indicates that the project is positioned to support higher-level DOI and NPS priorities, likely connected to resource stewardship, scientific monitoring, and conservation of at-risk species within national park units.Apply for NPS NOIP16AC01066 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 "Monitoring of Endangered American Martens in the Apostile Islands NL" 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 Apr 10, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 20, 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 $192,533.00 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 "Monitoring of Endangered American Martens in the Apostle Islands NL" opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement focused on continuing and expanding research and monitoring of American martens in the Apostle Islands area. The goal is to improve park understanding of marten presence, distribution, and ecology using multiple field and lab methods, producing practical information to support NPS conservation and management decisions for a sensitive or endangered population in a remote island setting.
Which agency is offering this funding?
The opportunity is issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS).
What type of award is this?
It is a discretionary award under a cooperative agreement structure. That means the work is expected to be carried out with active collaboration between the awardee and the NPS, rather than operating as a hands-off grant.
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The project is intended to generate management-relevant information that helps the park conserve and manage American martens by strengthening knowledge of where martens are present, how they are distributed, and key ecological factors affecting them in the Apostle Islands environment.
What methods will be used to monitor American martens?
The technical approach centers on three complementary tools: (1) remote camera monitoring to detect martens across the landscape, (2) DNA-based genetic analysis to strengthen monitoring beyond visual detections and potentially support individual identification or genetic assessments, and (3) small mammal surveys to add ecological context related to prey availability and small mammal community dynamics.
Why does the project combine cameras, DNA analysis, and small mammal surveys?
Using multiple methods provides a more complete picture than any single technique alone. This is especially important in the Apostle Islands setting, where access is difficult and wildlife detection can be inconsistent. Cameras help document occurrence, genetics can add information beyond visual detections, and small mammal surveys help interpret ecological drivers that may influence marten distribution and habitat use.
What information is the project expected to improve for the park?
The project is designed to improve what the park knows about marten presence, distribution, and ecology. The methods described are intended to produce practical outputs that directly support NPS conservation goals.
Is this opportunity open to any applicant?
No. Eligibility is tied to the Northern Great Lakes Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) framework. The recipient must be part of the Northern Great Lakes CESU Master Agreement.
Who is identified as the intended partner for this award?
The description points to the University of Wisconsin-Madison as the intended partner because it holds the relevant Master Cooperative Agreement (P12AC31164) and is described as having the capacity and track record to complete the required tasks.
Why does the announcement emphasize continuity with prior work?
The work is described as a direct continuation and expansion of earlier efforts led by the university team. The announcement highlights applied expertise and experience with remote camera work, marten-focused research (including genetics), and operating in the remote Apostle Islands. This signals a priority on reliable execution and building on existing datasets rather than starting over with a new organization.
How many awards does the NPS expect to make under this opportunity?
The NPS expected to make one award, indicating it was designed to support a single, specific project team rather than multiple competing awards.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed in the announcement is $192,533.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is NPS NOIP16AC01066 001.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.945.
When was the posting created, and what was the original closing date?
The posting was created on April 10, 2018, and the original closing date was April 20, 2018. The short window is consistent with a targeted, partner-based continuation project.
What task agreement is referenced in the announcement?
The announcement references Task Agreement P16AC01066 and notes that it continues the current project.
How does this project connect to Department of the Interior priorities?
The announcement states that Task Agreement P16AC01066 aligns with the Department of the Interior Secretary's Top 10 Priorities, specifically Priority 1.a. While the notice does not provide the detailed wording of that priority, it indicates the project is positioned to support higher-level DOI and NPS priorities related to stewardship, scientific monitoring, and conservation of at-risk species within national park units.
What makes the Apostle Islands setting important to the project design?
The project is framed around a remote island environment where access can be challenging and detection can be inconsistent. The announcement underscores the importance of experienced field logistics and the value of combining methods (cameras, genetics, and surveys) to build reliable, management-relevant information under those conditions.
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