Opportunity Information: Apply for P13AS00051
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "A Multi Scale Program to Assess Change in the Acid Base Chemistry of Mtn Streams in MD,VA, and WV" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945 Cooperative Research and Training Programs Resources of the National Park System.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 2, 2013 and posted on May 2, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 12, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $221,523.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $221,523.00 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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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity, titled "A Multi Scale Program to Assess Change in the Acid Base Chemistry of Mtn Streams in MD, VA, and WV" (Funding Opportunity Number P13AS00051), was a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary grant issued as a cooperative agreement under the Natural Resources funding activity category. The core purpose of the project was to evaluate how the acid-base chemistry of mountain streams is changing over time, with particular attention to streams in Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia that support naturally reproducing populations of indigenous brook trout. In practical terms, the work was intended to track the chemical conditions that influence whether these coldwater habitats remain suitable for brook trout reproduction and long-term persistence, since acidification and shifts in buffering capacity can directly affect fish health, survival, and aquatic food webs.
The project emphasis on "multi scale" monitoring signals an approach that looks at patterns across different levels, such as individual stream reaches, watershed-scale influences, and broader regional trends over time. Acid-base chemistry in mountain streams often reflects a mix of atmospheric deposition history, bedrock and soil buffering capacity, land cover, hydrology, and seasonal flow patterns, so a multi-scale design typically aims to separate local drivers from larger regional signals. The NPS framing also suggests the outputs were expected to be useful for resource management decisions in and around national park units and other protected lands in the region, especially where brook trout are a conservation priority and where chemical recovery from historical acid deposition may be uneven.
Financially, the announcement anticipated a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $221,523, and both the award ceiling and floor were set at $221,523, indicating a fixed project budget for the selected recipient rather than a range of possible award sizes. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to bring non-federal match funding to be considered. The eligible applicant pool was limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, meaning the competition was targeted toward state universities and similar public academic institutions with the technical capacity to conduct environmental chemistry monitoring, data analysis, and related field research in mountain stream ecosystems.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on May 2, 2013, and closed on May 12, 2013, with an archive date of June 2, 2013. The associated CFDA listing included 15.945 (Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System), which aligns with NPS research partnerships where federal staff may be actively involved in project coordination, study design, data management expectations, or integration of findings into park resource stewardship. The public listing pointed applicants to Grants.gov for the full announcement and included a contact for access issues: RITA MIHALIK, Financial Assistance Officer, reachable at 301-432-7890 and ritamihalik@nps.gov.
Overall, the grant was designed to produce defensible, time-based evidence on whether stream acidification pressures were improving, worsening, or remaining stable in key brook trout waters, and to document status changes that matter for conservation and management. By focusing on acid-base chemistry trends in streams that already support reproducing brook trout, the project implicitly centered on protecting and understanding high-value refuges and indicator waters, where relatively small chemical shifts can determine whether reproduction remains viable and whether these native fish populations can persist in the face of ongoing environmental change.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "A Multi Scale Program to Assess Change in the Acid Base Chemistry of Mtn Streams in MD, VA, and WV."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P13AS00051.
Which federal agency offered this grant?
This opportunity was issued by the National Park Service (NPS).
What type of award was used for this opportunity?
The award instrument was a cooperative agreement, issued as an NPS discretionary grant.
What funding activity category does this fall under?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources.
What was the core purpose of the project?
The core purpose was to evaluate how the acid-base chemistry of mountain streams is changing over time, with a focus on streams in Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia that support naturally reproducing populations of indigenous brook trout.
Why does acid-base chemistry matter for brook trout streams?
Acidification and changes in buffering capacity can directly affect fish health, survival, and aquatic food webs. The project was intended to track chemical conditions that influence whether coldwater habitats remain suitable for brook trout reproduction and long-term persistence.
Which geographic areas were emphasized in the project?
The project emphasized mountain streams in Maryland (MD), Virginia (VA), and West Virginia (WV).
What does "multi scale" mean in the context of this project?
"Multi scale" signals monitoring and analysis across different levels, such as individual stream reaches, watershed-scale influences, and broader regional trends over time, to help distinguish local drivers from larger regional signals.
What kinds of factors can influence acid-base chemistry in mountain streams (as described in the opportunity summary)?
The description notes that acid-base chemistry often reflects a mix of atmospheric deposition history, bedrock and soil buffering capacity, land cover, hydrology, and seasonal flow patterns.
How were the results expected to be used?
The NPS framing suggests the outputs were expected to support resource management decisions in and around national park units and other protected lands in the region, particularly where brook trout are a conservation priority and where chemical recovery from historical acid deposition may be uneven.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated a single award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $221,523.
What were the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor were set at $221,523, indicating a fixed project budget rather than a range of possible award sizes.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to provide non-federal match funding.
Who was eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant pool was limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education (for example, state universities and similar public academic institutions).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 2, 2013.
When did the opportunity close?
The opportunity closed on May 12, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was June 2, 2013.
What CFDA program was associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA listing included 15.945, Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System.
What does the CFDA association imply about how the project might be run?
The CFDA alignment indicates an NPS research partnership context where federal staff may be actively involved in coordination, study design, data management expectations, and/or integrating findings into park resource stewardship.
Where were applicants directed to find the full announcement?
The public listing pointed applicants to Grants.gov for the full announcement.
Who was the contact person for access issues, and how can they be reached?
The contact listed for access issues was RITA MIHALIK, Financial Assistance Officer. Phone: 301-432-7890. Email: ritamihalik@nps.gov.
What outcomes was the grant designed to produce?
The grant was designed to produce defensible, time-based evidence on whether stream acidification pressures were improving, worsening, or stable in key brook trout waters, and to document status changes relevant to conservation and management.
Why focus on streams that already support reproducing brook trout?
By focusing on streams that already support naturally reproducing indigenous brook trout, the project centered on protecting and understanding high-value refuges and indicator waters where relatively small chemical shifts can influence whether reproduction remains viable and whether native populations can persist.
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