Opportunity Information: Apply for P18AS00496
This discretionary grant opportunity, issued by the Department of the Interior (DOI) through the National Park Service (NPS), funds a cooperative agreement focused on seepage springs and their associated wildlife in National Capital Parks-East (NACE) in Washington, DC. The core purpose is to build on earlier fieldwork by continuing a park-wide inventory of seepage springs, collecting standardized water quality data at those sites, and performing genetic testing on a subterranean amphipod in the genus Stygobromus (an unidentified Stygobromus species previously found during earlier surveys). The overall idea is straightforward: identify what seepage springs exist on NACE lands, understand the environmental conditions that shape where certain ground-dwelling invertebrates can live, and produce defensible science that park managers can use to better protect these sensitive habitats.
The project lays out several concrete, measurable deliverables. First, it requires completed surveys across additional sections of NACE park land to document the presence and distribution of seepage springs. Second, it calls for collection of water quality parameters, which serve as supporting evidence to explain patterns in species presence or absence across springs (in other words, why subterranean or ground-associated invertebrates show up in some sites but not others). Third, it includes genetic analysis of the unknown Stygobromus specimen(s) from earlier work so the organism can be more precisely classified within the Stygobromus genus, strengthening both local biodiversity knowledge and broader scientific understanding of amphipod biology. Fourth, it aims to expand and improve the GIS database of known seep locations, creating a clearer spatial record that can directly inform land management decisions, planning, and resource protection.
From a management and policy standpoint, the opportunity explicitly ties the work to DOI priority 10.1.a, which emphasizes using science to identify best practices for managing land and water resources and adapting to environmental change. The logic presented in the notice is that effective protection depends on knowing what resources exist and where they occur. By documenting seepage springs on park land, pairing those observations with water quality measurements, and linking biological findings (including genetic identification work) to mapped locations, the project supports more science-based stewardship. That, in turn, is intended to improve park planning, reduce the risk of inadvertently damaging sensitive seep habitats, and increase the likelihood that these resources will remain intact for future public enjoyment.
Administratively, the opportunity is labeled "A Survey of the Fauna of Seepage Springs in National Capital Parks-East (NACE)" with funding opportunity number P18AS00496. It falls under CFDA 15.945 and is categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development. The instrument type is a cooperative agreement, indicating substantial involvement or collaboration with the federal agency compared to a simpler grant structure. Eligible applicants include public and state controlled institutions of higher education as well as private institutions of higher education, reflecting the research and student-training components described in the narrative. The posting listed an award ceiling of $68,751, with one expected award. The opportunity was created on Aug 06, 2018, with an original closing date of Aug 16, 2018. In addition to the direct resource benefits to NACE, the description emphasizes that the work contributes to taxonomy and basic science on subterranean fauna and provides students opportunities to participate in real-world research on local public lands.Apply for P18AS00496
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "A Survey of the Fauna of Seepage Springs in National Capital Parks-East (NACE)" 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 Aug 06, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 16, 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 $68,751.00 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, Private institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "A Survey of the Fauna of Seepage Springs in National Capital Parks-East (NACE)".
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) through the National Park Service (NPS).
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which indicates substantial involvement or collaboration by the federal agency compared to a standard grant.
Where will the project take place?
The project is focused on National Capital Parks-East (NACE) in Washington, DC, specifically on seepage springs and associated wildlife located on NACE lands.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to build on earlier fieldwork by continuing a park-wide inventory of seepage springs, collecting standardized water quality data at those sites, and performing genetic testing on an unidentified subterranean amphipod in the genus Stygobromus that was found during earlier surveys.
What are seepage springs in the context of this opportunity?
Based on the notice, seepage springs are sensitive habitats on park land that are important for certain ground-dwelling and subterranean invertebrates. The project is designed to identify where these seepage springs exist and document conditions that influence which species occur at different sites.
What are the key deliverables expected from the project?
The notice describes several concrete deliverables:
- Completed surveys across additional sections of NACE park land to document the presence and distribution of seepage springs.
- Collection of standardized water quality parameters at seep sites.
- Genetic analysis of the unidentified Stygobromus specimen(s) from earlier work to better classify the organism within the genus.
- Expansion and improvement of the GIS database of known seep locations to strengthen the spatial record for management use.
Why is water quality data included in the project?
Water quality parameters are described as supporting evidence to help explain patterns in species presence or absence across springs. In other words, the data helps interpret why subterranean or ground-associated invertebrates are found in some seep sites but not others.
What organism is specifically mentioned for genetic testing?
The project includes genetic testing focused on an unidentified subterranean amphipod in the genus Stygobromus that was discovered in earlier surveys.
What is the goal of the genetic analysis work?
The stated goal is to more precisely classify the unknown Stygobromus specimen(s) within the genus, strengthening knowledge of local biodiversity and contributing to broader scientific understanding of amphipod biology and taxonomy.
What role does GIS play in this project?
The project aims to expand and improve a GIS database of known seep locations, producing a clearer spatial record that can directly inform land management decisions, planning, and resource protection.
How does this work support park management?
The opportunity frames the work as producing defensible science that park managers can use to protect sensitive seep habitats. By identifying what seepage springs exist, mapping where they occur, and linking biological and water quality findings to those mapped locations, the project is intended to support science-based stewardship and reduce the risk of inadvertently damaging seep resources during planning or other activities.
Is this opportunity tied to a DOI priority?
Yes. The notice explicitly ties the work to DOI priority 10.1.a, emphasizing the use of science to identify best practices for managing land and water resources and adapting to environmental change.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is P18AS00496.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.945.
How is the opportunity categorized?
It is categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- Public and state controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
How much funding is available?
The posting listed an award ceiling of $68,751.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity indicates one expected award.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was created on Aug 06, 2018, with an original closing date of Aug 16, 2018.
Does the opportunity mention benefits beyond park management?
Yes. In addition to direct benefits to NACE resource protection and planning, the description emphasizes that the work contributes to taxonomy and basic science on subterranean fauna and provides students opportunities to participate in real-world research on local public lands.
What is the overall scientific idea behind the project?
The notice describes a straightforward scientific approach: identify which seepage springs exist on NACE lands, understand environmental conditions that shape where certain invertebrates can live, and produce defensible science that can be used to better protect sensitive habitats.
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