Opportunity Information: Apply for P17AS00327
The grant opportunity titled "Geophysical Survey of fossil trackway and lake formations" (Funding Opportunity Number P17AS00327) is a National Park Service project under the U.S. Department of the Interior focused on locating and documenting buried fossil trackways and associated ancient lakeshore features within a national monument. The work is framed as a targeted, early-stage effort meant to confirm how well geophysical tools can detect covered fossil resources and to generate usable datasets and images that can be shared with the public while also supporting long-term resource management, protection, and planning.
The proposed survey area is the western half of the monument, specifically at a site known to contain a dense concentration of fossil tracks. A small-scale test survey conducted in April 2017 over a 2-meter by 2-meter grid reportedly succeeded in identifying buried prints, which serves as proof of concept and a technical basis for the new work. Building on that initial success, the project aims to collect additional geophysical measurements and interpretive outputs that help managers understand where significant trackways and shoreline features may lie beneath the surface without relying on extensive excavation.
This opportunity is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning the National Park Service anticipates close collaboration with the selected recipient rather than a hands-off grant. Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, indicating that universities or similar public academic entities are the intended partners, likely due to the specialized expertise and equipment needed for geophysical surveying and the scientific handling of paleontological resources.
The funding details indicate a single expected award with a maximum federal amount (award ceiling) of $30,122. The funding activity category is Natural Resources, and the listing is tied to CFDA number 15.945. The opportunity was created on June 5, 2017, with an original application closing date of June 14, 2017, reflecting a short application window typical of some targeted, project-specific cooperative agreements.
Overall, the project is positioned as a pilot or initial expansion effort that tests and refines methods for non-invasive detection and documentation of paleontological trackways and paleoshoreline formations. The primary value is the practical knowledge gained about equipment performance and site conditions, along with the resulting maps, data, and imagery that can guide a much broader future survey of the monument's western shoreline areas and strengthen protection strategies for sensitive fossil resources.Apply for P17AS00327
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Geophysical Survey of fossil trackway and lake formations" 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 Jun 05, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 14, 2017. (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 $30,122.00 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 name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Geophysical Survey of fossil trackway and lake formations".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P17AS00327.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) project under the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What is the purpose of the project?
The project focuses on locating and documenting buried fossil trackways and associated ancient lakeshore features within a national monument using geophysical tools. The intent is to confirm how well non-invasive methods can detect covered fossil resources and to produce datasets and images that support both public sharing and long-term resource management.
Is this project intended to involve excavation?
The project is framed as a non-invasive approach that helps identify where significant trackways and shoreline features may be located without relying on extensive excavation.
Where will the survey take place?
The proposed survey area is the western half of the monument, at a site known to contain a dense concentration of fossil tracks.
Why is this project being pursued now?
A small-scale test survey conducted in April 2017 reportedly succeeded in identifying buried prints within a 2-meter by 2-meter grid. That result serves as a proof of concept and technical basis for expanding the work to collect additional measurements and interpretive outputs.
What type of award is being offered?
This opportunity is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What does "discretionary cooperative agreement" mean in this context?
It means the National Park Service anticipates close collaboration with the selected recipient rather than providing a hands-off grant. The NPS expects to be actively involved as the work is conducted and outputs are developed.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. In practical terms, the intended partners are public universities or similar state-controlled academic entities.
How many awards are expected?
The funding details indicate a single expected award.
What is the maximum federal funding available?
The award ceiling (maximum federal amount) is $30,122.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources.
What CFDA number is associated with this listing?
The listing is tied to CFDA 15.945.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on June 5, 2017.
What was the application closing date?
The original application closing date was June 14, 2017.
How long was the application window?
Based on the creation date (June 5, 2017) and the closing date (June 14, 2017), the opportunity had a short application window, which is common for targeted, project-specific cooperative agreements.
Is this project described as a pilot or early-stage effort?
Yes. The project is positioned as a targeted, early-stage effort and is described as a pilot or initial expansion that tests and refines methods for detecting and documenting paleontological features beneath the surface.
What kinds of results or deliverables are expected from the work?
The project aims to generate usable datasets and images from geophysical measurements. These outputs are intended to be shareable with the public while also supporting resource management, protection, and planning within the monument.
How will the results be used by the National Park Service?
The results are intended to help managers understand where significant trackways and shoreline features may lie beneath the surface, guide long-term management and protection strategies for sensitive fossil resources, and inform planning for a broader future survey of western shoreline areas.
Why is geophysics being used for fossil trackways and lakeshore features?
The project is centered on determining how well geophysical tools can detect covered fossil trackways and paleoshoreline formations, allowing the monument to better document resources that are buried while reducing the need for disturbance.
What is the core value of this project beyond the immediate survey area?
The opportunity emphasizes the practical knowledge gained about equipment performance and site conditions, plus the resulting maps, data, and imagery that can support and de-risk a much broader future survey and strengthen protective planning for fossil resources.
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