Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIP17AC01116 001
The grant opportunity titled "Wolf Predition on Beavers and Moose in Voyageurs National Park" is a discretionary funding action from the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS). It is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the project is intended to be carried out with substantial involvement from the federal agency rather than as a simple pass-through award. The opportunity is not a brand-new standalone competition; it is a modification that adds additional funding to an existing cooperative agreement, identified as P17AC01116, with the University of Minnesota, which participates in the Great Lakes Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). In practical terms, the NPS is increasing the budget for an ongoing research partnership rather than soliciting a broad set of new proposals.
The research focus is on gray wolf hunting behavior in Voyageurs National Park, specifically in a landscape where beavers are abundant. The central scientific question is how the availability of beavers as a relatively vulnerable prey species may influence wolf predation patterns on other large mammals, particularly moose and deer. In ecosystems like northern Minnesota, wolves can shift their diet based on what is easiest and most available, and beavers can represent an accessible food source at certain times of year. By examining wolf behavior where beaver populations are high, the study aims to clarify whether plentiful beaver prey reduces, increases, or otherwise changes predation pressure on moose and deer, which has direct implications for understanding predator-prey dynamics and for park wildlife management.
Administratively, the opportunity is listed under funding opportunity number "NPS NOIP17AC01116 001" and is associated with CFDA number 15.945. The posted award ceiling is $229,000, and the NPS anticipated making one award, consistent with the fact that this is a funding modification to a specific existing agreement with a named partner rather than a typical open, multi-award competition. Eligibility is described broadly as "Others" with additional clarification referenced in the original posting, but the narrative makes clear that the intended recipient is the University of Minnesota under the CESU framework. The opportunity was created on April 12, 2018, with an original closing date of April 22, 2018, reflecting a short administrative window that is also typical for actions that extend or supplement existing cooperative agreements.
Overall, the opportunity supports applied ecological research aimed at improving understanding of how wolves allocate hunting effort among beavers, moose, and deer in Voyageurs National Park. The expected outcome is better evidence on whether abundant beaver prey alters wolf impacts on moose and deer populations, information that can help the National Park Service interpret population trends, anticipate changes in predator-prey relationships, and make more informed management decisions grounded in field-based behavioral ecology.Apply for NPS NOIP17AC01116 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 "Wolf Predition on Beavers and Moose in Voyageurs National Park" 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 12, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 22, 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 $229,000.00 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 title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Wolf Predition on Beavers and Moose in Voyageurs National Park."
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This is a discretionary funding action from the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS).
What type of award is being used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The funding is structured as a cooperative agreement. That means the project is intended to be carried out with substantial involvement from NPS, rather than operating as a simple pass-through award.
Is this an open, new competition for proposals?
No. This is not a brand-new standalone competition. It is a modification that adds additional funding to an existing cooperative agreement rather than soliciting a broad set of new proposals.
What existing agreement is being modified?
The modification adds funding to an existing cooperative agreement identified as P17AC01116.
Who is the intended recipient of this funding modification?
The narrative indicates the intended recipient is the University of Minnesota, which participates in the Great Lakes Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU).
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is NPS NOIP17AC01116 001.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.945.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount listed?
The posted award ceiling is $229,000.
How many awards does NPS anticipate making?
NPS anticipated making one award, consistent with this being a funding modification to a specific existing agreement with a named partner.
How is eligibility described?
Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," with additional clarification referenced in the original posting. However, the description makes clear that the intended recipient is the University of Minnesota under the CESU framework.
When was the opportunity created, and what was the closing date?
The opportunity was created on April 12, 2018, and the original closing date was April 22, 2018. The short window aligns with an administrative action to extend or supplement an existing cooperative agreement.
Where will the research take place?
The research focus is in Voyageurs National Park.
What species and ecological interactions are the focus of the study?
The study focuses on gray wolf hunting behavior in a landscape where beavers are abundant, and it examines how beaver availability may influence wolf predation patterns on other large mammals, particularly moose and deer.
What is the central scientific question being investigated?
The central question is whether the availability of beavers as a relatively vulnerable prey species changes wolf predation pressure on moose and deer (for example, whether it reduces, increases, or otherwise shifts wolf impacts on those species).
Why are beavers important to this research question?
In ecosystems like northern Minnesota, wolves can shift their diet based on what is easiest and most available. Beavers can be an accessible food source at certain times of year, so abundant beavers may influence how wolves allocate hunting effort among beavers, moose, and deer.
What is the practical purpose of this research for the National Park Service?
The project supports applied ecological research to improve understanding of predator-prey dynamics in the park. The results are intended to help NPS interpret population trends, anticipate changes in predator-prey relationships, and make more informed wildlife management decisions grounded in field-based behavioral ecology.
What outcomes are expected from the funded work?
The expected outcome is better evidence on whether abundant beaver prey alters wolf impacts on moose and deer populations in Voyageurs National Park.
Does the description indicate substantial NPS involvement during the project?
Yes. Because this is a cooperative agreement, the opportunity is explicitly intended to include substantial involvement from the federal agency (NPS) in carrying out the project.
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