Opportunity Information: Apply for P17AS00412
The grant opportunity titled "Detecting Vegetation Change along Everglades National Park boundary areas" (Funding Opportunity Number P17AS00412) was a National Park Service (Department of the Interior) discretionary funding effort issued as a cooperative agreement under the environment funding category (CFDA 15.945). It was created on June 21, 2017, with an anticipated single award and a maximum award amount of $95,000. The opportunity is listed as not accepting applications, indicating it was time-limited and has since closed. Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," with further clarification intended to be provided in the original eligibility text.
The core purpose of the project is to help Everglades National Park understand and track how vegetation along park boundary areas is changing as regional water management practices evolve. The opportunity is grounded in the reality that both the timing (seasonality) and the total amount (volume) of water entering the park through water management infrastructure are being systematically altered. These changes are linked to modifications in regional water management infrastructure and to shifting operational strategies within the broader regional water management system. Because Everglades vegetation is tightly coupled to hydrology, even subtle shifts in water depth, duration of inundation, and timing of wet and dry periods can drive measurable changes in plant community structure over time.
A major scientific driver highlighted in the announcement is that Everglades plant communities do not only respond to hydrologic change; they also respond strongly to nutrient inputs delivered with that water, especially phosphorus. Changes in phosphorus mass and concentration can affect plant growth rates, competitive dynamics among species, and overall community composition. In practical terms, altered water delivery can change both the physical conditions plants experience and the chemical conditions associated with nutrient loading, which together can trigger shifts in species composition and in the amount of living plant material on the landscape (biomass).
The first main objective of the project is to map vegetation species composition patterns using remote sensing, at a spatial resolution on the order of 16 to 100 square meters per pixel. That scale suggests an intent to capture changes at a relatively fine landscape level, suitable for distinguishing vegetation patterns and transitions along boundaries influenced by managed water flows, while still covering broad areas efficiently. The emphasis on "effectively map" and the specified pixel scale signals that the deliverable is not just imagery, but a usable, defensible vegetation composition product derived from remote sensing analysis that park staff can apply in management decisions.
The second major objective is to define, in an authoritative way, the total biomass of vegetation and how that biomass changes over time among different vegetated classes along the park boundary. This is about more than identifying what types of plants are present; it is about quantifying how much vegetation is on the ground and detecting trends (increases, decreases, or shifts among classes) that may indicate ecological responses to changing water and nutrient regimes. "Authoritatively define" implies a strong expectation for rigor, likely including clear methods, validation, and repeatable procedures so the results can be trusted and used as a baseline for future monitoring.
Ultimately, the value of the project is framed as decision support for Everglades National Park managers as large-scale water management efforts proceed, including activities associated with regional initiatives such as MWD/CERP implementation. By producing credible maps of species composition and quantifying biomass and its change over time, the project would help managers understand where and how the landscape is responding, identify areas at risk of undesirable ecological change, and support efforts to manage or mitigate impacts linked to modified water delivery and nutrient loading along the park boundary.Apply for P17AS00412
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Detecting Vegetation Change along Everglades National Park boundary areas" 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 21, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by No Applications Will Be Accepted. (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 $95,000.00 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
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Detecting Vegetation Change along Everglades National Park boundary areas."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P17AS00412.
Which federal agency offered this funding?
The funding was offered by the National Park Service (NPS), within the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What type of federal funding instrument was used?
The announcement indicates this was issued as a cooperative agreement under a discretionary funding effort.
What is the funding category for this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized under the environment funding category.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The opportunity references CFDA 15.945.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on June 21, 2017.
Is this grant currently accepting applications?
No. The listing indicates it is not accepting applications, which implies it was time-limited and has since closed.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated a single award.
What was the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount listed was $95,000.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," with a note that further clarification was intended to be provided in the original eligibility text.
What problem or management need does this project address?
The project is intended to help Everglades National Park understand and track how vegetation along park boundary areas is changing as regional water management practices evolve.
Why is water management change relevant to vegetation along the park boundary?
The opportunity is grounded in the idea that both the seasonality (timing) and total volume (amount) of water entering the park through water management infrastructure are being systematically altered. Because Everglades vegetation is tightly coupled to hydrology, even subtle shifts in water depth, inundation duration, and wet/dry timing can drive measurable changes in plant community structure over time.
What kinds of water-related changes are highlighted in the announcement?
The announcement highlights changes in (1) timing/seasonality of water delivery, (2) total water volume delivered through infrastructure, and (3) broader modifications in regional water management infrastructure and operational strategies.
Does the opportunity consider nutrients as well as hydrology?
Yes. A major scientific driver described is that plant communities respond strongly not only to hydrologic change but also to nutrient inputs delivered with that water, especially phosphorus.
Why is phosphorus specifically mentioned?
According to the announcement, changes in phosphorus mass and concentration can affect plant growth rates, competitive dynamics among species, and overall plant community composition. In practical terms, altered water delivery can change both physical growing conditions and chemical conditions related to nutrient loading.
What are the main objectives of the project?
Two main objectives are described: (1) map vegetation species composition patterns using remote sensing, and (2) authoritatively define total vegetation biomass and how that biomass changes over time among different vegetated classes along the park boundary.
What does the remote sensing mapping objective require?
The project aims to "effectively map" vegetation species composition patterns using remote sensing at a spatial resolution on the order of 16 to 100 square meters per pixel. The emphasis suggests a usable vegetation composition product derived from defensible remote sensing analysis that park staff can apply in management decisions.
What spatial resolution is specified for the vegetation mapping?
The specified scale is on the order of 16 to 100 square meters per pixel.
Is the mapping deliverable just imagery, or something more?
The description suggests it is more than imagery. It signals an expectation for a usable and defensible vegetation composition product derived from remote sensing analysis.
What does the biomass objective focus on?
The biomass objective focuses on defining the total biomass of vegetation and determining how biomass changes over time among different vegetated classes along the park boundary. It is intended to quantify how much vegetation is present and detect trends such as increases, decreases, or shifts among classes.
What does "authoritatively define" biomass imply in this context?
Based on the announcement language, it implies a strong expectation for rigor, likely including clear methods, validation, and repeatable procedures so results can be trusted and used as a baseline for future monitoring.
Where is the work geographically focused?
The work is focused along boundary areas of Everglades National Park, specifically to detect vegetation change in those boundary zones influenced by managed water flows and associated nutrient loading.
How will the results be used by Everglades National Park?
The results are framed as decision support for park managers as large-scale water management efforts proceed. The mapping and biomass products would help managers understand where and how the landscape is responding, identify areas at risk of undesirable ecological change, and support efforts to manage or mitigate impacts.
What broader regional initiatives are referenced as context for this work?
The announcement references large-scale water management efforts, including activities associated with regional initiatives such as MWD/CERP implementation.
What kinds of ecological changes is the project intended to detect?
The project is intended to detect changes in species composition and changes in the amount of living plant material on the landscape (biomass), including shifts over time that may be driven by changing water delivery and nutrient regimes.
Why focus on park boundary areas instead of the entire park?
The announcement emphasizes boundary areas because those zones are directly influenced by water management infrastructure and operational changes that affect how water (and nutrients) enter the park, making them key locations for tracking change.
What is the ultimate value or outcome described for this project?
The ultimate value is to provide credible, management-relevant information (species composition maps and biomass change metrics) that can serve as a baseline for monitoring and help guide decisions during ongoing regional water management changes.
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