Opportunity Information: Apply for P18AS00301
The National Park Service (Department of the Interior) issued a Notice of Intent for a discretionary cooperative agreement focused on improving how livestock grazing is managed at Dinosaur National Monument. The opportunity is aimed at filling a key information gap: the park does not currently have up-to-date rangeland health condition assessments for its domestic livestock allotments, and without those baseline assessments it cannot realistically build allotment-specific grazing management plans. Because livestock grazing occurs across roughly one-third of the monument, the park views this missing data as a direct risk to its ability to protect native plant communities and strengthen the resilience of both upland and riparian vegetation.
The core purpose of the project is to assess and document current rangeland health conditions on ten livestock allotments within the monument. The work centers on the standard pillars of rangeland health evaluation: soil and site stability (how well soils resist erosion and maintain site productivity), hydrologic function (how effectively the site captures, stores, and releases water, including runoff and infiltration patterns), and biotic integrity (the condition and composition of plant and biological communities relative to what is expected for that landscape). The expected deliverable is a clear presentation of the condition findings for each of the ten allotments so park managers can understand where conditions are meeting expectations, where they are trending away from desired conditions, and what specific factors appear to be driving those outcomes.
A major management outcome the park is working toward is adaptive, allotment-based livestock management. In practical terms, the park envisions using the assessment results to design grazing strategies tailored to each allotment that push conditions toward defined desired states while maintaining an overall standard of acceptable rangeland health. This includes identifying which components of rangeland health need improvement and which are already functioning well and should be maintained. The assessments are also intended to serve as the foundation for setting measurable management objectives and developing grazing recommendations that are defensible and tied to on-the-ground conditions.
Another key element of the opportunity is establishing the basis for a rangeland monitoring program that can track both short-term and long-term trends. The park anticipates using a combination of qualitative and quantitative indicators to document rangeland health, vegetation trends, and forage availability over time. By pairing initial condition assessments with an ongoing monitoring framework, managers would be able to evaluate whether changes in grazing management are producing the intended results and to adjust strategies as conditions change, rather than relying on assumptions or incomplete information.
Administratively, the funding opportunity is listed as P18AS00301 under CFDA 15.945 in the Natural Resources activity category, and it is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the NPS expects to have substantial involvement during the project rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant. The posted award ceiling is $97,643, with one expected award. The notice was created June 10, 2018, and the original closing date was June 20, 2018. Eligibility is described as "Others" with additional clarification referenced in the full eligibility text, implying it may be directed toward specific partner types (such as non-profits, research entities, or other qualified organizations) depending on the details included in the complete announcement.
In short, this opportunity is about producing credible, allotment-level rangeland health condition information for ten grazing allotments at Dinosaur National Monument, then using that information to enable grazing management plans and a monitoring approach that can demonstrate progress toward desired ecological conditions while supporting sustainable livestock use where it is authorized.Apply for P18AS00301
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NOTICE OF INTENT: Rangeland Health Condition Assessments for Livestock Allotments at Dinosaur National Monument" 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 10, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 20, 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 $97,643.00 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 this funding opportunity?
It is a National Park Service (Department of the Interior) Notice of Intent for a discretionary cooperative agreement focused on improving how domestic livestock grazing is managed at Dinosaur National Monument by filling a major information gap: the park does not currently have up-to-date rangeland health condition assessments for its livestock allotments.
Which agency is offering the award?
The National Park Service (NPS), within the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What is the opportunity number and program listing?
The opportunity is listed as P18AS00301 under CFDA 15.945.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
Natural Resources.
Where will the project take place?
Dinosaur National Monument.
Why is the National Park Service pursuing this project now?
The park identifies a key missing baseline dataset: it lacks current rangeland health condition assessments for its domestic livestock allotments. Without those assessments, the park cannot realistically develop allotment-specific grazing management plans. Because grazing occurs across roughly one-third of the monument, the park views the absence of updated condition information as a direct risk to protecting native plant communities and strengthening upland and riparian vegetation resilience.
What is the main purpose of the project?
To assess and document current rangeland health conditions on ten livestock allotments within Dinosaur National Monument and present clear, allotment-by-allotment findings that park managers can use to guide grazing management and monitoring.
How many livestock allotments are included?
Ten livestock allotments within the monument.
What are the core rangeland health components that will be evaluated?
The work is centered on standard rangeland health pillars:
- Soil and site stability: how well soils resist erosion and maintain site productivity.
- Hydrologic function: how effectively the site captures, stores, and releases water, including runoff and infiltration patterns.
- Biotic integrity: the condition and composition of plant and biological communities relative to what is expected for that landscape.
What deliverables does the National Park Service expect?
The expected deliverable is a clear presentation of rangeland health condition findings for each of the ten allotments, showing where conditions meet expectations, where they are trending away from desired conditions, and what factors appear to be driving those outcomes.
How will the assessment results be used by the park?
The park intends to use the results to support adaptive, allotment-based livestock management. Practically, this means designing grazing strategies tailored to each allotment to move conditions toward defined desired states while maintaining an overall standard of acceptable rangeland health. The results are also intended to support measurable objectives and defensible grazing recommendations tied to on-the-ground conditions.
What does "adaptive, allotment-based livestock management" mean in this context?
It means grazing management that is specific to each allotment and can be adjusted over time based on documented conditions and trends. The park wants to identify which rangeland health components need improvement and which are functioning well and should be maintained, then adapt grazing strategies accordingly.
Is monitoring part of the project, or only one-time assessment?
Establishing the basis for a rangeland monitoring program is a key element. The park anticipates using a combination of qualitative and quantitative indicators to track rangeland health, vegetation trends, and forage availability over both short-term and long-term timeframes.
What kinds of indicators will be used in the monitoring approach?
The opportunity describes using a mix of qualitative and quantitative indicators to document rangeland health, vegetation trends, and forage availability over time. Specific protocols or indicator lists are not provided in the summary information.
How will the monitoring framework help park management decisions?
By pairing initial condition assessments with an ongoing monitoring framework, managers can evaluate whether changes in grazing management are producing intended results and adjust strategies as conditions change, rather than relying on assumptions or incomplete information.
What type of award is this?
A discretionary cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
It means the National Park Service expects to have substantial involvement during the project, rather than issuing a hands-off grant. The project is structured for active collaboration with NPS during implementation.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The posted award ceiling is $97,643.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
One expected award.
When was the notice created, and what was the closing date?
The notice was created June 10, 2018, and the original closing date was June 20, 2018.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as "Others," with additional clarification referenced in the full eligibility text. The summary suggests it may be intended for specific partner types (for example, non-profits, research entities, or other qualified organizations), depending on the details in the complete announcement.
Does the summary provide details about the full eligibility requirements?
No. The summary indicates that additional eligibility clarification is contained in the full eligibility text of the complete announcement.
Why are baseline rangeland health assessments important for grazing plans?
The park explains that without up-to-date baseline assessments it cannot realistically build allotment-specific grazing management plans. The assessments provide credible condition information needed to set measurable management objectives and develop defensible recommendations linked to observed site conditions.
What resource concerns is the park trying to address through this work?
The park is concerned about protecting native plant communities and strengthening resilience of upland and riparian vegetation across an area where livestock grazing occurs on roughly one-third of the monument.
What should the assessment findings communicate to park managers?
For each allotment, the findings should make it clear where conditions are meeting expectations, where conditions are trending away from desired conditions, and which factors appear to be driving those outcomes.
Is this opportunity intended to support sustainable livestock use?
Yes. The summary frames the work as supporting grazing management plans and monitoring that can demonstrate progress toward desired ecological conditions while supporting sustainable livestock use where it is authorized.
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