Opportunity Information: Apply for P20AS00066
The National Park Service (NPS), under the U.S. Department of the Interior, issued a discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity titled "Satellite-Based Mapping and Modeling of Glacier Dynamics for Alaska; National Park Glacier Status and Trends 2.0" (Funding Opportunity Number P20AS00066). The project centers on the idea that glacier-covered landscapes in Alaska's national parks are not just visually and culturally important, but also have direct practical impacts on local climate patterns, water availability, infrastructure planning, and public safety. Because glaciers are changing over time, NPS needs consistent, up-to-date information showing where glaciers are located, how large they currently are, and how their boundaries are shifting.
The overall goal of the effort is to deliver a decadal update to the regional glacier inventory used by the NPS for Alaska parks, referred to as Glacier Status and Trends (GST). In practical terms, this means revisiting and refreshing glacier mapping products on roughly a ten-year cycle so park managers and researchers can track long-term change with comparable, park-wide datasets. The opportunity specifically describes Phase 1 of the work, which focuses on mapping current glacier perimeters across all glaciated national park units in Alaska. A key emphasis is improving on earlier glacier boundary delineations by increasing the temporal frequency (how often glaciers are mapped) and expanding spatial coverage (ensuring all relevant park areas are captured as completely as possible). By producing refined and more current glacier outlines, the project is intended to improve understanding of present-day glacier status and set a stronger foundation for monitoring trends.
The results are positioned as critical to multiple NPS needs. For resource management, updated glacier perimeter data supports decisions related to watersheds, habitat conditions, visitor access, and infrastructure risk in areas affected by glacier retreat or associated hazards. For scientific research, the updated inventory provides a consistent baseline dataset for studying glacier dynamics and climate-driven change across Alaska. For interpretation and education, the products help NPS communicate glacier change to the public using credible, current maps and trend information that reflect what visitors and communities are seeing on the ground.
Administratively, this opportunity is a notice of intent to award and is not an open competition. Applications were explicitly not accepted from any other entity besides Oregon State University. The expected number of awards was one, with an award ceiling of $350,000. The assistance listing (CFDA) number provided is 15.945, and eligible applicants are described as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, although the notice makes clear that this specific action was directed to a single recipient. The funding activity categories include environment, information and statistics, and natural resources, reflecting the mix of remote sensing-based mapping, environmental monitoring, and applied management relevance. The notice was created on April 27, 2020, with an original closing date of May 3, 2020, consistent with a short window typical of intent-to-award announcements rather than an open call.Apply for P20AS00066
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the environment, information and statistics, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Satellite-Based Mapping and Modeling of Glacier Dynamics for Alaska; National Park Glacier Status and Trends 2.0" 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 27, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 03, 2020 This is a notice of intent to award to Oregon State University. Applications will not be accepted from any other entity.. (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 $350,000.00 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 funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Satellite-Based Mapping and Modeling of Glacier Dynamics for Alaska; National Park Glacier Status and Trends 2.0."
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by the National Park Service (NPS) under the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P20AS00066.
What type of funding instrument is described?
This is described as a discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity.
Is this an open competitive grant opportunity?
No. The notice is a notice of intent to award and is not an open competition.
Were applications accepted from the general public or other organizations?
No. Applications were explicitly not accepted from any other entity besides Oregon State University.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The notice indicates the action was directed to a single recipient: Oregon State University.
How many awards were expected?
The expected number of awards was one.
What is the maximum funding amount available (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed is $350,000.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number?
The Assistance Listing (CFDA) number provided is 15.945.
Who is listed as eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are described as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, though the notice also makes clear this specific action was directed to a single recipient.
What is the overall goal of the project?
The overall goal is to deliver a decadal update to the regional glacier inventory used by NPS for Alaska parks, referred to as Glacier Status and Trends (GST).
What does a "decadal update" mean in this context?
It means revisiting and refreshing glacier mapping products on roughly a ten-year cycle so park managers and researchers can track long-term change using comparable datasets across parks.
What is Glacier Status and Trends (GST)?
GST refers to the regional glacier inventory used by the National Park Service for Alaska parks to track glacier locations, sizes, and boundary changes over time.
What work is specifically described in Phase 1?
Phase 1 focuses on mapping current glacier perimeters across all glaciated national park units in Alaska.
What geographic area does the project cover?
The work covers all glaciated national park units in Alaska.
What kinds of data or products is the project intended to produce?
The project is intended to produce refined and more current glacier outlines (perimeter maps) that update earlier glacier boundary delineations and support ongoing monitoring of glacier change.
Why does NPS need updated glacier perimeter information?
NPS needs consistent, up-to-date information showing where glaciers are located, how large they are, and how their boundaries are shifting, because glaciers are changing over time and affect both natural systems and park planning.
What improvements does the opportunity emphasize compared to earlier glacier mapping?
The opportunity emphasizes increasing temporal frequency (mapping glaciers more often) and expanding spatial coverage (capturing all relevant park areas as completely as possible) to improve earlier boundary delineations.
How are Alaska park glaciers described as important in the notice?
The notice describes glacier-covered landscapes as visually and culturally important, and also practically important because they influence local climate patterns, water availability, infrastructure planning, and public safety.
How will updated glacier perimeter data support National Park Service resource management?
Updated glacier perimeter data supports decisions related to watersheds, habitat conditions, visitor access, and infrastructure risk in areas affected by glacier retreat or associated hazards.
How will the updated inventory support scientific research?
It provides a consistent baseline dataset for studying glacier dynamics and climate-driven change across Alaska.
How will the outputs be used for interpretation and education?
The products help NPS communicate glacier change to the public using credible, current maps and trend information that reflect what visitors and communities are observing.
What funding activity categories are associated with this opportunity?
The funding activity categories listed include environment, information and statistics, and natural resources.
When was this notice created?
The notice was created on April 27, 2020.
What was the original closing date listed for this notice?
The original closing date was May 3, 2020.
Why is the closing window so short?
The notice indicates it is a notice of intent to award (rather than an open call), and the short window is described as typical for intent-to-award announcements.
Does the notice indicate why the project relies on consistent, comparable datasets?
Yes. The purpose of a recurring update is to enable tracking of long-term change using comparable, park-wide datasets over time.
What is the central focus of the technical approach described?
The project centers on satellite-based mapping and modeling to support glacier perimeter mapping and updates to the NPS glacier inventory for Alaska parks.
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