Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00025
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- The DOI-NPS in the natural resources, science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Integration and Synthesis of the Scientific and Professional Literature on Soundscapes and Night Skies and Their Relationship to Outdoor Recreation" 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 Jan 07, 2016 and posted on Jan 07, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by This is a Notice of Intent only. This Task Agreement is being awarded under Cooperative Agreement P16AC00003 which was already awarded under a competitive process. No applications are being accepted at this time.. (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 $25,000.00 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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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Integration and Synthesis of the Scientific and Professional Literature on Soundscapes and Night Skies and Their Relationship to Outdoor Recreation" (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00025) is a U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS) effort focused on pulling together and making sense of a large and rapidly expanding body of research on two increasingly important park and recreation resources: soundscapes and night skies. The core purpose is to produce a paper that integrates and synthesizes both scientific studies and professional or applied literature, with the goal of clarifying what is currently known, where the strongest evidence exists, and what gaps remain. The work is framed around outdoor recreation and the ways visitors experience parks and other protected areas, while also addressing how noise and artificial light affect natural and cultural resources and the values parks are meant to protect.
At the heart of the project is a literature-based deliverable rather than field implementation. The description emphasizes collecting, reviewing, and summarizing existing publications to improve understanding of how sound and light conditions shape environmental quality and visitor experience. "Soundscapes" in this context generally refers to the acoustic environment, including natural sounds (wind, water, wildlife) and human-caused noise (vehicles, aircraft, generators, crowds). "Night skies" refers to the visual quality of the nighttime environment, including the presence or absence of artificial light and the visibility of stars and natural darkness. The opportunity highlights that both soundscapes and night skies have direct implications for outdoor recreation, since they influence solitude, sense of wilderness, opportunities for stargazing, wildlife viewing, and overall enjoyment, and they can also influence safety, behavior, and visitor satisfaction. It also points to broader ecological implications, noting that noise and artificial light can affect wildlife and ecosystem processes, which in turn affects the resources that parks manage.
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which typically means substantial involvement by the federal agency in shaping or supporting the work, rather than a hands-off grant. The funding activity category is listed under Natural Resources, Science and Technology, and other Research and Development, and the CFDA number is 15.945. The award ceiling is $25,000, and the opportunity anticipated a single award. Eligibility is restricted to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, indicating the work was intended to be carried out by a university or similar public academic entity with relevant expertise in recreation science, ecology, acoustics, lighting, or related disciplines.
A key administrative detail is that this posting is explicitly a Notice of Intent only, not an open competition. Both the original and current closing date fields state that no applications are being accepted because the task agreement is being awarded under an existing cooperative agreement (P16AC00003) that was already competitively awarded. In practical terms, that means the National Park Service had already selected a partner through a prior competition, and this notice serves mainly to document or announce the intent to issue a specific task under that umbrella agreement rather than invite new proposals. The posting and creation dates are January 7, 2016, which places the opportunity in the context of a period when agencies were expanding attention to natural sound and night sky protection as measurable, manageable park resources.
Overall, the opportunity is best understood as a targeted research synthesis project: a structured review meant to consolidate dispersed findings and professional guidance into a coherent, decision-relevant summary. The intended value is to support park resource protection and management decisions by clarifying the state of knowledge on how noise and artificial light influence environments and recreational experiences, and by translating a complex literature into a form that can more directly inform policy, planning, and on-the-ground management of parks and other outdoor recreation settings.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Integration and Synthesis of the Scientific and Professional Literature on Soundscapes and Night Skies and Their Relationship to Outdoor Recreation."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is P16AS00025.
Which agency is offering or sponsoring this opportunity?
This opportunity is issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), National Park Service (NPS).
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to produce a literature-based paper that integrates and synthesizes existing scientific studies and professional/applied literature on soundscapes and night skies, specifically in relation to outdoor recreation and visitor experiences in parks and protected areas.
What does "integration and synthesis" mean in this context?
It means collecting, reviewing, and summarizing a large body of existing publications to clarify what is currently known, identify where evidence is strongest, and highlight key gaps where more research or guidance is needed.
Is this project focused on fieldwork or on reviewing existing research?
It is focused on reviewing existing research and professional literature. The central deliverable is a literature synthesis paper rather than field implementation.
What topics does the literature synthesis cover?
The synthesis covers (1) soundscapes (the acoustic environment) and (2) night skies (the visual quality of the nighttime environment), and how both relate to outdoor recreation, visitor experience, and park resource protection.
How does the opportunity define "soundscapes"?
Soundscapes refer to the acoustic environment, including natural sounds (such as wind, water, and wildlife) and human-caused noise (such as vehicles, aircraft, generators, and crowds).
How does the opportunity define "night skies"?
Night skies refer to the visual quality of the nighttime environment, including the presence or absence of artificial light, the visibility of stars, and natural darkness.
Why are soundscapes and night skies important for outdoor recreation?
The opportunity notes that sound and light conditions can shape solitude, sense of wilderness, opportunities for stargazing and wildlife viewing, overall enjoyment, visitor satisfaction, and potentially influence safety and visitor behavior.
Does the opportunity also address impacts beyond visitor experience?
Yes. It explicitly mentions broader ecological implications, noting that noise and artificial light can affect wildlife and ecosystem processes, which in turn affects the resources parks manage.
What kind of output or deliverable is expected?
A paper that integrates and synthesizes scientific and professional/applied literature, translating dispersed findings into a coherent, decision-relevant summary of what is known, what is strongly supported by evidence, and what gaps remain.
How is this work intended to be used by the National Park Service?
The intended value is to support park resource protection and management decisions by clarifying the state of knowledge and helping inform policy, planning, and on-the-ground management related to noise, artificial light, and visitor experiences.
What is the funding mechanism for this opportunity?
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which typically involves substantial federal agency involvement in shaping or supporting the work.
What does "cooperative agreement" imply here?
Based on the description provided, it implies NPS would have substantial involvement in the project, rather than operating as a purely hands-off funder.
What is the activity category for this funding?
The activity category is listed under Natural Resources, Science and Technology, and other Research and Development.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.945.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $25,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is restricted to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
Is this an open opportunity accepting applications?
No. This posting is explicitly a Notice of Intent only, and it states that no applications are being accepted.
Why are no applications being accepted?
The notice explains that the task agreement is being awarded under an existing cooperative agreement (P16AC00003) that was already competitively awarded, meaning a partner had already been selected through a prior competition.
What does "Notice of Intent" mean for interested applicants?
As described, it serves to document or announce NPS intent to issue a specific task under an existing umbrella cooperative agreement, rather than inviting new proposals.
What is the referenced existing cooperative agreement number?
The referenced existing cooperative agreement is P16AC00003.
What were the posting and creation dates for this opportunity?
The posting and creation dates are January 7, 2016.
What do the closing date fields indicate?
Both the original and current closing date fields indicate that no applications are being accepted.
What is the overall summary of what this opportunity represents?
It is best understood as a targeted research synthesis project: a structured review intended to consolidate a rapidly expanding literature on soundscapes and night skies into a usable summary for decision-making in parks and outdoor recreation settings.
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