Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00266
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- The DOI-NPS in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Science Communications and public outreach" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.954.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 16, 2016 and posted on Jun 16, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 2016. (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 $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Science Communications and public outreach opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00266) is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS). It is structured as a cooperative agreement, which means the selected recipient is expected to work closely with the National Park Service rather than operating independently. The focus area falls under Natural Resources, and the listed CFDA (assistance listing) number is 15.954.
The core purpose of the project is a joint communications effort between personnel from SMMF and NPS to increase public understanding and visibility of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. The work emphasizes broad marketing and communications intended to raise general awareness of the park unit and encourage public engagement. Deliverables and activities are expected to include a mix of traditional and digital communications products such as press releases, blog posts, social media content, graphic design materials, photography, video production, and website content updates or new web content. In practice, this suggests an integrated outreach campaign that can support both ongoing storytelling and timely announcements, while also building a more consistent public-facing presence across multiple platforms.
A second major goal is to inform the public about the day-to-day and long-term work of the National Park Service within the recreation area. The announcement specifically highlights communicating about scientific research and public programming, as well as visitor and resource protection and visitor services. This indicates that communications are not limited to promotion, but are also meant to translate NPS operations and science into accessible, public-friendly information. The intended outcome is a better-informed public that understands what NPS staff and partners are doing, why it matters, and how it affects both visitor experiences and protection of natural and cultural resources.
In terms of funding and scale, the opportunity lists an award ceiling of $200,000 and anticipates making one award. The original and current application closing date was June 30, 2016, and the opportunity was created and posted on June 16, 2016. Eligibility is limited to nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, with an exception noted for institutions of higher education. Overall, the grant is designed to support a single partner in delivering coordinated, multi-format science communication and public outreach that elevates awareness of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and increases public understanding of NPS research, programs, protection efforts, and visitor support services.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Science Communications and public outreach."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P16AS00266.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS).
What type of award is being offered?
The opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement. This means the selected recipient is expected to work closely with the National Park Service rather than operating independently.
What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number for this opportunity?
The listed CFDA (Assistance Listing) number is 15.954.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose is a joint communications effort between personnel from SMMF and NPS to increase public understanding and visibility of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
What is the primary focus area?
The focus area falls under Natural Resources.
What park unit is the communications work intended to support?
The communications and outreach effort is intended to increase awareness and visibility of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
What kind of work or activities does the opportunity emphasize?
The work emphasizes broad marketing and communications intended to raise general awareness of the park unit and encourage public engagement.
What types of deliverables are expected under this project?
Expected deliverables and activities include a mix of traditional and digital communications products such as press releases, blog posts, social media content, graphic design materials, photography, video production, and website content updates or new web content.
Is this project limited to promotional marketing, or does it include educational content?
It includes more than promotion. A major goal is to inform the public about the day-to-day and long-term work of the National Park Service within the recreation area, translating NPS operations and science into accessible, public-friendly information.
What topics should the communications cover?
The announcement highlights communicating about scientific research and public programming, as well as visitor and resource protection and visitor services.
What outcomes is the National Park Service aiming for through this project?
The intended outcome is a better-informed public that understands what NPS staff and partners are doing, why it matters, and how it affects both visitor experiences and protection of natural and cultural resources.
How much funding is available?
The opportunity lists an award ceiling of $200,000.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates making one award.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was created and posted on June 16, 2016.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current application closing date was June 30, 2016.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, with an exception noted for institutions of higher education.
Does this opportunity allow institutions of higher education to apply?
Yes. While eligibility is limited to nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, the announcement notes an exception for institutions of higher education.
What does it mean that this is a "joint communications effort"?
Based on the description provided, the project is intended to be carried out collaboratively by personnel from SMMF and the National Park Service, aligning messaging and deliverables to increase understanding and visibility of the recreation area.
What communication channels are implied for this outreach?
The listed deliverables imply an integrated approach across multiple channels, including earned media (press releases), owned digital channels (blog and website content), social media, and multimedia/creative assets (graphic design, photography, and video).
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