Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00391
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- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Science Education and 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 Jul 26, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Notification of Intent to Award under Cooperative Agreement P15AC01127 without additional competition. 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 $113,770.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
Science Education and Outreach (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00391) is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding action under the U.S. Department of the Interior, structured as a cooperative agreement in the education activity category (CFDA 15.954). The purpose is to develop science education and outreach materials and to support related events and opportunities that help the public learn about and enjoy National Park System resources, with a particular emphasis on natural science and earth science content. A central expectation is that the resulting products are not just created but actively shared: the NPS intends to post deliverables on publicly accessible websites, integrate them into NPS education programming, and distribute them broadly to earth science teachers so the content reaches classrooms and wider learning communities.
The opportunity is framed around a management need as much as an educational goal. By expanding public access to and awareness of natural science and resource information, the project is meant to support NPS objectives tied to natural resource management and research priorities already identified in park management plans. The description also explicitly connects the work to the Paleontological Resources Preservation Act of 2009, signaling that paleontology and the stewardship of fossil and related earth science resources may be an important context for the outreach products and messaging. In practical terms, this kind of project typically involves translating park science and resource data into usable public-facing formats, such as interpretive or educational content, teacher-ready materials, web content, and live or facilitated learning experiences that increase understanding of park resources and the science behind their protection.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The funding details indicate a single anticipated award with an award ceiling of $113,770. The notice is not an open competition: it is described as a notification of intent to award under an existing cooperative agreement (P15AC01127) without additional competition, and it states that no applications will be accepted. In other words, this posting functions more as a formal public notice of an intended award action rather than a solicitation inviting new proposals from interested organizations.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name and number of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Science Education and Outreach and the Funding Opportunity Number is P16AS00391.
Which federal agency is offering this award?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding action under the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement.
What is the activity category for this award?
The posting describes the action in the education activity category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.954.
What is the main purpose of the project funding?
The purpose is to develop science education and outreach materials and to support related events and opportunities that help the public learn about and enjoy National Park System resources.
What subject areas are emphasized?
The opportunity places particular emphasis on natural science and earth science content.
What kinds of deliverables or outputs are expected?
The description indicates the work typically involves translating park science and resource information into public-facing formats such as interpretive or educational content, teacher-ready materials, web content, and live or facilitated learning experiences.
Is there an expectation that materials will be shared publicly?
Yes. A central expectation is that products are not only created but actively shared. The NPS intends to post deliverables on publicly accessible websites, integrate them into NPS education programming, and distribute them broadly to earth science teachers.
Who is the intended audience for the outreach?
The materials are intended to reach the general public and also be distributed to earth science teachers so the content can reach classrooms and wider learning communities.
How does this opportunity connect to National Park Service management needs?
The project is intended to expand public access to and awareness of natural science and resource information in ways that support NPS objectives related to natural resource management and research priorities identified in park management plans.
Does the opportunity reference any specific law or policy context?
Yes. The description explicitly connects the work to the Paleontological Resources Preservation Act of 2009, suggesting that paleontology and stewardship of fossil and related earth science resources may be an important context for the outreach products and messaging.
Who is eligible to receive this award?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, and it excludes institutions of higher education.
How many awards are anticipated?
The notice indicates a single anticipated award.
What is the maximum funding amount available (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed is $113,770.
Is this an open competitive funding opportunity?
No. The notice states it is not an open competition. It is described as a notification of intent to award under an existing cooperative agreement, without additional competition.
Will the agency accept applications for this opportunity?
No. The notice explicitly states that no applications will be accepted.
Why is this being posted if no applications will be accepted?
Based on the description, the posting functions as a formal public notice of an intended award action rather than a solicitation inviting new proposals.
Is the intent to award tied to an existing agreement?
Yes. The notice describes the action as a notification of intent to award under an existing cooperative agreement: P15AC01127.
How will the National Park Service use the products that result from this work?
The NPS intends to post deliverables online, integrate them into NPS education programming, and distribute them to earth science teachers to encourage broad use in educational settings.
What is the overarching educational goal of the project?
The project aims to increase understanding of National Park System resources and the science behind their protection, helping people learn about and enjoy parks while supporting stewardship and management priorities.
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