Opportunity Information: Apply for P13AS00198
Apply for P13AS00198
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Climate Change Communication Internships" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945 Cooperative Research and Training Programs Resources of the National Park System.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 13, 2013 and posted on Aug 13, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 16, 2013 This is not a request for applications. This is a single source award to George Mason University for continuation of project.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $84,100.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $84,100.00 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 Climate Change Communication Internships opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P13AS00198) is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding action offered as a cooperative agreement under the Natural Resources activity category. It supports the continuation of internship projects centered on climate change communication for national parks in the National Capital Region. The work emphasized by this award involves either conducting research on climate change communication or taking existing research findings and applying them directly to the development and distribution of climate-related messages, products, and programs that can be used by parks to inform and engage the public.
This announcement is not an open call for proposals. It is explicitly identified as a single-source continuation award to George Mason University, meaning the funding is intended to extend an existing project relationship rather than compete new applicants. While the eligibility category listed includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, the notice clarifies that no applications are being solicited because the recipient has already been designated for this continuation effort.
The opportunity was posted and created on August 13, 2013, with an original and current closing date of August 16, 2013. The expected number of awards is one, consistent with the single-source continuation statement. Total funding for the award is estimated at $84,100, and both the award ceiling and floor are also $84,100, indicating a fixed award amount rather than a range. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.945, Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System. Additional details were made available through Grants.gov via the link provided in the notice. For access issues or questions about the full announcement, the listed contact is Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer, reachable at 301-432-7890 or by email at ritamihalik@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Climate Change Communication Internships.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P13AS00198.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding action.
What type of funding mechanism is being used?
The award is offered as a cooperative agreement.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as Natural Resources.
What is the purpose of the award?
The award supports the continuation of internship projects focused on climate change communication for national parks in the National Capital Region.
What kinds of work does this award emphasize?
The work emphasized by this award involves either:
- Conducting research on climate change communication, or
- Taking existing research findings and applying them to develop and distribute climate-related messages, products, and programs that parks can use to inform and engage the public.
Is this an open call for proposals?
No. This announcement is not an open call for proposals.
Are applications being accepted?
No. The notice states that no applications are being solicited because the recipient has already been designated for this continuation effort.
Why are applications not being solicited?
The opportunity is explicitly identified as a single-source continuation award, meaning it is intended to extend an existing project relationship rather than compete new applicants.
Who is the designated recipient for this continuation award?
The single-source continuation award is designated to George Mason University.
Who is listed as eligible in the eligibility category?
The eligibility category listed includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, but the notice clarifies that the recipient has already been designated and that no applications are being requested.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this announcement?
The expected number of awards is one.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total funding for the award is estimated at $84,100.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor are $84,100, indicating a fixed award amount rather than a range.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.945, titled Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on August 13, 2013.
What is the closing date for this opportunity?
The original and current closing date is August 16, 2013.
Where were additional details provided?
Additional details were made available through Grants.gov via the link provided in the notice.
Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed contact is Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Rita Mihalik can be reached at 301-432-7890 or by email at ritamihalik@nps.gov.
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