Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00594
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- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Develop Interdisciplinary Curriculum-Based Lesson Plans for Grades K-8" 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 Sep 01, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by This Notice of Intent to Award is not a request for applications. This announcement is to provide public notice of the National Park Services intention to fund the following federal financial assistance project without full and open competition.. (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 $36,234.00 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 Department of the Interior, National Park Service announced an intended, non-competitive cooperative agreement under the opportunity titled "Develop Interdisciplinary Curriculum-Based Lesson Plans for Grades K-8" (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00594). The project sits in the Education activity category (CFDA 15.945) and is designed as a collaboration with the University of South Carolina to strengthen the education offerings of the Interpretive Division at Congaree National Park. In practical terms, the work focuses on updating, revising, and expanding the park's existing curriculum guide and related lesson plans for kindergarten through 8th grade, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary, curriculum-based materials that teachers and park educators can use to support classroom learning and park-based programming.
This posting is a Notice of Intent to Award rather than an open solicitation. That means it is not requesting applications and is instead providing public notice that the National Park Service plans to fund a specific federal financial assistance project without full and open competition. The eligible applicant type listed is public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, aligning with the planned partnership with the University of South Carolina. The opportunity was created on September 1, 2016, and anticipates a single award.
Funding is capped at an award ceiling of $36,234, with one expected award. The assistance mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates that the National Park Service expects to have substantial involvement in the project as it moves forward. Overall, the goal is to produce improved K-8 instructional resources connected to Congaree National Park that are current, more comprehensive than the existing guide, and better suited for integration into school curricula across grade levels and subject areas.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Develop Interdisciplinary Curriculum-Based Lesson Plans for Grades K-8."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P16AS00594.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS).
Is this an open solicitation where organizations can apply?
No. This posting is a Notice of Intent to Award, not an open solicitation. It is not requesting applications.
What does "Notice of Intent to Award" mean in this context?
It means the National Park Service is providing public notice that it plans to fund a specific federal financial assistance project without full and open competition.
Is the award competitive or non-competitive?
It is intended to be non-competitive.
What type of award mechanism will be used?
The assistance mechanism is a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply about NPS involvement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates the National Park Service expects to have substantial involvement in the project as it moves forward.
What is the activity category for this project?
The project sits in the Education activity category.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 15.945.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project is designed to strengthen the education offerings of the Interpretive Division at Congaree National Park by updating, revising, and expanding the park's existing curriculum guide and related lesson plans for grades K-8.
Which grades are covered by the curriculum materials?
The work focuses on kindergarten through 8th grade (K-8).
What kind of instructional materials are being developed?
The focus is on interdisciplinary, curriculum-based materials, including an updated and expanded curriculum guide and related lesson plans that teachers and park educators can use.
What does "interdisciplinary" mean for this project?
Based on the posting, "interdisciplinary" indicates the lesson plans are intended to support integration into school curricula across grade levels and subject areas, rather than being limited to a single discipline.
Who are the intended users of the lesson plans and curriculum guide?
The materials are intended for teachers and park educators to support classroom learning and park-based programming connected to Congaree National Park.
Which National Park is associated with the project?
The project is connected to Congaree National Park.
Which division within the park is specifically referenced as benefiting from the project?
The posting states the project is intended to strengthen the education offerings of the Interpretive Division at Congaree National Park.
Who is the planned partner for this cooperative agreement?
The project is designed as a collaboration with the University of South Carolina.
Who is eligible to receive this award, based on the posting?
The eligible applicant type listed is public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
How does the eligibility align with the planned partnership?
The posting notes that the eligibility aligns with the planned partnership with the University of South Carolina.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this opportunity?
The opportunity anticipates a single award, with one expected award.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
Funding is capped at an award ceiling of $36,234.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on September 1, 2016.
What outcomes is NPS aiming for with this project?
The goal is to produce improved K-8 instructional resources connected to Congaree National Park that are current, more comprehensive than the existing guide, and better suited for integration into school curricula across grade levels and subject areas.
Does the posting describe specific deliverables beyond the curriculum guide and lesson plans?
The posting emphasizes updating, revising, and expanding the existing curriculum guide and related lesson plans for K-8, but it does not list additional specific deliverables beyond those instructional resources.
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