Opportunity Information: Apply for P13AS00166
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Development of Visitor Based Acoustical Indicators and Standards" 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 Jul 29, 2013 and posted on Jul 29, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 8, 2013 This is not a request for applications. This is a single source award to Pennsylvania State University.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $79,210.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $79,210.00 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 "Development of Visitor Based Acoustical Indicators and Standards" (Funding Opportunity Number P13AS00166) is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement focused on natural resources and the management of soundscapes in national parks and other protected natural areas. The project is framed as a social science effort aimed at understanding how noise and natural sounds shape visitor experiences, and how human-generated noise can influence the ways visitors and wildlife interact. In practical terms, the work supports the development of visitor-based acoustical indicators and standards, meaning measurable sound-related metrics that reflect what visitors perceive and value, and that can be used by park managers to guide policy, planning, and mitigation decisions.
This opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument type, which typically indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency during the project. The program is associated with CFDA number 15.945, covering Cooperative Research and Training Programs related to Resources of the National Park System. The estimated total funding for the award is $79,210, with an award ceiling and floor both set at $79,210, indicating a single, fixed award amount rather than a competitive range. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
A key point is that the announcement is not open for competitive applications. It explicitly states that this is not a request for applications and that it is intended as a single-source award to Pennsylvania State University. While the listing notes that eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, the single-source designation means the award was directed to a specific recipient rather than being available to the broader applicant pool.
The posting and creation date are July 29, 2013, with an original and current closing date of August 8, 2013, reflecting the administrative window for the single-source action rather than an open competition. Anyone needing help accessing the full announcement was directed to contact the NPS financial assistance officer listed in the notice: Rita Mihalik (301-432-7890, ritamihalik@nps.gov). An additional information link is provided through Grants.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled "Development of Visitor Based Acoustical Indicators and Standards" and the Funding Opportunity Number is P13AS00166.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the National Park Service (NPS).
What type of award is this?
This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the notice, a cooperative agreement typically indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency during the project (in this case, NPS involvement during the work).
What is the focus area of the project?
The project focuses on natural resources and the management of soundscapes in national parks and other protected natural areas.
Is this primarily a scientific or social science project?
The project is framed as a social science effort aimed at understanding how noise and natural sounds shape visitor experiences, and how human-generated noise can influence the ways visitors and wildlife interact.
What are "visitor-based acoustical indicators and standards" in this context?
In practical terms, they are measurable sound-related metrics that reflect what visitors perceive and value, and that can be used by park managers to guide policy, planning, and mitigation decisions.
How will the results be used?
The work supports development of sound-related metrics that can be used by park managers to guide policy, planning, and mitigation decisions related to soundscapes.
Is this funding opportunity competitive?
No. The announcement explicitly states it is not open for competitive applications and that it is not a request for applications.
Who is the intended recipient of this award?
The notice indicates this is intended as a single-source award to Pennsylvania State University.
Does the listing mention any general categories of eligible applicants?
Yes. The listing notes that eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. However, the notice also states the award is single-source to a specific recipient.
What kind of funding is this categorized as?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The program is associated with CFDA number 15.945, described as Cooperative Research and Training Programs related to Resources of the National Park System.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount is $79,210.
What are the award ceiling and floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor are listed as $79,210, indicating a single, fixed award amount rather than a range.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting and creation date is July 29, 2013.
What is the closing date for this listing?
The original and current closing date shown is August 8, 2013.
Does the closing date represent an open application period?
Based on the notice, the opportunity is single-source and not open for competitive applications; the closing date appears to reflect the administrative window for the single-source action rather than an open competition.
Where can someone find additional information?
An additional information link is provided through Grants.gov.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
The notice directs questions about accessing the full announcement to the NPS financial assistance officer: Rita Mihalik, 301-432-7890, ritamihalik@nps.gov.
What is the broader resource management topic addressed by this project?
The project addresses soundscapes in national parks and protected natural areas, including how noise and natural sounds relate to visitor experiences and how human-generated noise may influence visitor and wildlife interactions.
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