Opportunity Information: Apply for P15AS00366
Apply for P15AS00366
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Effective Communication of National Resource Conditions in Parks" 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 31, 2015 and posted on Aug 31, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 9, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $79,076.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service (NPS) funding opportunity titled Effective Communication of National Resource Conditions in Parks (Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00366) is a public notice rather than an open call for proposals. In other words, it is not seeking applications. The NPS announced its intent to make a single, non-competitive award under an existing cooperative agreement with Colorado State University (CSU), Cooperative Agreement Number P14AC00728. The overall purpose is to strengthen how the NPS communicates science-based information about natural resource conditions and management issues in national parks and surrounding landscapes, using established NPS communication outlets such as the Natural Resource Report (NRR) series, Resource Briefs, and Park Science.
At the core of the project is a partnership between the NPS Natural Resource Stewardship and Science Directorate (NRSS) and CSU to improve the quality, consistency, and audience usefulness of NRSS resource condition reporting. The work has two main tracks. First, CSU will provide publication support services to help finalize and publish NRSS documents. This includes document layout review, reformatting, and technical editing so that reports meet NRSS publication standards and reflect strong technical journalism practices. A specific production goal is to support the finalization and publication of 40 or more NRSS reports during the agreement period. As part of making these reports easier to understand for broader audiences, CSU students will often help develop plain-language abstracts that highlight key findings and messages for non-technical readers.
Second, the project includes applied research focused on what communication methods most effectively deliver park resource condition information to different audiences. NRSS and CSU plan to evaluate common communication elements used in NRSS products, such as particular table and figure styles and public briefing materials, and test how alternative approaches affect outcomes that matter. These outcomes can include whether people are more likely to adopt a behavior, think more deeply about an issue, or discuss the information with others. The research will look at how different styles of communication (for example, statistical versus anecdotal framing, and text-based versus visual approaches) influence understanding and engagement. To do this, the partners anticipate using surveys and other feedback methods with park managers and interpreters, and potentially members of the public. The end products of this research are intended to be practical: recommendations, templates, and real examples that NRSS can adopt to improve future reporting and public-facing resource messages.
The roles are clearly divided while emphasizing collaboration. CSU, as the recipient, will supply research associates and students under a principal investigator, coordinate with NRSS report authors as needed to complete editing and formatting, and produce final research reports and recommendations for NPS use. CSU is also expected to work with NPS staff and, when appropriate, other partners such as affiliates, academic contacts, and the public to create communication-related products for multiple audiences. Accessibility is included as a requirement: deliverables should comply with Section 508 standards to the extent possible (referencing 36 CFR Part 1194, Subparts C and D). Administrative execution includes submitting monthly invoices that will be paid upon receipt.
On the NPS side, NRSS will collaborate with CSU faculty, research associates, and students; provide project support and oversight; appoint an NPS Agreement Technical Representative (ATR); and offer templates plus guidance on priorities and deadlines. NPS staff will also participate in the design and execution of the applied research component, and will review products and processes to ensure quality control and that the deliverables meet the intended communication and reporting purposes. The justification for not using full and open competition is that this action is a task agreement under the pre-existing cooperative agreement with CSU (P14AC00728), which is cited as the basis for the single-source approach.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was posted August 31, 2015, with an original and current closing date of September 9, 2015, and an archive date of September 11, 2015. It is categorized as a discretionary cooperative agreement within the Natural Resources activity area, with one expected award and no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The estimated total funding listed is $79,076, and eligibility is noted for private institutions of higher education, although in practice the announcement indicates the award is intended to be made without competition to CSU. The CFDA numbers associated with the program are 15.945 (Cooperative Research and Training Programs; Resources of the National Park System). A contact listed for access issues is Daniel Moline at the NPS (303-969-2348, DanielMoline@nps.gov).
FAQs: Effective Communication of National Resource Conditions in Parks (NPS) - Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00366
Is this funding opportunity open for applications?
No. This posting is a public notice, not an open call for proposals. It is not seeking applications.
What is the National Park Service intending to do under this notice?
The National Park Service (NPS) announced its intent to make a single, non-competitive award under an existing cooperative agreement with Colorado State University (CSU).
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
Colorado State University (CSU) is the intended recipient, under Cooperative Agreement Number P14AC00728.
Will there be competition for this award?
No. The notice describes a single, non-competitive award (single-source) tied to an existing cooperative agreement.
Why is the award being made without full and open competition?
The justification provided is that the action is a task agreement under the pre-existing cooperative agreement with CSU (P14AC00728), which is cited as the basis for the single-source approach.
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The purpose is to strengthen how NPS communicates science-based information about natural resource conditions and management issues in national parks and surrounding landscapes, using established NPS communication outlets.
Which NPS office or directorate is leading this work?
The partnership centers on the NPS Natural Resource Stewardship and Science Directorate (NRSS) working with CSU.
What kinds of NPS publication outlets are specifically mentioned?
The notice references established NPS communication outlets such as the Natural Resource Report (NRR) series, Resource Briefs, and Park Science.
What are the main components (tracks) of the work?
The work has two main tracks: (1) publication support services to finalize and publish NRSS documents, and (2) applied research on which communication methods most effectively deliver resource condition information to different audiences.
What does the publication support services track include?
It includes document layout review, reformatting, and technical editing so NRSS reports meet publication standards and reflect strong technical journalism practices.
Is there a specific publication production goal?
Yes. A specific goal is to support the finalization and publication of 40 or more NRSS reports during the agreement period.
How will the project make technical reports easier to understand for non-technical audiences?
CSU students will often help develop plain-language abstracts designed to highlight key findings and messages for non-technical readers.
What is the applied research track intended to study?
It is focused on evaluating what communication methods most effectively deliver park resource condition information to different audiences.
What communication elements might be evaluated in the research?
The notice mentions evaluating common communication elements used in NRSS products, including specific table and figure styles and public briefing materials, and testing how alternative approaches affect outcomes.
What outcomes will the research look at?
Outcomes may include whether people are more likely to adopt a behavior, think more deeply about an issue, or discuss the information with others.
What kinds of communication approaches will be compared?
The research will look at how different styles of communication influence understanding and engagement, including comparisons such as statistical versus anecdotal framing and text-based versus visual approaches.
How will NRSS and CSU gather feedback for the applied research?
They anticipate using surveys and other feedback methods with park managers and interpreters, and potentially members of the public.
What are the expected end products from the applied research?
The end products are intended to be practical, including recommendations, templates, and real examples that NRSS can adopt to improve future reporting and public-facing resource messages.
What responsibilities does CSU have under this effort?
CSU is expected to supply research associates and students under a principal investigator, coordinate with NRSS report authors to complete editing and formatting as needed, and produce final research reports and recommendations for NPS use.
Will CSU collaborate with groups beyond NRSS?
Yes. CSU is expected to work with NPS staff and, when appropriate, other partners such as affiliates, academic contacts, and the public to create communication-related products for multiple audiences.
What responsibilities does NPS/NRSS have under this effort?
NRSS will collaborate with CSU faculty, research associates, and students; provide project support and oversight; appoint an NPS Agreement Technical Representative (ATR); and offer templates plus guidance on priorities and deadlines. NRSS staff will also participate in the design and execution of the applied research and review products and processes for quality control.
Is accessibility addressed in the deliverables?
Yes. Deliverables are expected to comply with Section 508 standards to the extent possible, referencing 36 CFR Part 1194, Subparts C and D.
What is the funding amount listed for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding listed is $79,076.
What type of award is this categorized as?
It is categorized as a discretionary cooperative agreement within the Natural Resources activity area.
How many awards are expected?
One award is expected.
Is cost-sharing or a match required?
No. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who is listed as eligible?
Eligibility is noted for private institutions of higher education, although the notice also states the award is intended to be made without competition to CSU.
What CFDA number(s) are associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.945 (Cooperative Research and Training Programs; Resources of the National Park System).
When was this notice posted, and what are the key dates?
It was posted August 31, 2015. The original and current closing date is September 9, 2015, and the archive date is September 11, 2015.
Does the notice describe any invoicing or payment process?
Yes. Administrative execution includes submitting monthly invoices, which will be paid upon receipt.
Who is the contact for access issues related to this notice?
The contact listed for access issues is Daniel Moline at NPS, reachable at 303-969-2348 or DanielMoline@nps.gov.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is P15AS00366.
What is the title of the funding opportunity?
The title is Effective Communication of National Resource Conditions in Parks.
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