Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIWASOP12AC10011
Apply for NPS NOIWASOP12AC10011
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Exploration of Acoustic Environments Natural Sound Field Activities Focused on Diverse and Undeserved Youth" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 00.000 Not Elsewhere Classified.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 24, 2011 and posted on Oct 24, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 27, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $55,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $55,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity is a National Park Service (NPS) Notice of Intent to issue a task agreement under an already existing cooperative agreement (H2390090025). It is explicitly non-competitive, meaning the NPS is not soliciting proposals from the general public for this specific award. Instead, the agency intends to provide funding through a cooperative relationship with Global Explorers to carry out education and outreach activities connected to the NPS Natural Sounds Program (NSP). The overall purpose is to help a diverse mix of students and adults understand what acoustic environments or soundscapes are, why they matter in national parks, and how people can better recognize and value the sounds of natural places.
The work centers on experiential learning through expeditions, with the idea that participants learn best by being immersed in real sound environments rather than only reading about them. A major component described is the development, improvement, and implementation of guided, attended listening exercises that can be used during these field expeditions. In practice, that implies structured activities where participants actively listen, identify and interpret different sound sources, and build an understanding of how soundscapes reflect natural processes, wildlife behavior, human impacts, and overall ecosystem conditions. The effort is tied closely to the Natural Sounds Program mission, which focuses on inspiring public appreciation of park soundscapes by improving knowledge and understanding of acoustics and the character of sounds in national park settings.
A key emphasis of the agreement is inclusion and accessibility. The announcement highlights adapting and customizing existing sound-related activities so they effectively serve diverse and underserved youth. Specific groups named include blind or visually impaired participants, deaf or hard of hearing participants, low-income youth, gifted youth, and youth from urban communities. This suggests the project is not just general environmental education, but also deliberate program design work to ensure activities are accessible across different abilities and backgrounds, likely involving alternative formats, assistive approaches, and inclusive facilitation methods that allow meaningful participation regardless of sensory or socioeconomic barriers.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is categorized as a discretionary cooperative agreement in the Natural Resources activity area. The expected number of awards is one, consistent with the stated intent to fund a single, identified partner under an existing agreement rather than run an open competition. The estimated total funding is $55,000, with an award ceiling of $55,000 and no required cost sharing or matching. The posting date is October 24, 2011, with an original and current closing date of October 27, 2011, and an archive date of November 26, 2011. While the listing includes an eligible applicant category, the narrative makes clear this particular action is a non-competitive task agreement specifically directed to Global Explorers, justified under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2).
For questions or issues accessing the announcement, the listed contact is Alicia Broner, Contract Specialist at the National Park Service, reachable by phone at 303-987-6734. The funding opportunity number is NPS NOIWASOP12AC10011, and the title is "Exploration of Acoustic Environments Natural Sound Field Activities Focused on Diverse and Undeserved Youth."
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) Notice of Intent (NOI) to issue a task agreement under an already existing cooperative agreement (H2390090025). The opportunity is described as a discretionary cooperative agreement in the Natural Resources activity area.
Is this opportunity competitive?
No. It is explicitly non-competitive. The NPS is not soliciting proposals from the general public for this specific award.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The NPS intends to provide funding through a cooperative relationship with Global Explorers to carry out the work described.
What is the funding opportunity number and title?
The funding opportunity number is NPS NOIWASOP12AC10011. The title is "Exploration of Acoustic Environments - Natural Sound Field Activities Focused on Diverse and Undeserved Youth."
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to support education and outreach activities connected to the NPS Natural Sounds Program (NSP), helping a diverse mix of students and adults understand acoustic environments (soundscapes), why they matter in national parks, and how people can better recognize and value the sounds of natural places.
What is meant by "acoustic environments" or "soundscapes" in this context?
In the context provided, soundscapes refer to the acoustic character of places in national parks and the sounds present there. The project is framed around building understanding of why these sound environments matter and how they relate to natural processes, wildlife behavior, human impacts, and overall ecosystem conditions.
How does this work connect to the National Park Service Natural Sounds Program (NSP)?
The effort is tied to the NSP mission of inspiring public appreciation of park soundscapes by improving knowledge and understanding of acoustics and the character of sounds in national park settings.
What kinds of activities will the project support?
The work centers on experiential learning through expeditions. A major component is the development, improvement, and implementation of guided, attended listening exercises used during field expeditions.
What are "guided, attended listening exercises"?
These are structured activities during expeditions where participants actively listen, identify and interpret different sound sources, and build understanding of how soundscapes reflect natural processes, wildlife behavior, human impacts, and ecosystem conditions.
Who is the project intended to serve?
The project is intended to help a diverse mix of students and adults, with a specific emphasis on diverse and underserved youth.
Which underserved or specific participant groups are highlighted?
The announcement specifically names adapting and customizing sound-related activities to effectively serve: blind or visually impaired participants, deaf or hard of hearing participants, low-income youth, gifted youth, and youth from urban communities.
What does the opportunity emphasize about inclusion and accessibility?
A key emphasis is adapting and customizing existing sound-related activities so they are accessible and effective for diverse and underserved youth, including participants with different sensory abilities and youth from varied socioeconomic and community backgrounds.
Does the opportunity require cost sharing or a match?
No. The information provided states there is no required cost sharing or matching.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding is $55,000. The award ceiling is also $55,000.
How many awards does the NPS expect to make?
The expected number of awards is one.
Why is there only one expected award?
The listing indicates the intent is to fund a single, identified partner (Global Explorers) through a task agreement under an existing cooperative agreement, rather than run an open competition.
When was this opportunity posted, and what were the closing dates?
The posting date is October 24, 2011. The original and current closing date is October 27, 2011. The archive date is November 26, 2011.
Is the NPS accepting applications from the general public for this specific award?
No. The narrative states this is a non-competitive task agreement specifically directed to Global Explorers, and the NPS is not soliciting proposals from the general public for this action.
What policy basis is cited for the non-competitive approach?
The non-competitive action is described as justified under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2).
What type of agreement is referenced?
The notice indicates a task agreement will be issued under an already existing cooperative agreement (H2390090025).
Who can be contacted with questions or for issues accessing the announcement?
The listed contact is Alicia Broner, Contract Specialist at the National Park Service. Phone: 303-987-6734.
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