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- The National Park Service in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "General Support Office of the Visiting Chief Social Scientist" 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 20, 2009 and posted on Oct 23, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 28, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $649,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $649,000.00 in funding.
- 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:
This funding opportunity, titled "General Support - Office of the Visiting Chief Social Scientist," is a discretionary National Park Service (NPS) grant issued as a cooperative agreement under the broad activity category of Science and Technology and other Research and Development. The purpose is to secure professional expertise to conduct field studies that support the work of the Office of the Visiting Chief Social Scientist. In practical terms, the award is meant to fund applied social science research carried out in real-world park settings, helping NPS better understand visitors, communities, and human dimensions of park management through on-the-ground data collection and analysis.
The opportunity was posted on October 23, 2009 (created October 20, 2009) with an original and final closing date of October 28, 2009, and it was archived on November 27, 2009. Only one award was expected. The estimated total funding amount was $649,000, and the notice lists the award floor and ceiling as the same value ($649,000), which typically indicates a single, set award amount rather than a range. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Eligibility was limited to private institutions of higher education, so the intended applicants were likely universities or similar academic entities capable of providing specialized research staff and the institutional capacity needed to plan and execute field-based studies. The cooperative agreement instrument type suggests that NPS anticipated substantial involvement during the project rather than a hands-off relationship. In many federal contexts, that implies coordination with NPS personnel on research design, study sites, data collection protocols, and the practical use of findings for park operations, policy, or program decisions.
The opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number AJ2303090030 and is associated with CFDA number 00.000 (Not Elsewhere Classified), which signals that it was not mapped to a standard CFDA program listing at the time. For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Cheryl Richardson, Contract Specialist, reachable at 404-507-5747 or cherylrichardson@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "General Support - Office of the Visiting Chief Social Scientist."
Which agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the National Park Service (NPS).
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The award is issued as a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates that NPS expected substantial involvement in the project during the period of performance, rather than a fully hands-off relationship.
What is the broad activity category for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under the broad activity category of "Science and Technology and other Research and Development."
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The purpose is to secure professional expertise to conduct field studies supporting the work of the Office of the Visiting Chief Social Scientist. In practice, it is intended to fund applied social science research in real-world park settings.
What kind of work would the funded project support?
Based on the notice description, the funded work would involve on-the-ground data collection and analysis in park settings to help NPS better understand visitors, communities, and the human dimensions of park management.
Is this basic research or applied research?
The description emphasizes applied social science research carried out in real-world park settings, focused on producing practical insights for park operations, policy, or program decisions.
How many awards were expected?
Only one award was expected.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $649,000.
Is there an award range (floor and ceiling), or a single set amount?
The notice lists the award floor and ceiling as the same value: $649,000. This usually indicates a single, set award amount rather than a range of possible award sizes.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to private institutions of higher education. This suggests the intended applicants were universities or similar academic entities able to provide specialized research capacity and staff for field-based studies.
What does the cooperative agreement imply about NPS involvement?
The cooperative agreement instrument type suggests NPS anticipated substantial involvement during the project, such as coordination with NPS personnel on research design, study sites, data collection protocols, and how findings would be used in park operations, policy, or program decisions.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on October 23, 2009 (and created on October 20, 2009).
What were the opening and closing dates for applications?
The original closing date and the final closing date were both October 28, 2009.
Is the opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on November 27, 2009.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is AJ2303090030.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 00.000 (Not Elsewhere Classified), indicating it was not mapped to a standard CFDA program listing at the time.
Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact is Cheryl Richardson, Contract Specialist.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Cheryl Richardson can be reached by phone at 404-507-5747 or by email at cherylrichardson@nps.gov.
What should an applicant do if they had trouble accessing the full announcement?
The notice indicates that applicants with trouble accessing the full announcement should contact the listed point of contact: Cheryl Richardson (404-507-5747, cherylrichardson@nps.gov).
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