Opportunity Information: Apply for P13AS00175
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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 "Interpretation and Education Best Practices and Training Needs Assessment" 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 31, 2013 and posted on Jul 31, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by This is a notice of intent for a single source award to Clemson University. This is not a request for applications.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $127,913.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $127,913.00 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 National Park Service announced a discretionary cooperative agreement under the Piedmont South Atlantic Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network titled "Interpretation and Education Best Practices and Training Needs Assessment" (Funding Opportunity Number P13AS00175). This notice was published on July 31, 2013 and archived on August 15, 2013. It falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category and is associated with CFDA 15.945, Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System. The opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the National Park Service expects to have substantial involvement in the project as it is carried out, rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal participation.
The core purpose of the project is to strengthen the field of Interpretation and Education by grounding it in the best available research and by identifying practical workforce development needs. Specifically, the award supports a review and synthesis of existing research on desired visitor and societal outcomes tied to interpretation and education work, along with the best practices that are believed to produce those outcomes. In addition to summarizing what is already known from the research literature, the project is intended to assess training needs among professionals working in interpretation and education, with the goal of identifying gaps in skills, knowledge, or professional preparation that may be limiting effectiveness across the career field.
Funding for the project is fixed and relatively small, with an estimated total funding amount of $127,913 and both the award ceiling and floor set at $127,913, indicating the agency anticipated a single award at a set amount rather than a competitive range. The National Park Service expected to make one award, and there was no cost sharing or matching requirement. While the eligible applicant category listed public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, the posting is explicitly a notice of intent to make a single-source award to Clemson University and is not a request for applications. In practical terms, that means the agency was informing the public of its intent to fund a specific institution for this work rather than soliciting proposals from multiple applicants through an open competition.
For administrative and access questions, the notice listed Alison Smith as the point of contact at the National Park Service, with a phone number of 404-507-5754 and an email address of AlisonSmith@nps.gov. An additional information link was provided through grants.gov, though the document itself makes clear that this particular posting functioned as a transparency notice for a directed award rather than an open call.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary cooperative agreement under the Piedmont South Atlantic Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network titled "Interpretation and Education Best Practices and Training Needs Assessment" (Funding Opportunity Number P13AS00175).
Who is the sponsoring agency?
The sponsoring agency is the National Park Service (NPS).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P13AS00175.
When was this notice published and when was it archived?
The notice was published on July 31, 2013 and archived on August 15, 2013.
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement. In this context, that means NPS anticipated substantial involvement in carrying out the project, rather than making an award with minimal federal participation.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project is intended to strengthen the field of Interpretation and Education by grounding it in the best available research and identifying practical workforce development needs for professionals in the field.
What activities or work does the project support?
Based on the notice, the supported work includes (1) reviewing and synthesizing existing research on desired visitor and societal outcomes connected to interpretation and education, (2) identifying best practices believed to produce those outcomes, and (3) assessing training needs among interpretation and education professionals to identify gaps in skills, knowledge, or professional preparation that may be limiting effectiveness across the career field.
What outcomes is the research review focused on?
The review and synthesis component focuses on desired visitor and societal outcomes tied to interpretation and education work, and the best practices believed to produce those outcomes.
What is meant by a training needs assessment in this project?
In this notice, a training needs assessment refers to evaluating training needs among professionals working in interpretation and education in order to identify gaps in skills, knowledge, or professional preparation that may be limiting effectiveness across the field.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.945, Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount is $127,913.
Is there an award minimum or maximum (floor/ceiling)?
Yes. Both the award ceiling and the award floor are listed as $127,913, indicating NPS anticipated a single award at a fixed amount rather than awards in a competitive funding range.
How many awards did NPS expect to make?
NPS expected to make one award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the notice.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant category listed public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
Is this an open solicitation or a request for applications?
No. The posting is explicitly a notice of intent to make a single-source award to Clemson University and is not a request for applications. It functioned as a transparency notice for a directed award rather than an open call for proposals.
Who was the intended recipient of the single-source award?
The notice states an intent to make a single-source award to Clemson University.
Does the grants.gov listing mean anyone can submit an application?
The notice indicates that, despite being accessible via grants.gov, this specific posting was not a competitive request for applications; it was a notice communicating intent to fund a specific institution.
What is the CESU network referenced in the notice?
The notice places the cooperative agreement under the Piedmont South Atlantic Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network.
Who is the point of contact for administrative or access questions?
The notice listed Alison Smith as the point of contact at the National Park Service.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Phone: 404-507-5754
Email: AlisonSmith@nps.gov
Where was additional information referenced?
An additional information link was provided through grants.gov, and the notice clarifies that the posting served as a transparency notice for a directed award.
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