Opportunity Information: Apply for P14AS00260
Apply for P14AS00260
- The National Park Service in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Interpretive Web Media for NPS Climate Change Monitoring" 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 15, 2014 and posted on Aug 15, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by This is a notice of intent for a single source award to East Carolina 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 $29,348.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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 (NPS) posted a discretionary funding opportunity titled "Interpretive Web Media for NPS Climate Change Monitoring" under the Piedmont South Atlantic Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network. The purpose of the project is to create an interpretive, web-based product that helps the public understand how climate change is affecting resources in Alaska national parks. At the center of the effort is a map-driven, interactive web browser that would be linked with existing multimedia and supplemented with new content. In practical terms, the deliverable is meant to let users explore locations and park resources through an online map interface while also accessing science explanations, monitoring information, and story-based interpretation about how park managers are responding to rapid environmental change.
The project is framed as both science communication and technology development. It sits in the "Science and Technology and other Research and Development" activity category, and the associated CFDA listing is 15.945 (Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System). The emphasis is not simply on producing a static website, but on building an interactive interpretive platform that can connect climate change monitoring information with engaging media in a way that is understandable and compelling for general audiences. The underlying theme is public-facing interpretation: translating monitoring data and management challenges into accessible narratives while still grounding the content in credible science.
A key point about this listing is that it is not an open competition. The posting functions as a notice of intent to make a single-source award to East Carolina University, meaning the government is signaling that it plans to fund a specific recipient rather than solicit proposals broadly. Because of that, the "closing date" language explicitly states it is not a request for applications. Eligible applicant types are still listed (public and state-controlled institutions of higher education), but in this case the intended recipient is already identified.
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically implies substantial involvement by the federal agency in shaping or collaborating on the work as it is carried out, rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal participation. The opportunity anticipates one award, with an estimated total funding level of $29,348. No award ceiling or floor is specified (both are listed as 0), which usually indicates the agency did not set formal bounds in the posting or that the amount is predetermined for the single-source action. The opportunity also notes that cost sharing or matching is required, so the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal resources (cash or in-kind support) consistent with the terms of the cooperative agreement.
The project is described as a two-phase effort, with the second phase dependent on the availability of future funding. That structure suggests an initial development phase to build or prototype the interactive map-based web experience and integrate available multimedia, followed by a potential expansion phase that could add content, features, or additional park units if more funds become available. The posting date and creation date are August 15, 2014, and the archive date is August 29, 2014, reflecting that it was a short-lived public notice rather than a lengthy open solicitation.
For access issues or questions tied to the announcement, the listed contact is Alison Smith at the National Park Service, with phone number 404-507-5754 and email AlisonSmith@nps.gov. The opportunity also references Grants.gov as the source for additional information.
FAQs: Interpretive Web Media for NPS Climate Change Monitoring (NPS / Piedmont South Atlantic CESU)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding opportunity is titled "Interpretive Web Media for NPS Climate Change Monitoring" and is posted under the Piedmont South Atlantic Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to create an interpretive, web-based product that helps the public understand how climate change is affecting resources in Alaska national parks.
What kind of deliverable is NPS looking to support?
The deliverable is a map-driven, interactive web browser that links to existing multimedia and is supplemented with new content. It is designed so users can explore locations and park resources through an online map interface while also accessing science explanations, monitoring information, and story-based interpretation about management responses to rapid environmental change.
Is this meant to be a static website or something more interactive?
This is not described as a static website. The emphasis is on building an interactive interpretive platform that connects climate change monitoring information with engaging media in a way that is understandable and compelling for general audiences.
What audiences is the web-based product intended for?
The product is framed as public-facing interpretation for general audiences, translating monitoring data and management challenges into accessible narratives while remaining grounded in credible science.
How does the project balance science and storytelling?
The project is framed as both science communication and technology development. It is intended to make monitoring information understandable and compelling by pairing credible science (explanations and monitoring information) with story-based interpretation about how park managers are responding to rapid environmental change.
Which park units does the project focus on?
The focus is on resources in Alaska national parks and how climate change is affecting those resources.
What activity category is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with the "Science and Technology and other Research and Development" activity category.
What is the CFDA listing for this opportunity?
The CFDA listing is 15.945, titled "Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System."
Is this an open competition where multiple applicants can apply?
No. The posting is not an open competition. It functions as a notice of intent to make a single-source award, meaning NPS signals it plans to fund a specific recipient rather than solicit proposals broadly.
Who is the intended recipient of the single-source award?
The notice states the government intends to make a single-source award to East Carolina University.
Does the posting include a closing date or application deadline?
The posting includes "closing date" language, but it explicitly states it is not a request for applications. In other words, the notice is informational rather than a competitive call for submissions.
Why does the listing still mention eligible applicant types if it is single-source?
The opportunity lists eligible applicant types (public and state-controlled institutions of higher education), but the notice also identifies a specific intended recipient. In this case, eligibility is presented as part of the standard grant listing format, even though the award is not being competed.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award instrument is a cooperative agreement?
In general terms, a cooperative agreement typically implies substantial involvement by the federal agency in shaping, collaborating on, or participating in the work as it is carried out, rather than providing funds with minimal federal participation.
How many awards does NPS anticipate making under this notice?
The opportunity anticipates one award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding level is $29,348.
Is there an award ceiling or floor listed?
No formal award ceiling or floor is specified in the posting; both are listed as 0. The description suggests this can indicate the agency did not set formal bounds in the posting or that the amount is predetermined for the single-source action.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity notes that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal resources (cash or in-kind support) consistent with the terms of the cooperative agreement.
How is the project structured?
The project is described as a two-phase effort. The second phase is dependent on the availability of future funding.
What does it mean that the project has two phases?
Based on the description, the first phase likely focuses on initial development (building or prototyping the interactive, map-based experience and integrating available multimedia). The second phase may expand content, features, or additional park units if future funding becomes available.
When was this opportunity posted and when was it archived?
The posting date and creation date are August 15, 2014, and the archive date is August 29, 2014.
Where can someone find additional information referenced by the notice?
The opportunity references Grants.gov as the source for additional information.
Who is the contact person for questions about this announcement?
The listed contact is Alison Smith at the National Park Service (NPS).
What are the contact details for Alison Smith?
Phone: 404-507-5754
Email: AlisonSmith@nps.gov
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