Opportunity Information: Apply for P15AS00239
Apply for P15AS00239
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Natural Resource Inventory and Monitoring and Science Communication Support" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.944 Natural Resource Stewardship.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 24, 2015 and posted on Jul 24, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 7, 2015 SF 425 Federal Financial Reports are due annually and 90 days following the close of a Task Agreement. SF425 forms should be emailed to the ATR and to PaulaOwens@nps.gov for the agreements file.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Natural Resource Inventory and Monitoring and Science Communication Support" (Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00239) is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding announcement focused on strengthening how scientific information about national park natural resources is collected, summarized, and shared. The core purpose is to support work that develops and distributes credible scientific information on the condition and long-term trends of natural resources across the National Park System. In practical terms, the funded work is meant to help translate monitoring and inventory data into useful products so that people who manage parks, people who teach about them, and members of the public can better understand what is happening to key natural resources over time.
A major emphasis of the opportunity is making monitoring and inventory information more usable for multiple audiences. Resource managers can apply the resulting data and analyses to day-to-day stewardship decisions, such as identifying emerging threats, prioritizing restoration actions, or evaluating whether management strategies are working. Educators and interpreters can use the information to build lessons and public-facing materials that explain science in a clear, accurate way. The general public benefits by gaining access to understandable summaries of park resource status and trends, which helps build transparency and broader support for conservation and science-based decision-making.
The announcement also highlights the value of these data beyond the National Park Service by noting that the knowledge produced will strengthen other studies happening in the region. By providing comparative datasets and documented trends, the work can help outside researchers place their local or short-term studies into a broader context. The opportunity specifically mentions that comparative data can be useful to researchers at universities, colleges, high schools, and other public institutions, which signals an interest in products that are not only technically sound but also accessible and reusable for education and research partnerships.
In addition to producing and distributing scientific information, the grant calls for developing tools that more directly engage the public with the underlying science and data. That typically implies science communication deliverables that go beyond traditional reports, such as web-based data visualizations, dashboards, story maps, interpretive media, or other outreach formats that help non-specialists explore results and understand why they matter. The overall theme is not just data collection for its own sake, but turning inventory and monitoring information into communication products and engagement tools that increase understanding and practical use.
This opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the NPS expected to have substantial involvement during the project, such as collaborating on scope, reviewing products, coordinating access to datasets, and aligning deliverables with agency standards and communication goals. The funding activity category is Natural Resources, and the CFDA listing provided is 15.944 (Natural Resource Stewardship), which aligns the award with NPS natural resource management and science support efforts.
Funding was limited to a single expected award, with an estimated total federal funding amount of $100,000. The award ceiling was $100,000 and the award floor was $57,154, indicating the project budget was anticipated to fall within that range depending on the proposed approach and final agreement terms. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute non-federal matching funds to be considered.
Eligibility was limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). That restriction points to a target audience of conservation and science communication nonprofits, partner organizations, and similar entities that can support NPS by producing scientific communication, analysis, or engagement tools without being a university applicant.
Key administrative details included the original posting date of July 24, 2015, and a closing date of August 7, 2015, with the opportunity later archived on August 23, 2015. Reporting requirements mentioned that SF-425 Federal Financial Reports were due annually and again within 90 days after the close of a task agreement, and that completed SF-425 forms were to be emailed to the NPS Agreement Technical Representative (ATR) and to PaulaOwens@nps.gov for the official agreements file. For access or technical issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact was Paula Owens, Agreements Management Specialist, at (805) 370-2300 and PaulaOwens@nps.gov. The announcement referenced Grants.gov as the source for additional information.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Natural Resource Inventory and Monitoring and Science Communication Support.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P15AS00239.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding announcement.
What is the main purpose of the opportunity?
The core purpose is to strengthen how scientific information about national park natural resources is collected, summarized, and shared, and to support the development and distribution of credible scientific information on the condition and long-term trends of natural resources across the National Park System.
What kinds of work does the grant prioritize?
The announcement emphasizes work that helps translate inventory and monitoring data into useful products so that park managers, educators/interpretive staff, and the public can understand what is happening to key natural resources over time. It also highlights creating tools that more directly engage the public with the underlying science and data.
Is this primarily a data collection grant or a science communication grant?
Based on the description, the theme is not data collection for its own sake, but turning inventory and monitoring information into usable communication products and engagement tools that increase understanding and practical use.
Who are the intended audiences for the products created with grant support?
The opportunity specifically points to multiple audiences: park resource managers (for stewardship decisions), educators and interpreters (for lessons and public-facing materials), and the general public (for understandable summaries of resource status and trends).
How can park resource managers use the results of this work?
The announcement notes that managers can apply resulting data and analyses to day-to-day stewardship decisions, such as identifying emerging threats, prioritizing restoration actions, and evaluating whether management strategies are working.
How can educators and interpreters use the results of this work?
Educators and interpreters can use the information to build lessons and public-facing materials that explain science in a clear and accurate way.
How does the general public benefit from this grant?
The public benefits by gaining access to understandable summaries of park resource status and trends, which supports transparency and broader understanding of conservation and science-based decision-making.
Does the opportunity mention benefits beyond the National Park Service?
Yes. The announcement states that the knowledge produced will strengthen other studies in the region by providing comparative datasets and documented trends that outside researchers can use to place local or short-term studies into a broader context.
What types of organizations outside NPS are mentioned as potential users of comparative data?
The opportunity specifically mentions researchers at universities, colleges, high schools, and other public institutions as groups that may find comparative data useful.
What kinds of science communication deliverables are implied?
The announcement suggests deliverables that go beyond traditional reports, such as web-based data visualizations, dashboards, story maps, interpretive media, or other outreach formats that help non-specialists explore results and understand why they matter.
What award mechanism is used for this opportunity?
This opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
It means NPS expected to have substantial involvement during the project, such as collaborating on scope, reviewing products, coordinating access to datasets, and aligning deliverables with agency standards and communication goals.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category listed is Natural Resources.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing provided is 15.944 (Natural Resource Stewardship).
How many awards were expected?
Funding was limited to a single expected award.
What is the estimated total federal funding amount?
The estimated total federal funding amount is $100,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $100,000.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is $57,154.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education).
Are institutions of higher education eligible under the stated eligibility rules?
No. The eligibility statement specifies 501(c)(3) nonprofits other than institutions of higher education.
When was the opportunity posted?
The original posting date was July 24, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date was August 7, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was later archived on August 23, 2015.
What reporting requirements are mentioned?
The announcement mentions SF-425 Federal Financial Reports due annually and again within 90 days after the close of a task agreement.
Where were completed SF-425 reports supposed to be submitted?
Completed SF-425 forms were to be emailed to the NPS Agreement Technical Representative (ATR) and to PaulaOwens@nps.gov for the official agreements file.
Who is the contact for access or technical issues related to the full announcement?
The listed contact is Paula Owens, Agreements Management Specialist.
What phone number and email are provided for the contact?
The phone number is (805) 370-2300 and the email is PaulaOwens@nps.gov.
Where does the announcement indicate applicants could find additional information?
The announcement referenced Grants.gov as the source for additional information.
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