Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00285
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- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent: Glen Canyon National Recreation Area visitor study" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 24, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 03, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $60,012.00 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, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
This Notice of Intent describes a National Park Service (NPS) plan to fund a focused visitor research project at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (GLCA). The core purpose is to gather solid, season-specific information about who visits the park, what they do while they are there, what they prefer, and what they need, so park managers can make better decisions about recreation management, visitor services, and education and stewardship programming. GLCA offers a wide range of outdoor recreation and learning opportunities, and the park wants to use a clearer understanding of visitor behavior to better connect visitors, youth groups, and nearby communities with environmental and cultural stewardship activities.
A key driver for this opportunity is timing and coverage. GLCA is scheduled to participate in the NPS Social and Economic Monitoring (SEM) system-wide survey during summer 2016, which will produce valuable baseline information. However, the notice points out that GLCA visitors can look very different across seasons, meaning summer data alone may not accurately represent fall visitation patterns. Because of that, the park is seeking a comprehensive visitor study conducted in the fall. The goal is to complement the summer SEM effort by capturing seasonal differences in visitor characteristics, recreation behavior, and preferences, and translating that into scientific, management-ready information about visitation patterns and visitor needs across seasons.
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which signals that NPS staff will be actively involved rather than simply receiving a final report from an independent grantee. The notice specifically states that GLCA staff will work collaboratively with SESRC to develop the study objectives, the survey or study instrument, and other technical aspects of the project needed to meet the research goals. In practice, this implies joint planning around what questions to ask, how and where to sample visitors, how to structure and test questionnaires, and how to ensure the data are useful for operational and long-term planning decisions. The emphasis on collaboration also suggests the resulting products should align closely with NPS management priorities and on-the-ground realities at GLCA.
The expected outputs are not limited to internal park use. The notice highlights that the information, products, and services developed through the project will be shared using multiple strategies to increase public awareness, knowledge, and support for historic preservation and stewardship of the nation’s cultural and historical heritage. In other words, the study is intended to do double duty: provide managers with actionable visitor data while also helping interpret and communicate stewardship needs and cultural and environmental values to the public and partner communities.
Administratively, the opportunity is issued by the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, as a discretionary funding opportunity under CFDA 15.945, categorized under Natural Resources. The funding opportunity number is P16AS00285, created June 24, 2016, with an original closing date of July 3, 2016. The project anticipates a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1) with an award ceiling of $60,012. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, as well as other eligible entities as described in the additional eligibility information referenced in the full opportunity materials.
Overall, the grant supports a fall-season visitor study at Glen Canyon NRA designed to fill an important gap left by summer-only monitoring, producing seasonally informed insights into visitor profiles and behavior. The project is set up as a close NPS-grantee collaboration aimed at delivering scientifically credible findings that can guide visitor management and strengthen stewardship messaging and public support for protecting cultural and natural resources.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity about?
This Notice of Intent describes a National Park Service (NPS) plan to fund a focused visitor research project at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (GLCA). The project is designed to collect season-specific information about who visits the park, what they do, what they prefer, and what they need, so GLCA can make better decisions about recreation management, visitor services, and education and stewardship programming.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to produce scientifically credible, management-ready visitor information that helps park managers understand visitation patterns and visitor needs. The intent is to strengthen decision-making for day-to-day operations and longer-term planning related to recreation management, visitor services, and education/stewardship efforts.
Why is the study focused on the fall season?
GLCA is scheduled to participate in the NPS Social and Economic Monitoring (SEM) system-wide survey during summer 2016, which provides baseline information. However, the notice emphasizes that GLCA visitors can differ significantly across seasons, and summer-only data may not represent fall visitation patterns. This opportunity specifically seeks a comprehensive visitor study conducted in the fall to capture seasonal differences.
How does this fall study relate to the summer NPS SEM survey?
The fall study is intended to complement the summer 2016 SEM effort. Together, the two efforts help identify seasonal differences in visitor characteristics, recreation behavior, and preferences, and translate those differences into information that supports recreation management and visitor service decisions across seasons.
What types of visitor information is the park trying to collect?
Based on the notice, the study is intended to gather information on visitor characteristics (who visits), visitor activities (what they do while at GLCA), visitor preferences, and visitor needs. The emphasis is on season-specific patterns, especially those that may be unique to fall visitation.
What kinds of management decisions will the results support?
The notice indicates the findings will support decisions tied to recreation management, visitor services, and education and stewardship programming. The park also aims to use the results to better connect visitors, youth groups, and nearby communities with environmental and cultural stewardship activities.
What is the expected end product or deliverable?
The opportunity anticipates that the project will generate actionable, scientific information about visitation patterns and visitor needs across seasons. The notice also states that information, products, and services developed through the project will be shared using multiple strategies to increase public awareness, knowledge, and support for stewardship and historic preservation.
Will the results be shared publicly or only used internally by the park?
The notice explicitly states the information, products, and services developed through the project will be shared using multiple strategies. A stated objective is to increase public awareness, knowledge, and support for historic preservation and stewardship of cultural and historical heritage, in addition to informing internal management.
What is the funding mechanism for this opportunity?
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement. This indicates NPS staff will be actively involved in the project rather than only receiving a final report from an independent recipient.
What does a cooperative agreement mean for how the project will be carried out?
According to the notice, GLCA staff will work collaboratively with SESRC to develop the study objectives, the survey or study instrument, and other technical aspects needed to meet the research goals. This implies joint planning on research questions, sampling approaches, questionnaire structure and testing, and ensuring the final data products are useful for both operational and long-term planning needs at GLCA.
Who will be involved from the National Park Service side?
The notice states that GLCA staff will be directly involved, collaborating on study objectives and technical aspects of the research. The level of involvement described aligns with the cooperative agreement approach, where substantial federal participation is expected.
Which federal agency is issuing this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by the Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS).
Is this a discretionary funding opportunity?
Yes. The notice describes it as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What is the CFDA number and category associated with this opportunity?
The notice lists CFDA 15.945 and categorizes the opportunity under Natural Resources.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is P16AS00285.
When was this opportunity created and when did it close?
The notice lists a creation date of June 24, 2016, with an original closing date of July 3, 2016.
How many awards are expected?
The notice anticipates a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1).
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling listed in the notice is $60,012.
Who is eligible to apply?
The notice identifies eligible applicants as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, as well as other eligible entities as described in additional eligibility information referenced in the full opportunity materials.
Where will the research take place?
The project focuses on Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (GLCA).
What broader goals does the project support beyond visitor management?
In addition to supporting recreation management and visitor services, the notice frames the project as a way to improve connections with visitors, youth groups, and nearby communities around environmental and cultural stewardship activities. It also emphasizes sharing outputs to build awareness and support for historic preservation and stewardship of cultural and historical heritage.
Why does the notice emphasize seasonal differences in visitors?
The notice indicates that GLCA visitors can look very different across seasons. Because summer monitoring may not reflect fall visitation, the fall study is positioned as necessary to capture more complete, seasonally informed insights into who visits and what they need.
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