Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOI MACA J5533110001
Apply for NPS NOI MACA J5533110001
- The National Park Service in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Park Based Science Learning for Diverse Students" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 9, 2010 and posted on Dec 9, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 16, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $158,820.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $158,820.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This funding announcement is not a request for applications. This is a single source award to Western Kentucky University.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service funding opportunity titled "Park Based Science Learning for Diverse Students" is a discretionary education-focused cooperative agreement that will be issued as a task agreement under the National Park Service Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). It is published as a Notice of Intent for a non-competitive, single-source award under DOI policy (505 DM 2.12C), meaning it is not an open call for proposals and the agency is not seeking applications from the broader public. The announcement explicitly states that this is not a request for applications and that the sole intended recipient is Western Kentucky University.
The project is designed to broaden participation in science and engineering by creating a place-based and field-based research learning experience at Mammoth Cave National Park. The core student participants are science and engineering students from Tennessee State University, a historically Black university, who will be engaged in hands-on research and learning in a national park setting. Western Kentucky University will implement and support the work through its Mammoth Cave International Center for Science and Learning, which serves as the organizing hub for coordinating park-based research experiences, mentoring, and educational programming connected to Mammoth Cave.
A key deliverable of the effort is public communication of the students research outcomes. The project includes sharing results with the broader community through a Science Open House, which functions as an outreach and interpretation component that connects the students work to park visitors and the public. In practical terms, the opportunity combines student workforce development and experiential STEM education with public-facing science communication in a national park environment.
Financially, the award is fixed at an estimated total funding amount of $158,820, with the award floor and ceiling both set at $158,820, indicating the agency has already defined the full project budget for this agreement. Only one award is expected, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity was posted on December 9, 2010, with an original and current closing date of December 16, 2010, and it was later archived on January 15, 2011.
For administrative questions or help accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Rose McClelland, Contracting Specialist at the National Park Service, reachable by phone at 504-589-3882 or by email at rosemcclelland@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this National Park Service funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Park Based Science Learning for Diverse Students."
What type of funding instrument is being used?
This opportunity is described as a discretionary, education-focused cooperative agreement. It will be issued as a task agreement under the National Park Service Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU).
Is this an open call for proposals?
No. The announcement is published as a Notice of Intent for a non-competitive, single-source award under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2.12C). It explicitly states that this is not a request for applications and that the agency is not seeking applications from the broader public.
Who is the sole intended recipient of the award?
The sole intended recipient identified in the announcement is Western Kentucky University.
How many awards will be made under this opportunity?
Only one award is expected.
What is the purpose of the project?
The project is designed to broaden participation in science and engineering by creating a place-based and field-based research learning experience at Mammoth Cave National Park.
Where will the project activities take place?
The project is centered on Mammoth Cave National Park.
Which students are the core participants in the project?
The core student participants are science and engineering students from Tennessee State University, a historically Black university. They will be engaged in hands-on research and learning in a national park setting.
What role does Western Kentucky University play in the project?
Western Kentucky University will implement and support the work through its Mammoth Cave International Center for Science and Learning, which serves as the organizing hub for coordinating park-based research experiences, mentoring, and educational programming connected to Mammoth Cave.
Is there a public outreach component to the project?
Yes. A key deliverable is public communication of the students' research outcomes. The project includes sharing results with the broader community through a Science Open House that connects the students' work to park visitors and the public.
What is the total funding amount for this agreement?
The estimated total funding amount is fixed at $158,820.
What are the award floor and award ceiling amounts?
Both the award floor and the award ceiling are listed as $158,820, indicating the agency has defined the full project budget for this agreement.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was this opportunity posted, and what was the closing date?
The opportunity was posted on December 9, 2010. The original and current closing date listed is December 16, 2010.
Has this opportunity been archived?
Yes. The opportunity was archived on January 15, 2011.
Who can be contacted for administrative questions or help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Rose McClelland, Contracting Specialist at the National Park Service. She can be reached by phone at 504-589-3882 or by email at rosemcclelland@nps.gov.
What is the main theme of the work supported by this award?
Based on the announcement description, the work combines student workforce development and experiential STEM education with public-facing science communication in a national park environment.
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