Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 16 NERO 0122
Apply for NPS 16 NERO 0122
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Science Communication Outreach for the Northeast Coastal and Barrier Network" 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 Jul 28, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 06, 2016 This Funding Announcement is not a request for applications. This announcement is to provide public notice of the National Park Service (NPS), intention to fund the following project activities without competition.. (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 $40,493.00 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).
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service (NPS), under the Department of the Interior, issued a public notice for a discretionary funding opportunity titled "Science Communication Outreach for the Northeast Coastal and Barrier Network" (Funding Opportunity Number: NPS 16 NERO 0122; CFDA: 15.945). This notice is explicitly not a request for applications. Instead, it signals NPSs intent to make a single cooperative agreement award without competition to support specific, predefined project activities focused on science communication and education related to NPS inventory and monitoring work conducted through the Northeast Coastal and Barrier Network (NCBN).
The core purpose of the project is to translate scientific and monitoring information from NCBN parks into clear, engaging communication products that can be used by both internal park audiences and the general public. The selected recipient team will develop educational and outreach materials that help explain why ecological research and monitoring matter in coastal and barrier island parks, what these efforts have found, and how that science informs real management decisions. A key part of the approach is tailoring products to the distinct needs of different audiences across parks, reflecting an emphasis on practical usability for park operations and visitor-facing interpretation.
Planned deliverables include multiple types of science communication products aimed at park staff and visitors, such as resource briefs, researcher profiles, podcasts, and photo stories. The project also includes a capacity-building component: a co-principal investigator will mentor a graduate research assistant who will collaborate closely with NCBN staff to produce these materials. This mentorship element suggests the work is designed not only to generate outreach products, but also to develop communication skills and strengthen connections between researchers and the NPS monitoring community.
The project builds on the principal investigators existing work on communication materials related to Hurricane Sandy and its impacts in NCBN parks. That foundation is meant to carry forward lessons learned about what park staff actually need, what questions visitors tend to have, and how each park may require a slightly different communication strategy. Using those insights, the team will create products intended for interpretive staff who engage with visitors, for park managers and superintendents who rely on synthesized science for decision-making, and for the broader public seeking understandable explanations of ecological change, restoration, and long-term monitoring.
Administratively, the opportunity was created on July 28, 2016, with an original closing date of August 6, 2016, though the notice clarifies that it is solely a public announcement of an intended noncompetitive award. The anticipated funding amount is up to $40,493 (award ceiling), with one expected award. The eligibility field is listed as "Others" with additional eligibility details referenced in the original announcement, but since this is a noncompetitive intent-to-award notice, the practical takeaway is that NPS was not soliciting proposals from the public and had already identified the recipient for the cooperative agreement.
FAQs: Science Communication Outreach for the Northeast Coastal and Barrier Network (NCBN)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Science Communication Outreach for the Northeast Coastal and Barrier Network."
Which agency is behind this notice?
The notice was issued by the National Park Service (NPS), which is part of the Department of the Interior.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS 16 NERO 0122.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.945.
Is this notice a request for applications (RFA)?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a request for applications.
If it is not a request for applications, what is it?
It is a public notice announcing NPS's intent to make a single cooperative agreement award without competition to support specific, predefined project activities.
Is the award competitive?
No. The notice indicates the award is intended to be made without competition as a single noncompetitive cooperative agreement.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
One award is expected.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The anticipated funding amount is up to $40,493 (the award ceiling).
What type of award is planned?
The planned award instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The purpose is to translate scientific and monitoring information from NCBN parks into clear, engaging communication products that can be used by internal park audiences and by the general public.
What kinds of science are being communicated?
The focus is on NPS inventory and monitoring work conducted through the Northeast Coastal and Barrier Network (NCBN), including ecological research, monitoring results, and how those results inform management decisions in coastal and barrier island parks.
Who are the intended audiences for the communication products?
The products are intended for multiple audiences, including interpretive staff who engage visitors, park managers and superintendents who need synthesized science for decision-making, other internal park staff, and members of the public looking for understandable explanations of ecological change, restoration, and long-term monitoring.
What is the project expected to produce?
Planned deliverables include multiple types of science communication and outreach products for park staff and visitors, such as resource briefs, researcher profiles, podcasts, and photo stories.
Are the deliverables supposed to be the same across all parks?
No. The notice emphasizes tailoring communication products to the distinct needs of different audiences across parks, with an emphasis on practical usability for park operations and visitor-facing interpretation.
Why is tailoring to different parks and audiences highlighted?
The notice indicates that parks have different operational needs and that visitors often have different questions depending on the park, so communication products may require slightly different strategies to be most useful.
How does the project connect science to real park decisions?
The communication materials are intended to explain why monitoring matters, what the monitoring has found, and how that science informs real management decisions in coastal and barrier island parks.
Does the project include any training or capacity-building component?
Yes. A co-principal investigator will mentor a graduate research assistant who will work closely with NCBN staff to produce communication materials.
What role does the graduate research assistant play in the project?
The graduate research assistant is expected to collaborate closely with NCBN staff in developing the outreach and educational materials, as part of a mentored, capacity-building effort.
What is the significance of the mentorship element?
Based on the notice, the mentorship component is intended to do more than produce products; it also helps build science communication skills and strengthen connections between researchers and the NPS monitoring community.
Does this project build on earlier NPS-related communication work?
Yes. The notice states the project builds on the principal investigators existing work on communication materials related to Hurricane Sandy and its impacts in NCBN parks.
How is the Hurricane Sandy work relevant to this project?
The prior work is described as a foundation for lessons learned, including what park staff need, what visitors tend to ask, and how communication approaches may need to vary by park.
When was this opportunity created?
The notice states the opportunity was created on July 28, 2016.
What closing date is listed, and what does it mean in this context?
An original closing date of August 6, 2016 is listed, but the notice clarifies it is only a public announcement of an intended noncompetitive award, not an open application opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligibility field is listed as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the original announcement. However, because this is a notice of intent to make a single noncompetitive award, the notice indicates NPS was not soliciting proposals from the public.
Can an organization submit a proposal in response to this notice?
No. The notice states it is not a request for applications and describes NPS's intent to make a single cooperative agreement award without competition, meaning proposals were not being solicited from the public.
Was the recipient already identified?
The notice indicates NPS intended to make a single noncompetitive award and had already identified the recipient for the cooperative agreement.
What does "predefined project activities" mean here?
It means the notice describes specific project activities and outputs focused on science communication and education for NCBN inventory and monitoring work, rather than inviting applicants to propose their own project concepts.
What is the Northeast Coastal and Barrier Network (NCBN) in this notice?
In this notice, NCBN refers to the network through which NPS inventory and monitoring work is conducted for relevant coastal and barrier island parks, and it is the source of the science information being translated into communication products.
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