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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Social Media Technician/Trend Research In Emerging Technology At Joshua Tree National Park" 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 Sep 5, 2014 and posted on Sep 5, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 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.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $165,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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 National Park Service (NPS) announced a discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity titled "Social Media Technician/Trend Research In Emerging Technology At Joshua Tree National Park" (Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00353). The project is focused on strengthening Joshua Tree National Park's (JOTR) public education and outreach by using modern social media and emerging technology skills. At its core, the agreement is designed to support a program that brings in 1 to 3 Resource Assistants who can apply social media know-how to create and improve digital communication tools that help the public better understand the park.
The main objective is to create, promote, facilitate, and/or improve content and outreach efforts that interpret Joshua Tree's natural resources, cultural and historic features, recreational opportunities, and other key aspects of the park. By expanding and sharpening the park's public-facing information, the project aims to increase awareness and understanding in a way that encourages stewardship, meaning more visitors and community members have the knowledge and motivation to help protect park resources. The work is not only about marketing or visibility; it is positioned as an education and interpretation effort that uses social platforms and trend research to meet audiences where they are and communicate in more effective, modern ways.
A notable part of the project is the learning component for the selected Resource Assistant(s). The agreement describes an experience where the Resource Assistant(s) spend time in Joshua Tree National Park while working on these projects, gaining firsthand exposure to the environment and the park's resources. That detail signals a blend of practical communications work and on-the-ground familiarity with the setting being interpreted, which typically leads to more accurate, compelling, and responsible storytelling.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is listed under the Natural Resources funding activity category and is associated with CFDA number 15.944 (Natural Resource Stewardship). The estimated total funding is listed as $165,000, with an expected number of awards of one. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, and eligibility is limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The posting and creation dates were September 5, 2014, and the archive date is September 10, 2014.
The notice also states that the NPS intended to fund the described project activities without competition, and the closing date field repeats that the announcement serves as a public notice of that intent. In other words, it was not structured like an open, competitive grant round with a standard application deadline; it functioned more as a formal notice that the agency planned to support this specific set of cooperative agreement activities through a non-competitive process.
For reference and access issues, the contact listed is Susan Erickson at (702) 293-8771 and SusanErickson@nps.gov, and an additional information link was provided through Grants.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The National Park Service (NPS) announced a discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity titled "Social Media Technician/Trend Research In Emerging Technology At Joshua Tree National Park."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for this opportunity is P14AS00353.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the National Park Service (NPS).
What park or location is this project focused on?
The project is focused on Joshua Tree National Park (JOTR).
What type of award is being offered?
The announcement describes the opportunity as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What is the main purpose of the cooperative agreement?
The purpose is to strengthen Joshua Tree National Park's public education and outreach by using modern social media and emerging technology skills to create and improve digital communication tools that help the public better understand the park.
What activities or outcomes is the project intended to support?
The project is intended to create, promote, facilitate, and/or improve content and outreach efforts that interpret Joshua Tree's natural resources, cultural and historic features, recreational opportunities, and other key aspects of the park.
Is this opportunity focused on marketing, education, or something else?
It is positioned as an education and interpretation effort that uses social platforms and trend research to communicate more effectively in modern ways. While it can increase visibility, the stated intent is public education and outreach that encourages stewardship.
How does the project encourage stewardship?
By expanding and sharpening public-facing information about the park, the project aims to increase awareness and understanding so that visitors and community members have the knowledge and motivation to help protect park resources.
Who would be doing the work under this agreement?
The program is designed to bring in 1 to 3 Resource Assistants who can apply social media expertise to develop and improve digital communication tools and outreach content for the park.
How many Resource Assistants are anticipated?
The description indicates 1 to 3 Resource Assistants.
Is there a learning or training component for the Resource Assistant(s)?
Yes. The agreement describes an experience where the selected Resource Assistant(s) spend time in Joshua Tree National Park while working on these projects, gaining firsthand exposure to the park environment and its resources.
Why does time spent in the park matter for this project?
The notice signals a blend of practical communications work and on-the-ground familiarity with the setting being interpreted, which can support more accurate and responsible storytelling about park resources.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under the Natural Resources funding activity category.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.944 (Natural Resource Stewardship).
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding listed is $165,000.
How many awards does NPS expect to make?
The expected number of awards is one.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are institutions of higher education eligible if they are nonprofits?
No. The eligibility statement explicitly excludes institutions of higher education.
Was this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. The notice states that NPS intended to fund the described project activities without competition, and that the announcement served as a public notice of that intent.
What does "without competition" mean in this notice?
It means it was not structured like an open, competitive grant round with a standard application deadline; instead, it functioned as a formal notice that the agency planned to support this specific set of cooperative agreement activities through a non-competitive process.
Is there an application deadline?
The closing date field repeats that the announcement serves as a public notice of intent to fund without competition, rather than describing a standard competitive deadline.
When was this opportunity posted and created?
The posting and creation dates are listed as September 5, 2014.
When was this opportunity archived?
The archive date is listed as September 10, 2014.
Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The contact listed is Susan Erickson. Phone: (702) 293-8771. Email: SusanErickson@nps.gov.
Is there a link for additional information?
Yes. The notice mentions that an additional information link was provided through Grants.gov.
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