Opportunity Information: Apply for P13AS00224
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Visitor Perceptions of Climate Change in U.S. National Parks" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945 Cooperative Research and Training Programs Resources of the National Park System.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 22, 2013 and posted on Aug 22, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 26, 2013 This is not a request for applications. This is a single source award to George Mason University.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $78,866.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service funding opportunity titled "Visitor Perceptions of Climate Change in U.S. National Parks" (Funding Opportunity Number P13AS00224) supports a social science research project focused on how national park visitors understand and perceive climate change, and how they respond to place-based climate change messages delivered in a park setting. The core purpose is practical: to generate usable insights that help frontline park staff, especially interpreters and volunteers who interact directly with visitors, communicate about climate change in ways that are clearer, more engaging, and more effective for public education.
This opportunity falls under the discretionary funding category and is structured as a Cooperative Agreement, meaning the work is intended to be conducted with active involvement and collaboration from the National Park Service rather than as a hands-off grant. The activity category is Natural Resources, and it is tied to CFDA 15.945, which covers Cooperative Research and Training Programs related to Resources of the National Park System. The announcement lists an expected number of awards of one and states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
A key point is that it is not an open competition. The posting explicitly states, twice, that this is not a request for applications and that it is a single source award to George Mason University. In other words, the funding was intended for a specific recipient rather than being available for general applicants to compete for. The eligible applicant type shown is "Public and State controlled institutions of higher education," which aligns with the named single source recipient.
In terms of funding, the estimated total funding amount is $78,866. The award ceiling and floor are both listed as $0, which often appears in grant listings when the agency is not using those fields to define a competitive range or when the funding amount is fixed through a separate internal process, consistent with the single source nature of this award. The opportunity was posted and created on Aug 22, 2013, with an original and current closing date of Aug 26, 2013, reflecting a very short public posting period that is typical when the agency is documenting a non-competitive, pre-identified award.
For further details, the listing points to Grants.gov as the additional information source. The contact person for assistance accessing the full announcement is Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer at the National Park Service, reachable at 301-432-7890 or ritamihalik@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Visitor Perceptions of Climate Change in U.S. National Parks."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P13AS00224.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the National Park Service (NPS).
What is the main purpose of the project being funded?
The project supports social science research on how U.S. national park visitors understand and perceive climate change, and how they respond to place-based climate change messages delivered in a park setting. The practical goal is to produce usable insights that help frontline park staff, especially interpreters and volunteers, communicate about climate change more clearly, engage visitors more effectively, and improve public education outcomes.
What kind of research does this opportunity support?
It supports social science research focused on visitor perceptions and understanding of climate change, and visitor responses to climate change communication in a national park context.
Who is expected to use the results of this research?
The results are intended to be useful for frontline National Park Service staff, particularly interpreters and volunteers who interact directly with visitors, to improve climate change communication and education in parks.
What is the funding category for this opportunity?
This is listed as discretionary funding.
What type of award is it?
The opportunity is structured as a Cooperative Agreement, which indicates the work is intended to be conducted with active involvement and collaboration from the National Park Service (rather than being a hands-off grant).
What is the activity category?
The activity category is Natural Resources.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is tied to CFDA 15.945, which covers Cooperative Research and Training Programs related to Resources of the National Park System.
How many awards does the announcement expect to make?
The announcement lists an expected number of awards of one (1).
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Is this an open, competitive opportunity where anyone can apply?
No. The posting explicitly states that this is not a request for applications and that it is a single source award, meaning it is not open for general competition.
Who is the intended recipient of this single source award?
The posting states the award is a single source award to George Mason University.
What applicant type is shown as eligible in the listing?
The eligible applicant type shown is "Public and State controlled institutions of higher education," which aligns with the named single source recipient.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $78,866.
Why are the award ceiling and award floor both listed as $0?
The listing shows an award ceiling of $0 and an award floor of $0. In grant listings, this can appear when those fields are not being used to define a competitive funding range or when the funding amount is fixed through an internal process. That pattern is consistent with the single source nature of this award described in the posting.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on Aug 22, 2013, and the created date is also Aug 22, 2013.
What is the closing date for this posting?
The original closing date and the current closing date are both listed as Aug 26, 2013.
Why is the posting period so short?
The posting period is very short (Aug 22, 2013 to Aug 26, 2013). This is typical when an agency is publicly documenting a non-competitive, pre-identified (single source) award rather than running a longer open competition.
Where can someone find additional information about the announcement?
The listing points to Grants.gov as the additional information source.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
The contact person listed is Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer at the National Park Service.
What are the contact details for Rita Mihalik?
Phone: 301-432-7890
Email: ritamihalik@nps.gov
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