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- The National Park Service in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Visitor Use Management Research at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area" 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 Mar 10, 2015 and posted on Mar 10, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by This is a notice of intent for a restricted award to Clemson University. This is not a request for applications.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $175,284.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $175,284.00 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) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- The United States Department of Interior, National Park Service is announcing a notice of intent to award this is not a request for applications. This funding opportunity is to provide public notice of NPSs intention to continue the following project under Cooperative Agreement P13AC00443 with Clemson University, a partner under the Piedmont South Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (PSAC).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Visitor Use Management Research at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00063) is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding notice tied to the Piedmont South Atlantic Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network. It is structured as a cooperative agreement within the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category, reflecting that the work is research-focused and designed to directly support on-the-ground management decisions in a national park setting. The project is aimed at improving how visitor use, outdoor recreation, and recreation-related ecological impacts are understood and managed at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, with the broader goal of maximizing visitor experience while protecting park resources through data-driven decision-making.
The central objective is to produce accurate and defensible information that park managers can rely on when making visitor use management choices. In practical terms, this kind of work commonly supports decisions about where and how to accommodate recreation, how to reduce crowding or conflicts among user groups, how to protect sensitive natural or cultural resources from overuse, and how to monitor whether management actions are working over time. The emphasis on "defensible" information signals that the NPS is looking for methods and findings that can stand up to professional scrutiny and can be used confidently in planning, policy, and public communication, especially when management decisions may be controversial or require clear justification.
This notice is not an open call for applications. It is explicitly a notice of intent for a restricted award to Clemson University, under an existing cooperative agreement (P13AC00443) with Clemson as a partner in the Piedmont South Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (PSAC). Because it is restricted, the announcement serves primarily as a public transparency step rather than a competitive funding opportunity. The listed eligible applicant types include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and "others" as further explained in the eligibility notes, but the text makes clear that the NPS intends to continue the project with Clemson University rather than solicit new proposals.
From a funding standpoint, the opportunity anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with estimated total funding of $175,284, which also appears as the award ceiling. The award floor is listed as $0, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. Key dates show the opportunity posted and created on March 10, 2015, and archived on March 24, 2015. Both the original and current closing date fields repeat that this is a notice of intent for a restricted award and not a request for applications, reinforcing that the normal application window concept does not apply here.
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.945, Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System, which is commonly used for NPS research and technical assistance partnerships. Administrative and access details point interested parties to Grants.gov for the public notice and list a grants management contact: Alison Smith, Grants Management Specialist, reachable by phone at 404-507-5754 or by email at AlisonSmith@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Visitor Use Management Research at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P15AS00063.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding notice from the National Park Service (NPS).
What type of award is anticipated?
The notice indicates the project is structured as a cooperative agreement.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
It is listed under the "Science and Technology and other Research and Development" activity category.
What park unit is the research focused on?
The work is focused on Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The project is intended to improve how visitor use, outdoor recreation, and recreation-related ecological impacts are understood and managed at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, with the broader goal of maximizing visitor experience while protecting park resources through data-driven decision-making.
What is the central objective of the research described in the notice?
The central objective is to produce accurate and defensible information that park managers can rely on when making visitor use management choices.
What does "defensible information" mean in the context of this notice?
Based on the notice language, "defensible" signals that the NPS is looking for methods and findings that can withstand professional scrutiny and can be used confidently in planning, policy, and public communication, especially when management decisions may be controversial or require clear justification.
What kinds of management decisions could this research support?
The notice describes research intended to directly support on-the-ground management decisions. In practical terms, it commonly supports decisions about where and how to accommodate recreation, how to reduce crowding or conflicts among user groups, how to protect sensitive natural or cultural resources from overuse, and how to monitor whether management actions are working over time.
Is this an open, competitive call for applications?
No. The notice is explicitly a notice of intent for a restricted award and is not a request for applications.
Who is the intended recipient of the restricted award?
The NPS indicates it intends to make the restricted award to Clemson University.
Why is the award restricted to Clemson University?
The notice ties the work to the Piedmont South Atlantic Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network and states the intent is to continue the project with Clemson University under an existing cooperative agreement (P13AC00443) with Clemson as a partner in the Piedmont South Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (PSAC).
Does the listing of eligible applicant types mean other organizations can apply?
The notice lists eligible applicant types (including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and "others" as explained in the eligibility notes), but it also makes clear this is a restricted notice of intent to continue the project with Clemson University rather than solicit new proposals.
How many awards does the NPS expect to make under this notice?
The expected number of awards is 1.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $175,284.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $175,284.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is listed as $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 10, 2015.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on March 10, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on March 24, 2015.
What are the closing date details?
The original and current closing date fields both indicate this is a notice of intent for a restricted award and not a request for applications, meaning a standard application window does not apply.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 15.945, Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System.
Where can the public notice be found?
The notice points interested parties to Grants.gov for the public posting.
Who is the grants management contact listed for this opportunity?
The listed grants management contact is Alison Smith, Grants Management Specialist.
How can the grants management contact be reached?
Phone: 404-507-5754. Email: AlisonSmith@nps.gov.
Which cooperative ecosystem studies unit network is referenced?
The notice is tied to the Piedmont South Atlantic Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network and references the Piedmont South Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (PSAC).
What existing cooperative agreement number is mentioned in relation to this work?
The notice mentions an existing cooperative agreement with Clemson University: P13AC00443.
What is the main way this research is expected to be used by the park?
The notice emphasizes producing information that can be used directly by park managers for visitor use management, including planning and evaluating management actions over time.
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