The National Parks Department is offering a grant to engage 20 youth in educational and recreational activities aimed at understanding and preserving natural sounds and night skies in national parks. The grant seeks to increase access for underserved youth, promote appreciation of national parks, and improve resource conditions. By participating in service activities and learning about science and engineering, successful applicants will contribute to noise and light reduction efforts, enhancing the overall visitor experience and relevance of national parks. Application deadline is Jan 30, 2020.
Opportunity ID: 322995
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P20AS00015 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Understanding and Appreciation of Natural Sounds/Night Skies through Youth Initiatives Based on Science, Service, and Recreation |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.931 — Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 11, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 11, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 30, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 30, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 31, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | The goals of this agreement are to engage approximately 20 youth in a park-based educational/recreational experience to learn and apply science, engineering, and best practices for protecting natural sounds and night skies in national parks, while fostering an awareness and appreciation of recreation opportunities in national parks.
The objectives are to advance recreational access for non-traditional/underserved park visitors (e.g., youth who haven¿t visited parks due to socio-economics or perceived barriers based on physical, hearing, or visual impairments); use recreation to develop understanding and appreciation of national parks and public lands; impart knowledge to enhance park resources, values, and visitor experience; and leverage funding through cost-sharing. The outcomes will include: 1) increased recreational access, 2) application of best practices developed to benefit resource conditions and visitor experience, 3) improved natural soundscapes and night skies through noise and light reduction service activities, 4) increased relevancy of national parks. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
JOHN BECHTOLD
John_Bechtold@nps.gov Email:John_Bechtold@nps.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 322995 Full Announcement-Notice of Funding Opportunity -> P20AS00015 Notice of Funding Opportunity.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | JOHN BECHTOLD John_Bechtold@nps.gov Email: John_Bechtold@nps.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.931 | PKG00257118 | Jan 30, 2020 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
322995 SF424_Mandatory_1_2-1.2.pdf
322995 SF424A-1.0.pdf
322995 Mandatory_SF424B-1.1.pdf
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