This grant, offered by the NPS Heartland Inventory and Monitoring Network (HTLN), is for developing effective communication and educational programs related to fire effects monitoring in Central Great Plains NPS Units. The HTLN seeks assistance to ensure that scientific findings are translated into relevant and accessible information for park managers and the public. The recipient will develop concise, understandable information products, create education and interpretation programs tailored to specific park resources, and design curriculum for local educators. This initiative aims to improve overall scientific literacy and highlight the critical role of science in managing National Parks, bridging the gap between scientific data and public understanding.
Opportunity ID: 100733
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | E11AC60519 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fire Effects Monitoring in Central Great Plains NPS Units |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.944 — Natural Resource Stewardship |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 21, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 28, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 28, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 28, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $206,200 |
| Award Ceiling: | $206,200 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This is a "Notice of Intent" of a single source task agreement award to Missouri State University, Springfield, MO under the Great Rivers Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit. This is a continuation partnership that evolved from working with the Hearland Network to implement vital signs monitoring and provides the opportunity to develop education and interpretation products using network data and findings. This cooperative agreement is a continuation of the successful science/teacher workshops conducted in partnership with Missouri State at George Washington Carver NM and Wilson�s Creek NB. The same individuals involved with designing and executing the workshop will continue to carry out this partnership. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | The Heartland Inventory and Monitoring Network (HTLN) needs assistance and expertise to ensure that the results of monitoring are relevant and accessible to park managers and the public. The partner is expected to undertake a diversity of tasks generally related to: 1. Assisting network scientist in translating scientific findings into concise, understandable, integrated information products for park managers and the public; 2. Developing education and interpretation programs that incorporate a spectrum of network-generated information in the context of each park�s specific resources and purpose to engage park managers and the public; 3. Using HTLN findings to develop curriculum for local educators to use in the classroom and on-site to improve overall scientific literacy and the role of science in managing National Parks. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Tonya Bradley
Contract Specialist Phone 402-661-1656 Email:tonya_bradley@nps.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Tonya Bradley Contract Specialist Phone 402-661-1656 Email: tonya_bradley@nps.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.944 | PKG00060451 | Jun 21, 2011 | Jun 28, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
100733 SF424-2.0.pdf
100733 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
100733 SF424A-1.0.pdf
100733 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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