Department of Environmental Conservation Grant: Studying Species Vulnerability at Acadia National Park

This grant has been awarded to SERC Institute to identify species vulnerable to climate change at Acadia National Park. The recipient will develop stories highlighting local impacts of climate change on well-known species, create citizen science programs for monitoring vulnerable species, and share historical data on their website. The project aims to raise awareness and understanding of climate change effects on the park’s biodiversity. Closing date for this grant is June 26, 2013.

Opportunity ID: 236675

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General Information

Document Type::	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number::	NPS-13-NERO-0050
Funding Opportunity Title::	Identify Species Vulnerable to Climate Change at Acadia National Park
Opportunity Category::	Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation::
Funding Instrument Type::
Category of Funding Activity::	Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation::	This is NOT a request for applications; this is an announcement that an award has already been designated to SERC Institute for their work in identifying species vulnerable to climate change at Acadia National Park.
Expected Number of Awards::	1
Assistance Listings Number(s)::	15.944 — Natural Resource Stewardship
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement::	No
Version::	Synopsis 1
Posted Date::	Jun 21, 2013
Last Updated Date::
Original Closing Date for Applications::	Jun 26, 2013
Current Closing Date for Applications::	Jun 26, 2013
Archive Date::	Jun 27, 2013
Estimated Total Program Funding::	$ 49,549
Award Ceiling::	$49,549
Award Floor::	$49,549

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants::	Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility::	This is NOT a request for applications; this is an announcement that an award has already been designated to SERC Institute for their work in identifying species vulnerable to climate change at Acadia National Park.

Additional Information

Agency Name::	National Park Service
Description::	This is NOT a request for applications; this is an announcement that an award has already been designated to SERC Institute for their work in identifying species vulnerable to climate change at Acadia National Park. In addition to the draft reports and final submission, the Cooperator will: 1. Develop and communicate stories describing local impacts of climate change on well-known species in Acadia National Park. 2. Develop three stories, in the form of narratives in written articles and public presentations, describing local impacts of climate on well-known species. These stories will be appropriate to be translated to other forms for inclusion on the website, exhibits, and ranger-led programs. 3. Provide three stories and links to at least four significant sources of historical data on the SERC Institute website. 4. Develop citizen science programs, with standard written protocols, designed to monitor species vulnerable to climate change and communicate climate change impacts to participants.
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Version History

Version	Modification Description	Updated Date
Synopsis 1

Package Status

Package No: 1