This department is offering this grant to collect crucial Tribal Ecological Knowledge (TEK) baseline information for the active management of ecosystems, leading to enhanced stewardship. TEK is an interdisciplinary and collaborative field that gleans vital ecological insights from traditionally associated tribes. This grant is for projects that will involve tribes directly, requiring explicit permission from Tribal Councils before proceeding. The initiative will focus on collecting baseline data through three distinct research prongs, ensuring comprehensive ecological understanding. This effort aims to integrate traditional wisdom with modern management practices for sustainable environmental outcomes.
Opportunity ID: 294823
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P17AS00409 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | TEK Baseline Research |
| 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: | 15.945 — Cooperative Research and Training Programs – Resources of the National Park System |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 03, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $32,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $32,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | TEK is an interdisciplinary and collaborative field that gleans ecological information from traditionally associated tribes. This information will be used for active management of ecosystems, resulting in better stewardship. Tribes will be involved, including permission from the Tribal Councils for the project to proceed. To collect baseline information, this project has three research prongs. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.go |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants Management Specialist Kelly Adams
Kelly_Adams@nps.gov Email:Kelly_Adams@nps.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 294823 Full Announcement-P17AS00409 -> NPS-NOIP17AS00409.pdf
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