National Park Service: Soundscape Analysis and Reporting Grant

This grant aims to conduct soundcape analysis in Grand Canyon National Park to manage overflights and improve wilderness character. It involves collaboration with the Federal Aviation Administration to incentivize quiet aircraft technology. Colorado State University staff and students will perform Quality Assurance/Quality Control on data collected from park sites, providing hands-on experience. The analysis and reports will assist in recreation planning and decision-making impacting the park’s 6 million annual visitors. The grant offers an opportunity to contribute to preserving the natural soundscape and enhancing the visitor experience at Grand Canyon National Park.

Opportunity ID: 304842

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General Information

Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	P18AS00211
Funding Opportunity Title:	Soundscape Analysis and Report Writing
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:	May 09, 2018
Last Updated Date:	–
Original Closing Date for Applications:	May 18, 2018
Current Closing Date for Applications:	May 18, 2018
Archive Date:	May 30, 2018
Estimated Total Program Funding:	$72,000
Award Ceiling:	$72,000
Award Floor:	$0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:	Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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Additional Information

Agency Name:	National Park Service
Description:	The 2012 Moving Forward for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) provides a framework for the National Park Service and Federal Aviation Administration to work together to develop incentives for Grand Canyon air tour operators using quiet technology aircraft without increasing noise at the park. Data gathered and analyzed under this project will aid planning for overflights management, as well as improve wilderness character in Grand Canyon National Park which will benefit the public both within and beyond the borders of the park. The project requires CSU Listening Lab staff and six undergrad students to perform Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) for the analyses conducted by Grand Canyon interns on data collected from multiple sites throughout the park, providing the students with real world experience in conducting QA/QC on soundscape datasets and related work. In the first year of this agreement, it is anticipated that 4 sites with 2 deployments each will occur. CSU staff will write analytical reports based their review of Grand Canyonâ¿¿s analysis and data collection. Annual soundscape data collection, analysis and reporting would provide baseline information used to analyze the effects of human caused noise such as helicopter and fixed- wing flights, and motorcycles and vehicular traffic on the natural soundscapes. The information from the analysis and reports will be used in recreation planning, including planning for the parkâ¿¿s developed areas, backcountry, and proposed wilderness. Management decisions derived from these reports may affect many of the 6 million visitors who come to Grand Canyon annually including river users, hikers, campers and visitors to the rim. The information would also be made available to the public and used in interpretive information.
Link to Additional Information:	http://www.grants.gov
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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