Understanding and Appreciation of Natural Sounds/Night Skies through Youth Initiatives Based on Science, Service, and Recreation
Agency: National Park Service
Assistance Listings
- 15.931 -- Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- County governments
- City or township governments
- State governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Special district governments
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
Nonprofit
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
JOHN BECHTOLD
John_Bechtold@nps.gov
john_bechtold@nps.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| P20AS00015_Notice_of_Funding_Opportunity.docx | Notice of Funding Opportunity | Dec 12, 2019 02:37 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: January 31, 2020
Award
$300,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$1
Award Minimum
$300,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
P20AS00015
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
--
Category of Funding Activity:
Education
Natural resources
Science technology and other research and development
Category Explanation:
--
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
December 11, 2019
Archive date:
January 31, 2020
