Opportunity Information: Apply for P17AS00400
The Soundscape Analysis and Report Writing opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P17AS00400) is a discretionary National Park Service grant issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior as a cooperative agreement. It was created on June 20, 2017, with an original closing date of June 30, 2017. The program anticipates making one award, with a maximum funding amount (award ceiling) of $69,455. The eligible applicants are limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, positioning universities and similar public academic entities as the intended partners for the work.
At its core, the project supports implementation of the 2012 Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21), which lays out a framework for coordinated action between the National Park Service (NPS) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Under MAP-21, NPS and FAA are expected to work together to develop and support incentives for Grand Canyon air tour operators to adopt quieter aircraft technologies, but crucially, to do so without increasing overall noise levels within Grand Canyon National Park. The grant focuses on gathering and analyzing soundscape-related data and then translating that analysis into clear reporting that can be used in decision-making.
The practical purpose of the funding is to generate defensible soundscape analysis that informs how overflights are managed at Grand Canyon. Overflights management includes understanding when, where, and how aircraft noise is affecting natural soundscapes and visitor experiences, and using that evidence to guide planning and policy choices. By improving the information base for these decisions, the work is meant to support protection of wilderness character, which in National Park Service terms includes maintaining opportunities for natural quiet and minimizing human-caused intrusions that can diminish the sense of remoteness and natural conditions. The opportunity also emphasizes that the benefits extend beyond park boundaries, since decisions about flight routes, aircraft technology, and noise exposure can affect surrounding communities and regional visitors as well as the park itself.
Because the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, the intent is not just to hand off a task to a recipient, but to carry it out with active involvement from NPS. In most cases, that implies coordination on methods, data needs, analytical approaches, and deliverable expectations so that the resulting analysis and written report align with NPS planning requirements and can be used directly in ongoing interagency efforts tied to MAP-21. The activity category is listed under Natural Resources (CFDA 15.945), reflecting the NPS focus on resource protection, including the sound environment as a key component of the park's natural and wilderness resources.Apply for P17AS00400
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Soundscape Analysis and Report Writing" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 20, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 2017. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $69,455.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Soundscape Analysis and Report Writing.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P17AS00400.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The grant is issued by the National Park Service (NPS), within the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What type of funding instrument is this?
This opportunity is a discretionary National Park Service grant issued as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement indicates the work is expected to be carried out with active involvement from NPS, rather than being fully handed off to the recipient. Based on the opportunity description, this typically includes coordination on items like methods, data needs, analytical approaches, and deliverable expectations so the results align with NPS planning requirements and can be used in ongoing interagency efforts.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on June 20, 2017.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was June 30, 2017.
How many awards does the program expect to make?
The program anticipates making one award.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The maximum funding amount (award ceiling) is $69,455.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. This points to public universities and similar public academic entities as the intended partners.
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The project supports gathering and analyzing soundscape-related data and translating that analysis into clear reporting that can be used in decision-making about aircraft overflights at Grand Canyon National Park.
How does this grant connect to MAP-21?
The project supports implementation of the 2012 Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21), which describes a framework for coordinated action between the NPS and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) related to Grand Canyon air tour operations.
What does MAP-21 expect NPS and FAA to do that relates to this work?
Under MAP-21, NPS and FAA are expected to work together to develop and support incentives for Grand Canyon air tour operators to adopt quieter aircraft technologies, while also ensuring those changes do not increase overall noise levels within Grand Canyon National Park.
What kinds of decisions is the soundscape analysis intended to inform?
The analysis is meant to produce defensible information that informs how overflights are managed at the Grand Canyon, including understanding when, where, and how aircraft noise affects natural soundscapes and visitor experiences, and using that evidence to guide planning and policy choices.
What is meant by "overflights management" in this opportunity?
In the context provided, overflights management includes evaluating when and where aircraft noise is affecting the park's natural soundscapes and visitor experiences, and then using the results to support planning and policy decisions.
Why is the project concerned with wilderness character and natural quiet?
The opportunity emphasizes protecting wilderness character, which in National Park Service terms includes maintaining opportunities for natural quiet and minimizing human-caused intrusions that can reduce the sense of remoteness and natural conditions.
Is the work only relevant inside Grand Canyon National Park?
No. The description emphasizes that benefits extend beyond park boundaries because decisions about flight routes, aircraft technology, and noise exposure can also affect surrounding communities and regional visitors.
What category does this funding fall under?
The activity category is listed under Natural Resources with CFDA 15.945, reflecting an NPS resource protection focus that includes the park sound environment.
What deliverables are implied by the opportunity title and description?
Based on the title and description, the core deliverables are a soundscape analysis (grounded in collected and/or existing soundscape-related data) and a written report that clearly communicates the findings for use in planning and decision-making.
Why does the opportunity emphasize "defensible" analysis?
The purpose statement highlights the need for analysis that can credibly support real-world planning and policy choices related to overflight management, including interagency coordination under MAP-21.
How does NPS plan to use the results?
The opportunity indicates the analysis and reporting should align with NPS planning requirements and be usable in ongoing interagency efforts between NPS and FAA tied to MAP-21.
Does the opportunity identify a specific park or geographic focus?
Yes. The work is framed around soundscape impacts from aircraft overflights at Grand Canyon National Park.
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