Opportunity Information: Apply for P19AS00244
The Cooperative Research and GIS support for Visitor and Land Use grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P19AS00244) is a discretionary National Park Service cooperative agreement focused on improving how parks in the Intermountain Region understand and manage visitor use in congested areas. The core purpose is to deliver location-specific, practical insight into where, when, and how visitors are using park spaces so park managers can make better day-to-day and long-term decisions that protect resources while improving the visitor experience. A central theme of the project is translating complex visitor use patterns into actionable guidance for park leadership, especially in settings where crowding, traffic, and concentrated use create management challenges.
A major component of the work is the use of geospatial analysis and GIS to identify visitor use trends and turn those findings into clear decision-support tools. That includes producing high-quality datasets and map products that can be used directly by parks to understand spatial patterns of use, pinpoint congestion hotspots, and evaluate how visitors move through park transportation corridors and destinations. These GIS outputs are intended to support Long Range Transportation Planning not only within individual parks but also across the Intermountain Region, helping align park-level transportation strategies with broader regional planning needs.
The opportunity also emphasizes helping parks prioritize resource and management strategies using science-based information. In practice, this means providing credible analytical support that helps managers compare needs and options across different locations or assets, decide where limited staff time and funding will have the greatest impact, and justify management actions with defensible data. The overall expectation is that the selected recipient will help ensure that management decisions are informed by rigorous analysis rather than anecdotal observations, particularly in high-pressure environments where visitor demand can shift quickly and impacts can accumulate.
Administratively, the program is offered by the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, under the Natural Resources funding activity category (CFDA 15.945). The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates the National Park Service anticipates substantial involvement during the project, such as collaborating on methods, data standards, deliverables, and application of results. Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, positioning universities and similar institutions as the primary partners for conducting the research, analysis, and GIS production work.
The posting was created on June 7, 2019, with an original closing date of June 16, 2019. The opportunity anticipated a single award, with an award ceiling of $77,256. Overall, the grant is essentially a targeted research and GIS support effort intended to strengthen visitor use management and transportation planning in busy Intermountain Region parks by delivering reliable geospatial insights, prioritized strategy guidance, and polished map and data products that park managers can use immediately.Apply for P19AS00244
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Research and GIS support for Visitor and Land Use" 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 07, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 16, 2019. (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 $77,256.00 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 "Cooperative Research and GIS support for Visitor and Land Use."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P19AS00244.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS).
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the description, a cooperative agreement indicates the National Park Service expects substantial involvement during the project. That involvement may include collaborating on methods, data standards, deliverables, and how results are applied in park decision-making.
Is this a discretionary funding opportunity?
Yes. The opportunity is described as a discretionary National Park Service cooperative agreement.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to improve how parks in the Intermountain Region understand and manage visitor use in congested areas by delivering location-specific, practical insights into where, when, and how visitors use park spaces.
Which parks or region does the work focus on?
The work is focused on National Park Service units in the Intermountain Region, especially locations experiencing crowding, traffic, and concentrated visitor use.
What kinds of management problems is the project meant to address?
The project is meant to support management in settings where congestion and concentrated use create challenges, helping park managers protect resources while improving the visitor experience.
What is the central theme of the work described?
A central theme is translating complex visitor use patterns into actionable guidance for park leadership, particularly where crowding and traffic conditions require practical decision support.
What role does GIS and geospatial analysis play in this project?
GIS and geospatial analysis are a major component. The work includes identifying visitor use trends and turning findings into decision-support tools that parks can use directly.
What kinds of GIS deliverables are expected?
The description emphasizes producing high-quality datasets and map products to help parks understand spatial patterns of use, pinpoint congestion hotspots, and evaluate how visitors move through transportation corridors and destinations.
How are the GIS products intended to be used by parks?
The GIS outputs are intended to be used directly by parks for understanding visitor use patterns and congestion, and to support decision-making tied to visitor use management and transportation planning.
How does this project relate to transportation planning?
The GIS outputs are intended to support Long Range Transportation Planning within individual parks and across the Intermountain Region, aligning park-level transportation strategies with broader regional planning needs.
Does the opportunity include work beyond mapping?
Yes. In addition to GIS production, the opportunity emphasizes science-based analytical support to help parks prioritize resources and management strategies.
What does "prioritize resource and management strategies" mean in this context?
It refers to providing credible analysis that helps managers compare needs and options across locations or assets, decide where limited staff time and funding can have the greatest impact, and justify actions using defensible data.
What decision-making gap is this project trying to reduce?
The project is intended to ensure management decisions are informed by rigorous analysis rather than anecdotal observations, especially where visitor demand shifts quickly and impacts can accumulate.
What funding activity category is associated with this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.945.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
Are private organizations eligible based on the description provided?
No. The eligibility language provided limits applicants to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $77,256.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting was created on June 7, 2019.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was June 16, 2019.
What is the overall expected outcome of the grant?
The overall expectation is a targeted research and GIS support effort that strengthens visitor use management and transportation planning in busy Intermountain Region parks through reliable geospatial insights, prioritized strategy guidance, and polished map and data products that park managers can use immediately.
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