Opportunity Information: Apply for P17AS00065
The Department of the Interior, National Park Service announced a discretionary funding opportunity titled "Create Mobile Accessibility to Enhance Visitor Experience of Natural Communities" (Funding Opportunity Number P17AS00065). It falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category (CFDA 15.944) and is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the project is expected to be carried out with substantial involvement from the National Park Service rather than as a hands-off grant. The primary purpose is to modernize and broaden the "Explore Natural Communities" website so visitors can more easily access, understand, and use information about natural communities within National Capital Region (NCR) parks, especially on mobile devices.
A central technical goal of the project is to evaluate and improve the existing desktop map viewer on the Explore Natural Communities site. This includes updating both functionality and content, with a specific emphasis on eliminating reliance on Adobe Flash. Since Flash has been widely deprecated and is no longer supported in most modern browsers, removing it is essential for long-term usability, security, and accessibility. In practical terms, this effort implies migrating interactive mapping and related features to current web standards (such as HTML5/JavaScript-based mapping tools), improving performance and compatibility across devices, and ensuring that visitors can reliably view maps and related interpretive content without special plugins.
Beyond fixing and modernizing the current viewer, the opportunity also focuses on expanding the reach of the Explore Natural Communities website to additional NCR parks. This indicates that the project is not limited to a single park unit or a one-time technical refresh; it is also about scaling the platform and its content so more parks in the region can be represented consistently. Expansion could involve integrating additional datasets, adding park-specific pages or layers, and standardizing how natural community information is displayed so users get a coherent experience as the site grows.
A significant outreach and content-development component is included as well. The National Park Service plans to engage student interns to design and create mobile-friendly interpretive media, specifically podcasts and videos. This content is intended for several park units identified by abbreviations: PRWI (Prince William Forest Park), MANA (Manassas National Battlefield Park), WOTR (Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts), ANTI (Antietam National Battlefield), and MONO (Monocacy National Battlefield). The emphasis on podcasts and videos suggests an intent to meet visitors where they already are: using phones on-site or while planning a visit, consuming short, engaging media that provides context about landscapes, ecosystems, and the natural communities present in these parks.
In terms of applicant eligibility, the opportunity is limited to nonprofits with IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. The anticipated award profile is very specific: one expected award with an award ceiling of $315,442. The posting also states that this is a notice of intent to award and that applications will not be accepted, because the task agreement is being awarded under an existing Master Cooperative Agreement (P12AC31174). In other words, this announcement functions more as a public notice describing the planned work and funding level rather than an open competition where multiple organizations can apply.
Overall, the project blends technology modernization, regional expansion of an interpretive mapping platform, and creation of mobile-first educational media. Its underlying theme is improving how the public discovers and understands natural communities in and around NCR parks by making digital tools more accessible, more reliable on modern devices, and richer in engaging content that can be used in the field.Apply for P17AS00065
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Create Mobile Accessibility to Enhance Visitor Experience of Natural Communities" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.944.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 30, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Notice of intent to award, applications will not be accepted for this agreement. This task agreement is being awarded to Master Cooperative Agreement P12AC31174.. (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 $315,442.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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