Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIP20AC00379
The funding opportunity titled "GLNF CESU: Isle Royale Institute Support FY2020-2024-ISRO" (Funding Opportunity Number NPS NOIP20AC00379) is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary grant in the form of a cooperative agreement. It was issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, under CFDA 15.945 (Natural Resources). The notice was created on March 24, 2020, with an original closing date of April 4, 2020. The NPS anticipated making a single award, with a funding ceiling of $175,000.
A key feature of this announcement is that it serves as public notice of NPS intent to make an award without competition. The intended recipient is Michigan Technological University, specifically in its role as a member of the Great Lakes Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (GLNF CESU). In practice, this means the NPS identified a specific partner within the CESU network to carry out the work, rather than running an open, competitive solicitation. The eligibility field reflects this limited recipient approach by listing "Others" and pointing to additional eligibility clarification, which aligns with the stated intent to fund a particular CESU partner.
The purpose of the cooperative agreement is to support the Isle Royale Institute mission by combining education, outreach, citizen science, and research assistance connected to Isle Royale National Park (ISRO) and the surrounding waters of Lake Superior. The partnership is structured so that Isle Royale National Park works alongside the recipient to deliver programming and to accomplish scientific research and related support activities. The emphasis is not only on conducting or enabling research, but also on translating park resources into learning opportunities for a wide range of audiences, including youth, families, educators, and tribal groups.
The project activities described in the announcement span several interconnected areas. One major component is outreach and experiential education: establishing base camps for family, youth, and tribal groups, and developing a wildlands experiential education program. These base camps are intended to make field-based learning and engagement feasible in a remote park setting, supporting immersive experiences tied to the park's natural and cultural resources. Another outreach element is the coordination and delivery of citizen science programs and broader educational offerings for all ages, expanding public participation in observing, documenting, and learning about park ecosystems.
Teacher-focused continuing education is also a named priority. The opportunity specifically mentions programs like "Moosewatch for Educators" and other forms of teacher professional development. The intention is to equip educators with place-based content and field experiences they can bring back to their classrooms, extending the park's educational reach beyond on-island programming and helping build long-term environmental literacy linked to Isle Royale.
In addition to education and outreach, the announcement includes cultural resource work and research support. It calls for documentation of coastal archeological sites, which suggests field documentation and inventory work aimed at recording and understanding shoreline cultural resources that may be vulnerable to erosion, weather, or other pressures. The agreement also includes providing scientific research support services, which can encompass logistical, technical, or field assistance that helps researchers operate in the park environment. Finally, the project supports continued development of citizen science inventory and monitoring programs, reinforcing the idea that public engagement and data collection can complement park management needs, resource stewardship, and long-term monitoring.
The announcement provides a concrete participation target for the outreach education and tribal youth programming. Each program is expected to serve roughly 10 to 20 youth and families, with an estimated four programs offered per summer. At that pace, the programming is projected to reach up to about 80 youth each year. This detail signals that NPS expects recurring seasonal delivery with measurable annual reach, rather than a one-time event, and it anchors the education component in specific service levels.Apply for NPS NOIP20AC00379
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "GLNF CESU: Isle Royale Institute Support FY2020-2024-ISRO" 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 Mar 24, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 04, 2020. (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 $175,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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