Federal Agency Name: Department of the Interior, National Park Service
Funding Opportunity Title: Natural Resource Stewardship Communication
Funding Opportunity Number: P18AS00182
CFDA Number: 15.945 – Cooperative Research and Training Programs
Posted Date: Apr 25, 2018
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 25, 2018
Estimated Total Program Funding: $200,000
Award Ceiling: $200,000
Award Floor: $25,000
Eligible Applicants: In accordance with 54 U.S.C. § 100703, Cooperative Study Units, this funding opportunity is limited to public or private educational institutions that are part of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units Network.
Cost Sharing or Matching: Non-Federal cost sharing is not required to be eligible for an award under this NOFO.
Phase 1: Guidance and proposal.
Products
• Analysis of applicable behavior change and communication theories.
• Research-based guidance land managers can use to develop site-specific approaches to affect behavior change, including guidance on developing messaging and behavior change strategies.
• Recommended framework and process for parks to implement to affect non-compliant behavior based on existing literature.
• Project proposal to design, implement, and evaluate behavior change strategy.
Review OMB-NPS Programmatic Review package when preparing proposal timeline. https://www.nps.gov/subjects/socialscience/programmaticclearance.htm
Phase 2: Implement and evaluate the effectiveness of the behavior change strategy.
Products:
• Communication strategy and campaign materials
• Summary of results.
• A framework and process for other parks to adapt, implement, and evaluate in their specific setting.
• An evaluation plan for parks to assess on-going effectiveness and adapt accordingly.
• Dissemination of results to park managers, conferences, webinars, and websites.
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