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Outdoor Lighting Assessment Protocols

National Park Service

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-07-05

About This Grant

IDA and NPS will cooperate on development, testing, verification, and promulgation of outdoor lighting inventory protocols. After review and development, protocols will be tested and refined in at least one additional Colorado Plateau NPS unit. Methods for widespread use of protocols will be developed, enabling parks, park partners, and park volunteers to effectively assess lighting. Such an inventory will assist parks in achieving their sustainability goals, target the most effective demonstration projects, and enable the measurement of success in lighting retrofits. These products would also be in line with the ongoing cooperative work between IDA and NPS on Dark Sky Places designation. Protocol development may be paired with outdoor lighting upgrades to accelerate the achievement of sustainability goals and further test assessment protocols. Task Agreement products are expected to have wide applicability across other public lands, or where communities and business are concerned about their impact upon adjacent environmentally sensitive areas.

Grant Summary

Outdoor Lighting Assessment Protocols is a National Park Service grant providing $0K to $30K for university. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

natural resources

Eligibility

university

How to Apply

Funding Range

$0K$30K

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Outdoor Lighting Assessment Protocols from National Park Service, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to National Park Service before the deadline.
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Outdoor Lighting Assessment Protocols: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Outdoor Lighting Assessment Protocols?

Outdoor Lighting Assessment Protocols is offered by National Park Service and is generally open to university. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Outdoor Lighting Assessment Protocols provide?

Outdoor Lighting Assessment Protocols provides between $1 and $30K per award from National Park Service. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Outdoor Lighting Assessment Protocols deadline?

Outdoor Lighting Assessment Protocols accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, National Park Service, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the Outdoor Lighting Assessment Protocols?

To apply for Outdoor Lighting Assessment Protocols, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from National Park Service.

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