Enhancing Recreation and Conservation in Environments Shared by Humans and Bats Through Input from Visitors in National Parks
About This Grant
Objectives of this collaborative project are to: 1. Understand visitors recreational interests in caves and attitudes toward bats and stewardship of these resources at show caves in national parks. Visitors will represent a range of perspectives, such as school groups, outdoor recreation or education organizations, cave enthusiasts, or casual tourists. 2. Evaluate current education techniques about bats and cave resources to identify engaging and effective approaches for future interpretive programs. 3. Integrate social science approaches into NPS educational efforts and management decisions. 4. Foster relationships and a shared understanding of what it means to balance stewardship and enjoyment of public lands, with particular emphasis on unique and valuable cave resources. 5. Provide opportunities for University of Tennessee professional staff and students to gain real-life experiences in national parks and apply their expertise in helping parks enhance natural resource conservation by integrating social science research results.
Grant Summary
Enhancing Recreation and Conservation in Environments Shared by Humans and Bats Through Input from Visitors in National Parks is a National Park Service grant providing $0K to $46K. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Eligibility
Funder did not publish eligibility criteria — confirm directly with the funder before applying.
How to Apply
$0K–$46K
Rolling / Open
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Enhancing Recreation and Conservation in Environments Shared by Humans and Bats Through Input from Visitors in National Parks from National Park Service, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 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.
- 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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Enhancing Recreation and Conservation in Environments Shared by Humans and Bats Through Input from Visitors in National Parks: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Enhancing Recreation and Conservation in Environments Shared by Humans and Bats Through Input from Visitors in National Parks?
Enhancing Recreation and Conservation in Environments Shared by Humans and Bats Through Input from Visitors in National Parks is offered by National Park Service and is generally open to eligible organizations. 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 Enhancing Recreation and Conservation in Environments Shared by Humans and Bats Through Input from Visitors in National Parks provide?
Enhancing Recreation and Conservation in Environments Shared by Humans and Bats Through Input from Visitors in National Parks provides between $1 and $46K 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 Enhancing Recreation and Conservation in Environments Shared by Humans and Bats Through Input from Visitors in National Parks deadline?
Enhancing Recreation and Conservation in Environments Shared by Humans and Bats Through Input from Visitors in National Parks 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 Enhancing Recreation and Conservation in Environments Shared by Humans and Bats Through Input from Visitors in National Parks?
To apply for Enhancing Recreation and Conservation in Environments Shared by Humans and Bats Through Input from Visitors in National Parks, 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.