P21AS00324: Effects of Outdoor Lighting on Natural Resources and Visitor Enjoyment in National Parks
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: NPS Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Units (CESU) Master Cooperative Agreements (P23AS00132). Status: Closes December 31, 2027 (419 days left). It is in our archive of National Park Service notices from 2021.
National Park Service offered grants of up to $390,000 (at least $150,000) to colleges and universities and state and local governments. Applications closed on April 9, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 1, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$390,000
- Award floor$150,000
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | February 5, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 9, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to colleges and universities and state and local governments.
- State governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
In accordance with 54 U.S.C. § 101702(b), Cooperative and Research Training Programs, this funding opportunity is limited to public or private educational institutions, states, and political subdivisions of States.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Cooperative Research and Training Programs – Resources of the National Park System awards averaged $183,848; this notice allows up to $390,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (74% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
Effects of Outdoor Lighting on Natural Resources and Visitor Enjoyment in National Parks
Who has won Cooperative Research and Training Programs – Resources of the National Park System grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Cooperative Research and Training Programs – Resources of the National Park System (15.945) awarded $313 million across 1,704 grant awards, an average of $183,848 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado State University | Colorado | 89 | $32.4 million |
| Florida International University | Florida | 42 | $14.1 million |
| The Nature Conservancy | Virginia | 6 | $12.7 million |
| University of Hawaii | Hawaii | 39 | $11.9 million |
| Austin Peay State University | Tennessee | 12 | $11.2 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, P23AS00132, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is P21AS00324 still open?
No. It closed on April 9, 2021. A newer notice is open: P23AS00132, closes December 31, 2027 (419 days left).
Who can apply for Effects of Outdoor Lighting on Natural Resources and Visitor Enjoyment in National Parks?
National Park Service accepted applications from colleges and universities and state and local governments. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Effects of Outdoor Lighting on Natural Resources and Visitor Enjoyment in National Parks?
Closed April 9, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $390,000 each.
Who has won Cooperative Research and Training Programs – Resources of the National Park System grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Colorado State University, Florida International University, The Nature Conservancy. The program made 1,704 awards worth $313 million in that time.
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