Outdoor schools collaborate with NPS parks and sites to promote field-science and stewardship through on-site residential education programs

Active Cooperative Agreement Awarded Last action

Award ID
P23AC02126
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$5,359,285

Award facts

Assistance listing
15.012 Outdoor Schools in National Parks
Completion date 31% complete
Funding
  • $485,000.00 Federal
  • $4,874,285.00 Non-federal
Place of performance
Porter, IN 46304, USA

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Description

Outdoor schools work closely with k-12 schools and diverse group of research and educational organizations to accomplish the mission of the program. Recipient inspires the stewards of tomorrow with environmental education programs that explore the science of ecosystems as well as the relationships between people and their environment over time. The lifelong learning model at dunes learning center features a continuum of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (stem) strong outreach and immersive overnight study trips during the school year, day overnight summer camps, and community education programs that explore the natural, cultural, historical, and recreational resources of the indiana dunes region. Beneficiaries include state, local, public nonprofit institutions organization, specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, and veterans). Educators bring real-world, place-based science to students in accordance with state education standards.

Transactions

Action Federal Non-federal Date
Amendment $110,000 $1,820,000
Amendment $160,000 $1,594,000
Original award $215,000 $1,460,285

Quick answers

Who received award P23AC02126?

P23AC02126 was awarded to Indiana Dunes Environmental Learning Center, Inc. by Midwest Region (National Park Service) on September 11, 2023.

How much is award P23AC02126 worth?

$5,359,285 has been obligated on P23AC02126: $485,000 in federal funding and $4,874,285 in non-federal funding.

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