Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00550
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- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Internship Training Program Northeast Regional Office - Northeast Museum Services Center" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.946.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 24, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by This Funding Announcement is not a request for applications. This announcement is to provide public notice of the National Park Service (NPS), intention to fund the following project activities without competition.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $94,764.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Internship Training Program Northeast Regional Office - Northeast Museum Services Center (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00550) is a National Park Service initiative under the U.S. Department of the Interior designed to expand hands-on training opportunities for qualified student interns in historic preservation and closely related cultural resource fields. The program places interns alongside federal professionals who work in areas such as archeology, history, museum management, landscape architecture, and broader cultural resources stewardship. The central aim is workforce development: giving students practical experience while supporting federal efforts to manage, protect, and document cultural resources.
Intern assignments are described as directed, meaning interns are expected to work under professional supervision on real projects that contribute to federal cultural resources management and protection. The scope of potential duties is broad and reflects the interdisciplinary nature of preservation work. Interns may participate in archeological, architectural, or landscape surveys; conduct historical research; and help document resources in ways that support compliance, planning, interpretation, or long-term stewardship. The opportunity also emphasizes production-oriented tasks that are common in professional settings, including technical writing, assisting with publication development, cataloging artifacts and records, and supporting conservation and collection management activities. On the more technical side, interns may contribute to database and website creation or maintenance, which aligns with the increasing reliance on digital systems for collections, documentation, and public-facing information. The description also includes field- and craft-oriented preservation activities, such as hands-on condition assessment and basic repair work on historic structures, indicating that some placements may involve direct engagement with built heritage.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is listed as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency in guiding or collaborating on the project’s activities rather than simply providing funds with minimal federal interaction. The listed eligible applicants are nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number is 15.946. The posting date is August 24, 2016, and the announced award ceiling is $94,764, with an expected number of awards of one.
A key detail is that this notice is not an open call for applications. The announcement explicitly states it is not a request for applications and is instead published to provide public notice of the National Park Service’s intention to fund the described project activities without competition. In practical terms, that means the agency had already identified the recipient organization or mechanism for carrying out the internship program and used this listing to document and communicate that intent publicly rather than to solicit proposals from multiple applicants.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Internship Training Program (Northeast Regional Office - Northeast Museum Services Center)?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) initiative under the U.S. Department of the Interior intended to expand hands-on training opportunities for qualified student interns in historic preservation and closely related cultural resource fields. Interns are placed alongside federal professionals working on real cultural resources projects.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The central purpose is workforce development: providing students with practical, career-relevant experience while supporting federal work to manage, protect, and document cultural resources.
Which federal agency and office are associated with this program?
The program is associated with the National Park Service, specifically within the Northeast Regional Office and the Northeast Museum Services Center.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is P16AS00550.
Is this opportunity focused only on historic preservation?
No. While historic preservation is a core focus, the opportunity also covers closely related cultural resource fields, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of cultural resources stewardship.
What types of professional disciplines might interns work with?
Interns may work alongside federal professionals in areas such as archeology, history, museum management, landscape architecture, and broader cultural resources stewardship.
What does it mean that intern assignments are described as "directed"?
"Directed" assignments means interns are expected to work under professional supervision and contribute to real projects that support federal cultural resources management and protection.
What kinds of fieldwork could be included in an internship placement?
Potential field-related activities may include archeological, architectural, or landscape surveys, as well as hands-on condition assessment and basic repair work on historic structures (depending on the specific placement).
What kinds of research and documentation tasks might interns perform?
Interns may conduct historical research and help document resources in ways that support compliance, planning, interpretation, or long-term stewardship.
What production-oriented or professional writing tasks are mentioned?
The description notes production-oriented tasks common in professional settings, including technical writing and assisting with publication development.
Will interns work with museum collections or artifacts?
Yes, internships may include cataloging artifacts and records, supporting conservation activities, and assisting with collection management.
Does the opportunity include digital or technical work?
Yes. The description includes potential work on database and website creation or maintenance, consistent with the use of digital systems for collections, documentation, and public-facing information.
What type of award instrument is used for this opportunity?
This opportunity is listed as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement.
What does "cooperative agreement" imply in this context?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency in guiding, collaborating on, or participating in the project’s activities, rather than simply providing funds with minimal federal interaction.
Who is eligible to apply based on the listing?
Eligible applicants are nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are institutions of higher education eligible applicants?
No. The listing explicitly excludes institutions of higher education from the eligible applicant category.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number listed is 15.946.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date listed is August 24, 2016.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The announced award ceiling is $94,764.
How many awards were expected?
The expected number of awards is one (1).
Is this an open call for applications?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a request for applications.
If it is not an open call, why was it published?
It was published to provide public notice of the National Park Service’s intention to fund the described project activities without competition.
What does "without competition" mean for interested organizations?
It means the agency had already identified the recipient organization or mechanism for carrying out the internship program and used the listing to document and communicate that intent publicly, rather than soliciting proposals from multiple applicants.
What broader federal mission does this internship program support?
The internship work supports federal efforts to manage, protect, and document cultural resources, including activities related to stewardship and long-term care of historic and cultural assets.
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