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- The DOI-NPS in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled ": Conservation Interns for Education Projects in Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.931.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 22, 2016 and posted on Apr 22, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 29, 2016. (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 $37,000.00 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:
This notice describes a National Park Service (NPS) intention to fund a specific, already-identified project without running a new competition. It is explicitly not a request for applications. The project is titled "Conservation Interns for Education Projects at the Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center (APLIC)" and is structured as a task agreement issued under an existing cooperative agreement (P15AC00031) between NPS and the Student Conservation Association (SCA). In other words, the underlying partnership was previously competed, and this action is a follow-on task under that umbrella rather than an open grant opportunity.
The core purpose of the project is to place and support conservation interns (referred to as Conservation Associates) who will help deliver interpretation and education services connected to public land stewardship in Alaska. The work sits within the Interpretation and Education Program and is designed to build intern capacity through training and hands-on public-facing experience. The agreement anticipates at least two weeks of training at the start of the season, with additional training opportunities throughout the placement, so the intern role is framed as both workforce development and direct support for visitor services.
The interns focus on helping visitors understand the natural and cultural heritage of Alaska public lands and the broader stewardship and conservation messages that NPS and partner agencies communicate through APLIC. Practically, that means learning interpretive practices and then applying them in daily visitor center operations. The duties listed are fairly specific and visitor-service oriented: presenting pre-established talks (such as short introductions to films, map talks, and interpretation of static exhibits), staffing the information counter as an initial point of contact, orienting visitors to current conditions and equipment needs, answering questions across a wide range of topics, and connecting visitors to park activities, services, and key themes. The intern also operates equipment in the visitor center theater and assists with visiting groups and education programs hosted at the center. Overall, the intern role strengthens front-line interpretive coverage while giving participants a structured entry point into public lands education work.
The funding details are clearly laid out. The total anticipated federal award amount is $36,998.38, with a stated cost share of $15,882. The anticipated length of the task agreement is 20 weeks, with an anticipated period of performance from May 15, 2016 through October 1, 2016. The award mechanism is identified as a task agreement under a cooperative agreement, and the statutory authority is cited as 16 USC 1723(c)(1). The CFDA listing is 15.931, and the activity category is education. The agency is DOI-NPS, with a single expected award and an award ceiling of about $37,000. The point of contact named in the notice is James Cato.
Responsibilities are split between SCA and NPS in a way that reflects a typical intern-placement partnership. SCA is responsible for recruitment and selection support, and for providing participant support items such as a living allowance, insurance, and AmeriCorps education awards when applicable. SCA also covers transportation to and from the intern's residence, subsistence during the period of performance, and in-service commercial travel as needed during the project. In addition, SCA provides programmatic support infrastructure, including a 24/7 staffed hotline, site visits, and performance evaluations. This set of duties highlights SCA's role as the youth and conservation corps partner that handles participant administration and welfare.
NPS, on its side, provides the federal financial assistance amount, along with orientation to park operations, the NPS mission, and safety training. NPS assigns an on-site technical representative (named as Adia Cotter) to support the SCA volunteer/intern with project specifics as needed, and NPS commits to providing the necessary equipment and supplies to perform the work. NPS also provides funds for housing for the intern, which is a significant support element in a Fairbanks-based seasonal placement. At the end of the project, the Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center provides a written completion evaluation that assesses outcomes and performance.
A major administrative point in the announcement is the single-source justification. Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2) requires written justification when an assistance award is made without competition, and the notice outlines the standard qualifying criteria (such as continuation, unique qualifications, legislative intent, emergencies, or unsolicited proposals). Here, NPS states that full and open competition was not solicited because this award is a task agreement issued under an existing, previously competed cooperative agreement (P15AC00031) with SCA. So the rationale is essentially continuity and the use of an established, competitively awarded partnership vehicle rather than a brand-new standalone competition.
Finally, while the public posting includes standard grant system fields (opportunity number, eligible applicant category, and closing date), those fields do not function as an invitation to apply in this case. Eligible applicants are described generally as 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education), but the notice makes clear the intended recipient is SCA and the purpose is transparency about a non-competitive funding action. The bottom line is that this is a time-limited, seasonal education and interpretation intern project at Fairbanks APLIC, funded by NPS and implemented through SCA, aimed at improving visitor services and conservation education while providing structured training and experience for emerging public lands professionals.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this notice a request for applications or proposals?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a request for applications. It describes the National Park Service (NPS) intent to fund a specific, already-identified project without running a new competition.
What is the project called?
The project is titled "Conservation Interns for Education Projects at the Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center (APLIC)."
Who is the intended recipient of the funding?
The intended recipient is the Student Conservation Association (SCA). The action is described as a task agreement issued under an existing cooperative agreement between NPS and SCA (P15AC00031).
Why is the funding being awarded without a new competition?
NPS explains that full and open competition was not solicited because the award is a follow-on task agreement under an existing, previously competed cooperative agreement (P15AC00031) with SCA. The notice references Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2) regarding justification for non-competitive assistance awards.
What type of award mechanism is being used?
The funding will be provided through a task agreement under a cooperative agreement (P15AC00031).
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to place and support conservation interns (referred to as Conservation Associates) to help deliver interpretation and education services connected to public land stewardship in Alaska, through work at the Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center (APLIC).
Where will the work take place?
The work is based at the Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center (APLIC) in Fairbanks, Alaska.
What program area does this project support?
The work sits within the Interpretation and Education Program and is categorized as an education activity.
What will the interns (Conservation Associates) do day-to-day?
The notice describes visitor-service and interpretation duties, including presenting pre-established talks (such as film introductions, map talks, and interpretation of static exhibits), staffing the information counter as an initial point of contact, orienting visitors to current conditions and equipment needs, answering questions on a wide range of topics, and connecting visitors to park activities, services, and key themes.
Will the interns help with programs for groups and education events?
Yes. The interns will assist with visiting groups and education programs hosted at the center.
Will the interns operate any equipment as part of their duties?
Yes. The notice states the intern operates equipment in the visitor center theater.
What kind of training is included?
The agreement anticipates at least two weeks of training at the start of the season, with additional training opportunities throughout the placement. The role is framed as both workforce development and direct support for visitor services.
How long is the anticipated task agreement?
The anticipated length is 20 weeks.
What are the anticipated start and end dates for the period of performance?
The anticipated period of performance is from May 15, 2016 through October 1, 2016.
How much funding is anticipated for this award?
The total anticipated federal award amount is $36,998.38.
Is there a cost share listed for this project?
Yes. The notice states a cost share amount of $15,882.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The notice indicates a single expected award.
What is the award ceiling mentioned in the notice?
The award ceiling is described as about $37,000 (consistent with the anticipated federal award amount of $36,998.38).
What statutory authority is cited for this funding action?
The statutory authority cited is 16 USC 1723(c)(1).
What CFDA program number is associated with this opportunity?
The notice lists CFDA 15.931.
Which federal agency is issuing this notice?
The issuing agency is the Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS).
Who is the point of contact listed in the notice?
The notice names James Cato as the point of contact.
What responsibilities does the Student Conservation Association (SCA) have under this project?
SCA is responsible for recruitment and selection support and for providing participant support items such as a living allowance, insurance, and AmeriCorps education awards when applicable. SCA also covers transportation to and from the intern's residence, subsistence during the period of performance, and in-service commercial travel as needed. In addition, SCA provides program support infrastructure including a 24/7 staffed hotline, site visits, and performance evaluations.
What responsibilities does NPS have under this project?
NPS provides the federal financial assistance amount, orientation to park operations and the NPS mission, and safety training. NPS also assigns an on-site technical representative (Adia Cotter), provides necessary equipment and supplies to perform the work, provides funds for housing for the intern, and issues a written completion evaluation at the end of the project through the Fairbanks APLIC.
Does the project include housing support?
Yes. NPS commits to providing funds for housing for the intern.
Is AmeriCorps mentioned as part of the participant benefits?
Yes. The notice states SCA may provide AmeriCorps education awards when applicable.
Who provides oversight and technical support on-site?
NPS assigns an on-site technical representative named Adia Cotter to support the SCA volunteer/intern with project specifics as needed.
How will the intern's work be evaluated at the end of the project?
The Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center will provide a written completion evaluation assessing outcomes and performance.
What kinds of topics will interns be expected to answer questions about?
The notice describes answering visitor questions across a wide range of topics and helping visitors understand the natural and cultural heritage of Alaska public lands, along with stewardship and conservation messages communicated by NPS and partner agencies through APLIC.
Does the notice list "eligible applicants," and does that mean organizations can apply?
The posting includes standard grant-system fields and notes eligible applicants generally as 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education). However, the notice also makes clear this is not an invitation to apply and that the intended recipient is SCA under an existing cooperative agreement.
What is the broader goal beyond day-to-day visitor services?
The project is designed to build intern capacity through training and hands-on public-facing experience, serving both workforce development and direct support for visitor services at APLIC.
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