Opportunity Information: Apply for FY2014 HOME YI3 0001
Apply for FY2014 HOME YI3 0001
- The National Park Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2014 Youth Interns Interpretation and Resource Management Interns" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.931 Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 7, 2014 and posted on Feb 7, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 18, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $17,160.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $17,160.00 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 Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments).
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service (NPS) issued this 2014 discretionary funding opportunity to support a youth internship project at Homestead National Monument of America in Beatrice, Nebraska. The award would be made as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.931 (Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations). The park planned to bring on three interns for roughly 12 weeks each, with staggered start dates around May 19, 2014, July 1, 2014, and September 2, 2014, and work occurring within the overall project window of May 19 through December 31, 2014. NPS expected to make one award with total funding estimated at $17,160 (also the award ceiling), and the opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching.
The core purpose was to partner with an eligible organization that could recruit youth interns nationwide and then provide NPS the ability to select which interns would serve at the site. The selected grantee would be responsible for providing intern support in the form of a stipend package that covers travel to and from the park, a weekly food allowance, and a basic uniform (at least three professional-looking polo shirts). The opportunity also notes that interns should have the chance to earn an AmeriCorps Education Award, reflecting an emphasis on youth service and professional development alongside park operations.
Homestead National Monument of America, the host site for the internships, is located on the site of the first homestead claim filed in the United States. The park spans 212 acres, including roughly 100 acres of restored grassland, 60 acres of woodland, and about 1.5 miles of stream. It receives around 70,000 visitors annually, with a large share of visitors being students who come on school field trips. This setting shapes the internship duties, which combine visitor-facing interpretation with hands-on conservation and stewardship work.
Intern duties were structured across four main areas: interpretation and visitor services, natural resource management, cultural resource management, and basic museum/collections support. About half of intern time (roughly 50 percent) would focus on visitor center and interpretation functions such as welcoming visitors, providing information and answering questions about park resources and interpretive programs, operating audiovisual equipment, keeping free publications stocked, and supporting planning for special events. A substantial portion (about 40 percent) would support natural resource work including vegetation monitoring, control of exotic and invasive plants, and monthly water quality monitoring. The remaining portion (about 10 percent) would support cultural and museum-related tasks such as cleaning and maintaining historic furnishings in the Palmer-Epard Cabin and Freeman School, and assisting staff with cataloging and accessioning museum objects. The timeline matters operationally: invasive species control and other resource management actions were expected mainly from July through October, while September typically brings very high school visitation, meaning the September-start intern would likely spend significant time learning and assisting with curriculum-based education activities.
The opportunity emphasized applicants that could supply interns with a mix of academic preparation and practical aptitude. Desired skills included coursework or experience in resource management, interpretation, education, visitor services, or related fields such as natural sciences, history, or communications. NPS also highlighted the importance of strong customer service and the ability to interact courteously with the public at the visitor center, willingness and enthusiasm for fieldwork in resource management, and interest in preparing and delivering formal interpretive programs. Interpretation topics were expected to include the Homestead Act of 1862 and its relationship to westward expansion, reinforcing that communication and historical context were central, not just optional.
Eligibility extended to several organization types: 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments). The announcement was framed as a request for information for a potential project, and it required prospective partners to submit a short package that NPS would use to choose the organization best suited to run the internship recruitment and placement effort.
Applicants were asked to submit a Statement of Information/Qualifications of no more than three pages describing how they would implement and manage the project in coordination with NPS staff. That statement needed to include the applicant’s name, organization, contact information, a brief description of the organization and mission, and relevant qualifications and experience specifically tied to recruiting and placing youth interns, similar past projects, and the staff, faculty, or students who would be available to support the effort. Along with the statement, applicants also had to provide a preliminary bid; NPS planned to review both the narrative and the preliminary pricing to identify the most suitable organization, with final budget details to be negotiated after selection.
Key dates and submission instructions were clear and time-sensitive. The opportunity was posted February 7, 2014, and closed February 18, 2014 (by 5:00 CST). Submissions were to be emailed to catherineschroeder@nps and juliehendricks@nps.gov, and applicants were instructed to include the funding opportunity number (FY2014 HOME YI3 0001) and the project title in the email subject line. Questions could also be directed to those contacts, and the grants management point of contact listed was Julie Hendricks, Lead Grants Management Specialist (phone 402-661-1662).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a 2014 discretionary funding opportunity from the National Park Service (NPS) to support a youth internship project at Homestead National Monument of America in Beatrice, Nebraska. The award was planned as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.931 (Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations).
Which park site would host the internships?
The internships would take place at Homestead National Monument of America in Beatrice, Nebraska.
What is the purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to partner with an eligible organization that can recruit youth interns nationwide and then give NPS the ability to select which interns will serve at the site. The selected organization would manage recruitment/placement and provide required intern support items.
How many awards did NPS expect to make?
NPS expected to make one award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
Total funding was estimated at $17,160, and that amount was also listed as the award ceiling.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states that cost sharing or matching is not required.
What type of award instrument would be used?
The award would be made as a cooperative agreement.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
CFDA 15.931, titled Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations.
How many interns were planned, and how long would they serve?
The park planned to bring on three interns for roughly 12 weeks each.
What were the expected intern start dates?
Start dates were planned to be staggered around May 19, 2014, July 1, 2014, and September 2, 2014.
What was the overall project period of performance?
Work was expected to occur within the overall project window of May 19 through December 31, 2014.
What support must the selected organization provide to interns?
The grantee would be responsible for providing an intern stipend package covering travel to and from the park, a weekly food allowance, and a basic uniform of at least three professional-looking polo shirts.
Does the opportunity mention AmeriCorps Education Awards?
Yes. The opportunity notes that interns should have the chance to earn an AmeriCorps Education Award, reflecting an emphasis on youth service and professional development.
What kinds of duties would interns perform?
Intern duties were structured across four areas: interpretation and visitor services; natural resource management; cultural resource management; and basic museum/collections support.
How is intern time expected to be allocated across duties?
Approximately 50% of intern time would focus on visitor center and interpretation functions, about 40% on natural resource work, and about 10% on cultural and museum-related tasks.
What are examples of interpretation and visitor services tasks?
Tasks include welcoming visitors, providing information and answering questions about park resources and interpretive programs, operating audiovisual equipment, keeping free publications stocked, supporting planning for special events, and assisting in the visitor center.
What are examples of natural resource management tasks?
Tasks include vegetation monitoring, control of exotic and invasive plants, and monthly water quality monitoring.
What are examples of cultural resource and museum/collections tasks?
Tasks include cleaning and maintaining historic furnishings in the Palmer-Epard Cabin and Freeman School, and assisting staff with cataloging and accessioning museum objects.
Are there seasonal or timing considerations for the work?
Yes. Invasive species control and other resource management actions were expected mainly from July through October. September typically brings very high school visitation, so the September-start intern would likely spend significant time learning and assisting with curriculum-based education activities.
What interpretation topics are specifically emphasized?
Interpretation topics were expected to include the Homestead Act of 1862 and its relationship to westward expansion.
What skills or background were NPS looking for in interns?
Desired skills included coursework or experience in resource management, interpretation, education, visitor services, or related fields such as natural sciences, history, or communications. The opportunity also emphasized strong customer service, courteous interaction with the public, willingness for fieldwork, and interest in preparing and delivering formal interpretive programs.
What is the setting where interns would work?
Homestead National Monument of America is on the site of the first homestead claim filed in the United States and spans 212 acres, including roughly 100 acres of restored grassland, 60 acres of woodland, and about 1.5 miles of stream. The park receives around 70,000 visitors annually, with a large share being students on school field trips.
Who is eligible to apply as the partnering organization?
Eligibility extended to 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments).
Was this announcement a traditional grant application or something else?
The announcement was framed as a request for information for a potential project and required prospective partners to submit a short package that NPS would use to choose the organization best suited to run the internship recruitment and placement effort.
What was required in the Statement of Information/Qualifications?
Applicants were asked to submit a Statement of Information/Qualifications of no more than three pages describing how they would implement and manage the project in coordination with NPS staff.
What specific details had to be included in the Statement of Information/Qualifications?
The statement needed to include the applicant's name, organization, contact information, a brief description of the organization and mission, and relevant qualifications and experience tied to recruiting and placing youth interns, similar past projects, and the staff, faculty, or students who would be available to support the effort.
Was pricing information required with the submission?
Yes. Along with the statement, applicants had to provide a preliminary bid. NPS planned to review both the narrative and the preliminary pricing, with final budget details to be negotiated after selection.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted February 7, 2014, and closed February 18, 2014, by 5:00 CST.
How were submissions supposed to be delivered?
Submissions were to be emailed.
Which email addresses were listed for submission and questions?
Submissions were to be emailed to catherineschroeder@nps and juliehendricks@nps.gov. Questions could also be directed to those contacts.
What should applicants include in the email subject line?
Applicants were instructed to include the funding opportunity number (FY2014 HOME YI3 0001) and the project title in the email subject line.
Who was the grants management point of contact?
Julie Hendricks, Lead Grants Management Specialist, was listed as the grants management point of contact.
What phone number was provided for the grants management contact?
402-661-1662.
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