Opportunity Information: Apply for P15AS00118
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- The National Park Service in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2015 National Park Service Academy Summer Intern Program" 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 May 4, 2015 and posted on May 4, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Notification of Intent to Award. No applications will be accepted.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $531,078.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $531,078.00 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 2015 National Park Service Academy Summer Intern Program (Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00118) was a discretionary National Park Service grant competition structured as a cooperative agreement within the education activity category. The program was designed to support a 12-week summer internship experience aligned with multiple National Park Service career paths, creating employment-style internship placements for about 100 participants. Internships were intended to span a broad range of park operations and mission work, including visitor services, education and interpretation, resource management, and other related fields that help participants explore and build skills for potential careers with or connected to the NPS.
Funding for the Academy Program and the intern positions was provided through the NPS Washington Support Office (WASO), Youth Programs Division, reflecting a youth-focused conservation and workforce development purpose consistent with CFDA 15.931, Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations. Individual NPS sites took part in a competitive internal selection process to secure interns through the program, meaning parks had to complete a rigorous application process to demonstrate readiness, meaningful work plans, and appropriate supervision and learning opportunities for interns. The overall intent was to place participants in real-world settings across the NPS where they could gain practical experience, develop professional competencies, and contribute to park priorities over the course of the summer term.
The opportunity listed an estimated total funding amount of $531,078, with an award ceiling of $531,078 and an award floor of $1, indicating that up to a single award could cover the full program amount. Only one expected award was anticipated. Cost sharing or matching was required, signaling that the recipient organization would need to contribute non-federal resources (cash or allowable in-kind support) as part of the agreement. Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education, which suggests the program was intended to be administered by a qualified nonprofit partner capable of recruiting, placing, and supporting interns in coordination with NPS sites.
In terms of timing and status, the notice was posted and created on May 4, 2015, and archived on May 15, 2015. The closing date was listed as "Notification of Intent to Award" with an explicit statement that no applications would be accepted, meaning the listing functioned as an official public notice rather than an open call for proposals at that point. For access issues or questions tied to the announcement, the listed point of contact was John Bechtold at the National Park Service (303-969-2492, JohnBechtold@nps.gov), and the general posting referenced Grants.gov for additional information.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is the 2015 National Park Service Academy Summer Intern Program.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P15AS00118.
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
This was a discretionary grant competition offered by the National Park Service (NPS).
What type of award was used?
The opportunity was structured as a cooperative agreement (a federal assistance award where the agency typically has substantial involvement in the project).
What activity category did this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity was listed under the education activity category.
What was the overall purpose of the program?
The program was designed to support a 12-week summer internship experience aligned with multiple National Park Service career paths, creating employment-style internship placements and helping participants explore and build skills for potential careers with or connected to the NPS.
How long were the internships intended to last?
Internships were intended to be 12 weeks over the summer term.
About how many internship participants were planned?
The program was designed to place about 100 participants in internships.
What kinds of work were interns expected to do?
Internships were intended to span a broad range of park operations and mission work, including:
- Visitor services
- Education and interpretation
- Resource management
- Other related fields supporting NPS mission work and park operations
Where did the funding come from within NPS?
Funding for the Academy Program and the intern positions was provided through the NPS Washington Support Office (WASO), Youth Programs Division.
What CFDA program was this aligned with?
This opportunity reflected a youth-focused conservation and workforce development purpose consistent with CFDA 15.931, Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations.
How were National Park Service sites involved in selecting interns?
Individual NPS sites took part in a competitive internal selection process to secure interns through the program. Parks were expected to complete a rigorous application process demonstrating readiness, meaningful work plans, and appropriate supervision and learning opportunities for interns.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $531,078.
What were the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling was $531,078 and the award floor was $1.
How many awards were expected?
The notice anticipated only one expected award.
Did this opportunity require cost sharing or matching?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching was required, meaning the recipient organization would need to contribute non-federal resources (cash or allowable in-kind support) as part of the agreement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status.
Were institutions of higher education eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education were excluded from eligibility for this opportunity.
What does the eligibility limitation suggest about the intended program administrator?
Based on the listing, the program was intended to be administered by a qualified nonprofit partner capable of recruiting, placing, and supporting interns in coordination with NPS sites.
When was the notice created and posted?
The notice was created and posted on May 4, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The notice was archived on May 15, 2015.
Was this an open call for proposals at the time of posting?
No. The closing date was listed as "Notification of Intent to Award" and the notice explicitly stated that no applications would be accepted. This indicates the listing served as an official public notice rather than an open application period.
What was the listed closing date?
The closing date was listed as "Notification of Intent to Award".
Where was the opportunity posted for additional information?
The general posting referenced Grants.gov for additional information.
Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact was John Bechtold at the National Park Service.
What contact details were provided for the point of contact?
Phone: 303-969-2492
Email: JohnBechtold@nps.gov
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