Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00097
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- The DOI-NPS in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2016 Conservation Land Management Intern for Wrangell St. Elias National Park & Preserve" 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 01, 2016 and posted on Apr 01, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 04, 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 $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The 2016 Conservation Land Management Intern for Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00097) is a National Park Service public notice stating the agency's intent to fund a specific project without competition. It is explicitly not a request for applications. The award is planned as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.931 (Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations), authorized under 54 USC 101702(2)(B)(i)-(ii). The National Park Service (DOI-NPS) identifies the recipient as The Institute for Plant Conservation at the Chicago Botanic Garden, with a total anticipated federal award of $49,435 and a cost share listed as 25 (as stated in the notice). The anticipated period of performance is 5/1/2015 through 12/31/2016, with an anticipated agreement length of about 1.5 years, and the expectation is for a single award.
At its core, the project is designed to support work-based learning, training, and early-career development for young adults by placing one Conservation and Land Management (CLM) intern with the park's Exotic Plant Management Team at Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve (WRST) in Alaska. The intern's work is centered on invasive species prevention and response, along with related native plant stewardship and community engagement. The practical conservation tasks described include identifying, monitoring, and inventorying both terrestrial and aquatic invasive plants, as well as contributing to invasive plant control efforts using hand removal and herbicide methods where appropriate. The project also ties into stewardship at the Kennecott Mines National Historic Landmark, where the intern helps organize and participate in native seed collection efforts, including collecting, cleaning, and storing seed for conservation and restoration purposes.
The day-to-day scope for the intern is field-heavy and technically oriented. The announcement describes surveys within park boundaries using Trimble GPS equipment, plant identification and voucher collection, field data management and entry, and producing field notes and reports that feed into an end-of-year summary. It also includes assisting with phenology monitoring and invasive moth trapping, reflecting a broader invasive-species surveillance approach beyond plants alone. The physical and logistical demands are emphasized: the role involves extensive hiking and camping and may also include bicycling, pack rafting, and potentially ATV use. Some work sites may require air access via Interior aircraft resources (such as OAS or fleet aircraft), underscoring the remote and rugged operating environment at WRST.
The cooperative agreement structure lays out shared responsibilities between the Chicago Botanic Garden program partner and the National Park Service. The recipient partner is expected to recruit and help select one five-month CLM intern, provide $750 in travel expenses to and from Copper Center, Alaska, and provide a stipend for the intern during the tour. The partner also supports training logistics, including roundtrip travel for a CLM training workshop that covers an orientation to federal agencies and relevant refresher courses. In addition, the partner maintains a current health and safety plan for field personnel, handles administrative functions tied to delivering the intern services, oversees participant conduct and corrective actions if needed, and ensures placement complies with NPS policies and regulations.
On the NPS side, the park commits to providing meaningful conservation assignments and proper oversight, including mentoring connections and clear guidance on the qualifications needed for the intern role. The park also provides orientation to park operations, the NPS mission, and safety training, including vehicle and ATV safety, plus a week-long exotic plant management training at the regional office. Operational support from NPS includes supplying tools, equipment (including safety gear), worksite transportation, project specifications, and applicable rules, along with intern housing. The park also commits to corrective action if any health or safety concerns arise, designates a technical representative for on-site assistance, and supports work travel using government vehicles and, when necessary, government aircraft.
The notice also explains why the award is being issued as a single-source action rather than competed. Under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2), noncompetitive awards require written justification tied to specific criteria. In this case, the NPS cites the "Continuation" criterion: the work is described as necessary to satisfactorily complete or continue an activity already being funded, and introducing competition would significantly disrupt continuity or completion. The listed point of contact for the announcement is Erica Cordeiro at 907-644-3315, and the posting reflects an original and current closing date of April 4, 2016, consistent with its function as a public notice rather than an open solicitation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this notice (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00097)?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) public notice of intent to fund a specific project without competition. It is explicitly not a request for applications.
2) Is this a competitive grant opportunity or an open call for proposals?
No. The notice states it is noncompetitive and is not a request for applications.
3) Who is the identified recipient of the award?
The identified recipient is The Institute for Plant Conservation at the Chicago Botanic Garden.
4) What type of award is planned?
The award is planned as a cooperative agreement.
5) What is the CFDA number and program title associated with this award?
The notice lists CFDA 15.931, titled Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations.
6) What is the legal authority cited for this funding?
The notice cites authorization under 54 USC 101702(2)(B)(i)-(ii).
7) What is the anticipated federal funding amount?
The total anticipated federal award amount is $49,435.
8) Is there a cost share requirement?
The notice lists a cost share as 25 (as stated in the notice).
9) How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The notice indicates an expectation of a single award.
10) What is the anticipated period of performance?
The anticipated period of performance is 5/1/2015 through 12/31/2016.
11) How long is the anticipated agreement length?
The notice describes an anticipated agreement length of about 1.5 years.
12) What is the purpose of the project?
The project is designed to support work-based learning, training, and early-career development for young adults by placing one Conservation and Land Management (CLM) intern with the park's Exotic Plant Management Team at Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve (WRST) in Alaska.
13) Where will the intern be placed and what team will they support?
The intern will be placed at Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve (WRST) in Alaska, working with the park's Exotic Plant Management Team.
14) What are the main conservation focus areas of the intern assignment?
The intern's work centers on invasive species prevention and response, with related native plant stewardship and community engagement activities.
15) What invasive species tasks are described in the notice?
Tasks described include identifying, monitoring, and inventorying terrestrial and aquatic invasive plants, as well as contributing to invasive plant control efforts using hand removal and herbicide methods where appropriate.
16) Does the project include work beyond invasive plants?
Yes. The scope includes assisting with phenology monitoring and invasive moth trapping, reflecting broader invasive-species surveillance beyond plants alone.
17) What work is planned related to the Kennecott Mines National Historic Landmark?
The intern will help organize and participate in native seed collection efforts, including collecting, cleaning, and storing seed for conservation and restoration purposes connected to stewardship at the Kennecott Mines National Historic Landmark.
18) What field methods, tools, or technical activities are mentioned?
The notice describes surveys within park boundaries using Trimble GPS equipment, plant identification and voucher collection, field data management and entry, and producing field notes and reports that contribute to an end-of-year summary.
19) How field-based and physically demanding is the intern role?
The notice emphasizes extensive hiking and camping. It may also include bicycling, pack rafting, and potentially ATV use.
20) Are remote access methods (like aircraft) mentioned for reaching work sites?
Yes. Some work sites may require air access via Interior aircraft resources such as OAS or fleet aircraft, reflecting the remote and rugged environment at WRST.
21) What are the partner (Chicago Botanic Garden) responsibilities under the cooperative agreement?
The partner is expected to recruit and help select one five-month CLM intern, provide $750 in travel expenses to and from Copper Center, Alaska, and provide a stipend for the intern during the tour. The partner also supports training logistics (including roundtrip travel for a CLM training workshop), maintains a current health and safety plan for field personnel, handles administrative functions tied to delivering intern services, oversees participant conduct and corrective actions if needed, and ensures placement complies with NPS policies and regulations.
22) What training support is described for the intern?
The notice references a CLM training workshop that includes orientation to federal agencies and relevant refresher courses. It also mentions a week-long exotic plant management training at the regional office.
23) What are the National Park Service responsibilities under the cooperative agreement?
NPS commits to providing meaningful conservation assignments and proper oversight, including mentoring connections and clear guidance on qualifications needed for the intern role. NPS also provides orientation to park operations, the NPS mission, and safety training (including vehicle and ATV safety), plus a week-long exotic plant management training at the regional office. Operational support includes providing tools, equipment (including safety gear), worksite transportation, project specifications, applicable rules, and intern housing. NPS also commits to corrective action if health or safety concerns arise, designates a technical representative for on-site assistance, and supports work travel using government vehicles and, when necessary, government aircraft.
24) Does NPS provide housing for the intern?
Yes. The notice states that the park will provide intern housing.
25) Who provides tools, equipment, and safety gear?
The notice states NPS will supply tools and equipment, including safety gear.
26) Who provides transportation for work activities?
NPS provides worksite transportation and supports work travel using government vehicles and, when necessary, government aircraft.
27) What travel expenses are specifically mentioned for the partner to provide?
The partner is expected to provide $750 in travel expenses to and from Copper Center, Alaska, and provide roundtrip travel for the CLM training workshop.
28) Why is this being issued as a noncompetitive (single-source) award?
The notice states that, under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2), noncompetitive awards require written justification. NPS cites the "Continuation" criterion, stating the work is necessary to satisfactorily complete or continue an activity already being funded, and competing it would significantly disrupt continuity or completion.
29) What is the closing date shown on the posting, and what does it mean here?
The posting reflects an original and current closing date of April 4, 2016, consistent with its role as a public notice rather than an open solicitation.
30) Who is the point of contact listed in the notice?
The point of contact is Erica Cordeiro at 907-644-3315.
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