Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00512
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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 "AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowship - Promoting International Preservation and Research" 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 18, 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 $139,949.00 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 AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowship - Promoting International Preservation and Research (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00512) is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement intended to support a specific fellowship placement focused on cultural heritage and climate change. The core purpose of the placement is to strengthen and advance NPS work that sits at the intersection of preserving cultural resources and responding to climate-related risks, with benefits extending to both national parks and external partners involved in preservation and research. In practice, this opportunity centers on bringing scientific and engineering expertise into the day-to-day policy environment of the federal government, where that expertise can inform decisions, program design, and broader public-facing outcomes.
A defining feature of this announcement is that it is not a competitive call for applications. The NPS issued it as a public notice of its intent to fund particular project activities without competition, meaning the agency already has a specific funding path or recipient in mind rather than inviting new proposals from the broader community. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary and uses a cooperative agreement mechanism, which typically implies that NPS expects to have substantial involvement in the work as it proceeds, such as coordinating priorities, providing program direction, and collaborating closely on deliverables.
The eligible applicant category listed is limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The awarding agency is the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, and the assistance listing (CFDA) number is 15.946. The announcement indicates one expected award with an award ceiling of $139,949, reflecting a single fellowship-related project budget rather than a multi-award grant competition.
From a substantive standpoint, the fellowship is framed as a two-way value proposition. On one hand, it offers a competitively selected scientist or engineer a hands-on opportunity to understand how science and technology feed into federal decision-making processes, including policy development, program implementation, and intergovernmental or partner coordination. On the other hand, it positions that fellow to contribute analytical skills and technical knowledge directly to NPS priorities, particularly around safeguarding cultural heritage in the face of climate change and supporting related preservation and research efforts. The creation date for the opportunity is August 18, 2016, and the original closing date field reinforces that the posting serves as a notice rather than an open solicitation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowship - Promoting International Preservation and Research."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P16AS00512.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The awarding agency is the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS).
What type of funding mechanism is being used?
This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
It indicates NPS expects substantial involvement as the work proceeds, such as coordinating priorities, providing program direction, and collaborating closely on deliverables.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. This announcement is described as not competitive and is posted as a public notice of intent to fund specific project activities without competition.
If it is not competitive, what is the purpose of the posting?
The posting functions as a notice that NPS intends to fund particular project activities through a specific funding path or recipient, rather than inviting new proposals from the broader community.
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized as discretionary.
Who is eligible to apply based on the eligible applicant category listed?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. The eligible applicant category explicitly excludes institutions of higher education.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The Assistance Listing (CFDA) number is 15.946.
How many awards are expected?
The announcement indicates one expected award.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $139,949.
Does the award ceiling suggest this is a large multi-recipient program?
No. The ceiling is presented in the context of a single expected award and reflects a single fellowship-related project budget rather than a multi-award grant competition.
What is the main purpose of the fellowship placement supported by this agreement?
The core purpose is to strengthen and advance NPS work at the intersection of preserving cultural resources and responding to climate-related risks, with benefits for both national parks and external partners involved in preservation and research.
What key topic areas does the fellowship focus on?
The placement is focused on cultural heritage and climate change, particularly addressing climate-related risks to cultural resources and supporting preservation and research.
How does this fellowship relate to science and technology in government?
It centers on bringing scientific and engineering expertise into the day-to-day policy environment of the federal government, where that expertise can inform decisions, program design, and broader public-facing outcomes.
What kind of contribution is the fellow expected to make to NPS priorities?
The fellow is positioned to contribute analytical skills and technical knowledge directly to NPS priorities related to safeguarding cultural heritage in the face of climate change and supporting associated preservation and research efforts.
What does the announcement describe as the "two-way value proposition" of the fellowship?
It is framed as mutually beneficial: the fellow gains hands-on experience in how science and technology inform federal decision-making (policy development, program implementation, and coordination), while NPS gains direct technical and analytical support aligned with its cultural resource and climate risk priorities.
Does the notice indicate collaboration with partners outside the National Park Service?
Yes. It notes benefits extending to external partners involved in preservation and research, in addition to benefits for national parks.
What is the creation date listed for the opportunity?
The creation date is August 18, 2016.
Is there an open application window or a typical closing date?
The original closing date field is described as reinforcing that the posting serves as a notice rather than an open solicitation.
Is this funding intended to support a specific fellowship placement?
Yes. The cooperative agreement is intended to support a specific fellowship placement focused on cultural heritage and climate change.
Does NPS expect to be actively involved during the project period?
Yes. The cooperative agreement structure is described as involving substantial NPS participation, including coordination on priorities, program direction, and collaboration on deliverables.
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| Notice of Intent to Award: Heritage Development Partnership Apply for NPS 16 NERO 0160 Funding Number: NPS 16 NERO 0160 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $65,000 |
| Notice of Intent to Award: Heritage Development Partnership Apply for NPS 16 NERO 0161 Funding Number: NPS 16 NERO 0161 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $30,000 |
| Notice of Intent to Award: Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor Apply for NPS 16 NERO 0162 Funding Number: NPS 16 NERO 0162 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $610,000 |
| Notice of Intent to Award: Support Park Programs & Preservation Apply for NPS 16 NERO 0163 Funding Number: NPS 16 NERO 0163 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Every Kid in a Park (Open Outdoors for Kids) Apply for P16AS00529 Funding Number: P16AS00529 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
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| NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD Appalachian Trail: FY16 ATC Repair Rehab Maintenance Apply for NPS 16 NERO 0166 Funding Number: NPS 16 NERO 0166 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $438,941 |
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