Opportunity Information: Apply for P14AS00010
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- The National Park Service in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Business Plan Interns" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945 Cooperative Research and Training Programs Resources of the National Park System.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 9, 2013 and posted on Dec 9, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 20, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $82,262.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $82,262.00 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 "Business Plan Interns" opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00010) is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to award funding, not an open call for applications. The announcement serves as public notice that NPS plans to make a single award without full and open competition as a continuation of an existing cooperative agreement. The anticipated award amount is $82,262, with no cost share requirement, and it is structured as a cooperative agreement under statutory authority 16 USC 1g. The related CFDA listing is 15.945, Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System. The planned period of performance runs from January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014, and it is specifically described as a continuation action under Cooperative Agreement H0010110003 (Task Agreement P14AC00038). The eligible applicant type listed is a nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status (other than an institution of higher education), but in practice this notice identifies the intended recipient as Net Impact, with Liz Maw named as the principal investigator/program manager.
Programmatically, the funding supports the National Park Service Business Plan Internship (BPI) program, which places graduate students and other qualified individuals into NPS park units and program offices as interns. The core model is team-based: interns are typically organized into teams of two or three and deployed on-site for multi-week assignments. Their work is geared toward practical operational analysis needs within parks or program offices, essentially providing analytic capacity and business planning support where it is needed. Project management on the NPS side is provided by the Washington Office of the Comptroller, specifically the Business Management Group (BMG), indicating that the internships are intended to strengthen operational decision-making, planning, and management across the park system rather than being purely educational or observational experiences.
The roles and responsibilities are split between Net Impact (the recipient) and NPS, with substantial involvement expected from NPS, which is typical for a cooperative agreement. Net Impact is responsible for much of the end-to-end internship pipeline support. That includes recruiting (posting positions through university career services and job boards, running virtual information sessions, collecting and screening applications, maintaining an application tracking database, communicating status to applicants, and coordinating interviews), and training logistics (coordinating training logistics, arranging intern travel to the training, attending part of the training, and presenting to interns and NPS staff about Net Impact and program logistics). During the internship itself, Net Impact manages travel arrangements to and from duty stations (or reimburses travel), ensures appropriate liability insurance coverage, supports housing arrangements when a host park cannot provide accommodations, coordinates any additional travel required during the placement, and maintains a program website and online application form. Net Impact is also tasked with program design and evaluation work, including developing an annual work plan and recruiting timeline, analyzing recruiting outcomes (with an explicit emphasis on improving recruitment and retention of diverse candidates), producing marketing materials, gathering and analyzing feedback on program impact from NPS staff, and recommending program improvements based on research and best practices from similar internship programs.
NPS responsibilities focus on defining the work and ensuring the interns are effectively integrated into park operations. For recruitment, NPS determines how many positions will be filled, what types of roles are needed, sets program dates, drafts the job announcement, and collaborates with Net Impact on selection and placement. For training, NPS sets the training dates and location, develops and communicates training content, creates the agenda, updates training manuals and materials, lines up speakers and presentations, and arranges meeting space. For internship management, NPS selects participating parks and projects, coordinates logistics with park staff, collaborates on intern placement, conducts site visits and provides technical assistance, and handles intern background checks. NPS may also provide housing and local transportation where needed, and if these are provided, interns are subject to NPS rules and regulations. In addition, NPS commits to enrolling the Net Impact business planning interns in the NPS Volunteers in the Park program to ensure coverage for tort claims and workers compensation, which is an important operational detail for risk management and participant protection.
The announcement also explains why the award is being made without competition. Under Department of the Interior single-source policy (505 DM 2), NPS cites the "Continuation" justification: the funded activity is necessary to continue an ongoing effort already being supported, and competing it would risk disrupting continuity or completion of the work. In other words, this is positioned as an extension of an established partnership and program model rather than a new, competitively bid initiative. For questions, the NPS point of contact listed is June Zastrow (Contract Specialist) at 303-987-6718 and Junezastrow@nps.gov.
Business Plan Interns (Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00010) - FAQs
Is this an open grant opportunity that organizations can apply for?
No. This is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to award funding, not an open call for applications. It serves as public notice that NPS plans to make a single award without full and open competition.
What is the name and Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The opportunity is titled "Business Plan Interns" and the Funding Opportunity Number is P14AS00010.
What type of award is NPS planning to make?
NPS plans to make a single award as a continuation of an existing cooperative agreement (i.e., a continuation action), rather than awarding through a competitive process.
What is the anticipated funding amount?
The anticipated award amount is $82,262.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
No. The notice states there is no cost share requirement.
What is the award instrument?
The funding is structured as a cooperative agreement. This implies substantial involvement by NPS in carrying out the project activities, which is consistent with the roles described in the notice.
What is the statutory authority cited for the cooperative agreement?
The statutory authority is 16 USC 1g.
What CFDA program listing is associated with this award?
The related CFDA listing is 15.945, "Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System."
What is the period of performance?
The planned period of performance is January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014.
Is this a new program or a continuation of prior work?
This is specifically described as a continuation action under Cooperative Agreement H0010110003 (Task Agreement P14AC00038), meaning it extends an existing agreement and ongoing effort.
Who is listed as the eligible applicant type?
The eligible applicant type listed is a nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status (other than an institution of higher education).
Who is the intended recipient named in the notice?
The notice identifies Net Impact as the intended recipient, with Liz Maw named as the principal investigator/program manager.
Why is NPS making this award without competition?
NPS cites the Department of the Interior single-source policy (505 DM 2) under the "Continuation" justification. The notice explains the activity is necessary to continue an ongoing effort already being supported, and competing it could disrupt continuity or completion of the work.
What program does this funding support?
The funding supports the National Park Service Business Plan Internship (BPI) program, which places graduate students and other qualified individuals into NPS park units and program offices as interns.
How are the internships structured in practice?
The model is team-based. Interns are typically organized into teams of two or three and deployed on-site for multi-week assignments.
What kind of work do the interns perform?
The interns address practical operational analysis needs in parks or program offices, providing analytic capacity and business planning support where it is needed.
Which NPS office provides project management for the program?
Project management on the NPS side is provided by the Washington Office of the Comptroller, specifically the Business Management Group (BMG).
What does Net Impact do under this cooperative agreement?
Net Impact is responsible for much of the end-to-end internship pipeline support. This includes recruiting and application management, coordinating interviews, and maintaining recruiting systems such as an application tracking database and program website.
What recruiting activities are Net Impact responsible for?
Net Impact responsibilities include posting positions through university career services and job boards, running virtual information sessions, collecting and screening applications, maintaining an application tracking database, communicating status to applicants, and coordinating interviews.
What training-related responsibilities does Net Impact have?
Net Impact coordinates training logistics, arranges intern travel to the training, attends part of the training, and presents to interns and NPS staff about Net Impact and program logistics.
What support does Net Impact provide during the internship placements?
Net Impact manages travel arrangements to and from duty stations (or reimburses travel), ensures appropriate liability insurance coverage, supports housing arrangements when a host park cannot provide accommodations, coordinates additional travel required during the placement, and maintains a program website and online application form.
Does Net Impact have responsibilities related to program improvement and evaluation?
Yes. Net Impact is tasked with program design and evaluation work, including developing an annual work plan and recruiting timeline, analyzing recruiting outcomes (with an explicit emphasis on improving recruitment and retention of diverse candidates), producing marketing materials, gathering and analyzing feedback on program impact from NPS staff, and recommending improvements based on research and best practices.
What does NPS do in the recruitment and selection process?
NPS determines how many positions will be filled, what types of roles are needed, sets program dates, drafts the job announcement, and collaborates with Net Impact on intern selection and placement.
What are NPS responsibilities for training?
NPS sets training dates and location, develops and communicates training content, creates the agenda, updates training manuals and materials, lines up speakers and presentations, and arranges meeting space.
What are NPS responsibilities during internship management?
NPS selects participating parks and projects, coordinates logistics with park staff, collaborates on intern placement, conducts site visits and provides technical assistance, and handles intern background checks.
Can NPS provide housing or transportation to interns?
Yes. The notice indicates NPS may provide housing and local transportation where needed. If provided, interns are subject to NPS rules and regulations.
How are interns covered for tort claims and workers compensation?
NPS commits to enrolling the Net Impact business planning interns in the NPS Volunteers in the Park program to ensure coverage for tort claims and workers compensation.
Who should be contacted with questions about this notice?
The NPS point of contact is June Zastrow (Contract Specialist) at 303-987-6718 and Junezastrow@nps.gov.
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