Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00020
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- The DOI-NPS in the education, environment, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conservation Intern Assistance with Invasive Plant Management in Katmai 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 Dec 22, 2015 and posted on Dec 22, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 30, 2015. (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 $35,000.00 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 Conservation Intern Assistance with Invasive Plant Management in Katmai National Park and Preserve opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00020; related project abstract P16AC00058) is a National Park Service (NPS), Department of the Interior notice announcing the agency's intent to fund a specific project without competition. It is explicitly not a request for applications. Instead, it serves as public notice that NPS plans to make a single-source award under an existing partnership framework with the Student Conservation Association (SCA). The statutory authority cited is 16 USC 1723(c) under the Public Land Corps, and the program is listed under CFDA 15.931, Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations. The assistance instrument is described as a cooperative agreement, implemented through a task agreement, and the anticipated project term is less than one year.
The basic purpose of the project is to place one youth conservation intern (referred to as a Conservation Associate) with Katmai National Park and Preserve's Exotic Plant Management Team (EPMT) for a 24-week field season, running from April 25, 2016 through October 9, 2016. The intern's role is designed to support the park's invasive plant management priorities while building practical, career-relevant skills in natural resource stewardship. The scope of work centers on hands-on exposure to invasive plant management, including field surveying for invasive species, monitoring known infestations, and assisting with control efforts. In addition to direct invasive species work, the intern is expected to help with collecting and cultivating native plant seeds and to participate in education or research activities tied to invasive plant issues, which helps connect field operations to broader resource management goals.
A stated joint objective of the partnership is youth engagement and development: the project is framed as a way to motivate youth participants to become involved in protecting natural, cultural, and historical resources in their communities and beyond. In practice, that means the placement is not just labor support for the park, but a structured learning experience that introduces the participant to NPS resource management, land stewardship practices, and the natural and cultural heritage of Katmai National Park and Preserve.
Financially, the total anticipated federal award amount is $19,132.20. The announcement also references a cost share figure, listed as "25 - 13,169.13," indicating that the project includes a non-federal contribution component associated with the partner's support and/or project costs. The award ceiling shown in the opportunity metadata is $35,000, with an expectation of one award, consistent with the single-participant, single-site nature of the project. The eligible applicant category listed is nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), which aligns with SCA's nonprofit status and the single-source selection.
Roles and responsibilities are divided between SCA and NPS. SCA commits to recruiting and selecting one Conservation Associate for the specified position (Position 00693632) for the full project period. SCA also takes on participant support responsibilities such as transportation to and from Katmai, subsistence during the term, a living allowance, insurance, and AmeriCorps awards when applicable. Operationally, SCA provides in-service commercial travel during the project period and maintains participant support infrastructure, including a 24/7 staffed hotline, site visits, and performance evaluations.
NPS, in turn, provides the federal financial assistance amount and ensures the intern can work effectively and safely within the park environment. NPS responsibilities include providing an orientation to park operations, explaining the NPS mission, and delivering safety training. The park also supplies the technical supervision needed to carry out invasive plant management tasks by assigning an on-site NPS technical representative to support the Conservation Associate. NPS agrees to provide the necessary equipment and supplies for the work and to provide housing for the participant or tent space, which is particularly relevant in remote park settings. Finally, Katmai National Park and Preserve will complete a written evaluation at the end of the project, documenting outcomes and assessing SCA's performance under the agreement.
Administrative details included in the public notice show the posting date as December 22, 2015, with a closing date of December 30, 2015, though the notice is not competitive and is mainly for transparency around the intended, non-competitive funding action. The listed point of contact is Erica Cordeiro (EricaCordeiro@nps.gov), indicating the responsible NPS contact for questions related to the agreement and project specifics. Overall, the opportunity supports invasive plant detection and response capacity at Katmai while providing a structured conservation internship that blends fieldwork, training, and professional development through the NPS-SCA partnership.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Conservation Intern Assistance with Invasive Plant Management in Katmai National Park and Preserve" opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS), Department of the Interior funding notice describing NPS's intent to fund a specific project related to invasive plant management support at Katmai National Park and Preserve. The project places one youth conservation intern (called a Conservation Associate) with the park's Exotic Plant Management Team (EPMT) for a defined field season.
Is this a request for applications (RFA) or an open competitive grant?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a request for applications. It is a public notice that NPS plans to make a non-competitive, single-source award for a specific project.
What does "single-source" and "without competition" mean in this notice?
It means NPS intends to fund one identified partner for this project rather than soliciting proposals from multiple applicants. The notice is provided for transparency about the planned award.
Who is the intended partner for this non-competitive award?
The intended partner is the Student Conservation Association (SCA), under an existing partnership framework.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P16AS00020.
Is there a related project abstract number?
Yes. The notice references related project abstract P16AC00058.
Which federal agency is issuing this notice?
The National Park Service (NPS), within the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What is the legal/statutory authority cited for this project?
The notice cites 16 USC 1723(c) under the Public Land Corps as the statutory authority.
What CFDA program is associated with this funding?
The program is listed under CFDA 15.931, "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations."
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The assistance instrument is described as a cooperative agreement, implemented through a task agreement.
How long is the anticipated project term?
The anticipated project term is less than one year.
How many interns/participants does this project place?
The project is designed to place one youth conservation intern (one Conservation Associate).
What is the internship duration and schedule?
The placement is described as a 24-week field season running from April 25, 2016 through October 9, 2016.
Where will the intern be placed?
The intern will be placed at Katmai National Park and Preserve with the park's Exotic Plant Management Team (EPMT).
What is the overall purpose of the intern placement?
The purpose is to support the park's invasive plant management priorities while providing practical, career-relevant training and experience in natural resource stewardship.
What kinds of invasive plant management tasks are included in the scope of work?
The scope of work includes hands-on exposure to invasive plant management such as field surveying for invasive species, monitoring known infestations, and assisting with control efforts.
Are there additional tasks beyond surveying and control work?
Yes. The intern is expected to help collect and cultivate native plant seeds and participate in education or research activities tied to invasive plant issues.
How does this project support youth engagement and development?
The project is framed as a structured learning experience intended to motivate youth participants to get involved in protecting natural, cultural, and historical resources. It is designed to introduce the participant to NPS resource management, land stewardship practices, and the natural and cultural heritage of Katmai National Park and Preserve.
What is the anticipated total federal award amount?
The total anticipated federal award amount is $19,132.20.
Is there a cost share or non-federal contribution component mentioned?
Yes. The notice references a cost share figure shown as "25 - 13,169.13," indicating a non-federal contribution component associated with the partner's support and/or project costs.
What is the award ceiling listed in the opportunity metadata?
The award ceiling shown is $35,000.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The notice indicates an expectation of one award, consistent with the single-participant, single-site nature of the project.
Who is listed as eligible to apply (eligible applicant category)?
The eligible applicant category listed is nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), which aligns with SCA's nonprofit status in this single-source action.
What responsibilities does SCA have under the project?
SCA commits to recruiting and selecting one Conservation Associate for the specified position (Position 00693632) for the full project period. SCA also provides participant support, including transportation to and from Katmai, subsistence during the term, a living allowance, insurance, and AmeriCorps awards when applicable. The notice also states SCA provides in-service commercial travel during the project period and maintains participant support infrastructure such as a 24/7 staffed hotline, site visits, and performance evaluations.
Does the notice identify a specific position number for the intern role?
Yes. The position is identified as Position 00693632.
What responsibilities does NPS have under the project?
NPS provides the federal financial assistance amount and supports safe and effective work in the park. NPS responsibilities include providing orientation to park operations, explaining the NPS mission, delivering safety training, assigning an on-site NPS technical representative for technical supervision, and providing the necessary equipment and supplies for the work.
Does NPS provide housing for the intern?
Yes. The notice states NPS will provide housing for the participant or tent space, which is relevant given the remote park setting.
Will there be an end-of-project evaluation?
Yes. Katmai National Park and Preserve will complete a written evaluation at the end of the project documenting outcomes and assessing SCA's performance under the agreement.
What are the posting and closing dates listed in the notice?
The posting date is December 22, 2015, and the closing date is December 30, 2015. The notice also clarifies that the action is non-competitive and primarily serves transparency purposes regarding the intended award.
Who is the point of contact for questions?
The listed point of contact is Erica Cordeiro at EricaCordeiro@nps.gov.
What is the main resource management outcome this project supports?
The notice describes the project as supporting invasive plant detection, monitoring, and response capacity at Katmai National Park and Preserve, while also delivering a structured conservation internship experience.
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