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- The DOI-NPS in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conservation Intern for Education Projects" 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 18, 2015 and posted on Dec 18, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 25, 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 $28,284.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Conservation Intern for Education Projects opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P16AC00110) is a National Park Service notice describing an intended, non-competitive award to support an education-focused conservation internship in Anchorage, Alaska. It is explicitly not a request for applications. Instead, it serves as public notice that the Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS) plans to fund specific project activities through a task agreement under an existing cooperative agreement (Cooperative Agreement P15AC00031) with the Student Conservation Association (SCA). The statutory authority cited for this action is 16 USC 1723(c)(1), and the CFDA listing is 15.931, with the activity category identified as Education. The point of contact listed is James Cato.
The project is structured as a 33-week internship, with an anticipated performance period running from 2/07/2016 to 9/24/2016. The total anticipated federal award amount is about $28,284.34 (noted elsewhere in the text as $28,284.38), paired with a substantial cost share of $13,417.40. The award instrument is described as a task agreement, and the announcement indicates the NPS expects to make a single award (Expected Awards: 1), with an award ceiling matching the federal amount listed.
At the program level, the core purpose is to support and stimulate work, education, and training opportunities for young adults by placing an SCA intern with the Anchorage Interagency Visitor Center, specifically within its Division of Interpretation and Education. The intern is expected to work closely with park education staff over roughly seven months and contribute to a mix of youth programming design, curriculum development, and outreach modernization. The planned deliverables include helping design, develop, and deliver between two and four week-long environmental education summer day camps for children, with activities taking place at multiple sites around the Anchorage area. The intern will also help create and deliver one to two weeks of overnight camp programming for teenagers, which suggests a stronger emphasis on youth leadership development and extended outdoor learning experiences.
In addition to camp programming, the internship has a strong formal-education component. The intern will create an in-school, curriculum-based education program that connects directly to the field trips offered through the Alaska Public Lands Information Center. The intern will also help create and implement distance learning programs, signaling an intent to broaden access beyond in-person visits and to modernize how park education content is delivered to classrooms and communities. Another concrete task is updating the content and materials in the visitor center's loanable Education Kits, which are typically used by educators and community groups to bring park-related learning materials into schools and other settings.
Operationally, the announcement notes that most of the work will take place indoors and will involve juggling multiple projects and collaborating with numerous partners, which is typical for interpretation and education roles that require coordination, content development, and program delivery. The training and professional development components are clearly spelled out: the intern will be trained in education principles and techniques, will build knowledge of the natural and cultural resources associated with Alaska parks and public lands, and will engage with current resource issues such as climate change, ocean degradation, wildfire, and invasive species. The intern will also receive exposure to safety and wildlife practices relevant to Alaska, including bear safety, Leave No Trace principles, and wildlife etiquette. One logistical note appears in the narrative that "the park does not provide housing," although later sections state the NPS will provide funds for housing for the SCA volunteer, which reads like a budgeting or responsibility clarification rather than an expectation that housing is directly provided by the park as lodging.
The roles and responsibilities are divided between SCA and NPS. SCA commits to helping recruit and select candidates to serve as Conservation Associates supporting the described scope of work, providing the living allowance, insurance, and AmeriCorps education awards when applicable, and covering in-service commercial travel during the project period. SCA also commits to participant support functions such as a 24/7 staffed hotline, site visits, and performance evaluations. On the NPS side, the agency commits the federal funding amount, provides orientation to NPS operations and mission along with safety training, assigns an on-site technical representative (Helen Fields) to assist the intern with project specifics, and supplies necessary equipment and materials. NPS also indicates it will fund housing costs for the SCA volunteer and will provide up to $400 in travel funds (as reflected in the SCA budget) for a youth camping trip component.
A major feature of this notice is that it documents why the award is being made without competition under DOI single-source policy (505 DM 2). The NPS states that full and open competition was not pursued because SCA was uniquely suited to meet the park's internship needs, particularly the required duration (33 weeks), the timing (February through September), and the education emphasis. The notice mentions other programs that were considered but did not fit the operational requirements, including Groundwork USA and several WASO-funded internship initiatives (such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities initiatives, the Latino Heritage program, and NPS Academy), which were described as summer-only options. Environment for the Americas internships were also considered, but were viewed as too narrowly focused (birds only) for the broader education programming needs of this position. Taken together, the justification is essentially a "unique qualifications/fit for purpose" rationale based on program structure, availability window, and alignment with the visitor center's education objectives.
Finally, the posting details confirm this was a discretionary notice posted on 12/18/2015, with a listed closing date of 12/25/2015, reinforcing that the public-facing grant listing functions as a transparency mechanism rather than an open solicitation. The overall intent is to place and support one SCA conservation intern to expand and strengthen youth and school-oriented environmental education programming tied to NPS and Alaska public lands, while building workforce development experience for a young adult participant.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Conservation Intern for Education Projects" opportunity?
It is a National Park Service (NPS) public notice describing an intended, non-competitive award to support an education-focused conservation internship in Anchorage, Alaska. The internship work is tied to education and interpretation programming at the Anchorage Interagency Visitor Center.
Is this a request for applications or an open grant competition?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a request for applications. It is posted as a transparency notice that NPS plans to fund specific project activities through an existing relationship, rather than opening a competition.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed in the notice is P16AC00110.
Which federal agency is issuing the notice and planning the award?
The Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS) is the agency planning the award.
Who is the intended recipient/partner for the award?
The award is intended to be made under an existing cooperative agreement with the Student Conservation Association (SCA).
What existing agreement is this task agreement tied to?
The notice states the work would be implemented through a task agreement under Cooperative Agreement P15AC00031 with the Student Conservation Association (SCA).
What is the statutory authority cited for making this award?
The statutory authority cited is 16 USC 1723(c)(1).
What is the CFDA listing and activity category for this notice?
The CFDA listing is 15.931, and the activity category is identified as Education.
Who is the point of contact for this notice?
The point of contact listed is James Cato.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The notice indicates NPS expects to make a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What type of award instrument is being used?
The award instrument is described as a task agreement under an existing cooperative agreement.
What is the anticipated federal award amount?
The total anticipated federal award amount is approximately $28,284.34, and it is also referenced elsewhere in the notice as $28,284.38.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling matches the federal amount listed in the notice (approximately $28,284.34, with the alternate figure of $28,284.38 also appearing in the text).
Is there a cost share or match requirement mentioned?
Yes. The notice describes a substantial cost share amount of $13,417.40.
How long is the internship and what is the expected schedule?
The project is structured as a 33-week internship, with an anticipated performance period from 2/07/2016 to 9/24/2016.
Where will the internship take place?
The internship is based in Anchorage, Alaska, and is connected to the Anchorage Interagency Visitor Center, within its Division of Interpretation and Education.
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to support and stimulate work, education, and training opportunities for young adults by placing an SCA intern with the Anchorage Interagency Visitor Center to strengthen and expand education programming tied to Alaska parks and public lands.
What kinds of activities and deliverables are planned for the intern?
The notice describes a mixed set of education and outreach deliverables, including youth program design, curriculum development, and modernization of outreach and education tools.
What youth summer day camp work is included in the internship?
The intern is expected to help design, develop, and deliver between two and four week-long environmental education summer day camps for children, with activities taking place at multiple sites around the Anchorage area.
Does the internship include overnight youth programming?
Yes. The intern will help create and deliver one to two weeks of overnight camp programming for teenagers.
What formal (in-school) education work is included?
The intern will create an in-school, curriculum-based education program that connects directly to the field trips offered through the Alaska Public Lands Information Center.
Does the internship include distance learning development?
Yes. The intern will help create and implement distance learning programs to broaden access beyond in-person visits.
Will the intern work on any existing education materials?
Yes. A specific task mentioned is updating content and materials in the visitor center's loanable Education Kits used by educators and community groups.
What is the work environment like for this internship?
The notice states that most work will take place indoors and will involve balancing multiple projects and collaborating with numerous partners.
What training and professional development is described?
The intern is expected to be trained in education principles and techniques, build knowledge of Alaska parks and public lands (natural and cultural resources), and engage with current resource issues such as climate change, ocean degradation, wildfire, and invasive species.
Are safety and wildlife practices included in training?
Yes. The notice specifically mentions exposure to Alaska-relevant safety and wildlife practices such as bear safety, Leave No Trace principles, and wildlife etiquette.
Does the park provide housing?
The narrative includes a note that the park does not provide housing, but later sections state NPS will provide funds for housing for the SCA volunteer. Based on the notice wording, this appears to be a distinction between providing lodging directly versus budgeting/funding for housing costs.
What responsibilities does the Student Conservation Association (SCA) have under this project?
SCA responsibilities described include helping recruit and select candidates, providing the living allowance, insurance, and AmeriCorps education awards when applicable, and covering in-service commercial travel during the project period. SCA also provides participant support, including a 24/7 staffed hotline, site visits, and performance evaluations.
What responsibilities does the National Park Service (NPS) have under this project?
NPS responsibilities described include providing the federal funding amount, giving orientation to NPS operations and mission along with safety training, assigning an on-site technical representative to support project work, and supplying necessary equipment and materials. NPS also indicates it will fund housing costs for the SCA volunteer and provide travel funds tied to a youth camping trip component.
Who is the on-site technical representative named in the notice?
The on-site technical representative listed is Helen Fields.
Is travel funding mentioned as part of the project budget?
Yes. The notice states NPS will provide up to $400 in travel funds (as reflected in the SCA budget) for a youth camping trip component.
Why is this award described as non-competitive or single-source?
The notice explains that full and open competition was not pursued under DOI single-source policy (505 DM 2) because SCA was considered uniquely suited to meet the specific internship requirements, including the 33-week duration, the February through September timing, and the education emphasis.
Were other internship or partner programs considered?
Yes. The notice states that other programs were considered but did not fit operational requirements, including Groundwork USA and several WASO-funded internship initiatives (including Historically Black Colleges and Universities initiatives, the Latino Heritage program, and NPS Academy), which were described as summer-only options. Environment for the Americas internships were also considered but were viewed as too narrowly focused (birds only) for this broader education role.
What does the posted date and closing date indicate about this listing?
The notice was posted on 12/18/2015 with a closing date of 12/25/2015. In context, the dates reinforce that the listing functions as a public notice of an intended award rather than an open solicitation for applications.
What is the main intended outcome of funding this internship?
The notice frames the intended outcome as placing and supporting one SCA conservation intern to expand and strengthen youth and school-oriented environmental education programming connected to NPS and Alaska public lands, while also providing workforce development experience for a young adult participant.
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