Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS DOIP16AC00342
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- The DOI-NPS in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conservation Interns for Biology Projects in Yukon Charley Rivers National 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 06, 2016 and posted on Apr 06, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 13, 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 $31,000.00 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 National Park Service (NPS), within the Department of the Interior, issued this notice to inform the public that it intended to fund a specific project without competition: Conservation Interns for Biology Projects in Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve (Funding Announcement/Opportunity Number NPS DOIP16AC00342; internal reference P16AC00342). This announcement is explicitly not a call for proposals or applications. Instead, it serves as a formal public notice that the award would be made as a single-source action to the Student Conservation Association (SCA), a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit, under an existing, previously competed cooperative agreement framework.
The project centers on placing two Wildlife Biology SCA interns (young adults) who would be based out of the NPS Fairbanks Administrative Center supporting Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve (often abbreviated YUCH). The purpose is workforce development and hands-on training in wildlife field biology and natural resource management, carried out in collaboration with multiple NPS units and science programs, including Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve, Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, and the Arctic and Central Alaska Inventory and Monitoring Networks. In practical terms, the interns are meant to contribute to real park science and stewardship work while building the technical and professional skills needed for future conservation careers.
The anticipated federal funding amount for the task agreement was $30,196.97, with a substantial cost share of $15,385.60, reflecting shared investment between the parties. The agreement was structured as a 16-week task agreement (an award instrument operating under the broader cooperative agreement), with an expected period of performance running from May 17, 2016 to September 5, 2016. The statutory authority cited for the award was 16 USC 1723(c)(1), and the assistance listing was under CFDA 15.931. The opportunity was categorized under discretionary assistance and aligned with an education-focused funding activity category, reflecting that the core value is training, professional development, and stewardship education delivered through applied fieldwork.
A major theme of the project is creating the next generation of park stewards by immersing interns in field-based resource management and conservation research. The interns would participate in a range of activities across several Alaska parks and partner institutions. Examples listed include small mammal live-trapping and mark-recapture methods in Denali National Park, preparation of small mammal voucher specimens in Fairbanks in collaboration with the University of Alaska Museum of the North (Mammalogy), peregrine-related fieldwork in Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve, and water quality survey work in both Denali and Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve. Training was designed to occur through a mix of classroom-style instruction and field settings, with an emphasis on applied science, conservation principles, and public-land stewardship.
Safety and operational readiness are also central components. The interns would attend required NPS and safety trainings such as introductions to the NPS mission and policies, backcountry policies, Operational Leadership, first aid/CPR, bear safety and shotgun safety, general backcountry safety, Leave No Trace backcountry camping practices, and B-3 aviation training. These requirements reflect the reality of working in remote Alaska environments where aviation, wildlife encounters, and backcountry travel can be routine parts of field operations.
The agreement lays out clear roles for both parties. SCA’s responsibilities include helping recruit and select candidates, arranging transportation to and from key field locations (including Denali, Yukon-Charley, and Wrangell-St. Elias), and providing participant support such as living, travel, commuting, and housing allowances during the internship period. SCA also commits to providing insurance coverage and, when applicable, AmeriCorps awards, along with in-service commercial travel needed during the project. On the NPS side, the agency provides the federal financial assistance, delivers orientation and safety training, assigns an NPS technical representative to guide and support the interns’ project work, supplies necessary equipment and field supplies, and completes a written final evaluation covering project outcomes and SCA performance. The document also specifies that key terms (funding level, project duration, participant changes such as backfilling, or any other provisions) cannot be changed without a written modification signed by the Agreements Officer.
Finally, the notice explains why the award was non-competitive. Under Department of the Interior single-source policy requirements (505 DM 2), agencies must justify why competition is not practicable. In this case, the rationale is straightforward: this task agreement was issued under an existing cooperative agreement (P15AC00031) that had already been competed, and the task agreement is essentially an implementation action within that pre-established partnership with SCA. The public notice functions as transparency documentation for that single-source decision while summarizing the scope, budget, timeline, and expected training and conservation outcomes for the two-intern project.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this announcement a call for proposals or applications?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a call for proposals or applications. It is a public notice that the National Park Service (NPS) intended to fund a specific project without competition.
What is the title of the project being funded?
The project is titled "Conservation Interns for Biology Projects in Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve."
What is the funding announcement/opportunity number?
The Funding Announcement/Opportunity Number is NPS DOIP16AC00342. The internal reference is P16AC00342.
Which federal agency is issuing this notice?
The National Park Service (NPS), within the Department of the Interior, issued the notice.
Who is the intended award recipient?
The intended recipient is the Student Conservation Association (SCA), described as a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Is the award competitive or non-competitive?
It is non-competitive (single-source). The notice explains that the award would be made without competition.
Why is the award being made as a single-source (non-competitive) action?
The rationale provided is that the task agreement would be issued under an existing cooperative agreement framework that had already been competed (cooperative agreement P15AC00031). The notice is meant to document and provide transparency for the single-source decision under DOI policy (505 DM 2).
What type of award instrument is being used?
The project is structured as a 16-week task agreement operating under a broader cooperative agreement.
What is the period of performance for the project?
The expected period of performance is May 17, 2016 to September 5, 2016.
How many interns are included in the project?
Two Wildlife Biology SCA interns (young adults) are included.
Where will the interns be based?
The interns would be based out of the NPS Fairbanks Administrative Center supporting Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve (YUCH).
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The stated purpose is workforce development and hands-on training in wildlife field biology and natural resource management, while also contributing to real NPS science and stewardship work.
Which parks and programs are involved in the collaboration?
The notice references collaboration with Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve, Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, and the Arctic and Central Alaska Inventory and Monitoring Networks.
What kinds of field and research activities are described for interns?
Examples listed include small mammal live-trapping and mark-recapture methods in Denali National Park, preparation of small mammal voucher specimens in Fairbanks with the University of Alaska Museum of the North (Mammalogy), peregrine-related fieldwork in Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve, and water quality survey work in Denali and Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve.
What training approach is described (classroom vs. field)?
Training is described as a mix of classroom-style instruction and field settings, emphasizing applied science, conservation principles, and public-land stewardship.
What safety and operational trainings are required for interns?
The notice lists required NPS and safety trainings including: introductions to the NPS mission and policies, backcountry policies, Operational Leadership, first aid/CPR, bear safety and shotgun safety, general backcountry safety, Leave No Trace backcountry camping practices, and B-3 aviation training.
How much federal funding is anticipated for this task agreement?
The anticipated federal funding amount is $30,196.97.
Is there a cost share and how much is it?
Yes. The notice describes a substantial cost share of $15,385.60, reflecting shared investment between the parties.
What is the statutory authority cited for the award?
The statutory authority cited is 16 USC 1723(c)(1).
What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number associated with this opportunity?
The Assistance Listing is identified as CFDA 15.931.
How is this opportunity categorized (type of assistance and activity focus)?
The notice categorizes it under discretionary assistance and aligns it with an education-focused funding activity category, emphasizing training, professional development, and stewardship education delivered through applied fieldwork.
What are SCA's responsibilities under the agreement?
SCA responsibilities include recruiting and selecting candidates, arranging transportation to and from key field locations (including Denali, Yukon-Charley, and Wrangell-St. Elias), and providing participant support such as living, travel, commuting, and housing allowances during the internship period. SCA also commits to providing insurance coverage and, when applicable, AmeriCorps awards, plus in-service commercial travel needed during the project.
What are NPS's responsibilities under the agreement?
NPS responsibilities include providing the federal financial assistance, delivering orientation and safety training, assigning an NPS technical representative to guide and support the interns' project work, supplying necessary equipment and field supplies, and completing a written final evaluation covering project outcomes and SCA performance.
Can the funding level, duration, or participant arrangements be changed during the project?
The notice states that key terms (including funding level, project duration, participant changes such as backfilling, or any other provisions) cannot be changed without a written modification signed by the Agreements Officer.
What is the main workforce-development theme described in the notice?
A major theme is creating the next generation of park stewards by immersing interns in field-based resource management and conservation research in remote Alaska environments, paired with formal safety and operational readiness training.
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