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- The DOI-NPS in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conservation Interns for Kennels Projects in Denali 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 Mar 24, 2016 and posted on Mar 24, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 10, 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 $30,000.00 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 Interns for Kennels Projects in Denali National Park and Preserve opportunity is a National Park Service (NPS) funding announcement meant strictly as public notice, not as an open call for applications. In other words, the NPS is announcing its intent to make a non-competitive award for a specific set of activities rather than inviting new proposals. The project is tied to Denali National Park and Preserve's well-known sled dog kennel program and is structured as a task agreement issued under an existing cooperative agreement framework between the NPS and the Student Conservation Association (SCA). The funding opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.931, categorized under education, and cites statutory authority at 16 USC 1723(c)(1). The point of contact identified for the announcement is James Cato.
The project itself is titled "Denali Kennels 2 SCA Interns 2016" and is designed to support hands-on work, education, and training opportunities for young adults through active participation in Denali's conservation programs. The planned agreement length is 26 weeks, with an anticipated period of performance running from April 10, 2016 through October 8, 2016. The anticipated federal financial assistance amount is $28,013.23, paired with a substantial cost share of $36,628.52, reflecting significant partner contribution beyond the federal funding. The award instrument is described as a task agreement issued under a broader cooperative agreement between the NPS and SCA (the announcement references Cooperative Agreement Number P15AC00031 for conservation projects, with additional reference to an earlier previously competed agreement number as part of the justification trail).
The core purpose is to place two SCA conservation interns with Denali's Sled Dog Kennels to work in interpretation, visitor services, and community outreach and education, while also completing practical conservation and preservation tasks. The interns are expected to collaborate on three main project areas. First, they will coordinate and oversee dog yard improvements. This includes replacing failing chain link fencing in the historic kennel dog pens, addressing a backlog of dog waste composting by turning compost, recording data, and distributing finished soil for revegetation or backfill use in park or local community projects. This work also includes helping install a free-run pen intended to improve exercise and socialization opportunities for dogs and puppies, which ties directly to animal welfare and operational functionality at the kennels.
Second, the interns will lead education and outreach efforts connected to the approaching National Park Service Centennial. Their work here focuses on helping the public understand the role of the Denali Kennels within the broader NPS mission and the Organic Act, including creating special educational displays and products and planning social media outreach. This piece blends public engagement with mission-focused interpretation, using the kennels as a highly visible platform for telling the park's story and emphasizing the conservation and stewardship role of the NPS.
Third, the interns will support historic cabin preservation efforts. Their tasks include performing cabin inventories, conducting basic maintenance projects, and cleaning, which supports the park's cultural resource stewardship responsibilities and helps maintain historic assets associated with Denali's broader history and operations.
Responsibilities are clearly divided between SCA and the NPS. SCA is responsible for recruiting and selecting the conservation associates/interns, providing participant support such as a living allowance, insurance, and AmeriCorps awards when applicable, and covering in-service commercial travel during the project period. SCA also commits to participant support and oversight through a 24/7 staffed hotline, site visits, and performance evaluations. On the NPS side, the agency provides the $28,013.23 in financial assistance, plus essential on-the-ground support such as orientation to park operations, the NPS mission, and safety training. The NPS also designates an on-site technical representative, identified as Kathleen Kelly, to help interns with project specifics as needed. In addition, the NPS provides housing for the interns and supplies the necessary equipment and materials to carry out the work. The park will also produce a written completion evaluation for each project, documenting outcomes and performance.
A key feature of this announcement is the explanation for why the award will be made without competition. Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2) requires a written justification for single-source awards, and the notice outlines the standard criteria that can justify non-competitive assistance awards (such as continuation of an existing activity, unique qualifications, emergencies, and so on). In this case, the NPS states it is not soliciting full and open competition because the task agreement is being issued under an existing, previously competed cooperative agreement with the Student Conservation Association. Practically, this means the NPS views SCA as an established partner already selected through a competitive process for conservation project support, allowing the park to issue a task agreement for this defined set of intern-focused kennel projects without running a new competition.
Overall, this opportunity is best understood as a targeted, time-limited partnership action to staff and support two conservation interns at Denali's kennels for a summer season, combining operational improvements at the dog yard, public-facing education tied to the NPS Centennial, and cultural resource support through cabin preservation tasks. It is not a grant that outside organizations can apply to during the posted period, but rather a formal notice that the NPS intends to fund SCA to carry out these specific activities under an established cooperative agreement relationship.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Conservation Interns for Kennels Projects in Denali National Park and Preserve" announcement?
It is a National Park Service (NPS) funding announcement that serves strictly as public notice. It describes the NPS intent to make a specific assistance award for a defined set of activities connected to Denali National Park and Preserve's sled dog kennel program.
Is this an open grant opportunity that organizations can apply for?
No. The announcement is not an open call for applications or proposals. It is a notice of intent to make a non-competitive award for a particular project rather than inviting new applicants.
Who is the intended recipient of the non-competitive award?
The intended partner is the Student Conservation Association (SCA). The work is structured as a task agreement issued under an existing cooperative agreement framework between the NPS and SCA.
Why is the NPS making this award without competition?
The notice explains that the NPS is not soliciting full and open competition because the task agreement is being issued under an existing, previously competed cooperative agreement with the Student Conservation Association. The announcement also references Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2) regarding written justification for single-source awards.
What is the project title mentioned in the notice?
The project is titled "Denali Kennels 2 SCA Interns 2016."
What is the main purpose of this project?
The project is designed to provide hands-on work, education, and training opportunities for young adults by placing two SCA conservation interns with Denali's Sled Dog Kennels. The interns will participate in conservation programs while supporting interpretation, visitor services, community outreach and education, and practical conservation and preservation tasks.
How many interns are planned under this project?
Two SCA conservation interns are planned.
What is the planned length of the agreement?
The planned agreement length is 26 weeks.
What are the anticipated start and end dates for the period of performance?
The anticipated period of performance runs from April 10, 2016 through October 8, 2016.
How much federal funding is anticipated?
The anticipated federal financial assistance amount is $28,013.23.
Is there a cost share or partner contribution mentioned?
Yes. The announcement lists a cost share amount of $36,628.52, indicating significant partner contribution beyond the federal funding.
What type of award instrument will be used?
The award instrument is described as a task agreement issued under a broader cooperative agreement between the NPS and the Student Conservation Association.
Are any cooperative agreement numbers referenced?
Yes. The notice references Cooperative Agreement Number P15AC00031 for conservation projects and also mentions an earlier previously competed agreement number as part of the justification trail.
What program listing or CFDA number is associated with this announcement?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.931.
How is the opportunity categorized?
It is categorized under education.
What statutory authority is cited in the notice?
The announcement cites statutory authority at 16 USC 1723(c)(1).
Who is the point of contact for this announcement?
The point of contact identified is James Cato.
What are the main project areas the interns will work on?
The interns are expected to collaborate on three main project areas: (1) dog yard improvements, (2) education and outreach connected to the approaching National Park Service Centennial, and (3) historic cabin preservation support.
What kinds of dog yard improvements are included?
Dog yard improvements include replacing failing chain link fencing in the historic kennel dog pens, addressing a backlog of dog waste composting by turning compost and recording data, distributing finished soil for revegetation or backfill use in park or local community projects, and helping install a free-run pen intended to improve exercise and socialization opportunities for dogs and puppies.
What education and outreach activities are described?
The interns will support education and outreach tied to the approaching NPS Centennial by helping the public understand the role of the Denali Kennels within the broader NPS mission and the Organic Act. Activities include creating special educational displays and products and planning social media outreach.
What historic cabin preservation tasks are included?
The interns will support historic cabin preservation by performing cabin inventories, conducting basic maintenance projects, and cleaning to help maintain historic assets and support cultural resource stewardship responsibilities.
What responsibilities does the Student Conservation Association (SCA) have under this arrangement?
SCA is responsible for recruiting and selecting the conservation associates/interns, providing participant support such as a living allowance, insurance, and AmeriCorps awards when applicable, and covering in-service commercial travel during the project period. SCA also provides participant support and oversight through a 24/7 staffed hotline, site visits, and performance evaluations.
What responsibilities does the National Park Service (NPS) have under this arrangement?
The NPS provides $28,013.23 in financial assistance and provides on-the-ground support including orientation to park operations, the NPS mission, and safety training. The NPS also provides housing for the interns and supplies the necessary equipment and materials to carry out the work. In addition, the park will produce a written completion evaluation for each project documenting outcomes and performance.
Who is the on-site technical representative identified by the NPS?
The on-site technical representative is identified as Kathleen Kelly, who will help interns with project specifics as needed.
Does the announcement indicate what the park will produce at the end of the project?
Yes. The park will produce a written completion evaluation for each project that documents outcomes and performance.
How does this project connect to the Denali sled dog kennel program?
The project is directly tied to Denali National Park and Preserve's sled dog kennel program by placing interns at the kennels to support operational improvements (such as fencing, composting, and a free-run pen), public interpretation and outreach using the kennels as a visible platform, and related stewardship activities.
What is the role of the NPS Centennial in the project work?
The interns' education and outreach work is specifically framed as being connected to the approaching NPS Centennial, with an emphasis on helping the public understand how the Denali Kennels support the NPS mission and the Organic Act through interpretation, displays, products, and social media outreach.
Does this notice describe an emergency or urgent procurement?
The notice lists general criteria that can justify non-competitive assistance awards (including emergencies), but the specific reason provided for not competing this award is that it is being issued under an existing, previously competed cooperative agreement with SCA.
Can outside organizations request to be considered instead of SCA?
The notice characterizes the action as a non-competitive task agreement under an existing cooperative agreement with SCA, and it does not describe a process for submitting proposals or requesting consideration as an alternative recipient.
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