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- The DOI-NPS in the natural resources, other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Create Career Connections through Youth Employment Opportunities" 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 13, 2016 and posted on Apr 13, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 22, 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 $61,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Create Career Connections through Youth Employment Opportunities" (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00107) is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding opportunity under the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI-NPS). It is offered as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the NPS expects to have substantial involvement in the project’s implementation rather than simply providing funds and stepping back. The funding activity focus is listed under Natural Resources, with an additional "Other" category noted in the source data, indicating the work may blend resource-related activities with broader public-facing or educational programming.
The core purpose of the project is to hire local youth as interns to support NPS programs. These youth interns are intended to work directly with two key areas of park operations: visitor services and natural resource programs. On the visitor services side, interns would typically help deliver interpretation and education programs for park visitors. In practical terms, that can include staffing or supporting guided talks and walks, helping with educational demonstrations, assisting with visitor contact stations, and contributing to public outreach that helps visitors understand park resources, history, and stewardship values. On the natural resources side, the interns’ work may connect resource management and science-based information to public education, helping translate natural resource topics into accessible learning experiences for visitors and community members.
The opportunity was posted on April 13, 2016, with an application closing date of April 22, 2016 (both the original and current closing date are the same). The award ceiling is $61,000, meaning that is the maximum amount anticipated for an individual award under this listing. The expected number of awards is shown as 0 in the source data, which can sometimes reflect administrative listing details rather than a definitive statement that no awards will be made, but it is still a notable data point for anyone reviewing the record.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education. In other words, the applicant pool is narrowly defined to a specific type of nonprofit entity (with a carve-out related to higher education), so organizations considering similar opportunities would need to pay close attention to eligibility requirements and organizational status before investing time in an application.
Overall, this grant is structured to create career-connected, paid or supported internship opportunities for local youth while strengthening park programming. It pairs workforce development goals (giving young people job experience and exposure to public lands careers) with operational and mission outcomes for NPS (expanding interpretation and education capacity and reinforcing natural resource understanding among visitors).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Create Career Connections through Youth Employment Opportunities."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P16AS00107.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding opportunity under the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI-NPS).
What type of award is this?
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement. That generally means NPS expects to have substantial involvement in how the project is carried out, rather than only providing funds with minimal ongoing participation.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to hire local youth as interns to support National Park Service programs, while building career-connected youth employment opportunities.
What kinds of roles will youth interns support?
Youth interns are intended to work directly with two key areas of park operations: visitor services and natural resource programs.
What activities might interns do in visitor services?
On the visitor services side, interns would typically help deliver interpretation and education programs for park visitors. Examples described include supporting guided talks and walks, helping with educational demonstrations, assisting with visitor contact stations, and contributing to public outreach that helps visitors understand park resources, history, and stewardship values.
What activities might interns do in natural resource programs?
On the natural resources side, intern work may connect resource management and science-based information to public education. In practice, that means helping translate natural resource topics into accessible learning experiences for visitors and community members.
What is the funding activity focus for this opportunity?
The listed focus is Natural Resources, with an additional "Other" category noted in the source data. This suggests the work may blend resource-related activities with broader public-facing or educational programming.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 13, 2016.
What is the application deadline?
The application closing date is April 22, 2016. The original and current closing date are the same.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $61,000, meaning this is the maximum amount anticipated for an individual award under this listing.
How many awards does the opportunity expect to make?
The expected number of awards is shown as 0 in the source data. This can sometimes be an administrative or listing artifact rather than a definitive statement that no awards will be made, but it is still an important data point to note when reviewing the record.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education. This makes the eligible applicant pool narrow, so organizations need to confirm their status carefully before investing effort in an application.
Is this opportunity open to 501(c)(3) nonprofits?
Based on the provided eligibility statement, the opportunity is limited to nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, with a carve-out related to institutions of higher education.
How does this opportunity support workforce development?
It is structured to create career-connected, paid or supported internship opportunities for local youth, giving young people job experience and exposure to public lands careers.
How does this opportunity support NPS mission and operations?
It is intended to strengthen park programming by expanding interpretation and education capacity through youth interns, while reinforcing visitor understanding of natural resources using science-based and resource management information.
Does NPS play an active role during the project?
Yes. Because it is a cooperative agreement, NPS is expected to have substantial involvement in implementing the project, rather than functioning only as a pass-through funder.
Is the project focused only on natural resources?
Not only. While Natural Resources is the primary focus, the "Other" category and the described duties (interpretation, education, public outreach) indicate the work can combine resource topics with broader visitor-facing programming.
Is the internship specifically for local youth?
Yes. The project purpose is described as hiring local youth as interns to support NPS programs.
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