Opportunity Information: Apply for FY2014 MNRR YDI 0001
Apply for FY2014 MNRR YDI 0001
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY2014 Youth Diversity Intern Missouri National Recreational River Request for Information" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.931 Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 26, 2014 and posted on Feb 26, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 6, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $7,500.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $7,500.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments).
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Opportunity Summary:
This FY2014 grant opportunity is a National Park Service (NPS) Request for Information tied to a potential cooperative agreement supporting one Youth Diversity Intern position at Missouri National Recreational River (MNRR), headquartered at 508 East 2nd Street in Yankton, South Dakota. The project is scheduled to run for about 14 weeks, from May 12, 2014 through August 15, 2014, with an estimated total funding amount of up to $7,500 (award ceiling $7,500). The opportunity sits under CFDA 15.931, Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations, and includes a cost sharing or matching requirement. The NPS anticipated making one award.
The central purpose of the internship is to create and deliver interpretive programming that presents the cultural and natural resources of the Missouri National Recreational River through a distinctly Native American perspective. The park states that it will prioritize candidates with Native American heritage, with an explicit intent to elevate and share the meaning of the Missouri River within the Yankton Sioux, Santee Sioux, and Northern Ponca tribal cultures, and to compare and contrast those perspectives with more common Euro-American narratives. A key driver for the project is that the park and its partners reportedly do not currently have an interpretive product centered on these Native perspectives, and the NPS wants to fill that gap in a way that expands the agency's reach and relevance to underserved audiences. Programs developed through this internship are intended to be presented to tribal members along the park corridor.
The setting for the work is a 100-mile stretch of the Missouri River, one of the longest rivers in North America, where two free-flowing segments are preserved as the Missouri National Recreational River. Interpretive staff operate in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, with programming spread across multiple locations in southeastern South Dakota and northeastern Nebraska. The announcement also emphasizes practical realities of the corridor, including rapid weather changes, hot summers, and cold winters, with most precipitation occurring between April and September. To support the intern during the term, accommodations are to be provided in a local college dorm.
For 2014, the intern's work is described as both program development and advisory support. Beyond creating interpretive products and presenting programs, the intern is expected to provide recommendations to the park on programs and services that better serve underserved NPS audiences, especially Native American tribal members. The park highlights that the intern's feedback will help guide future programming so it better reflects the full cultural heritage connected to the river and the region. The internship is also framed as part of broader diversity recruitment goals for the park, the NPS Midwest Region, and the agency overall, functioning as a developmental pathway that builds awareness of NPS careers and allows for mentoring of participants with long-term potential.
The intern will be trained and mentored throughout the summer, with responsibilities increasing over time. The training plan includes an orientation tour of the park and partner sites, online interpretation and professional development courses through the Eppley Institute and DOI Learn, and direct one-on-one mentorship and career planning with a permanent Interpretive Park Ranger, plus additional exposure to other park divisions and staff. Desired skills include customer service (competent with supervision), public speaking (competent with supervision), and proficiency in historical research methods. Preferred educational background is a graduate student or a B.A./B.S. level candidate in History or Native American Studies, or a senior/lead history major.
Importantly, this posting is aimed at organizations that can recruit, place, and support youth interns (or potentially crews of youth and young adults) for NPS service learning and stewardship opportunities, rather than at individuals applying directly for the internship. Eligible applicant types include private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), and Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments). Interested organizations are asked to submit a Statement of Information (maximum three pages) that explains how they would implement and manage the project in coordination with NPS staff. The statement must include the applicant's name, organization, and contact information; a brief description of the organization and its mission; relevant qualifications and experience with recruiting and placing youth interns; examples of past projects; and identification of staff, faculty, or students who could support the project. A bid must be included with the Statement of Information, and the NPS will use these materials to determine which organization is best suited to provide services for the project.
Submissions were required electronically by 5:00 PM Central Time on Thursday, March 6, 2014, to catherineschroeder@nps.gov and juliehendricks@nps.gov, with the same contacts available for questions. The posting date was February 26, 2014, and the opportunity was later archived on April 5, 2014. For access issues or administrative questions, the contact listed is Julie Hendricks, Lead Grants Management Specialist, phone 402-661-1662. The announcement also notes that individuals interested in serving as an intern should contact the park directly, and it points readers to the general NPS youth programs webpage for broader program information.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a FY2014 National Park Service (NPS) Request for Information (RFI) tied to a potential cooperative agreement to support one Youth Diversity Intern position at Missouri National Recreational River (MNRR).
Which NPS site is hosting the internship?
The internship is based at Missouri National Recreational River (MNRR), headquartered at 508 East 2nd Street, Yankton, South Dakota.
What is the project period for the internship?
The internship is scheduled to run for about 14 weeks, from May 12, 2014 through August 15, 2014.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount is up to $7,500, with an award ceiling of $7,500.
How many awards does NPS expect to make?
NPS anticipated making one award.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is under CFDA 15.931, Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations.
What is the main purpose of the Youth Diversity Intern position?
The central purpose is to create and deliver interpretive programming that presents the cultural and natural resources of the Missouri National Recreational River through a distinctly Native American perspective.
Which Native perspectives does the park specifically want to elevate?
The park explicitly intends to elevate and share the meaning of the Missouri River within the Yankton Sioux, Santee Sioux, and Northern Ponca tribal cultures.
How does the project address existing gaps in park interpretation?
The announcement states that the park and its partners reportedly do not currently have an interpretive product centered on Native perspectives, and this internship is intended to help fill that gap.
Who are the intended audiences for the programs developed during the internship?
Programs developed through this internship are intended to be presented to tribal members along the park corridor, and to expand NPS reach and relevance to underserved audiences.
Does the park prioritize any particular candidates for the internship?
Yes. The park states it will prioritize candidates with Native American heritage.
Where will the intern be working geographically?
The work takes place along a 100-mile stretch of the Missouri River where two free-flowing segments are preserved as the Missouri National Recreational River, with programming spread across multiple locations in southeastern South Dakota and northeastern Nebraska.
Which partner organizations are involved in delivering interpretive programming?
Interpretive staff operate in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.
What environmental and weather conditions should be expected?
The corridor is described as having rapid weather changes, hot summers, and cold winters. The announcement notes that most precipitation occurs between April and September.
Will housing be provided for the intern?
Yes. Accommodations are to be provided in a local college dorm to support the intern during the term.
What kinds of tasks and deliverables are expected from the intern?
The intern is expected to develop interpretive products, present interpretive programs, and provide advisory recommendations to the park on programs and services that better serve underserved NPS audiences, especially Native American tribal members.
What is meant by the intern providing advisory support?
The intern is expected to offer recommendations and feedback to help guide future programming so it better reflects the full cultural heritage connected to the river and the region, with an emphasis on better serving underserved audiences.
How does this internship connect to broader NPS goals?
The internship is framed as part of broader diversity recruitment goals for the park, the NPS Midwest Region, and the agency overall, functioning as a developmental pathway that builds awareness of NPS careers and provides mentoring for participants with long-term potential.
What training and mentoring will the intern receive?
The training plan includes an orientation tour of the park and partner sites, online interpretation and professional development courses through the Eppley Institute and DOI Learn, and one-on-one mentorship and career planning with a permanent Interpretive Park Ranger, plus exposure to other park divisions and staff.
How will the intern's responsibilities change over the summer?
The announcement states the intern will be trained and mentored throughout the summer, with responsibilities increasing over time.
What skills are desired for the intern?
Desired skills include customer service (competent with supervision), public speaking (competent with supervision), and proficiency in historical research methods.
What educational background is preferred for the intern?
The preferred background is a graduate student or a B.A./B.S. level candidate in History or Native American Studies, or a senior/lead history major.
Who can apply for this opportunity?
This posting is aimed at organizations (not individuals) that can recruit, place, and support youth interns (or potentially crews of youth and young adults) for NPS service learning and stewardship opportunities.
Are individuals allowed to apply directly for the internship through this posting?
No. The announcement indicates it is not directed to individuals applying directly. It also notes that individuals interested in serving as an intern should contact the park directly.
What types of organizations are eligible to submit materials?
Eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), and Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments).
What must an interested organization submit?
Interested organizations must submit a Statement of Information (maximum three pages) explaining how they would implement and manage the project in coordination with NPS staff, and the submission must include a bid.
What information is required in the Statement of Information?
The statement must include: the applicant's name, organization, and contact information; a brief description of the organization and its mission; relevant qualifications and experience with recruiting and placing youth interns; examples of past projects; and identification of staff, faculty, or students who could support the project.
How will NPS use the submitted materials?
NPS will use the Statement of Information and bid to determine which organization is best suited to provide services for the project.
When was the submission deadline?
Submissions were required electronically by 5:00 PM Central Time on Thursday, March 6, 2014.
Where were submissions sent?
Submissions were sent by email to catherineschroeder@nps.gov and juliehendricks@nps.gov.
Who can be contacted with questions about the opportunity?
The same email contacts (catherineschroeder@nps.gov and juliehendricks@nps.gov) were listed as available for questions.
Who is the listed contact for access issues or administrative questions?
Julie Hendricks, Lead Grants Management Specialist, phone 402-661-1662.
When was the opportunity posted and when was it archived?
The posting date was February 26, 2014, and the opportunity was later archived on April 5, 2014.
Does the announcement reference any additional NPS youth program information?
Yes. It points readers to the general NPS youth programs webpage for broader program information.
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