Opportunity Information: Apply for P14AS00028
Apply for P14AS00028
- The National Park Service in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Intern Program for Historically Black Colleges Universities" 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 19, 2014 and posted on Feb 19, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 28, 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 $159,966.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $159,966.00 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 "Intern Program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities" (Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00028) is a National Park Service (NPS) funding announcement that serves strictly as a Notice of Intent to Award, not a competitive request for applications. In other words, the NPS is publicly stating that it plans to provide funding to a specific organization without full and open competition. The planned award is a continuation action under an existing cooperative agreement, which is the main reason competition is not being used.
The project being supported is the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Internship Program, to be carried out by the Greening Youth Foundation (GYF). The anticipated federal funding amount is $159,966, with no cost share or matching requirement noted. The award instrument is a Cooperative Agreement, meaning NPS expects to be substantially involved in the project rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal interaction. The agreement is tied to statutory authority under 16 U.S.C. 1g, which allows NPS to enter into cooperative agreements and transfer appropriated funds to eligible partners, including nonprofit organizations, to carry out NPS programs. The CFDA listing associated with this opportunity is 15.931, titled "Youth Conservation Activities" (also referenced as "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations").
Programmatically, the internship is intended to connect students from HBCUs with national park sites that interpret and preserve the African American experience. The goal is to provide interns with immersion experiences in African American history and culture, while building a deeper understanding of the role African Americans have played in the development and progress of the United States. The announcement specifies that 17 interns will be placed across 12 NPS units: Colonial National Historical Park; Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site; Tuskegee Airman National Historic Site; Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail; Petersburg National Battlefield; Boston African American National Historic Site; Boston National Historical Park; Fort McHenry National Historic Site; Colonel Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument; Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site; Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site; and Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Monument.
GYF's responsibilities are described in terms of youth development and program administration. They include promoting public purposes such as education, job training, responsible citizenship, and community involvement; supporting NPS goals around public service opportunities, youth employment, minority youth development, and conservation-related work; recruiting and hiring youth and young adults from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds; and handling the administrative functions needed to deliver services under the agreement.
NPS, in turn, is expected to play an active role. The agency will provide the financial assistance outlined in the agreement, deliver general orientation to interns on park or site operations and the NPS mission, and assign an NPS technical representative to be on site with interns to assist with project-specific needs. This "substantial involvement" is a key feature of cooperative agreements and signals that NPS staff will be engaged during implementation rather than acting only as a funder.
The single-source (non-competitive) justification is based on the Department of the Interior policy requirements (505 DM 2). NPS cites the "Continuation" criterion, meaning the funded activity is necessary to continue or satisfactorily complete work already being funded, and that running a new competition could disrupt continuity or completion. The notice identifies the action as a Task Agreement (P14AC00137) under an existing Cooperative Agreement (P09AC00397), with the period of performance running from the date of award through December 31, 2014.
Administratively, the opportunity is categorized on Grants.gov as discretionary funding in the education activity category, with an expected number of awards listed as one. The posting date is February 19, 2014, and the closing date shown is February 28, 2014, though the text makes clear it is not open for applications because it is only a public notice of NPS intent to fund a named recipient. The primary NPS point of contact is June Zastrow (303-987-6718, junezastrow@nps.gov) for questions or access issues related to the announcement.
FAQs: Intern Program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00028)
What is Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00028?
P14AS00028 is a National Park Service (NPS) funding announcement titled "Intern Program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities." It is posted as a public notice related to funding for the HBCU Internship Program.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. The announcement states it is strictly a Notice of Intent to Award and not a competitive request for applications. NPS is publicly stating its plan to fund a specific organization without full and open competition.
Can organizations apply through Grants.gov for this opportunity?
No. Even though a posting and closing date appear on Grants.gov, the text makes clear the notice is not open for applications because it is only a public notice of NPS intent to fund a named recipient.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The planned recipient is the Greening Youth Foundation (GYF), which will carry out the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Internship Program.
Why is NPS not using full and open competition for this funding?
NPS cites a single-source (non-competitive) justification under Department of the Interior policy requirements (505 DM 2) using the "Continuation" criterion. The award is described as a continuation action needed to continue or satisfactorily complete work already being funded, and a new competition could disrupt continuity or completion.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The award instrument is a Cooperative Agreement. This indicates NPS expects substantial involvement in carrying out the project rather than providing funding with minimal federal interaction.
What does "substantial involvement" mean in this context?
As described in the notice, NPS will be actively engaged during implementation. NPS will provide financial assistance under the agreement, deliver general orientation to interns on park/site operations and the NPS mission, and assign an NPS technical representative to be on site with interns to assist with project-specific needs.
How much federal funding is anticipated?
The anticipated federal funding amount is $159,966.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
No cost share or matching requirement is noted in the information provided.
What is the purpose of the HBCU Internship Program supported by this award?
The internship program is intended to connect students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities with national park sites that interpret and preserve the African American experience. The goal is to provide immersion experiences in African American history and culture and build a deeper understanding of the role African Americans have played in the development and progress of the United States.
How many interns will be placed through this program?
The notice specifies that 17 interns will be placed.
Where will interns be placed (which NPS units are included)?
Interns will be placed across 12 NPS units:
- Colonial National Historical Park
- Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site
- Tuskegee Airman National Historic Site
- Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail
- Petersburg National Battlefield
- Boston African American National Historic Site
- Boston National Historical Park
- Fort McHenry National Historic Site
- Colonel Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
- Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site
- Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site
- Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Monument
What are GYF's responsibilities under the cooperative agreement?
GYF's responsibilities are described as youth development and program administration, including:
- Promoting public purposes such as education, job training, responsible citizenship, and community involvement
- Supporting NPS goals related to public service opportunities, youth employment, minority youth development, and conservation-related work
- Recruiting and hiring youth and young adults from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds
- Handling administrative functions needed to deliver services under the agreement
What support will NPS provide to the program?
NPS will provide the financial assistance identified in the agreement, provide general orientation for interns on park/site operations and the NPS mission, and assign an NPS technical representative on site to support interns with project-specific needs.
What statutory authority is cited for this cooperative agreement?
The notice references statutory authority under 16 U.S.C. 1g, which allows NPS to enter into cooperative agreements and transfer appropriated funds to eligible partners, including nonprofit organizations, to carry out NPS programs.
What CFDA program is associated with this funding?
The CFDA listing associated with this opportunity is 15.931, titled "Youth Conservation Activities" (also referenced as "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations").
How is this opportunity categorized on Grants.gov?
It is categorized as discretionary funding in the education activity category, with an expected number of awards listed as one.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The expected number of awards is one.
What are the posting and closing dates shown for the notice?
The posting date is February 19, 2014, and the closing date shown is February 28, 2014. However, the notice clarifies it is not open for applications and functions only as a Notice of Intent to Award.
What is the period of performance for the planned award?
The period of performance is from the date of award through December 31, 2014.
How does this notice relate to existing agreements?
The notice identifies the action as a Task Agreement (P14AC00137) under an existing Cooperative Agreement (P09AC00397), and describes the planned award as a continuation action.
Who is the NPS point of contact for questions about this notice?
The primary NPS point of contact listed is June Zastrow at 303-987-6718 or junezastrow@nps.gov for questions or access issues related to the announcement.
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