Opportunity Information: Apply for H2495090023
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- The National Park Service in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Interns for Student Conservation Association" 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 May 21, 2012 and posted on May 28, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 31, 2012 This is an intent to award College Level Student intern positions under cooperative agreement H2495090023. This is not a solicitation for proposals.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $249,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $249,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- This is solely an intent to award under H2495090023 for the task agreement P12AC31616 for 28 college level student interns.
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Opportunity Summary:
The funding opportunity titled "Interns for Student Conservation Association" (Funding Opportunity Number H2495090023) is a National Park Service education-focused grant action intended to support conservation and public lands workforce development through student internships. The National Park Service planned a single award to The Student Conservation Association to place 28 college-level student interns in National Park units during the period from June 11, 2012 through December 31, 2012. The underlying purpose is to provide hands-on learning and service experience connected to conservation activities and youth service efforts, aligning with CFDA 15.931, "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations."
This notice is not a competitive solicitation and was posted as an "intent to award" under an existing cooperative agreement (H2495090023), specifically for task agreement P12AC31616. In practical terms, that means the agency was announcing its plan to make the award rather than inviting applications from multiple organizations. The opportunity category is listed as a continuation, the funding instrument is a grant, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
The total estimated funding for the action is $249,000, with both the award floor and award ceiling set at $249,000, reflecting the expectation of one award in a fixed amount. The posting date was May 28, 2012 (created May 21, 2012), with a closing date of December 31, 2012, and an archive date of January 30, 2013. Although eligibility is broadly described as "Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education," the eligibility notes make clear that this particular announcement was solely an intent to award to support the specified 28 intern positions under the named agreement and task order.
For additional information or help accessing the full announcement, the contact listed is Jaime Mijares, Contract Specialist, National Park Service, reachable at 303-969-2755 or jaimemijares@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant action?
The opportunity is titled "Interns for Student Conservation Association" and the Funding Opportunity Number is H2495090023.
Which federal agency is associated with this opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) education-focused grant action.
What is the main purpose of this funding?
The purpose is to support conservation and public lands workforce development through student internships. The action is intended to provide hands-on learning and service experience connected to conservation activities and youth service efforts.
How does this opportunity relate to CFDA 15.931?
The action aligns with CFDA 15.931, "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations," which reflects its focus on conservation work paired with youth service and learning.
Is this a competitive grant where multiple organizations can apply?
No. This notice is not a competitive solicitation. It was posted as an "intent to award," meaning the agency announced its plan to make an award rather than inviting applications from multiple organizations.
Who was the planned award recipient?
The National Park Service planned a single award to The Student Conservation Association (SCA).
How many awards were expected under this announcement?
One award was expected, reflected by the single-award intent and the fixed total funding amount.
What is the opportunity category listed for this action?
The opportunity category is listed as a continuation.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding is $249,000.
What are the award floor and award ceiling amounts?
Both the award floor and award ceiling are $249,000, indicating an expectation of one award in a fixed amount.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What exactly was the funding intended to support?
The funding was intended to support placement of 28 college-level student interns in National Park units.
What time period did the internship placements cover?
The period covered was from June 11, 2012 through December 31, 2012.
Was this action connected to an existing agreement?
Yes. The intent to award was posted under an existing cooperative agreement (H2495090023), specifically for task agreement P12AC31616.
Does the eligibility section mean new organizations could apply?
Even though eligibility is broadly described as "Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education," the eligibility notes clarify that this specific posting was solely an intent to award to support the specified 28 intern positions under the named agreement and task order.
What are the key dates listed on the posting?
The posting date was May 28, 2012 (created May 21, 2012). The closing date was December 31, 2012. The archive date was January 30, 2013.
Who is the listed point of contact for questions?
The listed contact is Jaime Mijares, Contract Specialist, National Park Service.
How can the contact person be reached?
Jaime Mijares can be reached by phone at 303-969-2755 or by email at jaimemijares@nps.gov.
What should someone do if they need help accessing the full announcement?
The notice indicates that for additional information or help accessing the full announcement, interested parties should contact Jaime Mijares using the provided phone number or email address.
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