Opportunity Information: Apply for P14AS00280
Apply for P14AS00280
- The National Park Service in the education employment, labor and training science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "internship training program Everglades National Park" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.915 Technical Preservation Services.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 20, 2014 and posted on Aug 20, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 3, 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 $49,536.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $49,536.00 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:
This grant notice is a "Notice of Intent to Award," meaning it is not open for applications and is being posted to publicly document the National Park Service (NPS) plan to fund a specific project without full and open competition. The opportunity is listed under Funding Announcement Number P14AS00280 and is titled "Internship Training Program Everglades National Park." It is structured as a cooperative agreement and is categorized under CFDA 15.915, Technical Preservation Services. The NPS anticipates making a single award with total estimated funding of $49,536, with no cost share or matching requirement.
The intended recipient is the National Council for Preservation Education (NCPE), a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, with Cari Goetcheus named as the principal investigator/program manager. This award is described as a continuation action: it continues work already being conducted under an existing cooperative framework (referencing Cooperative Agreement P12PA30140 and a task agreement identified as P14AC01546, with prior related agreement activity noted). The period of performance runs from the date of award through September 30, 2015, and the award ceiling is equal to the total anticipated amount ($49,536), indicating the full project funding is capped at that level.
Programmatically, the project is designed to expand internship and training opportunities for qualified undergraduate and graduate students studying historic preservation and closely related fields. The core purpose is workforce development and hands-on federal experience: interns are placed alongside federal professionals and contribute to short-term projects that support the preservation and management of historic and cultural resources. Intern assignments can span several cultural-resource disciplines, including archaeology, history, museum management, and landscape architecture. The types of work described include archaeological, architectural, or landscape surveys; historical research and documentation; technical writing and assistance with publications; cataloging and managing artifacts and records; conservation-related activities; building and maintaining databases and web pages; and field-based condition assessments and basic repair work on historic structures.
The notice also spells out the roles of both NCPE and NPS, which is typical for a cooperative agreement where the federal agency expects substantial involvement. NCPE is responsible for recruiting and selecting additional trainees using an established program format, and in limited cases extending existing training projects. NCPE also handles the practical and financial arrangements needed to place trainees in Washington, DC and other locations as necessary, with an emphasis on matching intern qualifications to NPS needs. On the NPS side, the agency participates directly in selecting interns from the candidates NCPE identifies, provides mentors plus necessary materials, tools, supplies, and training, and supervises day-to-day internship execution by assigning tasks, tailoring work to each intern's interests and skills, and reviewing deliverables to make sure they meet internship goals.
The reason the award is not being competed is documented under the Department of the Interior single-source policy (505 DM 2). The specific justification cited is the "Continuation" criterion, meaning the funded activity is necessary to complete or continue an existing, currently funded effort, and running a competitive process would significantly disrupt continuity or completion. The statutory authority cited includes 16 U.S.C. 1(g) (authorizing NPS to enter cooperative agreements that transfer appropriated funds to eligible partners for public purposes that carry out NPS programs) and 16 U.S.C. 470(a), which is associated with historic preservation authorities referenced in older codifications.
Key administrative details include an original and current closing date of September 3, 2014 (included because it is a posted funding opportunity record even though it is not soliciting applications), an expected award count of one, and an eligible applicant category limited to 501(c)(3) nonprofits other than institutions of higher education. The NPS point of contact listed for the notice is June Zastrow (phone 303-987-6718, email junezastrow@nps.gov), who is also the contact for assistance accessing the full announcement materials.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this opportunity open for applications?
No. This notice is a "Notice of Intent to Award," which means it is posted to publicly document the National Park Service (NPS) plan to fund a specific project without full and open competition. It is not soliciting applications.
Why does the listing show a closing date if applications are not being accepted?
The funding opportunity record includes an original and current closing date of September 3, 2014 as part of the posted announcement details, even though the notice is not open for applications.
What is the funding announcement number and title?
The Funding Announcement Number is P14AS00280, and the title is "Internship Training Program Everglades National Park."
What type of award is planned?
The NPS anticipates making a single award structured as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this will be a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement indicates the NPS expects substantial involvement in the project. In this notice, that includes NPS participation in selecting interns, providing mentors and training resources, and overseeing day-to-day internship activities and deliverables.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The expected award count is one.
How much funding is anticipated?
The total estimated funding is $49,536.
Is there an award ceiling?
Yes. The award ceiling is equal to the total anticipated amount of $49,536, meaning the full project funding is capped at that level.
Is cost share or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost share or matching requirement.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is the National Council for Preservation Education (NCPE), described as a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Who is the principal investigator/program manager named in the notice?
The notice identifies Cari Goetcheus as the principal investigator/program manager.
Is this a new project or a continuation of existing work?
This award is described as a continuation action. It continues work already being conducted under an existing cooperative framework, referencing Cooperative Agreement P12PA30140 and a task agreement identified as P14AC01546, with prior related agreement activity noted.
Why is this award not being competed?
The notice documents a single-source justification under the Department of the Interior single-source policy (505 DM 2), citing the "Continuation" criterion. The stated rationale is that the funded activity is necessary to complete or continue an existing, currently funded effort, and running a competitive process would significantly disrupt continuity or completion.
What is the period of performance?
The period of performance runs from the date of award through September 30, 2015.
What program area or assistance listing is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized under CFDA 15.915, Technical Preservation Services.
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The project is designed to expand internship and training opportunities for qualified undergraduate and graduate students studying historic preservation and closely related fields, with an emphasis on workforce development and hands-on federal experience supporting preservation and management of historic and cultural resources.
What kinds of disciplines may internship assignments cover?
Intern assignments can span several cultural-resource disciplines, including archaeology, history, museum management, and landscape architecture.
What types of tasks or work may interns perform?
The notice describes work such as archaeological, architectural, or landscape surveys; historical research and documentation; technical writing and assistance with publications; cataloging and managing artifacts and records; conservation-related activities; building and maintaining databases and web pages; and field-based condition assessments and basic repair work on historic structures.
What responsibilities does NCPE have under this cooperative agreement?
NCPE is responsible for recruiting and selecting additional trainees using an established program format and, in limited cases, extending existing training projects. NCPE also manages practical and financial arrangements needed to place trainees in Washington, DC and other locations as necessary, with an emphasis on matching intern qualifications to NPS needs.
What responsibilities does the NPS have under this cooperative agreement?
NPS participates directly in selecting interns from candidates identified by NCPE, provides mentors and necessary materials, tools, supplies, and training, and supervises day-to-day internship execution by assigning tasks, tailoring work to each intern's interests and skills, and reviewing deliverables to ensure they meet internship goals.
Who is listed as the NPS point of contact for this notice?
The NPS point of contact listed is June Zastrow (phone 303-987-6718, email junezastrow@nps.gov). The notice indicates this contact can also assist with accessing the full announcement materials.
What statutory authority is cited for making this cooperative agreement?
The notice cites 16 U.S.C. 1(g) as authority for NPS to enter cooperative agreements that transfer appropriated funds to eligible partners for public purposes that carry out NPS programs. It also cites 16 U.S.C. 470(a), associated with historic preservation authorities referenced in older codifications.
Who is eligible to apply, based on the listed applicant category?
The eligible applicant category is limited to 501(c)(3) nonprofits other than institutions of higher education. However, this specific notice is not open for applications because it is a Notice of Intent to Award.
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