Opportunity Information: Apply for P14AS00314
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- The National Park Service in the community development education employment, labor and training environment humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) information and statistics natural resources regional development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Internship Training Program National Capital Region" 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 Sep 3, 2014 and posted on Aug 29, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 12, 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 $77,400.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $77,400.00 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 "Internship Training Program National Capital Region" opportunity is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to award funding under a cooperative agreement, not an open call for applications. In other words, it is published to notify the public that NPS plans to make a single award without full and open competition, rather than invite proposals from multiple organizations. The funding announcement number is P14AS00314, and it sits under CFDA 15.915, Technical Preservation Services.
The planned recipient is the National Council for Preservation Education (NCPE), a nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status. The award is a continuation of an existing cooperative agreement (P12PA30140) through a specific task agreement (P14AC01622). The anticipated federal funding amount is $77,400, with no cost share or matching requirement. The period of performance runs from the date of award through September 30, 2015, meaning it is short-term funding intended to extend or complete work already underway rather than launch a brand-new competitive program.
The purpose of the project is to create additional internship and training opportunities for qualified undergraduate and graduate students who are studying historic preservation or closely related fields. The intent is to give interns hands-on experience with federal-level historic preservation and cultural resource management by placing them on short-term projects that support the preservation, management, and protection of historic and cultural resources. Intern assignments can span several professional areas, including archeology, history, museum management, and landscape architecture, reflecting how broad federal cultural resource work can be.
The types of tasks interns may perform are practical and career-oriented. Examples listed include archeological, architectural, or landscape surveys; historical research and documentation; technical writing and publication development; cataloging, conserving, and managing artifacts and records; building and maintaining databases and web pages; and conducting on-site condition assessments and minor repair work on historic structures. Collectively, these duties emphasize applied learning, documentation standards, and real project deliverables that align with how preservation work is carried out in federal agencies.
NCPEs role is primarily to recruit, screen, and select trainees using an established program format, and to handle the logistical and financial arrangements needed for those interns to work in Washington, DC and other locations if required. The notice also mentions that, in limited circumstances, existing training projects may be extended, suggesting the funding can be used either to add new interns or to continue placements already in progress when that best supports program continuity.
NPS is expected to be substantially involved, which is a key feature of a cooperative agreement. NPS will help select interns from the candidates identified by NCPE, provide mentors and on-the-job training, and supply the materials, tools, and other resources needed to complete assigned projects. NPS staff will also supervise the interns work day to day by assigning tasks aligned with each interns background and interests, providing guidance, and reviewing final work products to ensure they meet internship and program goals.
The justification for making this award without competition is based on the Department of the Interiors single-source policy criteria, specifically the "continuation" rationale. NPS states that the work being funded is necessary to complete or continue activities already being supported and that competing the award would risk disrupting program continuity or completion. The statutory authority cited is 16 U.S.C. 1(g), which authorizes NPS to enter cooperative agreements and transfer appropriated funds to eligible entities, including nonprofits, in order to carry out NPS programs.
Key administrative details include an expected number of awards of one, an award ceiling of $77,400 (matching the estimated total funding), and eligibility limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status other than institutions of higher education, although this notice is not soliciting applications. The NPS point of contact listed for questions is June Zastrow (303-987-6718, JuneZastrow@nps.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Internship Training Program National Capital Region (NPS)
1) Is this an open grant opportunity that organizations can apply for?
No. This is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to award funding under a cooperative agreement. It is published to notify the public that NPS plans to make a single award without full and open competition, rather than invite applications or proposals from multiple organizations.
2) What does "notice of intent to award" mean in this context?
It means NPS is announcing its plan to issue funding to a specific recipient through a cooperative agreement. The notice is informational and does not function as a solicitation.
3) What is the program name and where is it focused?
The opportunity is titled "Internship Training Program National Capital Region." Intern placements are described as occurring in Washington, DC and other locations if required.
4) What is the funding announcement number?
The funding announcement number is P14AS00314.
5) What CFDA program is associated with this award?
This award is listed under CFDA 15.915, Technical Preservation Services.
6) Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The planned recipient is the National Council for Preservation Education (NCPE), a nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status.
7) Is this a new award or a continuation of prior work?
It is a continuation of an existing cooperative agreement (P12PA30140) implemented through a specific task agreement (P14AC01622). The intent is to extend or complete work already underway.
8) How much federal funding is anticipated?
The anticipated federal funding amount is $77,400.
9) Is there any cost share or matching requirement?
No. The notice states there is no cost share or matching requirement.
10) What is the period of performance?
The period of performance runs from the date of award through September 30, 2015.
11) How many awards does NPS expect to make?
NPS expects to make one award.
12) What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $77,400, matching the estimated total funding amount described in the notice.
13) What is the purpose of the project?
The purpose is to create additional internship and training opportunities for qualified undergraduate and graduate students studying historic preservation or closely related fields, providing hands-on experience with federal-level historic preservation and cultural resource management.
14) What types of intern assignments are included?
Intern assignments may span multiple professional areas, including archeology, history, museum management, and landscape architecture.
15) What kinds of tasks might interns perform?
Examples listed in the notice include:
- Archeological, architectural, or landscape surveys
- Historical research and documentation
- Technical writing and publication development
- Cataloging, conserving, and managing artifacts and records
- Building and maintaining databases and web pages
- On-site condition assessments and minor repair work on historic structures
16) Are the internships intended to be hands-on and project-based?
Yes. The described duties emphasize applied learning, documentation standards, and completing real project deliverables aligned with federal preservation and cultural resource management work.
17) What is NCPE responsible for under this cooperative agreement?
NCPEs role is to recruit, screen, and select trainees using an established program format, and to handle the logistical and financial arrangements needed for interns to work in Washington, DC and other locations if required.
18) Can the funding be used to extend existing internship placements?
Yes. The notice states that, in limited circumstances, existing training projects may be extended when that best supports continuity.
19) What makes this a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant?
A key feature described is substantial NPS involvement. NPS will help select interns from candidates identified by NCPE, provide mentors and on-the-job training, supply materials/tools/resources needed for projects, and supervise and review intern work products.
20) What role will NPS staff play in the internship experience?
NPS staff will provide day-to-day supervision by assigning tasks aligned with each interns background and interests, providing guidance, and reviewing final work products to ensure they meet internship and program goals.
21) Why is the award being made without competition?
NPS cites the Department of the Interiors single-source policy criteria under the "continuation" rationale. The notice states the funded work is necessary to complete or continue activities already supported, and competing the award could disrupt continuity or completion.
22) What statutory authority does NPS cite for entering into this agreement?
The cited statutory authority is 16 U.S.C. 1(g), which authorizes NPS to enter cooperative agreements and transfer appropriated funds to eligible entities, including nonprofits, to carry out NPS programs.
23) Who is eligible under the administrative eligibility description?
The notice lists eligibility as limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status other than institutions of higher education. However, this notice is not soliciting applications.
24) Who can be contacted with questions about this notice?
The NPS point of contact is June Zastrow. Phone: 303-987-6718. Email: JuneZastrow@nps.gov.
25) Does the notice indicate that multiple organizations will be considered?
No. It indicates a single award is planned and identifies the intended recipient (NCPE), which is consistent with a single-source continuation action rather than a competitive process.
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