Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00397
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- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Internships in Marine Geography Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.931.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 27, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Notification of Intent to enter into agreement with Greening Youth Foundation without additional competition. No applications will be accepted.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $46,388.00 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 Internships in Marine Geography Program (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00397) is a discretionary, education-focused cooperative agreement administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, under CFDA 15.931. The program is designed to create science-based internship experiences connected to marine geography and related STEM work, with an emphasis on building pathways into federal science careers and strengthening workforce diversity. The stated goals focus on encouraging a diverse group of young adults to study and pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics; providing meaningful, relevant internships specifically aimed at individuals from underrepresented groups in STEM; introducing participants to science careers at NOAA; and improving the relevancy, diversity, and inclusion of the NOAA workplace by expanding who has access to early career experiences and professional exposure.
In terms of eligibility and applicant type, the opportunity is limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates a more collaborative relationship between the federal government and the award recipient than a standard grant, often involving substantial federal involvement in project execution, coordination, or oversight. The posting lists an award ceiling of $46,388, with one expected award.
A key administrative detail is that this opportunity was not open for competitive applications. The original closing information indicates a notification of intent to enter into an agreement with the Greening Youth Foundation without additional competition, and it explicitly states that no applications would be accepted. The opportunity record was created on July 27, 2016, and reflects a directed award approach rather than a typical open solicitation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Internships in Marine Geography Program.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is P16AS00397.
Which federal agency is administering this opportunity?
It is administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), National Park Service (NPS).
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed is 15.931.
What type of funding is this (grant, contract, cooperative agreement, etc.)?
This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument.
What does it mean that the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the opportunity description, a cooperative agreement generally indicates a more collaborative relationship than a standard grant, often involving substantial federal involvement in project execution, coordination, or oversight.
What is the program designed to do?
The program is designed to create science-based internship experiences connected to marine geography and related STEM work, with an emphasis on building pathways into federal science careers and strengthening workforce diversity.
What are the stated goals of the program?
The stated goals include:
- Encouraging a diverse group of young adults to study and pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
- Providing meaningful, relevant internships specifically aimed at individuals from underrepresented groups in STEM
- Introducing participants to science careers at NOAA
- Improving the relevancy, diversity, and inclusion of the NOAA workplace by expanding access to early-career experiences and professional exposure
Is this opportunity focused on education?
Yes. The opportunity is described as a discretionary, education-focused cooperative agreement.
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, and it excludes institutions of higher education.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. The eligibility statement specifies nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
How much funding is available?
The posting lists an award ceiling of $46,388.
How many awards are expected?
The posting indicates one expected award.
Was this opportunity open for competitive applications?
No. The opportunity record states it was not open for competitive applications.
Were applications accepted?
No. The notice explicitly states that no applications would be accepted.
If it was not competitive, what approach was used?
The record reflects a directed award approach, including a notification of intent to enter into an agreement without additional competition.
Which organization was identified for the directed award?
The notice indicated an intent to enter into an agreement with the Greening Youth Foundation.
When was the opportunity record created?
The opportunity record was created on July 27, 2016.
What subject area do the internships relate to?
The internships are connected to marine geography and related STEM work.
Who are the internships intended to support?
The stated emphasis is on providing internships aimed at individuals from underrepresented groups in STEM and on encouraging a diverse group of young adults into STEM education and careers.
What federal career exposure is mentioned in the description?
The description specifically mentions introducing participants to science careers at NOAA and building pathways into federal science careers.
Is NOAA the administering agency for this opportunity?
No. The administering entity listed is the National Park Service within the U.S. Department of the Interior, while NOAA is referenced in the program goals related to career exposure and workplace diversity.
Does the posting describe the opportunity as a typical open solicitation?
No. It is described as a directed award rather than a typical open solicitation, with a stated intent to enter into an agreement without competition and with no applications accepted.
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