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- The National Park Service in the natural resources other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Internships in Resource Management in National Parks in Urbanizing Landscapes" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945 Cooperative Research and Training Programs Resources of the National Park System.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 12, 2013 and posted on Sep 11, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 13, 2013 This is not a request for applications. This is a single source award to University of Maryland Baltimore County. UMBC. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $57,400.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Internships in Resource Management in National Parks in Urbanizing Landscapes" (Funding Opportunity Number P13AS00257) is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding action structured as a cooperative agreement. Its central purpose is to support a focused internship effort that strengthens resource management work in National Park System units that are increasingly affected by nearby urban growth. The opportunity sits at the intersection of cultural and natural resource stewardship, reflecting NPS needs to manage both ecological and historically significant assets as surrounding landscapes change due to development, population increases, and related pressures.
At the program level, the internships are designed to give participants practical, applied experience in core resource management tasks that directly inform park decision-making. Interns are expected to conduct literature research and produce summaries of relevant scientific and professional sources, helping parks consolidate what is already known about resource stressors and effective management approaches in urbanizing contexts. In addition, interns will participate in data collection activities, then move beyond field or desk work into analysis and synthesis, where collected information is organized, interpreted, and translated into usable findings. A major deliverable implied by the announcement is support for the creation of management guidelines, meaning the interns work alongside NPS staff and partners to help turn evidence and observations into actionable recommendations and procedures that park managers can actually use.
The opportunity is categorized under Natural Resources, with an explicit clarification that it also covers Cultural and Natural Resources. It is tied to CFDA number 15.945, identified as Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System, which signals that the award is intended to advance research and training objectives that benefit NPS stewardship responsibilities. The estimated total funding amount listed is $57,400, with no stated award ceiling or floor, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is not expected to contribute additional funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Importantly, this announcement is not an open, competitive solicitation. It explicitly states that it is not a request for applications and that it is a single-source award to the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC). While the eligible applicant category is listed as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, the practical effect here is that the award was intended for UMBC specifically rather than being available for broader applicant competition. The posting and timing details reflect that limited scope: it was posted on September 11, 2013, created on September 12, 2013, and carried an original and current closing date of September 13, 2013, consistent with an administrative posting for a predetermined recipient.
For reference and administrative follow-up, the announcement points users to Grants.gov for additional information and provides a direct NPS contact for access issues: Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer, reachable at 301-432-7890 or ritamihalik@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled "Internships in Resource Management in National Parks in Urbanizing Landscapes" and the Funding Opportunity Number is P13AS00257.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding action.
What type of award is being used for this opportunity?
The announcement describes the award as a cooperative agreement.
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The central purpose is to support a focused internship effort that strengthens resource management work in National Park System units that are increasingly affected by nearby urban growth.
What park challenges is the program intended to address?
The internships are intended to support parks dealing with pressures from urbanizing landscapes, including development, population increases, and related impacts on park resources.
Does the opportunity focus on natural resources, cultural resources, or both?
The opportunity is categorized under Natural Resources, with an explicit clarification that it also covers Cultural and Natural Resources. It is positioned at the intersection of cultural and natural resource stewardship.
What kinds of work are interns expected to do?
Interns are expected to gain practical, applied experience in core resource management tasks that inform park decision-making. Specific activities described include literature research and summaries, data collection, analysis and synthesis of information, and support for developing management guidelines.
What does "literature research and summaries" mean in the context of this grant?
Interns are expected to review relevant scientific and professional sources and produce summaries that help parks consolidate existing knowledge about resource stressors and management approaches in urbanizing contexts.
Will interns participate in fieldwork or data collection?
Yes. The announcement states that interns will participate in data collection activities, followed by analysis and synthesis of the information collected.
What is meant by "analysis and synthesis" of collected information?
As described, interns will move beyond collecting information to organizing it, interpreting it, and translating it into usable findings for park decision-making.
Are there any stated deliverables for this internship effort?
A major deliverable implied by the announcement is support for the creation of management guidelines, with interns working alongside NPS staff and partners to turn evidence and observations into actionable recommendations and procedures.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA number 15.945, identified as "Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System."
How much funding is estimated to be available?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $57,400.
Is there an award ceiling or award floor listed?
No. The announcement states there is no stated award ceiling or floor.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Is this a competitive grant open to the public?
No. The announcement explicitly states it is not an open, competitive solicitation and is not a request for applications.
Who is the intended recipient of this funding?
The announcement states this is a single-source award to the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC).
What applicant types are listed as eligible?
The eligible applicant category is listed as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. However, the announcement also states the practical effect is a single-source award intended for UMBC rather than broader competition.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posting date is September 11, 2013. The opportunity was created on September 12, 2013. The original and current closing date is September 13, 2013.
Why is the closing date so close to the posting date?
Based on the announcement text, the timing is consistent with an administrative posting for a predetermined recipient, since it is described as a single-source award and not a request for applications.
Where can someone find additional information about this opportunity?
The announcement points users to Grants.gov for additional information.
Who should be contacted for access issues related to this opportunity?
The announcement provides a direct NPS contact for access issues: Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer, at 301-432-7890 or ritamihalik@nps.gov.
Does the announcement specify which specific parks or National Park System units will host interns?
No. The description references National Park System units in urbanizing landscapes but does not list specific parks or units.
Does the announcement specify the number of internships or interns?
No. The provided information does not state the number of internships or participants.
Does the announcement describe a required application process?
No. It explicitly states it is not a request for applications and describes a single-source award to UMBC.
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