Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00653
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- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the education, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Interpretation, Education, Volunteer and Youth (IEVY) Fellow 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 Sep 20, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by This is not a request for applications. (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 $40,000.00 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 Interpretation, Education, Volunteer, and Youth (IEVY) Fellow Program grant notice is a discretionary funding announcement from the United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS). It is published as a Notice of Intent to Award, meaning it is not an open competition and not a request for applications. Instead, the purpose of the notice is to provide public transparency that the NPS intends to fund a specific set of project activities under a defined agreement structure, rather than solicit new proposals from the broader public.
This opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00653 and falls under the funding instrument type of a Cooperative Agreement. Cooperative agreements typically indicate that the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in the project during performance, such as coordinating activities, providing technical input, or collaborating on implementation. The activity focus is categorized under Education and Natural Resources, and it is associated with CFDA (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance) number 15.931, which corresponds to National Park Service assistance programs.
The notice states that NPS intends to support project activities through Task Agreement #P16AC01835, which sits under an existing Cooperative Agreement, number P15AC00024, with Conservation Legacy. In other words, the government is signaling that the work will be carried out through an already-established partnership mechanism with a named organization rather than through a new competitive award process. The project title is Interpretation, Education, Volunteer, and Youth (IEVY) Fellow Program, which, based on the title and program framing, is aimed at strengthening NPS mission delivery by supporting fellows who contribute to public interpretation, educational programming, volunteer coordination, and youth engagement connected to national parks and related resources.
From a funding standpoint, the announcement lists an award ceiling of $40,000 and anticipates a single award. The eligible applicant category is noted as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), which reflects the general eligibility class for this type of assistance listing, even though this specific posting is not inviting applications. The agency and administrative details show it was created on September 20, 2016, and the “closing date†is effectively not applicable because no applications are being accepted.
Overall, the key takeaway is that this posting is informational rather than competitive: it documents NPS intent to fund Conservation Legacy for the IEVY Fellow Program under an existing cooperative agreement and a specific task agreement, with up to $40,000 in federal support and one expected award, focused on interpretation, education, volunteer programming, and youth-related fellowship work aligned with NPS priorities.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Interpretation, Education, Volunteer, and Youth (IEVY) Fellow Program notice?
This is a discretionary funding announcement from the United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS) titled "Interpretation, Education, Volunteer, and Youth (IEVY) Fellow Program." It is published as a Notice of Intent to Award, which is meant to document NPS's intent to fund specific project activities under a defined agreement structure.
Is this an open grant competition?
No. The notice is not an open competition and it is not a request for applications. It is an informational posting intended for public transparency rather than solicitation of proposals.
Are applications being accepted for this opportunity?
No. The notice states that it is a Notice of Intent to Award and that a "closing date" is effectively not applicable because no applications are being accepted.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is P16AS00653.
Which federal agency is issuing this notice?
The notice is issued by the United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS).
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument type is a Cooperative Agreement. Cooperative agreements generally indicate that the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement during project performance (such as coordination, technical input, or collaboration on implementation).
What is the CFDA number associated with this notice?
The notice references CFDA number 15.931, which corresponds to National Park Service assistance programs.
What program areas or activity categories does this opportunity fall under?
The activity focus is categorized under Education and Natural Resources.
Who is the intended recipient of this award?
Based on the notice, NPS intends to fund project activities through an existing partnership mechanism with Conservation Legacy, rather than through a new competitive award process.
How will the award be structured within NPS agreements?
The notice states that NPS intends to support project activities through Task Agreement #P16AC01835, which is under an existing Cooperative Agreement #P15AC00024 with Conservation Legacy.
What is the project title?
The project title is "Interpretation, Education, Volunteer, and Youth (IEVY) Fellow Program."
What is the purpose or intent of the IEVY Fellow Program (as described here)?
Based on the title and program framing provided, the program is aimed at strengthening NPS mission delivery by supporting fellows who contribute to public interpretation, educational programming, volunteer coordination, and youth engagement connected to national parks and related resources.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The announcement lists an award ceiling of $40,000.
How many awards does NPS anticipate making?
The notice anticipates a single award.
Who is listed as an eligible applicant?
The eligible applicant category is noted as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). However, this specific posting is not inviting applications.
When was this notice created?
The notice indicates it was created on September 20, 2016.
Why does the posting list eligibility if it is not accepting applications?
The eligibility category reflects the general eligibility class associated with the assistance listing, even though this specific Notice of Intent to Award is not a solicitation and is not requesting proposals from the public.
What is the main takeaway for organizations looking for funding?
The key takeaway is that this posting is informational rather than competitive. It documents NPS intent to fund Conservation Legacy for the IEVY Fellow Program under an existing cooperative agreement and a specific task agreement, with up to $40,000 in federal support and one expected award.
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