Opportunity Information: Apply for P15AS00121
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- The National Park Service in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Latino Heritage Internship Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.931 Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 7, 2015 and posted on May 7, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Notification of intent to award. No applications will be accepted.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 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 Latino Heritage Internship Program (Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00121) was a National Park Service discretionary education grant offered through a cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.931, Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations. The project was designed to support cultural resources work across National Park Service units and historic sites nationwide by placing a cohort of twenty undergraduate and graduate student interns into hands-on roles alongside NPS professionals. Interns were intended to work directly with historians, interpreters, archaeologists, architects, and curators, contributing to real park priorities rather than doing purely observational or introductory tasks.
The core purpose of the opportunity was to have Hispanic Access Foundation recruit, select, and oversee the interns and provide day-to-day support and mentoring in coordination with NPS staff. Interns would receive substantive assignments aligned with their academic fields, gain professional experience through close collaboration with NPS teams, and receive additional guidance and wraparound support from Hispanic Access Foundation during the placement. The internships were structured as ten-week positions and were designed to remove common participation barriers by providing a weekly stipend while fully covering housing and transportation costs.
From a funding perspective, the opportunity anticipated a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $200,000, with an award ceiling of $200,000 and a nominal award floor of $1. A cost-sharing or matching requirement was indicated, meaning the recipient organization would be expected to contribute eligible non-federal resources in support of the project. Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), which aligns with the program structure where the nonprofit partner administers recruitment, intern support, and coordination with the federal agency.
Administratively, the listing was posted and created on May 7, 2015, and later archived on May 17, 2015. The closing date field stated "Notification of intent to award. No applications will be accepted," which indicates it was not an open, competitive application opportunity at the time of posting on Grants.gov, but rather a notice tied to an intended award process. The announcement referenced Grants.gov for additional information, and the listed point of contact was Steve Livingston, Contract Specialist, at 303-969-2690 and SteveLivingston@nps.gov for access issues related to the full announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Latino Heritage Internship Program (Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00121)?
The Latino Heritage Internship Program was a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary education grant offered through a cooperative agreement. It was listed under CFDA 15.931, Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations, and focused on supporting cultural resources work across National Park Service units and historic sites nationwide.
What was the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The project was designed to place a cohort of twenty undergraduate and graduate student interns into hands-on, substantive roles within NPS units and historic sites. Interns were intended to work alongside NPS professionals and contribute to real park priorities rather than completing purely observational or introductory tasks.
What kinds of work were interns expected to do?
Interns were intended to work directly with National Park Service professionals such as historians, interpreters, archaeologists, architects, and curators. Assignments were meant to be substantive and aligned with the interns' academic fields, supporting cultural resources needs and priorities within parks and historic sites.
How many interns were planned under this project?
The opportunity described placing a cohort of twenty interns.
Who was responsible for recruiting and overseeing the interns?
The funding opportunity stated that the Hispanic Access Foundation would recruit, select, and oversee the interns. The organization would also provide day-to-day support and mentoring in coordination with NPS staff.
What role would the National Park Service play during the internships?
NPS staff were expected to coordinate with the Hispanic Access Foundation and host interns in hands-on roles, working closely with them on assignments connected to park priorities.
How long were the internships expected to last?
The internships were structured as ten-week positions.
What types of support or benefits were included for interns?
The internships were designed to reduce common participation barriers by providing a weekly stipend and fully covering housing and transportation costs.
Was the funding opportunity intended to be competitive and open to applications?
No. The closing date field stated: "Notification of intent to award. No applications will be accepted." Based on the posting, this indicates it was not an open, competitive application opportunity at the time it appeared on Grants.gov and instead functioned as a notice tied to an intended award process.
What was the anticipated number of awards?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
How much funding was available?
The estimated total funding amount was $200,000. The award ceiling was $200,000, and the nominal award floor was $1.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement was indicated, meaning the recipient organization would be expected to contribute eligible non-federal resources in support of the project.
Who was eligible to receive this award?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. The opportunity was structured around a nonprofit partner administering recruitment, intern support, and coordination with the federal agency.
What type of grant mechanism was used?
It was offered through a cooperative agreement.
What CFDA program was associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was associated with CFDA 15.931, Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations.
When was the opportunity posted and when was it archived?
The listing was posted and created on May 7, 2015, and later archived on May 17, 2015.
Where was the announcement referenced for additional information?
The announcement referenced Grants.gov for additional information.
Who was the point of contact listed for access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Steve Livingston, Contract Specialist. The phone number provided was 303-969-2690 and the email address provided was SteveLivingston@nps.gov.
What was the stated focus area of the work supported by the internships?
The internships were designed to support cultural resources work across National Park Service units and historic sites nationwide.
Were interns expected to have only observational experiences?
No. The description emphasized that interns would contribute to real park priorities and complete hands-on work, not purely observational or introductory tasks.
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