Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00116
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- The DOI-NPS in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Park Service Academy FY 2016" 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 Apr 20, 2016 and posted on Apr 20, 2016.
- 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.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $700,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service Academy FY 2016 opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00116) is a discretionary education-focused cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS), under CFDA 15.931. The program builds on the National Park Service Academy launched in March 2011 by the Student Conservation Association (SCA) in partnership with the NPS. Its central purpose is to expand awareness of, preparation for, and access to National Park Service careers for undergraduate and graduate students, with a particular emphasis on engaging participants from diverse communities across the United States.
At its core, the NPS Academy is structured as a career pipeline and professional development program rather than a traditional classroom initiative. It is designed to introduce participants to the NPS mission and “Universal Competencies,” while also strengthening the practical skills employers look for: professionalism, strong work habits, and readiness to operate in public service and conservation settings. The opportunity description highlights that more than 300 participants had already completed the program successfully by the time of this FY 2016 announcement, suggesting an established model with demonstrated outcomes in mentoring, training, and hands-on field experience.
The FY 2016 scope includes convening an intern summit in Washington, DC. This summit is described as a way to further expose interns to employment pathways within the National Park Service, likely by connecting participants with NPS professionals, explaining hiring mechanisms and career tracks, and reinforcing networks that support entry into federal service. The emphasis on strategic recruitment, training, mentoring, and experiential learning indicates the award supports an integrated approach: bringing in students, building their capacity through structured development, and providing direct experience that aligns with NPS workforce needs.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the opportunity is notable because it was posted as a “Notification of Intent to Award,” with no applications accepted. In other words, it functioned as a non-competitive or pre-selected cooperative agreement action rather than an open competition. The posting lists an award ceiling of $700,000 with one expected award, pointing to a single partner organization carrying out the work in coordination with NPS. Eligible applicants are listed as nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (other than institutions of higher education), which is an unusual eligibility category but consistent with certain partner structures used in federal cooperative agreements.
Key dates show the opportunity was created and posted on April 20, 2016, and the closing date field repeats that no applications would be accepted. Overall, the grant announcement describes a targeted investment in a proven internship-to-career pipeline program, using a cooperative agreement format that reflects close collaboration between the National Park Service and its partner in implementing recruitment, training, mentoring, hands-on placements, and a capstone-style summit in Washington, DC focused on employment opportunities within NPS.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - National Park Service Academy FY 2016 (P16AS00116)
What is the National Park Service Academy FY 2016 funding opportunity?
The National Park Service Academy FY 2016 opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00116) is a discretionary, education-focused cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS), under CFDA 15.931.
What is the main purpose of this opportunity?
The central purpose is to expand awareness of, preparation for, and access to National Park Service careers for undergraduate and graduate students. The program places particular emphasis on engaging participants from diverse communities across the United States.
What type of program is the NPS Academy?
The NPS Academy is described as a career pipeline and professional development program rather than a traditional classroom-based initiative. It focuses on helping participants understand the NPS mission and build job-ready skills tied to public service and conservation work.
Who launched the NPS Academy and when did it begin?
The NPS Academy launched in March 2011 by the Student Conservation Association (SCA) in partnership with the National Park Service.
What is emphasized in the NPS Academy experience?
The opportunity highlights a mix of recruitment, training, mentoring, and experiential learning. It is designed to introduce interns to the NPS mission and "Universal Competencies," while building practical strengths employers look for such as professionalism, strong work habits, and readiness to work in conservation and public service settings.
Does the opportunity mention prior program outcomes?
Yes. The description states that more than 300 participants had successfully completed the program by the time of the FY 2016 announcement, indicating the model was established and had demonstrated outcomes in mentoring, training, and hands-on field experience.
What activities are included in the FY 2016 scope?
The FY 2016 scope includes convening an intern summit in Washington, DC. This summit is presented as a way to further expose interns to National Park Service employment pathways and connect them with information and networks that support entry into NPS careers.
What is the purpose of the intern summit in Washington, DC?
Based on the announcement, the summit is intended to expose interns to employment pathways within the National Park Service, likely by connecting participants with NPS professionals, explaining hiring mechanisms and career tracks, and strengthening networks that support entry into federal service.
What federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS).
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.931.
Is this an open competitive funding opportunity?
No. The posting is described as a "Notification of Intent to Award" and states that no applications would be accepted. This indicates it functioned as a non-competitive or pre-selected cooperative agreement action rather than an open solicitation.
Were applications accepted for this opportunity?
No. The closing date field repeats that no applications would be accepted.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The posting lists an award ceiling of $700,000.
How many awards were expected?
One award was expected, suggesting a single partner organization would carry out the work in coordination with the National Park Service.
What kind of agreement mechanism is used?
The announcement identifies the mechanism as a cooperative agreement. This typically reflects close collaboration between the National Park Service and the partner organization in implementing the project activities described (recruitment, training, mentoring, hands-on placements, and the Washington, DC summit).
Who is eligible to apply, according to the posting?
Eligible applicants are listed as nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (other than institutions of higher education). The announcement notes this is an unusual eligibility category but consistent with certain partner structures used in federal cooperative agreements.
When was the opportunity created and posted?
The opportunity was created and posted on April 20, 2016.
What audience does the program aim to serve?
The program is aimed at undergraduate and graduate students, with a particular emphasis on engaging participants from diverse communities across the United States.
What does the announcement suggest the funded partner would deliver?
The description points to an integrated approach that includes strategic recruitment, structured training, mentoring, hands-on field or experiential placements, and a capstone-style intern summit in Washington, DC focused on employment opportunities within the National Park Service.
How is this opportunity positioned overall?
Overall, the announcement describes a targeted investment in a proven internship-to-career pipeline program, implemented through a cooperative agreement that reflects close collaboration between the National Park Service and its selected partner.
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