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- The National Park Service in the education environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Natural Resource Interns NOI Not a request for proposals" 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 Nov 14, 2013 and posted on Nov 14, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 29, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $61,680.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $61,680.00 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 Natural Resource Interns NOI (Funding Opportunity Number P14AC00015) is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement, focused on education and environmental work. It is explicitly labeled as a Notice of Intent (NOI) and "Not a request for proposals," which signals that it is not being presented as an open, competitive solicitation in the way many standard grant competitions are. Instead, it describes the intent to partner with an eligible organization to carry out a defined intern support project tied to NPS natural resource work.
The core objective of the agreement is to support and stimulate work, education, and training opportunities for young adults by involving them directly in natural resource inventory and monitoring activities. In practical terms, this opportunity is designed to place two Conservation Experience Interns in roles where they can gain hands-on experience while contributing to field-based conservation science and resource stewardship. The internships are structured around collaborative participation, meaning the recipient organization would work in close coordination with NPS staff rather than operating independently, which is typical of cooperative agreements.
The interns are expected to be based at Wilson's Creek National Battlefield (Wilson's Creek NB) and to rotate through multiple short-term details or assignments across multiple parks within the Heartland Network (HTLN) Inventory and Monitoring program. The announcement points to the network parks website (http://science.nature.nps.gov/im/units/htln/) to indicate the broader geographic and programmatic context for these assignments. This implies the interns may support a range of monitoring and inventory efforts across parks in the network, potentially involving different resource priorities, field methods, and short deployment schedules depending on park needs.
Funding is fixed for a single anticipated award. The estimated total funding is $61,680, and both the award ceiling and floor are also $61,680, indicating a set award amount rather than a range. No cost sharing or matching is required, which reduces the financial burden on the recipient and typically means the federal funding is intended to cover the full approved scope of work under the agreement.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The opportunity is associated with CFDA (now often referenced under Assistance Listing) 15.931, Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations, which aligns with the youth-focused conservation and training purpose described in the announcement. The posting date and creation date are both November 14, 2013, with a closing date listed as November 29, 2014, and an archive date of December 29, 2014, indicating the opportunity is historical and no longer active.
For access issues or administrative questions related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Katie Schroeder, Grants Management Officer, reachable by phone at 402-661-1640. The announcement also references Grants.gov as the additional information source, which is where supporting documents and formal award details were typically hosted for opportunities of this type.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Natural Resource Interns NOI (P14AC00015)
What is the Natural Resource Interns NOI (Funding Opportunity Number P14AC00015)?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding opportunity offered through a cooperative agreement. It is focused on education and environmental work by supporting internships connected to NPS natural resource inventory and monitoring activities.
Is this a standard open grant competition or a request for proposals (RFP)?
No. It is explicitly labeled as a Notice of Intent (NOI) and states that it is "Not a request for proposals." This indicates it is not presented as an open, competitive solicitation in the typical RFP/grant competition format.
What is the purpose of this cooperative agreement?
The purpose is to support and stimulate work, education, and training opportunities for young adults by involving them directly in natural resource inventory and monitoring activities tied to NPS natural resource work.
How many interns are supported under this opportunity?
The described project is designed to place two Conservation Experience Interns.
What kind of work would the interns do?
The interns would gain hands-on experience while contributing to field-based conservation science and resource stewardship, specifically through natural resource inventory and monitoring activities.
Where would the interns be based?
The interns are expected to be based at Wilson's Creek National Battlefield (Wilson's Creek NB).
Will the interns only work at Wilson's Creek National Battlefield?
Not necessarily. The interns are expected to rotate through multiple short-term details or assignments across multiple parks within the Heartland Network (HTLN) Inventory and Monitoring program.
What is the Heartland Network (HTLN) Inventory and Monitoring program?
The opportunity references the Heartland Network (HTLN) as the broader program context for the interns' assignments across multiple parks. The announcement points to the network parks website for context: http://science.nature.nps.gov/im/units/htln/
What type of federal funding instrument is being used?
The opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the recipient organization is expected to work in close coordination with NPS staff rather than operating independently.
Is there a single award or multiple awards?
The funding is described as fixed for a single anticipated award.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding is $61,680. The award ceiling is $61,680 and the award floor is also $61,680, indicating a set amount rather than a funding range.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states that no cost sharing or matching is required.
Who is eligible to apply or be considered for this opportunity?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are colleges and universities eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education are explicitly excluded from eligibility.
What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.931, Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations (now often referenced as an Assistance Listing number).
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date and creation date are both November 14, 2013.
What were the closing and archive dates?
The closing date is listed as November 29, 2014, and the archive date is December 29, 2014.
Is this funding opportunity still active?
Based on the closing and archive dates provided (2014), this appears to be a historical opportunity and is no longer active.
Where were supporting documents and formal details typically provided?
The announcement references Grants.gov as the additional information source where supporting documents and formal award details were typically hosted.
Who is the point of contact for access issues or administrative questions?
The listed point of contact is Katie Schroeder, Grants Management Officer. Phone: 402-661-1640.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the National Park Service (NPS).
What is the main focus area of the work supported by this opportunity?
The work is focused on education and environmental work through natural resource inventory and monitoring, with an emphasis on training and experience for young adults.
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