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- The DOI-NPS in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent: Rocky Mountain National Parkâ¿¿Colorado State University Undergraduate Student Internship Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 14, 2016 and posted on Jun 14, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 23, 2016. (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 $42,117.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Notice of Intent titled "Rocky Mountain National Park-Colorado State University Undergraduate Student Internship Program" (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00247) is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS). It is structured as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the National Park Service expects to have substantial involvement in the work as it is carried out rather than acting only as a pass-through funder. The activity area is Natural Resources and the listing is associated with CFDA 15.945. The opportunity was posted and created on June 14, 2016, with an application closing date of June 23, 2016.
The core purpose of the project is to develop and run an undergraduate internship program for diverse students at Colorado State University (CSU) that connects academic training with real-world national park needs. Under this program, participating students complete independent capstone projects designed to build practical, career-relevant skills while also producing information or outputs that help Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) managers either better understand park resources or make more informed management decisions. In other words, the internships are not just educational experiences; they are intended to generate tangible benefits for RMNP by contributing applied research, analysis, or management-support products tied to park priorities.
A key public benefit emphasized in the description is expanded access to experiential learning and participation in public lands stewardship. By placing CSU undergraduates in projects aligned with RMNP research and management, the program supports workforce development and strengthens the pipeline of emerging professionals with experience in conservation, environmental science, and related fields. At the same time, it is meant to benefit the broader community by improving the knowledge base and management capacity associated with Rocky Mountain National Park, a major public resource. The opportunity also highlights collaboration beyond students alone by engaging university faculty alongside students and park staff, reinforcing shared environmental stewardship and building ongoing institutional connections between CSU and RMNP.
Eligibility is centered on public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, with additional eligibility possible under an "Others" category as referenced in the original notice (though the specific clarifications are not included in the provided source text). The funding details indicate a single anticipated award, with an award ceiling of $42,117 and an expected number of awards of 1, suggesting a targeted, partner-specific effort rather than a broad national competition. Overall, this notice outlines a focused cooperative partnership intended to combine student capstone work, applied park needs, and stewardship outcomes into a structured internship program serving both educational and public management goals.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official name of this funding opportunity?
The Notice of Intent is titled "Rocky Mountain National Park-Colorado State University Undergraduate Student Internship Program."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is P16AS00247.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS).
Is this a grant or another type of federal award?
It is structured as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates that the National Park Service expects to have substantial involvement in the work as it is carried out, rather than acting only as a pass-through funder.
What is the activity area for this opportunity?
The activity area is Natural Resources.
What CFDA listing is associated with this opportunity?
The listing is associated with CFDA 15.945.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on June 14, 2016.
What is the application closing date?
The application closing date is June 23, 2016.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to develop and run an undergraduate internship program for diverse students at Colorado State University (CSU) that connects academic training with real-world national park needs.
Who are the internships intended to serve?
The program is intended for diverse undergraduate students at Colorado State University (CSU).
What do participating students do in the program?
Participating students complete independent capstone projects designed to build practical, career-relevant skills while producing information or outputs that help Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) managers better understand park resources or make more informed management decisions.
Are the internships primarily educational, or do they have deliverables for the park?
The internships are intended to be more than educational experiences. They are designed to generate tangible benefits for RMNP by contributing applied research, analysis, or management-support products tied to park priorities.
How does this program benefit Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP)?
The program is intended to improve RMNP managers' ability to understand park resources and support better-informed management decisions through applied student capstone work aligned with park priorities.
How does this program benefit the public?
A key public benefit emphasized is expanded access to experiential learning and participation in public lands stewardship, alongside improvements to the knowledge base and management capacity associated with Rocky Mountain National Park.
Does the opportunity include collaboration beyond students?
Yes. The description highlights collaboration by engaging university faculty alongside students and park staff, reinforcing shared environmental stewardship and strengthening institutional connections between CSU and RMNP.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is centered on public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. Additional eligibility may be possible under an "Others" category referenced in the notice, but specific clarifications are not included in the provided information.
How many awards are anticipated?
The funding details indicate an expected number of awards of 1.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $42,117.
Is this opportunity likely to be broadly competitive or more partner-specific?
Based on the single anticipated award and the description of a focused partnership, it appears to be a targeted, partner-specific effort rather than a broad national competition.
What is the overall structure of the program described in the notice?
The notice outlines a cooperative partnership intended to combine CSU undergraduate capstone work, applied RMNP needs, and stewardship outcomes into a structured internship program that supports both educational and public management goals.
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