Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 16 NERO 0054
Apply for NPS 16 NERO 0054
- The DOI-NPS in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD: NPS Academy and Youth Interns for National Parks New York Harbor (NPNH)" 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 May 16, 2016 and posted on May 16, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 25, 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 $169,304.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Notice of Intent to Award titled "NPS Academy and Youth Interns for National Parks New York Harbor (NPNH)" is a National Park Service (NPS) announcement letting the public know that the agency plans to fund a specific project through a cooperative agreement. The key point is that it is not a competitive grant solicitation and not a request for applications. Instead, it serves as a transparency notice that NPS intends to move forward with an award to support defined project activities, and that the award will be made without full and open competition. In other words, this posting is informational rather than an opportunity for new applicants to submit proposals.
The opportunity is listed under the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS), and is categorized as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument. A cooperative agreement typically indicates that the federal agency expects to be substantially involved in carrying out the funded work, such as participating in project planning, coordination, oversight, or programmatic collaboration, rather than simply providing funds and stepping back as in a standard grant. The activity category is marked as "Other," which usually means the project does not fit neatly into standard program categories and requires additional context found in the full announcement materials.
The project focus, as indicated by the title, is on the NPS Academy and youth intern programming connected to National Parks of New York Harbor (NPNH). While the notice itself does not spell out detailed tasks in the text provided, the title signals programming aimed at engaging young people through internship or academy-style workforce and educational experiences tied to national park units and partner sites in the New York Harbor area. These kinds of efforts generally support youth development, career exposure, conservation and stewardship activities, interpretation and education, and capacity-building for park operations through structured placements and supervised work-based learning.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity number is NPS 16 NERO 0054, and it references CFDA 15.931, which is the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance identifier historically used for NPS-related assistance programs. The posting lists an anticipated single award (ExpectedAwards: 1) with an award ceiling of $169,304, indicating the maximum federal amount NPS expects to provide under this action. The notice was created and posted on May 16, 2016, with a closing date of May 25, 2016; in this context, the closing date functions more as an administrative marker for the public notice period rather than a deadline for application submissions, since no applications are being solicited.
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with the note that more detail is provided in an additional eligibility field in the full notice. This is common in non-competitive intent-to-award postings where the agency may be indicating a specific partner type or a particular organization selected under statutory authority, a justified exception to competition, or an established partnership arrangement. The announcement also directs readers to the "Related Documents" section for the complete details, implying that the justification for the non-competitive approach, the identity or category of the intended recipient, and the precise scope of work are likely documented there.
Overall, this notice is best understood as a public record that NPS plans to fund a youth internship and academy initiative tied to National Parks of New York Harbor via a cooperative agreement, with up to $169,304 in federal support, and that the agency does not intend to run an open competition for this specific action.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this announcement?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) "Notice of Intent to Award" for the project titled "NPS Academy and Youth Interns for National Parks New York Harbor (NPNH)." It is a public notice that NPS plans to fund a specific project through a cooperative agreement.
2) Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. The notice is not a competitive grant solicitation and it is not a request for applications. It is an informational posting intended to provide transparency that NPS plans to make an award without full and open competition.
3) Can I apply for this funding?
Based on the information provided, no application process is being solicited through this posting. The notice indicates NPS intends to move forward with an award for defined project activities rather than accept new proposals.
4) Why is there a "closing date" if no applications are being accepted?
The posting lists a closing date (May 25, 2016), but in the context of an intent-to-award notice, this functions as an administrative marker for the public notice period rather than a submission deadline for applications.
5) Which agency is making the award?
The award is under the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS).
6) What is the opportunity number?
The opportunity number is NPS 16 NERO 0054.
7) What is the assistance listing / CFDA number referenced?
The notice references CFDA 15.931, a Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance identifier historically used for NPS-related assistance programs.
8) What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
9) What does a cooperative agreement mean in practice?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates that NPS expects to be substantially involved in carrying out the work. That can include participation in planning, coordination, oversight, or programmatic collaboration, rather than simply providing funds with minimal federal involvement as in a standard grant.
10) What is the project about?
Based on the title, the project focuses on NPS Academy and youth intern programming connected to National Parks of New York Harbor (NPNH). The notice text provided does not list detailed tasks, but the title signals programming designed to engage young people through internship or academy-style experiences tied to national park units and partner sites in the New York Harbor area.
11) What kinds of activities are implied by the project title?
While the notice does not spell out the exact scope in the provided text, youth academy and intern initiatives of this kind generally involve structured, supervised work-based learning and may support youth development, career exposure, conservation and stewardship efforts, interpretation and education activities, and capacity-building support for park operations.
12) What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as "Other," which usually means the project does not fit neatly into standard program categories and that more context is likely contained in the full announcement materials.
13) How many awards does NPS expect to make?
The posting indicates an anticipated single award (ExpectedAwards: 1).
14) What is the maximum funding amount for this action?
The award ceiling is $169,304, which is the maximum federal amount NPS expects to provide for this action.
15) When was this notice posted?
The notice was created and posted on May 16, 2016.
16) Who is eligible?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others." The notice indicates that additional eligibility detail is provided elsewhere in the full notice.
17) Why does the eligibility field say "Others"?
In non-competitive intent-to-award postings, eligibility can be described broadly because the agency may be working with a specific partner type or a particular organization under statutory authority, a justified exception to competition, or an established partnership arrangement. The specific details are typically documented in the full notice materials.
18) Where can I find the full details and justification for the non-competitive approach?
The notice directs readers to the "Related Documents" section for complete details. That is where items like the non-competitive justification, the intended recipient (or recipient category), and the precise scope of work are likely described.
19) What does "discretionary award" mean here?
The opportunity is categorized as a discretionary award, meaning it is an assistance action managed by the agency under its discretionary authority, using a cooperative agreement for the project described.
20) What is the main takeaway for potential applicants or interested organizations?
The key takeaway is that this posting is informational. It communicates that NPS intends to fund a specific youth internship and academy initiative tied to National Parks of New York Harbor through a cooperative agreement, with up to $169,304 in federal support, and that NPS does not intend to run an open competition for this action.
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