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- The National Park Service in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Provide Internship Opportunities in Historical Interpretation for High School Students" 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 Aug 10, 2010 and posted on Aug 10, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 17, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $55,649.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $55,649.00 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 National Park Service (NPS) offered a discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity titled "Provide Internship Opportunities in Historical Interpretation for High School Students" (Funding Opportunity Number: NPS NOIKLSE100063). The project is tied to the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, Seattle unit, and is focused on education and youth conservation-related engagement under CFDA 15.931, "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations." The intent is to support a partner organization in creating internship experiences for high school students centered on historical interpretation and public-facing programming.
Under this cooperative agreement, the selected cooperator would work directly with NPS staff to support living history performances and to help develop and present interpretive programming aimed at Alaska-bound cruise ship passengers. In practical terms, this means interns and program staff would likely be involved in researching and portraying historical themes connected to the Klondike Gold Rush era, assisting with visitor engagement, and delivering interpretive talks or demonstrations that help visitors understand the historical context and significance of the park and its stories. The emphasis on cruise ship passengers suggests programming designed for large volumes of visitors on tight schedules, requiring clear, engaging presentations and well-coordinated performance/interpretation logistics.
Funding for the opportunity was fixed at an estimated total of $55,649, with an award floor and ceiling both set at $55,649, indicating the NPS anticipated making one award at that exact amount (Expected Awards: 1). No cost sharing or matching funds were required, which lowers the barrier for eligible nonprofit applicants and allows the award to cover the full planned scope as proposed and negotiated in the agreement.
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. This points to an intended audience of youth-serving nonprofits, community organizations, or similar entities capable of recruiting, supervising, and supporting high school interns while collaborating closely with NPS on program delivery and interpretive standards. Because the instrument type is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, NPS staff would be expected to have substantial involvement in the project, such as coordinating interpretive content, ensuring alignment with park themes and policies, and integrating the cooperator's work into park operations.
The opportunity was posted and created on August 10, 2010, with an original and final closing date of August 17, 2010, and it was archived on September 16, 2010. The short application window suggests the park may have had an immediate seasonal operational need, potentially tied to the cruise season and peak visitor periods. For assistance accessing the announcement, the listed contact was Tekla Vines, Contract Specialist, at 707-951-4872 or teklavines@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this National Park Service funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Provide Internship Opportunities in Historical Interpretation for High School Students."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS NOIKLSE100063.
Which National Park Service site is connected to this project?
The project is tied to Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, Seattle unit.
What is the overall purpose of the cooperative agreement?
The intent is to support a partner organization in creating internship experiences for high school students centered on historical interpretation and public-facing programming.
What program or CFDA is this opportunity associated with?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.931, "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations," and focuses on education and youth conservation-related engagement.
What type of award is being offered: grant or cooperative agreement?
This was offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, not a standard grant.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Because the instrument is a cooperative agreement, NPS staff are expected to have substantial involvement in the project. Based on the announcement details, that involvement could include coordinating interpretive content, ensuring alignment with park themes and policies, and integrating the cooperator's work into park operations.
Who is the intended audience for the interpretive programming supported by this project?
The interpretive programming is aimed at Alaska-bound cruise ship passengers visiting the Seattle unit, suggesting presentations designed for large volumes of visitors on tight schedules.
What kinds of activities would interns and program staff likely support?
Based on the description, interns and program staff would likely support living history performances and help develop and present interpretive programming. Practical activities mentioned or implied include researching and portraying historical themes connected to the Klondike Gold Rush era, assisting with visitor engagement, and delivering interpretive talks or demonstrations that explain the historical context and significance of the park and its stories.
Is the work focused on living history?
Yes. The selected cooperator would work directly with NPS staff to support living history performances as part of the project.
How much funding was available?
The estimated total funding was $55,649.
Was there a minimum or maximum award amount?
Yes. The award floor and award ceiling were both set at $55,649, indicating the anticipated award amount was fixed at $55,649.
How many awards did NPS expect to make?
NPS expected to make one award (Expected Awards: 1).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. No cost sharing or matching funds were required.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education were excluded from eligibility.
What types of organizations does this eligibility requirement suggest NPS was seeking?
Based on the description, the eligibility and project focus point to youth-serving nonprofits, community organizations, or similar entities capable of recruiting, supervising, and supporting high school interns while collaborating closely with NPS on program delivery and interpretive standards.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on August 10, 2010.
What were the application closing dates?
The original closing date and the final closing date were both August 17, 2010.
Was the opportunity archived, and if so, when?
Yes. The opportunity was archived on September 16, 2010.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posted date (August 10, 2010) and the closing date (August 17, 2010), the application window was very short.
Does the short application window suggest anything about timing or operational needs?
The description suggests the short window may have reflected an immediate seasonal operational need, potentially tied to the cruise season and peak visitor periods.
Who was the listed contact for assistance accessing the announcement?
The listed contact was Tekla Vines, Contract Specialist.
What contact details were provided?
Phone: 707-951-4872
Email: teklavines@nps.gov
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