Opportunity Information: Apply for P11AC00061
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- The National Park Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Provide Interpretive and Resource Management Assistance, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park" 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 Apr 15, 2011 and posted on Apr 15, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 22, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 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 issued a discretionary grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P11AC00061) titled "Provide Interpretive and Resource Management Assistance, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park" to support a year-round internship program based at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The central idea is to position the park as a host site for the Hawaii Youth Conservation Corps (HYCC) so the park can expand its capacity in interpretation and resource management while also strengthening community ties across the islands. In practical terms, the project is meant to build local support among island residents, increase interpretive services and educational engagement for visitors, and add hands-on staffing support for the park's endangered plant recovery work.
A major emphasis of the opportunity is workforce development for young adults through paid conservation internships. Participants would gain real-world experience and strengthen conservation skills while working directly in a national park setting. The internship structure is intended to run year-round rather than seasonally, which suggests an ongoing pipeline of youth engagement and consistent support for park needs, including public-facing interpretation and behind-the-scenes resource management tasks tied to protecting sensitive species and habitats.
The award was structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the National Park Service would expect to have substantial involvement in the project beyond simply providing funds, often through collaboration on planning, oversight, and implementation details. The funding activity category is listed as Environment and aligns with CFDA 15.931, "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations," which generally covers conservation work carried out through youth corps or similar service-based programs.
Financially, the announcement anticipated a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $100,000. Both the award ceiling and award floor were set at $100,000, indicating the agency expected to fund one recipient at that fixed amount. Cost sharing or matching was required, so the recipient would need to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind contributions) as part of the overall project budget.
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations holding IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. The opportunity was posted and created on April 15, 2011, with an original and current closing date of April 22, 2011, and it was archived on May 22, 2011, reflecting a short application window typical of some targeted cooperative agreements.
For applicants or interested parties who needed help accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Tekla Vines, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 707-951-4872 or by email at teklavines@nps.gov. The announcement also referenced Grants.gov for additional information.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The National Park Service issued this discretionary grant opportunity under Funding Opportunity Number P11AC00061. The title is "Provide Interpretive and Resource Management Assistance, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park."
What is the purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to support a year-round internship program based at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The project is intended to expand the park's capacity in interpretation and resource management while strengthening community ties across the Hawaiian Islands.
What is the central project concept described in the announcement?
The central idea is to position Hawaii Volcanoes National Park as a host site for the Hawaii Youth Conservation Corps (HYCC). This host-site approach is meant to increase the park's ability to deliver interpretive and educational services, build local community support, and provide hands-on staffing help for endangered plant recovery work.
What kinds of activities or outcomes are expected from the project?
Based on the description, expected outcomes include: building local support among island residents, increasing interpretive services and educational engagement for visitors, and adding practical staffing support for the park's endangered plant recovery work tied to protecting sensitive species and habitats.
Is this opportunity focused on youth workforce development?
Yes. A major emphasis is workforce development for young adults through paid conservation internships. Participants are expected to gain real-world experience and strengthen conservation skills while working in a national park setting.
Is the internship program seasonal or year-round?
The announcement describes the internship structure as year-round rather than seasonal, suggesting an ongoing pipeline of youth engagement and consistent support for park needs.
Where is the internship program based?
The internship program is based at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
What types of work would interns support?
The opportunity describes interns supporting both public-facing interpretation (interpretive services and educational engagement for visitors) and behind-the-scenes resource management tasks, including hands-on support for endangered plant recovery work.
What type of federal award is this?
The award was structured as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement indicates the National Park Service expects to have substantial involvement beyond simply providing funds, often through collaboration on planning, oversight, and implementation details.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is listed as Environment.
Which CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity aligns with CFDA 15.931, "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations."
How much funding was anticipated, and how many awards were expected?
The announcement anticipated a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $100,000.
What were the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor were set at $100,000, indicating the agency expected to fund one recipient at that fixed amount.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching was required, meaning the recipient would need to contribute non-federal resources as part of the overall project budget.
What forms of match are described as allowable?
The announcement indicates the non-federal contribution could be cash and/or allowable in-kind contributions.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations holding IRS 501(c)(3) status.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. The eligibility statement excludes institutions of higher education.
What agency issued this grant opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by the National Park Service.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on April 15, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
The original closing date and the current closing date were both April 22, 2011.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posted date (April 15, 2011) and the closing date (April 22, 2011), the application window was very short.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The record indicates it was archived on May 22, 2011, and the closing date was April 22, 2011.
Who is the point of contact for questions or help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Tekla Vines, Contract Specialist.
How can Tekla Vines be reached?
Phone: 707-951-4872. Email: teklavines@nps.gov.
Where else could applicants look for additional information?
The announcement references Grants.gov for additional information.
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