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- The National Park Service in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Southeast Region Geospatial Support GIS Intern" 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 31, 2015 and posted on Aug 31, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by This is a notice of intent for a restricted award and is not a request for application.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $44,676.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $44,676.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- The United States Department of Interior, National Park Service is announcing a notice of intent to award this is not a request for applications. This funding opportunity is to provide public notice of NPSs intention to fund the following project without full and open competition under Cooperative Agreement P15AC00031 with the Student Conservation Association, a partner under the Youth Engagement and Development Program.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Southeast Region Geospatial Support GIS Intern" opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00359) is a National Park Service (NPS), U.S. Department of the Interior funding notice describing a cooperative agreement intended to support a GIS/GPS internship role serving the NPS Southeast Regional Office. The central purpose is youth workforce development: the project is designed to create hands-on work, education, and training opportunities for young adults by placing them in a collaborative, real-world geospatial support environment where they can build practical technical skills while contributing to NPS mission needs.
The work described focuses on day-to-day GIS program support and geospatial data stewardship. Core duties include managing GIS datasets in both file geodatabases and SDE (enterprise) geodatabases, following established naming conventions and attribute standards to ensure data consistency and usability across the organization. The intern is also expected to prepare FGDC-compliant metadata, which is a federal standard for documenting geospatial datasets so that other users can understand data origin, quality, structure, and appropriate use. In addition, the intern would provide digital mapping products or web-based map outputs upon request and help the regional GIS coordinator with broader geography-related projects, implying a mix of routine production tasks and project-based assignments that support planning, operations, resource management, and communication needs.
From an administrative and funding standpoint, this opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, with an education-focused activity category. The CFDA listing is 15.931, "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations," reinforcing that the intent is not only technical capacity but also youth engagement and professional development tied to conservation and public lands work. The estimated total funding is $44,676, with an award ceiling of $44,676 and an award floor of $0, and it includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute some portion of project costs or in-kind support as specified in the agreement terms.
A key point is that this notice is not an open competitive solicitation. The posting explicitly states it is a notice of intent for a restricted award and is not a request for applications; both the original and current closing date fields reflect that status. NPS indicates its intention to fund the project without full and open competition under Cooperative Agreement P15AC00031 with the Student Conservation Association (SCA), identified as a partner under the Youth Engagement and Development Program. While the eligibility field references nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) and "Others" as clarified in additional eligibility information, the notice makes clear that the planned recipient for this restricted award is SCA rather than a broad pool of applicants.
For reference and assistance, the announcement points users to Grants.gov for additional information and provides a point of contact for access issues: Alison Smith, Grants Management Specialist, at 404-507-5754 and AlisonSmith@nps.gov. The posting dates indicate it was created and posted on August 31, 2015, and archived on September 10, 2015, which helps place it in context as a historical notice rather than an active, open application opportunity.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Southeast Region Geospatial Support GIS Intern" opportunity?
It is a National Park Service (NPS), U.S. Department of the Interior funding notice for a cooperative agreement intended to support a GIS/GPS internship role serving the NPS Southeast Regional Office. The focus is youth workforce development through hands-on geospatial work, education, and training in a real-world support environment.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P15AS00359.
What is the main purpose of this project?
The central purpose is youth workforce development. The project is designed to create practical work, education, and training opportunities for young adults by placing them in a collaborative geospatial support setting while they contribute to NPS mission needs.
Which federal agency is offering this funding notice?
The notice is issued by the National Park Service (NPS), which is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What type of funding is this categorized as?
It is categorized as discretionary funding.
What funding instrument will be used?
The notice describes the use of a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument.
What is the activity category associated with this opportunity?
The activity category is education-focused.
What CFDA program is referenced in the notice?
The CFDA listing referenced is 15.931, "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations."
What work will the GIS intern be expected to perform?
The work focuses on day-to-day GIS program support and geospatial data stewardship. Duties described include managing GIS datasets in file geodatabases and SDE (enterprise) geodatabases, following established naming conventions and attribute standards, preparing FGDC-compliant metadata, producing digital mapping or web-based map outputs upon request, and assisting the regional GIS coordinator with broader geography-related projects.
What types of geodatabases are mentioned for data management?
The notice specifically mentions managing datasets in both file geodatabases and SDE (enterprise) geodatabases.
Are there standards the intern must follow when managing GIS data?
Yes. The notice states the intern is expected to follow established naming conventions and attribute standards to support consistency and usability across the organization.
What metadata standard is required for datasets under this project?
The intern is expected to prepare FGDC-compliant metadata, a federal standard used to document geospatial datasets so users can understand data origin, quality, structure, and appropriate use.
Will the intern create maps or web maps?
Yes. The notice indicates the intern will provide digital mapping products or web-based map outputs upon request.
Who will the intern support within NPS?
The intern role is described as serving the NPS Southeast Regional Office and providing support to the regional GIS coordinator, including assistance with broader geography-related projects.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding is $44,676. The award ceiling is $44,676, and the award floor is $0.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The notice states there is a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute some portion of project costs or in-kind support as specified in the agreement terms.
Is this an open, competitive funding opportunity?
No. The posting explicitly states it is a notice of intent for a restricted award and is not a request for applications. It indicates NPS intends to fund the project without full and open competition.
Who is the intended recipient for this restricted award?
The notice states NPS intends to fund the project under Cooperative Agreement P15AC00031 with the Student Conservation Association (SCA), identified as a partner under the Youth Engagement and Development Program.
Does the notice include general eligibility language?
Yes. The eligibility field references nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) and "Others" as clarified in additional eligibility information. However, the notice also makes clear the planned recipient for this restricted award is the Student Conservation Association (SCA), not a broad pool of applicants.
Where can someone look for additional information about the posting?
The announcement points users to Grants.gov for additional information.
Who can be contacted for access issues related to this notice?
The point of contact listed for access issues is Alison Smith, Grants Management Specialist, at 404-507-5754 or AlisonSmith@nps.gov.
When was this notice posted, and is it current?
The posting was created and posted on August 31, 2015, and archived on September 10, 2015. These dates indicate it is a historical notice rather than an active, open application opportunity.
What does it mean that the closing date fields reflect a restricted award status?
The notice explains it is not a request for applications, and both the original and current closing date fields reflect that restricted-award status, reinforcing that it is not being run as an open competition.
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