Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00133
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- The DOI-NPS in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Summer Structural Fire Protection Interns" 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 Apr 27, 2016 and posted on Apr 27, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Notification of intent to award to SCA without additional competition. No applications will be accepted.. (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 $45,930.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Summer Structural Fire Protection Interns opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00133) is a U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS) discretionary funding announcement structured as a cooperative agreement under the Education activity category (CFDA 15.931). The core purpose is to support a collaborative effort between the Student Conservation Association (SCA) and the National Park Service (NPS) to create hands-on learning and career-building experiences for youth. The project focuses specifically on structural fire protection work that helps safeguard NPS buildings and the cultural resources entrusted to the agency, pairing practical field responsibilities with structured educational and training components.
A central feature of the opportunity is workforce development through real-world public service work. SCA interns are intended to gain valuable work experience alongside NPS personnel, receiving critical on-the-job training that builds practical skills relevant to future careers in fire protection, facilities safety, historic structure protection, and related conservation and public lands management fields. In other words, the funding supports both the protection mission of the NPS and a youth-focused training pipeline where participants learn by contributing to tangible safety and preservation outcomes.
From an administrative and funding standpoint, the opportunity lists an award ceiling of $45,930 and anticipates a single award. The eligible applicant category is described as nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (other than institutions of higher education), but in practice this announcement is not open for competition. The notice states an intent to award to SCA without additional competition and makes clear that no applications will be accepted. The opportunity was created and posted on April 27, 2016, with the closing information reflecting the non-competitive intent-to-award approach rather than a traditional application deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Summer Structural Fire Protection Interns" funding opportunity?
It is a U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS) discretionary funding announcement titled "Summer Structural Fire Protection Interns" (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00133). The announcement is structured as a cooperative agreement under the Education activity category and is associated with CFDA 15.931.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), National Park Service (NPS).
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This announcement is structured as a cooperative agreement. That indicates a collaborative relationship between the federal agency and the recipient to carry out the project described in the notice.
What is the activity category for this funding?
The activity category listed for this opportunity is Education.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.931.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to support a collaborative effort between the Student Conservation Association (SCA) and the National Park Service (NPS) to provide hands-on learning and career-building experiences for youth through structural fire protection work that supports the protection of NPS buildings and cultural resources.
What kinds of work are the interns expected to focus on?
The project focuses specifically on structural fire protection work that helps safeguard NPS buildings and the cultural resources entrusted to the agency. The internship model pairs practical field responsibilities with structured educational and training components.
How does this opportunity support workforce development?
The opportunity emphasizes workforce development through real-world public service work. SCA interns are intended to gain work experience alongside NPS personnel and receive on-the-job training to build practical skills relevant to careers in fire protection, facilities safety, historic structure protection, and related conservation and public lands management fields.
Who are the intended participants or beneficiaries of the project?
The project is designed to create hands-on learning and career-building experiences for youth, with SCA interns gaining experience and training in collaboration with NPS staff.
How does the project support the National Park Service mission?
The funding supports structural fire protection work that helps protect NPS buildings and cultural resources, while also building a youth-focused training pipeline where participants learn by contributing to tangible safety and preservation outcomes.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The listed award ceiling is $45,930.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The opportunity anticipates a single award.
Who is listed as eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant category is described as nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (other than institutions of higher education).
Is this opportunity open for competition?
No. The announcement states it is not open for competition and expresses an intent to award to the Student Conservation Association (SCA) without additional competition.
Will the National Park Service accept applications for this opportunity?
No. The notice makes clear that no applications will be accepted.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The notice states an intent to award to the Student Conservation Association (SCA) without additional competition.
Why does the closing information not look like a normal application deadline?
Because the opportunity uses a non-competitive intent-to-award approach rather than a traditional open application process with a standard deadline.
When was this funding opportunity created and posted?
The opportunity was created and posted on April 27, 2016.
What does "hands-on learning" mean in the context of this opportunity?
In this project, hands-on learning refers to interns performing real structural fire protection-related responsibilities that contribute to protecting NPS facilities and cultural resources, while also receiving structured education and on-the-job training alongside NPS personnel.
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