Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIP16AC00370
Apply for NPS NOIP16AC00370
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the education, employment, labor and training, environment, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS- Exotic Envasive Species Managment Interns- GRPO GLNF- THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 15, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 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 $30,000.00 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:
This funding notice (NPS NOIP16AC00370) is a discretionary cooperative agreement from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS), focused on supporting exotic invasive species management interns through an education and workforce-training type of project. Even though it appears in the grants system as an "opportunity," it is explicitly labeled "THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS," which means it is not an open call for the public to compete for funding. Instead, it is intended to document and support a specific collaborative agreement with an identified partner organization.
The core purpose is to place and support student interns who will work on projects tied to exotic invasive species management, with NPS playing an active, hands-on role in shaping and carrying out the work. The notice emphasizes "substantial involvement" by NPS, which is a key characteristic of a cooperative agreement (as opposed to a typical grant where the recipient operates more independently). In practical terms, NPS and the recipient jointly define the goals and scope of work, and NPS staff are directly involved in day-to-day implementation. This includes helping select intern projects, orienting interns to park resources and operational expectations, overseeing and assigning work, teaching new skills, providing tools and equipment, and delivering technical assistance along with safety training. In other words, NPS is not just providing money; it is providing staff time, supervision, and training infrastructure to ensure the internship work aligns with park priorities and safety standards.
A dedicated NPS Program Coordinator is also part of the arrangement, serving as the liaison between NPS and the recipient. That coordinator works closely with the recipient's program coordinator and team leaders, particularly on the front end of the program where recruitment and selection happen. The NPS role includes consulting on recruiting strategies, participating in interviewing, and recommending appropriate candidates. This structure signals that intern placement is intended to be responsive to NPS resource needs and that the agency will actively shape the intern cohort and the work assignments rather than simply receiving completed deliverables at the end.
On the recipient side, the opportunity is tied to the Great Lakes Northern Forests Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). The recipient is described as a CESU member operating under an existing Master Cooperative Agreement (P12AC31164) that allows the Regents of the University of Minnesota to participate in specific tasks under that broader agreement. The recipient is expected to provide the coordination and support functions that make the internships workable and educational: organizing the internship program logistics, supporting interns during their placements, providing training and academic guidance, and generally ensuring the interns have the structure needed to succeed while meeting NPS objectives. The overall framing is explicitly research and educational in nature, combining workforce development with applied conservation or resource management needs.
Administratively, the notice lists an award ceiling of $30,000 and anticipates a single award. The activity categories are Education, Employment/Labor/Training, and Environment/Natural Resources, and it is associated with CFDA 15.945 (a National Park Service assistance listing). The creation date is July 15, 2016, with an original closing date of July 25, 2016, reinforcing that this was a time-limited, internally directed posting rather than a standing or broadly competitive funding program. Eligibility is listed as "Others" with additional clarification typically provided elsewhere, which is consistent with a CESU-linked, partner-specific cooperative agreement rather than an open competition.
Overall, this notice documents a collaborative NPS-internship effort aimed at invasive species management support in park contexts, where the recipient (through the CESU framework and University of Minnesota Regents participation) handles intern program coordination and academic support, and NPS supplies substantial on-the-ground involvement including project selection, supervision, training, equipment, safety oversight, and a designated liaison coordinator. The repeated "not a request for applications" language is the key takeaway for anyone wondering whether they can apply directly: the funding is structured around a pre-identified partnership and a defined cooperative agreement mechanism rather than an open grant competition.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is NPS NOIP16AC00370?
NPS NOIP16AC00370 is a discretionary cooperative agreement funding notice from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS). It is focused on an education and workforce-training project that supports exotic invasive species management interns working on park-related projects.
Is this an open grant opportunity that anyone can apply for?
No. The notice explicitly states "THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS." That wording means it is not an open call for proposals and not a competitive opportunity for the general public to apply for funding.
If it appears in a grants system as an "opportunity," why can’t the public apply?
In this case, the listing functions as documentation for a specific, internally directed cooperative agreement with an identified partner organization. While it is posted in a grants system, it is not intended to solicit applications from new or unknown applicants.
What is the purpose of this cooperative agreement?
The core purpose is to place and support student interns who will work on projects tied to exotic invasive species management in park contexts. The overall framing is educational and workforce-development oriented, combined with applied conservation/resource management needs.
What types of projects will the interns work on?
The interns are intended to work on projects connected to exotic invasive species management. The notice indicates NPS will help select intern projects and align work with park priorities and resource needs.
What makes this a cooperative agreement instead of a typical grant?
A key feature is NPS "substantial involvement." Unlike a typical grant where the recipient operates more independently, this cooperative agreement is designed for hands-on participation by NPS in shaping, supervising, and carrying out the work.
What does "substantial involvement" by NPS mean in practice?
According to the notice, NPS staff are directly involved in day-to-day implementation. This includes helping select projects, orienting interns to park resources and expectations, overseeing and assigning work, teaching new skills, providing tools and equipment, and delivering technical assistance and safety training.
Will NPS supervise the interns directly?
Yes. The notice describes NPS as overseeing and assigning intern work and being actively involved in implementation, training, and safety oversight to ensure intern activities align with park priorities and standards.
Does NPS provide training to interns under this agreement?
Yes. The notice indicates NPS will teach new skills, provide technical assistance, and deliver safety training as part of its hands-on involvement in the internship work.
Does NPS provide equipment or tools for the internship work?
Yes. The notice states that NPS will provide tools and equipment as part of supporting intern work and ensuring it can be carried out consistent with operational and safety requirements.
Is there a designated NPS point of contact or coordinator for this program?
Yes. The notice describes a dedicated NPS Program Coordinator who serves as a liaison between NPS and the recipient and works closely with the recipient’s program coordinator and team leaders, especially during recruitment and selection.
What role does NPS play in recruiting and selecting interns?
NPS is described as being involved on the front end of the program by consulting on recruiting strategies, participating in interviewing, and recommending appropriate candidates. This reflects that intern placement is intended to be responsive to NPS resource needs.
Who is the intended recipient organization for this cooperative agreement?
The notice ties the recipient to the Great Lakes Northern Forests Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). The recipient is described as a CESU member operating under an existing Master Cooperative Agreement that allows the Regents of the University of Minnesota to participate in specific tasks.
What is the CESU connection mentioned in the notice?
The agreement is associated with the Great Lakes Northern Forests CESU framework. The recipient is described as a CESU member working under a Master Cooperative Agreement (P12AC31164), which provides a mechanism for carrying out specific tasks under that broader agreement structure.
What responsibilities does the recipient have in this internship effort?
The recipient is expected to handle coordination and support functions for the internships, including organizing program logistics, supporting interns during placements, providing training and academic guidance, and ensuring interns have the structure needed to succeed while meeting NPS objectives.
How many awards are expected under this notice?
The notice anticipates a single award.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling listed in the notice is $30,000.
What are the activity categories associated with this notice?
The listed activity categories are Education, Employment/Labor/Training, and Environment/Natural Resources.
What CFDA (assistance listing) is associated with this opportunity?
The notice is associated with CFDA 15.945, which is an NPS assistance listing referenced in the funding notice.
What were the posting and closing dates for this notice?
The notice lists a creation date of July 15, 2016, and an original closing date of July 25, 2016. This timing supports that it was a time-limited posting intended to document a specific cooperative agreement rather than a standing, widely competitive program.
What does the eligibility label "Others" mean here?
The notice lists eligibility as "Others," which is consistent with a partner-specific cooperative agreement posted to support a defined partnership (in this case, linked to the CESU framework) rather than an open competition. The notice indicates that additional clarification is typically provided elsewhere.
Can individual students apply directly to NPS for this funding?
The notice does not describe a public application process and repeatedly emphasizes that it is not a request for applications. It documents a cooperative agreement with an identified partner organization to place and support interns, rather than a funding program individuals apply to directly.
What is the main takeaway for someone looking for an open NPS funding opportunity?
The key takeaway is the repeated "THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS" language. This notice is structured around a pre-identified partnership and a cooperative agreement mechanism with substantial NPS involvement, not an open grant competition.
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