Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIP15AC00433
Apply for NPS NOIP15AC00433
- The National Park Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS Facility Management Interns at Nicodemus National Historic Site 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): 15.931 Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 20, 2015 and posted on Aug 20, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 30, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $40,978.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $40,978.00 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).
- THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS Student Conservation Association
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Opportunity Summary:
This notice describes a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement tied to facility management interns working at Nicodemus National Historic Site, but it is explicitly labeled "THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS," meaning it is not an open, competitive grant solicitation. Instead, it functions as an informational posting documenting a planned or existing award arrangement under an established partnership vehicle.
The project itself is centered on placing and supporting interns who will help with work connected to preservation and park operations at Nicodemus National Historic Site. The primary purpose is experiential education and hands-on workforce development: interns are expected to gain practical exposure to natural and cultural resource preservation principles, historic maintenance techniques, and interpretive work that helps the public understand the site. In other words, it blends training and service, using real park needs as the setting for structured learning and skill-building.
The recipient organization is the Student Conservation Association (SCA). SCA was selected because it already holds a Master Cooperative Agreement with NPS (P15AC00031). That master agreement authorizes SCA to run programs that provide young people with educational and work opportunities tied to understanding and appreciating the National Park System and its natural and cultural resources. Because the relationship is governed by that umbrella agreement, this opportunity is not framed as something other organizations can apply to; it is effectively an implementation action under an existing, approved partnership.
NPS anticipates substantial involvement, which is the defining feature of a cooperative agreement (as opposed to a grant where the federal role is typically more hands-off). Here, NPS staff are expected to actively participate by helping select intern projects, teaching and transferring new skills, and providing ongoing assistance and training. The involvement spans multiple work areas, including cultural resource preservation, maintenance activities, and interpretive projects. This indicates the interns will be integrated into park operations with close mentorship and oversight from NPS personnel rather than operating independently.
From an administrative standpoint, the listing is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument type, categorized under Environment and Natural Resources. It anticipates a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1) with an estimated total funding amount of $40,978, which also appears as the award ceiling. The award floor is listed as $0, and there is a cost sharing or matching requirement noted as "Yes," meaning the project expects some form of non-federal contribution consistent with the agreement terms (though the specific match details are not included in the text provided). The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.931, "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations," which aligns with youth-focused conservation and stewardship programming.
The posting history shows it was posted and created on August 20, 2015, with an original and current closing date of August 30, 2015, and an archive date of September 29, 2015. Because it is not an application request, those dates function more as administrative posting windows than a true application deadline for the public. Eligibility is effectively limited to the Student Conservation Association as stated in the eligibility information, despite the generic "Others" category appearing in the eligible applicants field.
For questions or issues accessing the announcement, the NPS contact listed is Noel Miller, Grants Management Specialist, reachable by phone at 402-661-1658 or by email at noelmiller@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this an open grant opportunity that organizations can apply for?
No. The notice is explicitly labeled "THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS," which means it is not an open, competitive solicitation and is not inviting applications from the public.
If it is not a request for applications, what is the notice for?
It is an informational posting that documents a planned or existing cooperative agreement arrangement under an established partnership vehicle, rather than a public funding competition.
Who is the intended recipient of this cooperative agreement?
The recipient organization identified in the notice is the Student Conservation Association (SCA).
Why was the Student Conservation Association (SCA) selected?
SCA was selected because it already holds a Master Cooperative Agreement with the National Park Service (NPS), identified as P15AC00031, which authorizes SCA to operate programs providing educational and work opportunities tied to the National Park System and its natural and cultural resources.
Can other organizations apply or compete for this award?
Based on the notice, eligibility is effectively limited to the Student Conservation Association. Even though a generic eligibility category like "Others" appears, the eligibility information provided indicates this is an implementation action under an existing partnership, not a competition.
What type of federal funding instrument is being used?
The notice describes a cooperative agreement. A cooperative agreement is used when the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in the project.
What does "substantial involvement" by NPS mean for this project?
According to the notice, NPS staff are expected to actively participate by helping select intern projects, teaching and transferring new skills, and providing ongoing assistance and training. The interns are intended to be integrated into park operations with close mentorship and oversight from NPS personnel.
Where will the interns work?
The interns will work at Nicodemus National Historic Site.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project is centered on placing and supporting facility management interns to provide experiential education and hands-on workforce development while supporting preservation and park operations at Nicodemus National Historic Site.
What kinds of activities will the interns support?
The notice describes intern work connected to preservation and park operations, including practical exposure to natural and cultural resource preservation principles, historic maintenance techniques, and interpretive work that helps the public understand the site.
Which program area or category does this opportunity fall under?
The notice categorizes the listing under Environment and Natural Resources.
Is this considered discretionary funding?
Yes. The notice states it is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement as the instrument type.
How many awards are expected?
The notice anticipates a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1).
What is the estimated total funding amount for the award?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $40,978.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling appears as $40,978, matching the estimated total funding amount.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is listed as $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The notice indicates a cost sharing or matching requirement ("Yes"), meaning some form of non-federal contribution is expected consistent with the agreement terms. The specific match details are not included in the provided text.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The notice is associated with CFDA number 15.931, titled "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations."
What do the posted and closing dates mean if there is no application process?
The posting history shows it was created and posted on August 20, 2015, with an original and current closing date of August 30, 2015, and an archive date of September 29, 2015. Because the notice is not an application request, these dates function as administrative posting windows rather than a public application deadline.
Who do I contact with questions about the announcement or access issues?
The NPS contact listed is Noel Miller, Grants Management Specialist. Phone: 402-661-1658. Email: noelmiller@nps.gov.
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