Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIP16AC0369
Apply for NPS NOIP16AC0369
- 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- Natural Resource Intern Program- MNRR- 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 Aug 12, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 22, 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 $75,000.00 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 notice describes a National Park Service (NPS), Department of the Interior cooperative agreement tied to an existing master agreement with the University of South Dakota (USD), specifically through USD's Missouri River Institute (MRI). Despite being formatted like a typical grant posting, it is explicitly labeled "THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS," meaning it is not an open competition. Instead, it documents NPS intent to fund a specific partner already covered under Master Cooperative Agreement P16AC00011 to carry out a defined set of tasks and deliverables. The opportunity is listed under funding opportunity number NPS NOIP16AC0369, was created August 12, 2016, and shows an original closing date of August 22, 2016, which in this context functions more like an administrative deadline than a date for open submissions.
The core purpose of the agreement is to create and operate a shared internship program called the Missouri River Natural Resources Intern Program. The program is designed to place interns in roles that directly support both Missouri National Recreational River (MNRR), which is managed by NPS, and the Missouri River Institute at USD. The work interns would support is framed broadly across four major areas: scientific research, land management, inventory and monitoring, and environmental education. In practical terms, this signals internships that may include field and office support for natural resource studies, data collection and management, resource condition tracking, habitat or site management activities, and public-facing interpretation or education work connected to river and park resources.
The project management approach is presented as a joint objective shared by NPS and the recipient organization (USD/MRI). Both the "Overview" and the "Statement of Joint Objectives/Project Management Plan" repeat the same central goal: develop the shared intern program and hire interns to assist with MNRR and MRI projects. That repetition underscores that the primary deliverable is not a single research product but an operational program structure: recruitment, selection, supervision, work planning across two partner organizations, and end-of-term evaluation. The cooperative agreement instrument type is important here because it implies substantial involvement by the federal agency during performance, which matches the described shared hiring and supervision responsibilities.
USD's Missouri River Institute is positioned as the host and primary administrative home for the internship program. The recipient's responsibilities include working cooperatively with MNRR to develop the program, hosting the program, and advertising internship opportunities through University of South Dakota channels. USD/MRI is also tasked with hiring interns collaboratively with NPS, serving as the primary intern supervisor when interns are working on MRI projects, and conducting intern evaluations at the end of employment while incorporating input from NPS. Finally, the recipient is expected to work with NPS to evaluate the intern program overall, suggesting a feedback loop intended to improve program design, clarify roles, and refine the balance between research, management, monitoring, and education assignments.
NPS, for its part, is described as an active partner rather than a passive funder. The agency will work cooperatively with MRI to develop the intern program, advertise the internships through NPS communication outlets, and participate in collaborative hiring decisions. NPS will also supervise interns while they are completing NPS projects, provide input for intern evaluations at the end of their employment, and generally share responsibility for making sure interns are assigned meaningful work that supports park priorities and meets the educational intent of the program. This division of labor suggests interns may split time or assignments between university-led projects and park-led projects, gaining experience in both applied management and research or monitoring methods.
From the funding and administrative perspective, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary and falls under activity categories that include education, employment/labor and training, environment, and natural resources. The CFDA listing is 15.945. The posted award ceiling is $75,000 with an expected number of awards of 1, aligning with the non-competitive nature of the announcement and the fact that it is directed to an existing partner under a master cooperative agreement. The eligibility field is labeled broadly as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," but the narrative description makes clear that the intended recipient is the University of South Dakota's Missouri River Institute under the existing cooperative framework, not the general public.
Overall, this announcement is best read as a formal public record of a planned cooperative agreement action: NPS and USD/MRI jointly establish and run a natural resources internship pipeline that supports Missouri National Recreational River and Missouri River Institute projects. The emphasis is on building a functional, shared program (recruitment, announcements, collaborative hiring, dual supervision, and structured evaluations) and placing interns into hands-on roles spanning research, resource management, monitoring, and environmental education, with USD/MRI serving as host and primary supervisor for university-side work and NPS providing active supervision and evaluation input for park-side assignments.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this a grant opportunity that the public can apply for?
No. The notice is explicitly labeled "THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS." It is not an open, competitive grant posting, and it is not soliciting applications from the general public.
If it is not accepting applications, what is the purpose of the notice?
The notice functions as a public record of the National Park Service (NPS) intent to fund a specific partner under an existing agreement. It documents a planned cooperative agreement action rather than announcing a competition.
Who is the intended recipient of the funding?
The intended recipient is the University of South Dakota (USD), specifically through USD's Missouri River Institute (MRI), operating under Master Cooperative Agreement P16AC00011.
What is the funding opportunity number for this notice?
The funding opportunity number shown in the notice is NPS NOIP16AC0369.
What agency is issuing this notice?
The notice describes a cooperative agreement action by the National Park Service (NPS), Department of the Interior.
When was this opportunity notice created?
The notice indicates it was created on August 12, 2016.
What does the closing date mean if this is not an open application?
The notice shows an original closing date of August 22, 2016. In this context, it operates more like an administrative deadline for the planned action rather than a due date for public submissions.
What is the core purpose of the cooperative agreement?
The purpose is to create and operate a shared internship program called the Missouri River Natural Resources Intern Program. The program places interns in roles that support both Missouri National Recreational River (MNRR) and USD's Missouri River Institute (MRI).
What is the name of the internship program being created?
The program is named the Missouri River Natural Resources Intern Program.
Which park unit is involved on the NPS side?
The internships are designed to support Missouri National Recreational River (MNRR), which is managed by the National Park Service.
What kinds of work would interns support under this program?
The notice describes intern support across four broad areas: scientific research, land management, inventory and monitoring, and environmental education. In practice, this may include field and office support for natural resource studies, data collection and management, tracking resource conditions, habitat or site management activities, and public-facing interpretation or education tied to river and park resources.
Is the primary deliverable a research report or a program?
The emphasis is on building and operating a functional shared internship program. The repeated goal statements highlight that the main deliverable is an operational program structure (recruitment, selection, supervision, work planning across the partners, and end-of-term evaluation), rather than a single standalone research product.
What type of federal assistance instrument is being used?
The notice describes the instrument as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement (as described in the notice)?
As described, a cooperative agreement implies substantial involvement by the federal agency during performance. Here, that aligns with shared responsibilities such as jointly developing the program, collaborative hiring, dual supervision depending on assignment, and shared input into evaluations.
What are USD/MRI's responsibilities under the described arrangement?
USD/MRI is positioned as the host and primary administrative home for the internship program. Responsibilities include: working cooperatively with MNRR to develop the program; hosting the program; advertising internship opportunities through University of South Dakota channels; hiring interns collaboratively with NPS; serving as the primary intern supervisor when interns work on MRI projects; conducting end-of-employment intern evaluations while incorporating NPS input; and working with NPS to evaluate the intern program overall.
What are NPS's responsibilities under the described arrangement?
NPS is described as an active partner. Responsibilities include: working cooperatively with MRI to develop the intern program; advertising internships through NPS communication outlets; participating in collaborative hiring decisions; supervising interns while they are completing NPS projects; providing input for intern evaluations at the end of employment; and sharing responsibility for ensuring interns are assigned meaningful work that supports park priorities and the educational intent of the program.
Will interns be supervised by USD/MRI or by NPS?
Both. The notice describes dual supervision depending on the assignment: USD/MRI serves as the primary supervisor for interns working on MRI projects, and NPS supervises interns when they are completing NPS projects. Evaluations also incorporate input from both partners.
Does the notice suggest interns may work on both university and park assignments?
Yes. The division of responsibilities suggests interns may split time or assignments between university-led (MRI) projects and park-led (NPS/MNRR) projects, gaining experience across research, monitoring, and applied management or education activities.
What is the maximum funding amount shown in the notice?
The posted award ceiling is $75,000.
How many awards are expected?
The notice indicates an expected number of awards of 1, which matches the described non-competitive, partner-specific intent.
Is the funding competitive?
No. The notice is not a request for applications and is tied to an existing master cooperative agreement with a specific partner, indicating a non-competitive action.
How is the opportunity categorized in terms of funding type?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary.
What activity categories does this opportunity fall under?
The notice lists activity categories including education, employment/labor and training, environment, and natural resources.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing provided in the notice is 15.945.
The eligibility field says "Others" - who is actually eligible based on the narrative?
While the eligibility field is broadly labeled, the narrative makes clear the intended recipient is USD's Missouri River Institute under the existing cooperative framework (Master Cooperative Agreement P16AC00011), not the general public.
What does "Master Cooperative Agreement P16AC00011" refer to in this context?
It is the existing master agreement under which this cooperative agreement action is tied, and it is the cooperative framework that covers the intended recipient (USD/MRI).
How will the internship program be evaluated according to the notice?
The notice describes evaluation at two levels: (1) intern evaluations at the end of employment led by USD/MRI with NPS input, and (2) an overall intern program evaluation conducted jointly by USD/MRI and NPS to support improvements in program design and assignment balance across research, management, monitoring, and education.
What is the overall takeaway for someone reading this posting like a typical grant announcement?
It should be read as a formal documentation of NPS intent to fund a specific, existing partner to run a shared natural resources internship pipeline supporting MNRR and MRI projects, rather than as an open invitation for outside organizations to apply.
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