Opportunity Information: Apply for P14AS00060
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- The National Park Service in the education employment, labor and training environment natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "WASO Cultural Resources Interns" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.915 Technical Preservation Services.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 3, 2014 and posted on Apr 3, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 17, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $108,360.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $108,360.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The WASO Cultural Resources Interns opportunity is a National Park Service (NPS) Notice of Intent to Award, meaning it is not an open call for applications. Instead, it serves as public notice that NPS plans to fund a specific set of internship and training activities through a non-competitive (single-source) cooperative agreement action. The listed funding opportunity number is P14AS00060, with related project/task references including P14AS00281 and Task Agreement P14AC00281 under an existing Cooperative Agreement (P12PA30140). The anticipated total award amount is $108,360, with no cost share or matching requirement.
The recipient identified for this continuation award is the National Council for Preservation Education (NCPE), a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The project is managed by Cari Goetcheus as the principal investigator/program manager. NPS cites the statutory authority at 16 U.S.C. 1g, which allows the agency to enter into cooperative agreements and transfer appropriated funds to eligible partners to carry out National Park Service programs. The CFDA program associated with the award is 15.915, Technical Preservation Services. The anticipated period of performance runs from the date of award through September 30, 2015, and the award instrument is a cooperative agreement, which signals that NPS expects substantial federal involvement rather than simply providing a grant with minimal agency participation.
Programmatically, the purpose of the project is to expand training and professional development opportunities for qualified students interested in cultural resources and historic preservation work within the federal context. Interns supported under this agreement are intended to assist federal professionals across multiple preservation-related disciplines, including archaeology, history, museum management, and landscape architecture. The work is framed around practical, directed assignments that support federal cultural resources management and protection efforts. Typical intern duties may include archaeological, architectural, or landscape surveys; historical research and documentation of cultural resources; technical writing and publication development; cataloging, conserving, and managing artifacts and records; developing and maintaining databases and web pages; and hands-on condition assessment and repair work on historic structures.
The roles are split clearly between NCPE and NPS. NCPE is responsible for using the existing program framework to recruit and select additional trainees, and in limited cases to extend existing training projects already underway. NCPE also handles the financial and logistical arrangements needed to place interns in Washington, DC and other locations as required. NPS, in turn, is expected to be actively engaged: assisting with intern selection based on qualifications, providing mentors and project supervision, supplying materials and specialized tools as needed, and offering training and guidance throughout the internship. NPS also commits to assigning tasks aligned with each intern’s interests and skill set and reviewing deliverables to ensure the work meets internship goals.
The announcement also explains why the award is being made without full and open competition. Under Department of the Interior single-source policy (505 DM 2), NPS must justify noncompetitive assistance awards using specific criteria. Here, NPS cites the “continuation†criterion, stating that the funded activity continues work already supported under the existing cooperative agreement, and that competing the award would risk disrupting continuity and completion of the ongoing effort. In practical terms, this means the funding is designed to extend or add capacity to an established internship pipeline rather than launch a brand-new competitively awarded program.
Administratively, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and spans activity areas such as education, employment and training, environment and natural resources, and science/technology and research and development. The posting date is April 3, 2014, with an original and current closing date of April 17, 2014, reflecting the public notice window rather than an application deadline for general applicants. The NPS point of contact is June Zastrow (303-987-6718, junezastrow@nps.gov), who is also listed for assistance with accessing the announcement materials.
FAQs: WASO Cultural Resources Interns (NPS Notice of Intent to Award)
Is this an open grant opportunity that organizations or individuals can apply to?
No. This is a National Park Service (NPS) Notice of Intent to Award, not an open call for applications. It serves as public notice that NPS plans to fund a specific project through a non-competitive (single-source) cooperative agreement.
What does "Notice of Intent to Award" mean in this context?
It means NPS is announcing its plan to make an award to a specific recipient, rather than soliciting and reviewing applications from multiple applicants. The posting functions as a transparency step for a planned single-source action.
Who is the intended recipient of this award?
The identified recipient for this continuation award is the National Council for Preservation Education (NCPE), a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
What is the funding opportunity number for this notice?
The listed funding opportunity number is P14AS00060.
Are there related project or task references connected to this award?
Yes. The notice references P14AS00281 and Task Agreement P14AC00281 under an existing Cooperative Agreement (P12PA30140).
What is the total anticipated award amount?
The anticipated total award amount is $108,360.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
No. The notice states there is no cost share or matching requirement.
What type of award instrument will be used?
The award instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply about NPS involvement?
A cooperative agreement signals that NPS expects substantial federal involvement in the project, rather than simply providing funding with minimal agency participation.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to expand training and professional development opportunities for qualified students interested in cultural resources and historic preservation work within a federal context.
What kinds of cultural resources disciplines are included?
Interns are intended to support federal professionals across multiple disciplines, including archaeology, history, museum management, and landscape architecture.
What are examples of typical intern duties under this project?
Typical duties described include archaeological, architectural, or landscape surveys; historical research and documentation; technical writing and publication development; cataloging, conserving, and managing artifacts and records; developing and maintaining databases and web pages; and hands-on condition assessment and repair work on historic structures.
What is NCPE responsible for under this cooperative agreement?
NCPE is responsible for using its existing program framework to recruit and select additional trainees and, in limited cases, to extend existing training projects already underway. NCPE also handles financial and logistical arrangements needed to place interns in Washington, DC and other locations as required.
What is NPS responsible for under this cooperative agreement?
NPS is expected to be actively engaged by assisting with intern selection based on qualifications; providing mentors and project supervision; supplying materials and specialized tools as needed; and offering training and guidance throughout the internship. NPS also commits to assigning tasks aligned with each intern's interests and skills and reviewing deliverables to ensure work meets internship goals.
Who is the principal investigator/program manager for the project?
The project is managed by Cari Goetcheus as the principal investigator/program manager.
What legal authority does NPS cite for making this award?
NPS cites 16 U.S.C. 1g as the statutory authority, which allows the agency to enter into cooperative agreements and transfer appropriated funds to eligible partners to carry out National Park Service programs.
What CFDA program is associated with this award?
The CFDA program associated with the award is 15.915, Technical Preservation Services.
What is the anticipated period of performance?
The anticipated period of performance runs from the date of award through September 30, 2015.
Why is this being issued as a single-source (non-competitive) action?
NPS explains that the award is being made without full and open competition under the Department of the Interior single-source policy (505 DM 2) using the "continuation" criterion. The activity continues work already supported under the existing cooperative agreement, and competing the award could disrupt continuity and completion of the ongoing effort.
Is this considered discretionary or mandatory funding?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding.
What activity areas does this project fall under?
The notice spans activity areas including education, employment and training, environment and natural resources, and science/technology and research and development.
What are the posting and closing dates shown in the notice?
The posting date is April 3, 2014. The original and current closing date is April 17, 2014, reflecting the public notice window rather than an application deadline for general applicants.
If it is not an open application process, what does the closing date represent?
Based on the notice, the closing date reflects the timeframe for the public notice posting, not a deadline for outside applicants to submit proposals.
Who is the NPS point of contact for this notice?
The NPS point of contact is June Zastrow. Phone: 303-987-6718. Email: junezastrow@nps.gov.
What is the point of contact able to help with?
The notice indicates the point of contact is listed for assistance with accessing the announcement materials.
Where are internships expected to be located?
NCPE is responsible for arrangements to place interns in Washington, DC and other locations as required.
Does the notice indicate how interns are matched to tasks?
Yes. NPS commits to assigning tasks aligned with each intern's interests and skill set and to reviewing deliverables to ensure the work meets internship goals.
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