Opportunity Information: Apply for S11AS00004
Apply for S11AS00004
- The Office of Surface Mining in the education environment natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Watershed Intern Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.254 OSM/VISTA AmeriCorps Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 28, 2011 and posted on Mar 8, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $30,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,500.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Watershed Intern Program (Funding Opportunity Number S11AS00004) is a discretionary federal grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining (OSM), offered through a cooperative agreement. Its purpose is to strengthen watershed groups by providing funding that allows eligible watershed organizations to hire interns to carry out clearly defined projects. To be competitive, proposed intern projects need to do two things at the same time: (1) measurably improve the long-term sustainability and capacity of the watershed organization (for example, building technical capability, strengthening outreach or monitoring programs, improving project planning and management systems, or expanding the organization s ability to secure future funding), and (2) contribute directly to the remediation of acid mine drainage, which is a major water quality issue associated with abandoned and legacy coal mining impacts.
The program is designed to support hands-on, environmentally focused internship work that directly benefits local watershed restoration efforts. It targets established watershed organizations operating in specific states where acid mine drainage is a significant concern. Eligible participating watershed organizations are located in Alabama, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. In terms of applicant types, eligibility includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). The opportunity also notes that undergraduate and graduate students from anywhere in the United States who are interested in environmental cleanup are eligible to participate as interns, meaning the intern talent pool is national even though the watershed organizations and project locations are concentrated in the listed states.
Funding is relatively small and intended to directly support intern placements. The estimated total funding available is $30,000, with an expectation of about 20 awards. Individual awards range from a floor of $1,250 to a ceiling of $2,500, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the barrier for smaller watershed groups and nonprofits to participate. The program is associated with CFDA number 15.254 (OSM/VISTA AmeriCorps Program) and falls under activity categories that include education, environment, natural resources, and science and technology-related research and development. Because the instrument is a cooperative agreement, applicants should anticipate a more collaborative relationship with the agency than a standard grant, typically involving some level of federal involvement or coordination during the project period.
Key timing details from the announcement indicate it was originally posted March 8, 2010, with an original closing date of September 30, 2010, and a later current closing date listed as September 30, 2011. The opportunity was archived October 31, 2011. For official details and any related resources, the announcement points to the OSM website at http://www.osmre.gov. Questions or access issues related to the full announcement were directed to Renata Garris at 202-208-2747 or rgarris@osmre.gov.
Watershed Intern Program (S11AS00004) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Watershed Intern Program (Funding Opportunity Number S11AS00004)?
The Watershed Intern Program (S11AS00004) is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining (OSM). It is offered through a cooperative agreement and is intended to strengthen eligible watershed organizations by funding intern positions that complete clearly defined projects.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to strengthen watershed groups by providing funding to hire interns who carry out projects that both build the organization over the long term and directly support environmental restoration work related to acid mine drainage.
What are the required project outcomes to be competitive?
Competitive intern projects are expected to accomplish two outcomes at the same time:
- Measurably improve the long-term sustainability and capacity of the watershed organization (such as technical capability, outreach or monitoring programs, project planning and management systems, or ability to secure future funding).
- Contribute directly to the remediation of acid mine drainage associated with abandoned and legacy coal mining impacts.
What environmental issue does the program focus on?
The program specifically targets remediation of acid mine drainage, described as a major water quality issue linked to abandoned and legacy coal mining impacts.
What kinds of activities can the intern work include?
The announcement describes hands-on, environmentally focused internship work that directly benefits local watershed restoration efforts. Example focus areas mentioned include building technical capability, strengthening outreach or monitoring programs, improving planning and management systems, and expanding an organization s ability to secure future funding, as long as the work also contributes directly to acid mine drainage remediation.
Who can apply for this funding (eligible applicant types)?
Eligibility includes:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
Which watershed organizations and locations are eligible?
Eligible participating watershed organizations are those located in states where acid mine drainage is a significant concern. The listed eligible states are Alabama, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Do the interns have to be from the same state as the watershed organization?
No. The announcement states that undergraduate and graduate students from anywhere in the United States who are interested in environmental cleanup are eligible to participate as interns, even though the watershed organizations and project locations are concentrated in the listed states.
Who is eligible to serve as an intern under this program?
Undergraduate and graduate students from anywhere in the United States who are interested in environmental cleanup are eligible to participate as interns.
How much funding is available in total?
The estimated total funding available is $30,000.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity indicates an expectation of about 20 awards.
What is the award size for individual grants?
Individual awards range from a minimum (floor) of $1,250 to a maximum (ceiling) of $2,500.
Is a match or cost share required?
No. The announcement specifies that there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What type of federal funding instrument is used?
The instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Because it is a cooperative agreement (rather than a standard grant), applicants should anticipate a more collaborative relationship with the federal agency during the project period, typically involving some level of federal involvement or coordination.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The program is associated with CFDA number 15.254 (OSM/VISTA AmeriCorps Program).
What activity categories does this opportunity fall under?
The announcement lists activity categories that include education, environment, natural resources, and science and technology-related research and development.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The announcement indicates it was originally posted on March 8, 2010. It lists an original closing date of September 30, 2010, and a later current closing date of September 30, 2011. The opportunity was archived on October 31, 2011.
Where can applicants find official information and resources?
The announcement points to the Office of Surface Mining website for official details and related resources: http://www.osmre.gov.
Who should be contacted for questions or access issues related to the full announcement?
Questions or access issues were directed to Renata Garris at 202-208-2747 or rgarris@osmre.gov.
Which federal agency sponsors this opportunity?
This opportunity is sponsored by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining (OSM).
Is this program intended for large projects or smaller intern placements?
The funding is described as relatively small and intended to directly support intern placements rather than large-scale project budgets.
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