Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 13NOCA 00001
Apply for NPS 13NOCA 00001
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Youth internship opportunities at North Cascades and San Juan Island, WA" 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 Apr 26, 2013 and posted on Apr 23, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 3, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $250,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments State governments County governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Youth internship opportunities at North Cascades and San Juan Island, WA" (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 13NOCA 00001), was a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding announcement issued in spring 2013 to support youth-focused conservation and education programs in Washington State. The work was centered specifically at the North Cascades National Park Service Complex and San Juan Island National Historical Park, with programming intended for the summer of 2013. The award mechanism was a cooperative agreement, meaning recipients would be expected to coordinate closely with NPS staff to carry out the proposed activities rather than operate entirely independently.
The core purpose of the opportunity was workforce and public-engagement development: NPS sought to recruit, train, and inspire the next generation of park visitors, advocates, and potential employees by giving young people hands-on experiences that are both fun and educational. A strong priority within that goal was expanding participation among youth who are often underrepresented in federal land management careers and outdoor programming, particularly youth from economically challenged backgrounds and ethnically diverse communities. In practice, the internship and youth program structure was meant to help participants learn about the parks natural and cultural histories while contributing meaningful labor and service alongside NPS personnel.
Programmatically, the announcement highlighted two main types of youth opportunities. First were paid internships for young adults ages 18 to 25, generally designed to last three to six months. These internships were framed as immersive placements where participants would work directly with NPS staff on a broad mix of tasks, gaining exposure to park operations and resource management while building practical skills and familiarity with the mission of the National Park Service. Second were shorter, unpaid opportunities for youth age 18, providing additional pathways for entry-level participation even when longer paid placements were not the right fit. While the announcement summary does not list specific job duties, the emphasis on working across a wide variety of tasks suggests projects could span conservation and stewardship activities, visitor services support, education and interpretation assistance, and other operational needs aligned with the parks priorities.
Financially, NPS anticipated making about 10 awards under this announcement, with an estimated total funding amount of $250,000. Individual awards were expected to range from a floor of $1,000 up to a ceiling of $50,000, indicating the program could support anything from small, targeted youth engagements to more robust internship cohorts depending on the applicant proposal and park needs. The opportunity was associated with CFDA number 15.931, "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations," placing it within a federal funding stream that supports youth involvement in conservation and public lands stewardship.
Cost sharing was part of the structure, but not uniformly required in every situation. The listing notes a cost sharing or matching requirement and clarifies that awards authorized by the Public Land Corps would require a cost match from the cooperator, while other awards would not. In other words, whether an applicant needed to provide matching funds depended on the specific statutory authority and award type used for the project. Applicants would have needed to consult the full announcement to understand when match applied, what forms of match were allowable, and how it would be documented and tracked during the project.
Eligibility was broad across public and nonprofit partners who could administer youth programming. Eligible applicants included nonprofit organizations (both those with 501(c)(3) status and those without 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education), as well as units of government including city or township governments, county governments, state governments, and special district governments. This eligibility design reflects the cooperative nature of youth conservation programming, where local governments and nonprofit youth service or conservation corps organizations often serve as intermediaries that recruit participants, manage stipends or wages, provide training and supervision, and handle administrative requirements in coordination with federal land managers.
The announcement was posted April 23, 2013, created April 26, 2013, and had an application closing date of May 3, 2013, with the archive date listed as June 2, 2013. For access issues or questions tied to the full announcement, the listed NPS contact was Sarah Welch, Financial Assistance Officer, at 360-854-7220.
FAQs: Youth internship opportunities at North Cascades and San Juan Island, WA (NPS 13NOCA 00001)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled "Youth internship opportunities at North Cascades and San Juan Island, WA" and the Funding Opportunity Number is NPS 13NOCA 00001.
Which agency offered this grant opportunity?
The grant was offered by the National Park Service (NPS) as a discretionary funding announcement.
When was this opportunity issued and when did it close?
The announcement was posted on April 23, 2013, created on April 26, 2013, and the application closing date was May 3, 2013. The archive date is listed as June 2, 2013.
Where would the funded work take place?
The work was centered at the North Cascades National Park Service Complex and San Juan Island National Historical Park in Washington State.
What time period was the programming intended to support?
The programming was intended for the summer of 2013.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The core purpose was to support youth-focused conservation and education programs that build workforce skills and public engagement, with hands-on experiences that are both educational and enjoyable.
What outcomes was NPS trying to achieve through these youth opportunities?
NPS sought to recruit, train, and inspire the next generation of park visitors, advocates, and potential employees by providing meaningful, hands-on experiences connected to park operations and stewardship.
Was there a priority population for participation?
Yes. A strong priority was expanding participation among youth who are often underrepresented in federal land management careers and outdoor programming, particularly youth from economically challenged backgrounds and ethnically diverse communities.
What type of award mechanism was used?
The award mechanism was a cooperative agreement, which means recipients were expected to coordinate closely with NPS staff to carry out the activities rather than operate completely independently.
What kinds of youth opportunities were highlighted in the announcement?
The announcement described two main types: (1) paid internships for young adults ages 18 to 25, typically lasting three to six months; and (2) shorter, unpaid opportunities for youth age 18.
What ages were eligible for the paid internships?
The paid internships were for young adults ages 18 to 25.
How long were the paid internships expected to last?
The paid internships were generally designed to last three to six months.
Who were the shorter unpaid opportunities intended for?
The shorter, unpaid opportunities were intended for youth age 18.
What kinds of work or activities would interns and youth participants do?
The summary does not list specific job duties. It emphasizes working directly with NPS staff on a wide variety of tasks and contributing meaningful labor and service while learning about the parks natural and cultural histories. The breadth of tasks suggests activities aligned with park priorities and operations.
How much total funding did NPS estimate for this opportunity?
NPS estimated a total funding amount of $250,000 under this announcement.
How many awards did NPS anticipate making?
NPS anticipated making about 10 awards.
What was the expected size range for individual awards?
Individual awards were expected to range from $1,000 to $50,000.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was associated with CFDA number 15.931, titled "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations."
Was cost sharing or matching required?
The listing notes a cost sharing or matching requirement, but it was not uniform. Awards authorized by the Public Land Corps would require a cost match from the cooperator, while other awards would not. Whether match applied depended on the specific statutory authority and award type used for the project.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included nonprofit organizations (both with and without 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education) and units of government such as city or township governments, county governments, state governments, and special district governments.
Are institutions of higher education eligible as nonprofit applicants?
No. The eligibility description includes nonprofit organizations but explicitly excludes institutions of higher education.
Why does the announcement emphasize cooperation with NPS staff?
Because the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, the project is designed to be carried out in coordination with NPS personnel, reflecting a collaborative approach to youth programming and park stewardship.
Who was the listed contact for questions or access issues?
The listed NPS contact was Sarah Welch, Financial Assistance Officer, reachable at 360-854-7220.
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