Opportunity Information: Apply for FY2014 FOSC YII 0001
Apply for FY2014 FOSC YII 0001
- The National Park Service in the environment humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Youth Interpretation Intern for Civil War 150" 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 Mar 7, 2014 and posted on Mar 7, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 4, 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 $6,900.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $6,900.00 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 Youth Interpretation Intern for Civil War 150 opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FY2014 FOSC YII 0001) was a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary cooperative agreement tied to Fort Scott National Historic Site in Fort Scott, Kansas. It was designed to support a single youth internship focused on visitor services and public interpretation connected to Civil War-era history and the park's commemorative programming. The project period was planned for 16 weeks, running from August 18, 2014 through December 9, 2014, with an estimated total funding amount and award ceiling of $6,900 (award floor listed as $0). Only one award and one internship position were anticipated.
The work location was Fort Scott National Historic Site, a 16.4-acre park with 20 historic structures situated on a bluff above the Marmaton River in the downtown area of Fort Scott (population around 8,000). The announcement highlighted practical living conditions and amenities in the surrounding community, including access to basic shopping, medical services, entertainment, fitness facilities, and a community college, with larger city options in Kansas City and Joplin. The park indicated it would assist in locating furnished housing, but the selected recipient organization would be responsible for administering any rental housing needed for the intern. The climate was described as moderate but variable, with summer highs commonly between 80 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit and winter lows between 10 and 30 degrees.
The intern's duties were broad and blended interpretation, education, operations support, light resource management, and museum/curatorial assistance. Core responsibilities included staffing the Visitor Center for visitor orientation, answering questions about park resources and interpretive offerings, and delivering both interpretive and educational programs, including guided tours. The intern would also provide informal interpretation at living history stations and throughout the park, helping visitors engage with the site's historical themes in an approachable, on-the-ground way. In addition, the intern would support planning and execution of special events, specifically naming the annual Candlelight Tour, Symbols of Sacrifice, and a Naturalization ceremony, indicating the role would extend into event logistics and public-facing support during high-visibility programs.
Beyond interpretation and events, the internship incorporated hands-on stewardship and collections-related tasks. The intern would assist with invasive plant control in park gardens and tallgrass prairie areas, help clean and maintain historic furnishings and furnished rooms, and support curatorial work such as photographing, cataloging, and accessioning museum objects. Basic operational responsibilities were also included, such as assisting with opening and closing the site and contributing to basic site security. The contact environment was primarily the general public and park staff, with occasional coordination involving teachers, volunteers, city partners, and other NPS officials, all aimed at supporting smooth operations and delivering safe, meaningful visitor experiences.
The position expectations were similar to many front-line park roles in that it required a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week, including weekends and holidays. The announcement emphasized that the work could be physically demanding, involving prolonged standing and walking, lifting moderately heavy items, climbing stairs, and working in weather extremes, with a mix of indoor and outdoor settings. Desired skills included customer service and public speaking, both described as needing competence under supervision, and preferred educational background included coursework or experience in American history (especially 19th-century), communications or education, and park and resource management.
Eligibility to apply was limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). Rather than asking individual interns to apply directly, NPS sought a partner organization capable of recruiting, placing, and supporting the youth intern. Applicants were instructed to submit a Statement of Information (maximum three pages) describing how they would implement and manage the project in coordination with NPS staff, along with organizational details, mission, and qualifications, particularly experience with youth intern recruitment and placement and relevant past projects. A preliminary bid was also required, itemizing housing, intern stipend, travel, and administrative costs, and the total proposed costs could not exceed the $6,900 award ceiling. Submissions were due electronically by 5:00 CST on Friday, April 4, 2014, to juliehendricks@nps.gov, with Julie Hendricks listed as the grants management contact. The opportunity was posted March 7, 2014, and later archived May 4, 2014, and it was associated with CFDA 15.931, Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations, with a cost-sharing or matching requirement indicated.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Youth Interpretation Intern for Civil War 150 (FY2014 FOSC YII 0001)
What is the Youth Interpretation Intern for Civil War 150 opportunity?
This opportunity was a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary cooperative agreement tied to Fort Scott National Historic Site in Fort Scott, Kansas. It was designed to support one youth internship focused on visitor services and public interpretation related to Civil War-era history and the park's commemorative programming.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed was FY2014 FOSC YII 0001.
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the National Park Service (NPS).
Which site was the internship associated with?
The internship was tied to Fort Scott National Historic Site in Fort Scott, Kansas.
Where would the intern work?
The work location was Fort Scott National Historic Site, a 16.4-acre park with 20 historic structures located on a bluff above the Marmaton River in downtown Fort Scott.
How many awards were expected?
Only one award was anticipated.
How many internship positions were expected to be supported?
Only one internship position was anticipated.
What was the planned project period and duration?
The project period was planned for 16 weeks, running from August 18, 2014 through December 9, 2014.
What was the estimated total funding amount and award ceiling?
The estimated total funding amount and the award ceiling were both listed as $6,900.
What was the award floor?
The award floor was listed as $0.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
The announcement indicated that a cost-sharing or matching requirement applied.
What CFDA program was this opportunity associated with?
The opportunity was associated with CFDA 15.931, Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Could an individual intern apply directly to NPS?
No. NPS sought a partner organization to recruit, place, and support the youth intern, rather than having individuals apply directly.
What was NPS looking for in the partner organization?
NPS was looking for an organization capable of recruiting and placing a youth intern and coordinating with NPS staff to implement and manage the project. The application was expected to describe the organization's mission and qualifications, including experience with youth intern recruitment and placement and relevant past project experience.
What were the intern's main duties?
The intern's duties blended visitor services and interpretation with education support, event support, light resource management, museum/curatorial assistance, and basic operational help. Responsibilities included staffing the Visitor Center, orienting visitors, answering questions, delivering interpretive and educational programs (including guided tours), and providing informal interpretation at living history stations and throughout the park.
What special events would the intern help support?
The announcement specifically named support for the annual Candlelight Tour, Symbols of Sacrifice, and a Naturalization ceremony.
What resource management tasks were included?
The intern would assist with invasive plant control in park gardens and tallgrass prairie areas.
What museum and curatorial tasks were included?
The internship included assistance with photographing, cataloging, and accessioning museum objects, as well as cleaning and maintaining historic furnishings and furnished rooms.
Were there basic operations or security duties?
Yes. The intern would assist with opening and closing the site and contribute to basic site security as part of operational support.
Who would the intern interact with most often?
The primary contacts were the general public and park staff, with occasional coordination involving teachers, volunteers, city partners, and other NPS officials.
What was the expected work schedule?
The position required a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week and included weekends and holidays.
What physical demands or working conditions were described?
The work could be physically demanding and included prolonged standing and walking, lifting moderately heavy items, climbing stairs, and working in weather extremes. The setting was a mix of indoor and outdoor work.
What skills were desired for the intern role?
Desired skills included customer service and public speaking, with competence under supervision emphasized.
What educational background or experience was preferred?
Preferred background included coursework or experience in American history (especially 19th-century), communications or education, and park and resource management.
What were the housing arrangements?
The park indicated it would assist in locating furnished housing, but the selected recipient organization would be responsible for administering any rental housing needed for the intern.
What types of costs were expected to be included in the budget?
A preliminary bid was required and needed to itemize housing, intern stipend, travel, and administrative costs.
Could the proposed budget exceed the award ceiling?
No. The total proposed costs could not exceed the $6,900 award ceiling.
What were the community and amenities like near the work site?
The announcement described Fort Scott as a community of around 8,000 people and noted access to basic shopping, medical services, entertainment, fitness facilities, and a community college. It also referenced larger city options in Kansas City and Joplin.
What climate conditions were described for the area?
The climate was described as moderate but variable, with summer highs commonly between 80 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit and winter lows between 10 and 30 degrees.
What application materials were required?
Applicants were instructed to submit a Statement of Information (maximum three pages) explaining how the organization would implement and manage the project in coordination with NPS staff. Organizational details, mission, qualifications, and relevant experience were expected, along with a preliminary bid itemizing costs.
How long could the Statement of Information be?
The Statement of Information was limited to a maximum of three pages.
How and where were submissions sent?
Submissions were due electronically and were to be sent to juliehendricks@nps.gov.
Who was the contact person listed for this opportunity?
Julie Hendricks was listed as the grants management contact.
What was the application deadline?
Submissions were due by 5:00 CST on Friday, April 4, 2014.
When was the opportunity posted and when was it archived?
The opportunity was posted March 7, 2014, and later archived May 4, 2014.
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