Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 17 NERO 0181
The grant opportunity titled "Engage Conservation Education Interns in Partnership Programming and Operations" (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 17 NERO 0181) is a National Park Service (NPS) notice explaining the agencys intent to make an award, rather than an open call for new applications. In other words, it is a public notification that NPS plans to issue a task agreement under an existing master cooperative agreement that was either previously competed or supported through a single-source justification. Because of that structure, the announcement is not inviting the general public to apply and it should be read as an informational posting about how NPS will support a specific partner-led internship effort.
The project centers on bringing in two part-time conservation education interns to support education, visitor services, and partnership programming and operations. The partner organization identified is SCA (Student Conservation Association), which will take the lead on core program administration and intern support functions. Under the planned task agreement, SCA is responsible for managing the day-to-day administrative needs tied to the internship placements, including payroll processing and purchasing related to the agreement. SCA will also provide practical support that makes the internships feasible, such as subsistence support, housing, gear, and training opportunities during the interns tours of duty. The training component is described broadly and even references a specific example (the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity, 2018), signaling that professional development and inclusion-related learning may be part of the intended experience.
Another major element of the work is recruitment. SCA will recruit qualified candidates for a specific position classification: Education and Visitor Services Conservation Associate (PO-00723685). Rather than making the final selection independently, SCA will forward applications to NPS for consideration, reinforcing the cooperative nature of the arrangement where the partner handles outreach and candidate flow while NPS remains involved in choosing interns aligned with park needs. For interns who live within commuting distance of their duty station, the agreement also includes a travel allowance, which helps offset local transportation costs and supports participation for those not using provided housing.
Financially, the opportunity is listed as a discretionary cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.931, with an anticipated single award. The posted award ceiling is $63,860. A notable condition is the required cost share: SCA will contribute 25 percent of the total project cost as the match to NPS funds provided through the task agreement. This means the federal funds are intended to be complemented by partner resources, consistent with cooperative agreement models that emphasize shared responsibilities and joint investment.
Key dates included in the notice reflect its function as a public posting rather than a competitive application cycle: it was created on August 29, 2017 with an original closing date of September 7, 2017. Eligibility is labeled broadly as "Others," but given the announcement explicitly states it is not a request for applications and is tied to an existing master cooperative agreement, the practical eligibility is effectively limited to the pre-identified partner mechanism rather than open competition.Apply for NPS 17 NERO 0181
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Engage Conservation Education Interns in Partnership Programming and Operations" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.931.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 29, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 07, 2017 This announcement is not a request for applications. This announcement is to provide public notice of the National Park Services intention to award a task agreement under a previously competed or single source justified master cooperative agreement.. (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 $63,860.00 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Engage Conservation Education Interns in Partnership Programming and Operations."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS 17 NERO 0181.
Is this an open grant competition where new applicants can apply?
No. This notice is not an open call for applications. It is a National Park Service (NPS) notice describing the agency's intent to make an award under an existing master cooperative agreement.
If it is not open, what is the purpose of posting it publicly?
The posting functions as an informational public notification that NPS plans to issue a task agreement under an existing master cooperative agreement that was either previously competed or supported through a single-source justification.
Who is the partner organization identified for this project?
The identified partner organization is SCA (Student Conservation Association).
How many interns are included in the project?
The project is intended to bring in two part-time conservation education interns.
What types of work will the interns support?
The interns will support education, visitor services, and partnership programming and operations.
What role does SCA play in administering the internships?
SCA will lead core program administration and intern support functions, including managing day-to-day administrative needs tied to the placements.
What specific administrative responsibilities will SCA handle?
Under the planned task agreement, SCA is responsible for administrative needs including payroll processing and purchasing related to the agreement.
What kinds of practical support will be provided to interns?
The notice describes SCA providing support that helps make the internships feasible, including subsistence support, housing, gear, and training opportunities during the interns' tours of duty.
Does the opportunity include training or professional development?
Yes. Training opportunities are included and described broadly. The notice references an example (the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity, 2018), suggesting professional development and inclusion-related learning may be part of the experience.
Who recruits candidates for the internships?
SCA will recruit qualified candidates for the internship position classification identified in the notice.
What is the specific position classification mentioned for recruitment?
The recruitment classification listed is Education and Visitor Services Conservation Associate (PO-00723685).
Who makes the final selection of interns?
SCA will forward applications to NPS for consideration, indicating NPS will be involved in choosing interns aligned with park needs rather than SCA selecting independently.
Is there any travel allowance for interns?
Yes. For interns who live within commuting distance of their duty station, the agreement includes a travel allowance to help offset local transportation costs.
What type of federal funding instrument is described?
The opportunity is listed as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The notice lists CFDA 15.931.
How many awards does the notice anticipate?
The notice indicates an anticipated single award.
What is the award ceiling listed in the notice?
The posted award ceiling is $63,860.
Is cost sharing required?
Yes. The notice states SCA will contribute 25 percent of the total project cost as a match to NPS funds.
What does the 25 percent match mean in practice?
It means the federal funds provided through the task agreement are intended to be complemented by partner resources, reflecting the shared-responsibility model typical of cooperative agreements.
What are the key dates listed in the notice?
The notice was created on August 29, 2017, and the original closing date listed is September 7, 2017.
The eligibility field says "Others." Who is actually eligible?
While eligibility is labeled broadly as "Others," the notice explicitly states it is not a request for applications and is tied to an existing master cooperative agreement. Practically, that limits participation to the pre-identified partner mechanism rather than open competition.
Does this notice mean members of the public can submit internship applications through the grant posting?
No. The notice is not inviting the general public to apply for the grant. Recruitment for intern candidates is described as being conducted by SCA, with applications forwarded to NPS for consideration.
What is a "task agreement" in the context of this notice?
In this context, a task agreement is the planned award instrument NPS intends to issue under an existing master cooperative agreement to support the described internship effort.
Why does the notice mention that the master cooperative agreement was previously competed or single-source justified?
That detail explains why this posting is informational rather than competitive: the underlying agreement mechanism already exists and was established through a prior competition or a single-source justification process.
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