The National Park Service is offering the Business Plan Internship Program aimed at enhancing the financial and operational well-being of national parks and NPS programs. This grant seeks to provide graduate students with intensive training in NPS finance and operations, hands-on experience in park operations, and the chance to analyze and suggest improvements for strategic planning. Priority is given to students from underrepresented disciplines like MBA, public policy, and environmental management. The program aims to attract top university students to federal careers in conservation and instill a lasting commitment to public land stewardship.
Opportunity ID: 282193
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P16AS00066 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Buiness Plan Internship Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.954 — National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 15, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 20, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | May 16, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $450,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | In addition to 501(c)(3) organizations, this opportunity is also open to Certified B-Corporations who are functioning as non-profit for this agreement. No profit-making will be allowed from any organization, and should not be included in proposals. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | -Jointly administer a graduate-level internship program focused on improving the financial and operational health of our national parks and NPS programs. The internship program should provide students with in-depth training on NPS finance and operations, exposure to park and/or program level operations, and the opportunity to conduct substantive analysis and evaluation which lead to recommendations that improve strategic planning and management decision-making.-Encourage highly qualified graduate students from professional disciplines underrepresented in the NPS workforce (Master of Business Administration, Master of Public Policy, Master of Environmental Management, and similar degree programs) to explore federal careers with conservation and land management agencies.-Cultivate a lifelong stewardship ethic for public lands in graduate students from top universities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
JOHN BECHTOLD 303-969-2492
John_Bechtold@nps.gov Email:John_Bechtold@nps.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| In addition to 501(c)(3) organizations, this opportunity is also open to Certified B-Corporations who are functioning as non-profit for this agreement. No profit-making will be allowed from any organization, and should not be included in proposals.
Additionally, a new Q&A document will be attached to this Funding Opportunity. |
Apr 20, 2016 | |
| Eligible applicants corrected to organizations that *do* have 501(c)3 status only. | Apr 20, 2016 | |
| Award Ceiling changed from $300,000 to $450,000 to match the FOA. | Mar 22, 2016 | |
| Mar 16, 2016 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P16AS00066 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Buiness Plan Internship Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.954 — National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 15, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 20, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | May 16, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $450,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | In addition to 501(c)(3) organizations, this opportunity is also open to Certified B-Corporations who are functioning as non-profit for this agreement. No profit-making will be allowed from any organization, and should not be included in proposals. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | -Jointly administer a graduate-level internship program focused on improving the financial and operational health of our national parks and NPS programs. The internship program should provide students with in-depth training on NPS finance and operations, exposure to park and/or program level operations, and the opportunity to conduct substantive analysis and evaluation which lead to recommendations that improve strategic planning and management decision-making.-Encourage highly qualified graduate students from professional disciplines underrepresented in the NPS workforce (Master of Business Administration, Master of Public Policy, Master of Environmental Management, and similar degree programs) to explore federal careers with conservation and land management agencies.-Cultivate a lifelong stewardship ethic for public lands in graduate students from top universities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
JOHN BECHTOLD 303-969-2492
John_Bechtold@nps.gov Email:John_Bechtold@nps.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P16AS00066 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Buiness Plan Internship Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.954 — National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 20, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | May 16, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $450,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | -Jointly administer a graduate-level internship program focused on improving the financial and operational health of our national parks and NPS programs. The internship program should provide students with in-depth training on NPS finance and operations, exposure to park and/or program level operations, and the opportunity to conduct substantive analysis and evaluation which lead to recommendations that improve strategic planning and management decision-making.-Encourage highly qualified graduate students from professional disciplines underrepresented in the NPS workforce (Master of Business Administration, Master of Public Policy, Master of Environmental Management, and similar degree programs) to explore federal careers with conservation and land management agencies.-Cultivate a lifelong stewardship ethic for public lands in graduate students from top universities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
JOHN BECHTOLD 303-969-2492
John_Bechtold@nps.gov Email:John_Bechtold@nps.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P16AS00066 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Buiness Plan Internship Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.954 — National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 22, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | May 16, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $450,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | -Jointly administer a graduate-level internship program focused on improving the financial and operational health of our national parks and NPS programs. The internship program should provide students with in-depth training on NPS finance and operations, exposure to park and/or program level operations, and the opportunity to conduct substantive analysis and evaluation which lead to recommendations that improve strategic planning and management decision-making. -Encourage highly qualified graduate students from professional disciplines underrepresented in the NPS workforce (Master of Business Administration, Master of Public Policy, Master of Environmental Management, and similar degree programs) to explore federal careers with conservation and land management agencies. -Cultivate a lifelong stewardship ethic for public lands in graduate students from top universities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
JOHN BECHTOLD 303-969-2492
John_Bechtold@nps.gov Email:John_Bechtold@nps.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P16AS00066 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Buiness Plan Internship Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.954 — National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 16, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | May 16, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | â¿¢ Jointly administer a graduate-level internship program focused on improving the financial and operational health of our national parks and NPS programs. The internship program should provide students with in-depth training on NPS finance and operations, exposure to park and/or program level operations, and the opportunity to conduct substantive analysis and evaluation which lead to recommendations that improve strategic planning and management decision-making. â¿¢ Encourage highly qualified graduate students from professional disciplines underrepresented in the NPS workforce (Master of Business Administration, Master of Public Policy, Master of Environmental Management, and similar degree programs) to explore federal careers with conservation and land management agencies. â¿¢ Cultivate a lifelong stewardship ethic for public lands in graduate students from top universities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
JOHN BECHTOLD 303-969-2492
John_Bechtold@nps.gov Email:John_Bechtold@nps.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 282193 Full Announcement-Funding Opportunity Announceme -> BPI FOA Draft_03082016.pdf
Folder 282193 Other Supporting Documents-Q&A -> Q&A No. 2.pdf
Folder 282193 Other Supporting Documents-Q&A -> Q&A No. 1.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | JOHN BECHTOLD 303-969-2492 John_Bechtold@nps.gov Email: John_Bechtold@nps.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.954 | PKG00221513 | Mar 15, 2016 | May 15, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
282193 SF424_Mandatory_1_2-1.2.pdf
282193 SF424A-1.0.pdf
282193 Mandatory_SF424B-1.1.pdf
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