This program offers university students education on visitor and resource protection in the NPS, providing classroom learning and hands-on experience in National Parks. Aimed at preparing students for careers in NPS law enforcement, it emphasizes diversifying the NPS workforce to better reflect the nation’s demographics. The collaboration benefits TAMU by attracting diverse students and enhancing classroom diversity. The ultimate goal is to sustain public resources in National Parks and improve visitor experiences. The closing date for applications is February 15, 2017.
Opportunity ID: 291636
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P17AS00073 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IMR ProRanger Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.945 — Cooperative Research and Training Programs – Resources of the National Park System |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 06, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 15, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 15, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 20, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $213,894 |
| Award Ceiling: | $213,894 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | ProRanger is a National Park Service (NPS)-Texas A&M University (TAMU) collaborative effort to teach university students about visitor and resource protection within the NPS. The program began in September 2015 and currently operates under a MOU between the National Park Service and Texas A&M University and is implemented under existing GC CESU Master Cooperative Agreement P12AC51051, Task Agreement P15AC0144. Students will learn through classroom experience and then have opportunities to acquire experience and hone skills through seasonal work in National Parks. This program will prepare participating students for careers in NPS law enforcement (LE). The program will create a diverse pool of potential federal employees. The increased diversity in the NPS workforce will enhance the visitorsâ¿¿ experience in their National Parks by having personnel that better resemble the demographics of our Nation. TAMU will benefit from recruitment of diverse students to attend the institution which will result in a better classroom experience for all students. The contribution of these students in our National Parks will aid in sustaining public resources for current and future visitors. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants Management Specialist Kelly Adams
Kelly_Adams@nps.gov Email:Kelly_Adams@nps.gov |
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