The National Park Service is offering a grant for a project engaging a 1-year Conservation Intern and three 3-month summer conservation corps members to address invasive species populations and deferred maintenance in historic forests and landscapes. Participants will receive training on invasive plant management and work on various conservation projects at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park and Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site. This initiative aims to provide hands-on learning opportunities for the next generation of conservation leaders, promote environmental stewardship, and offer job skills development for youth in National Parks. Closing date: July 13, 2018.
Opportunity ID: 306751
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NPS-18-NERO-0046 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Invasive Treatment Crew for Cultural Landscape Maintenance |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.931 — Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 03, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 13, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 13, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 14, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $72,090 |
| Award Ceiling: | $72,090 |
| Award Floor: | $72,090 |
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: |
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS. This announcement is to provide public notice of the National Park Service’s intention to award a task agreement under a previously competed or single source justified master cooperative agreement.
Master Cooperative Agreement Number P15AC00031 was entered into by and between the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, (NPS), and The Student Conservation Association (SCA) to build the next generation of conservation leaders and inspire lifelong stewardship of our environment and communities by engaging young people in hands-on service to the land through service opportunities, outdoor skills, and leadership training.
This project will engage a 1-year Conservation Intern and three 3-month summer conservation corps members to participate in educational programs and hands-on learning opportunities while working to address invasive species populations and deferred maintenance across the 550-acre historic forest at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park and 150-acres of historic landscapes and farmland at Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site. Specific tasks that will be undertaken as part of this agreement include: Training on the threats of invasive plants to park ecosystems and identifying and treating common invasive species of the northeast for all interns; Work on a diversity of invasive plant management projects that provide experience in the range of treatment approaches and land management issues at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller NHP and Saint-Gaudens NHS. By engaging a 1-year Conservation Intern and three 3-month summer conservation corps members in hands-on learning opportunities about invasive species management and public lands management, this project will advance the following public purposes: Provide hands-on service opportunities that help develop a generation of skilled workers, educated and active citizens, future leaders and stewards of natural and cultural resources; Supports the Government’s objective to provide opportunities for youth to learn about the environment and gain job skills by spending time working on projects in National Parks; and, Motivates youth participants to become involved in the natural, cultural and /or historical resource protection of their communities and beyond.
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| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mary Raczko
Grants Management Specialist Phone 617-913-1105 Email:mary_raczko@nps.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 306751 Full Announcement-NPS-18-NERO-0046 -> NOI_NPS-18-NERO-0046.pdf
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