The NPS Campus Outdoor Ambassador Program aims to enhance connections between young adults and national parks through a partnership with various organizations. This program focuses on promoting outdoor recreation, park awareness, and fostering future park leaders among college students. Participants will have opportunities for NPS career exposure, temporary employment, and leadership development. The program aligns with NPS priorities of engaging younger generations, promoting healthy recreation, connecting parks with communities, and creating employment prospects. Join this initiative to become a leader in advocating for the preservation and enjoyment of national parks.
Opportunity ID: 286704
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P16AS00413 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Campus Outdoor Ambassador 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: | Jul 28, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – Notice of Intent to enter agreement with Outdoor Foundation without additional competition. No applications will be accepted. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – Notice of Intent to enter agreement with Outdoor Foundation without additional competition. No applications will be accepted. |
| Archive Date: | Aug 09, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| 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: | The Campus Outdoor Ambassador Program is a partnership involving the NPS Youth Programs Office, the NPS Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance program, and the Outdoor Foundation, building a college-based effort to increase the active connections between young adults and the national parks. It materially contributes to public purposes and the stated agency priorities of building the relevance of national parks among younger generations, providing healthy recreation experiences, connecting parks with communities, and providing employment opportunities. This campus-park partnership will identify and invest in student leaders who will spearhead increasing outdoor recreation participation and national park awareness among young adults. The partnership will offer NPS career exposure as well as temporary student employment opportunities while cultivating next-generation park enthusiasts and champions across the country. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
JOHN BECHTOLD
John_Bechtold@nps.gov Email:John_Bechtold@nps.gov |
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