The National Park Service is offering the prestigious Scientists in Parks (SIP) Internship Program, a grant designed to provide invaluable opportunities for aspiring professionals dedicated to conservation. This initiative specifically targets college students, recent graduates, and early career professionals, offering paid internship projects. Participants will gain practical, hands-on experience by applying the best available science, sound resource management principles, and effective interpretation techniques. The core purpose of this grant is to address pressing natural resource stewardship needs within national parks across the country. This program is for fostering the next generation of environmental leaders and scientists, equipping them with essential skills to preserve and manage America’s cherished natural landscapes and cultural heritage through sustainable practices.
Opportunity ID: 334848
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P22AS00025 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Scientists in Parks Internship Program – Natural Resource Stewardship |
| 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: | 15.944 — Natural Resource Stewardship |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 20, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 20, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 01, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 01, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 31, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: |
The Scientists in Parks (SIP) Internship Program provides opportunities for college students, recent graduates, and early career professionals to complete paid internship projects designed to apply the best available science, resource management principles, and interpretation techniques to natural resource stewardship needs in national parks. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Steve Livingston
Awarding Officer Email:steve_livingston@nps.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 334848 Full Announcement-P22AS00025 Full Announcement -> P22AS00025.pdf
Folder 334848 Other Supporting Documents-Q & A as of 9-10-2021 -> Questions and Answers – Final – P22AS00025.pdf
Folder 334848 Other Supporting Documents-Q & A as of 9-10-2021 -> Questions and Answers as of 9-10-2021 – P22AS00025.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Steve Livingston Awarding Officer Email: steve_livingston@nps.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.944 | PKG00268280 | Jul 20, 2021 | Oct 01, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
334848 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
334848 SF424A-1.0.pdf
334848 SF424B-1.1.pdf
334848 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
334848 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
334848 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
334848 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
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