This grant is for the purpose of recruiting youth from Tucson and surrounding communities for paid internships within Southern Arizona’s public lands. Participants will gain practical skills and experience in park management alongside park service staff, fostering long-term career and education goals. The program also focuses on essential life skills such as resume building, public speaking, and community engagement, alongside hands-on conservation projects. Interns will further benefit from exposure to outdoor recreation and experiences in other national parks, preparing them for future success in conservation or related fields.
Opportunity ID: 334989
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P21AS00560 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Youth Employment in Southern Arizona – SAGU FY21 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.931 — Youth and Veteran Organizations Conservation Activities |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2021 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 PM, MT, on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2021 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 PM, MT, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Regionally based non-government organizations eligible for consideration as a “Qualified Youth or Conservation Corps” as defined by 16 U.S.C. §1723(c), Public Lands Corps are also eligible to apply. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | This program is intended to recruit youth from Tucson and surrounding communities for paid internships. Participants will work alongside a park service staff in all areas of park management in order to gain skills and experience which will benefit them in their long-term career or education goals, while also training in essential life skills including resume building, public speaking, community engagement, and conservation projects within public lands in Southern Arizona. Interns will also gain exposure to outdoor recreation opportunities and experiences in other national parks. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Melissa Jacobi
Melissa_A_Jacobi@nps.gov Email:Melissa_A_Jacobi@nps.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 334989 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> NOFO Youth Employment FINAL.pdf
Folder 334989 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> P21AS00560 – NPS Youth Employment in Southern AZ.pdf
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