This grant from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks is for acquiring two bear technicians through the Student Conservation Association. These interns will be vital to wildlife management efforts within Sequoia National Park. Their responsibilities will include educating visitors on proper food storage to minimize human-wildlife conflict, utilizing radio telemetry to monitor the locations and movements of problematic bears, and conducting regular maintenance and repairs on food storage lockers. Additionally, they will assist with various other crucial wildlife management projects. This initiative aligns with the Secretary of Interior’s Engaging Youth Program, fostering hands-on experience in conservation.
Opportunity ID: 86653
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NPS-NOIJ8558110501 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Intent to Single Source Award two Bear Interns |
| 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: | 15.931 — Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 08, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 15, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 15, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | May 15, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,200 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,200 |
| Award Floor: | $3,200 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have 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: | It is the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks intention to enter into a Task Agreement under an existing Cooperative Agreement H2495090023 with the Student Conservation Association who will provide two bear technicians for Sequoia National Park.
The work will specifically consist of educating visitors about proper food storage requirements as well as using radio telemetry to determine locations and movements of �problem� bears. The interns will regularly maintain and repair food storage lockers and assist with various other wildlife management projects. This agreement is in the spirit of the Secretary of Interior�s Engaging Youth Program. This award is in accordance with the Department of Interior Policy, 505 DMZ. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Katherine Hoover
Contracting Officer Phone 559-565-3180 Email:katie_hoover@nps.gov |
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