The Department of the Interior is offering a grant through a master cooperative agreement with The Student Conservation Association to train and develop four youth for 17-week projects. The grant aims to engage youth in providing visitor services, interpretation, outreach to diverse communities, and program delivery in national parks. Participants will also utilize photography and social media to share program highlights. Applications close on Sep 17, 2018.
Opportunity ID: 308862
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NPS-18-NERO-0207 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Youth Assist with Museum Services and Plan & Deliver Programs |
| 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: | Sep 08, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 17, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 17, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 18, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $58,342 |
| Award Ceiling: | $58,342 |
| Award Floor: | $58,342 |
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.
The project objectives are to provide training and development opportunities for four youth for 17 week projects. The interns will engage in a variety of activities at the parks including: Assisting park rangers and volunteers in providing visitor services at park contact stations and through formal and informal interpretation; Assisting in outreach efforts to diverse communities for the purpose of reaching new audiences; Developing and delivery of a variety of programs that appeal to young audiences; Using photography and social media to share program highlights.
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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 308862 Full Announcement-NPS-18-NERO-0207 -> NOI_NPS-18-NERO-0207.pdf
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