National Park Service Centennial Volunteer Ambassadors Program

The National Park Service is offering the Centennial Volunteer Ambassadors Program to engage young adults and veterans, aged 18-35, in conservation stewardship and community engagement activities. The program aims to develop a diverse workforce pipeline by providing training and career development opportunities, inspiring participants to pursue careers in conservation. With support for 115 Ambassadors, including housing, transportation, and gear, the program will create pathways for participants to join the NPS or other conservation roles. This initiative serves to cultivate the next generation of conservation stewards and lifelong environmental advocates.

Opportunity ID: 282575

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General Information

Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	P16AS00086
Funding Opportunity Title:	Centennial Volunteer Ambassadors
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:	–
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity:	Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation:	Youth Internship
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:	Mar 29, 2016
Last Updated Date:	–
Original Closing Date for Applications:	– Notification of Intent to Award. No applications will be accepted.
Current Closing Date for Applications:	– Notification of Intent to Award. No applications will be accepted.
Archive Date:	Apr 10, 2016
Estimated Total Program Funding:	$3,500,410
Award Ceiling:	$3,500,410
Award Floor:	$1

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:	The overall mission of the NPS Centennial Volunteer Ambassador Program is to support park units service-wide in expanding volunteerism, service-learning, and community engagement programs and activities to new audiences and communities. The program will allow the NPS to help develop the next generation of lifelong conservation stewards and ensure a skilled and diverse workforce pipeline, through work & training opportunities for young adults and veterans. The program is also designed to inspire young adults and veterans (18-35 years old) from diverse backgrounds who are service focused to aspire for careers of conservation stewardship through exposure to the many difference career and leadership developmental opportunities. NPS will provide the necessary training, career development and education so that program participants can be effective and supported in their role. The Centennial Volunteer Ambassador Program will help to build a pathway which lead to a career with the NPS and/or will assist in creating the next generation of conservation stewards. SCA will provide support for 115 Centennial Volunteer Ambassadors through recruitment, enrollment, housing, transportation, training, uniform/gear; background check, Risk Management, FICA, and program support.
Link to Additional Information:	http://www.grants.gov
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: JOHN BECHTOLD 303-969-2492 John_Bechtold@nps.gov Email:John_Bechtold@nps.gov

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