This grant from the National Park Service aims to create internships and fellowships to involve young adults in community-based conservation and outdoor recreation projects. Positions will offer exposure to professional work in NPS and support local communities. Opportunities include internships, fellowships, and rigorous programs lasting up to 11 weeks or longer. Some positions may be recruited locally or nationwide, providing valuable experiences for young individuals interested in natural resource conservation and outdoor activities.
Opportunity ID: 286935
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P16AS00440 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Engaging Young Adults with Community-Based Conservation and Recreation Opportunities |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.921 — Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 03, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – Notice of Intent to award to Conservation Legacy without additional competition. No applications will be accepted |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – Notice of Intent to award to Conservation Legacy without additional competition. No applications will be accepted |
| Archive Date: | Aug 14, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $403,600 |
| Award Ceiling: | $403,600 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
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: | Through this Task Agreement, the partners will create, fill, administer, and support a range of internships and fellowships in support of projects and locations where the NPS Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance (â¿¿RTCAâ¿) program and other NPS programs are providing technical assistance to a range of partners. Each such position will provide high-quality exposure to the kinds of professional work performed by NPS to benefit local communities, and will include efforts to engage young people in projects that support community-led natural resource conservation and outdoor recreation projects. Depending on circumstances, specific positions may be recruited locally or nationwide. The range of opportunities to be created may include season-long career introductory internships, â¿¿Fellowshipsâ¿ lasting for six months or longer, and 11-week long Rigorous Internships that conform to the specific requirements of an approved Rigorous Internship Program as outlined by NPS and the Office of the Secretaryâ¿¿s Personnel Bulletin No. 12-15. |
| 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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