National Park Service: YMCA Youth Interns Grant

The National Park Service is announcing the intention to award a task agreement for the YMCA Youth Interns program, providing opportunities for young adults (16-25) from the YMCA youth development programs. The grant aims to engage youth in conservation work, offering training, employment, and outdoor experiences on public lands. The program includes recruiting, training, and managing Crew Leaders to oversee projects, as well as providing transportation, meals, and necessary supplies for the participants. Applications are not requested, as this grant is under a pre-approved cooperative agreement.

Opportunity ID: 296747

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General Information

Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	NPS-17-NERO-0155
Funding Opportunity Title:	YMCA Youth Interns
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:	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.
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:	Aug 24, 2017
Last Updated Date:	–
Original Closing Date for Applications:	Sep 02, 2017 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.
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Sep 02, 2017 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.
Archive Date:	Sep 03, 2017
Estimated Total Program Funding:	$32,848
Award Ceiling:	$32,848
Award Floor:	$32,848

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:	Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility:	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.

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. Specifically, Groundwork will: 1. Recruit locally, train and provide a corps consisting of 4 young adults (16-25) and an additional 4 youth from the YMCA youth development programs to provide support and assistance for the various projects outlined in the description above. 2. Continue long-standing efforts of the NPS to provide opportunities for public service, youth employment, minority youth development and training, and participation of young adults in accomplishing conservation related work. 3. Recruit, select, train and manage experienced Crew Leaders who will train and supervise the team of youth through the completion of the project. Leaders will plan training opportunities and a camping trip designed to build community, understanding and environmental stewardship with participants. 4. Provide opportunities for the youth to camp, hike and recreate on public lands. 5. Provide transportation to and from individual work sites throughout Gateway NRA as well as meals as needed/appropriate during the tour of duty. 6. Provide for service clothing for each member as needed/appropriate. 7. Provide for supplies and equipment including but not limited to personal protective equipment (gloves, safety vests, eye protection, hearing protection), trash bags, loppers, handsaws, brooms, rakes and litter grabbers.
Link to Additional Information:	–
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Keith Zotti Partnership Program Specialist Phone 2155979153 Email:keith_zotti@nps.gov

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