The Park Service is offering a grant to train interns in managing invasive plant species, reducing fuel loads, preventing wildfire damage, and restoring native plants. Interns will gain practical experience and exposure to various resource management techniques, while also engaging with the public. The grant aims to provide educational and training opportunities for young adults, focusing on biodiversity conservation in southern Arizona. Closing date for applications is August 3, 2018.
Opportunity ID: 307523
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P18AS00464 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NOTICE OF INTENT: Next Generation Ranger Reaches Out About Invasive Species |
| 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: | 15.954 — National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 03, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 03, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 05, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $90,997 |
| Award Ceiling: | $90,997 |
| Award Floor: | $90,997 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | NONCOMPETITIVE NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | A. Project Goals â¿¿ The interns will gain practical experience in working with the public and managing non-native plant species, reducing fuel loads, mitigating wildfire damage, and restoring native plant species. They will also be exposed to a range of other resource management techniques and to the duties of other Divisions within the park.
B. Project Objectives â¿¿ The objective of this Task Agreement is to support and stimulate work and/or education and training opportunities for young adults through collaborative participation in dealing with park neighbors, park visitors, and other members of the public. They will be mentored in managing flammable vegetation, preventing wildfire damage, and protecting and restoring biological diversity in southern Arizona. Ancillary benefits include protecting fire-sensitive native vegetation from wildfire and protecting public safety and adjacent private property in the Wildland Urban Interface. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Todd Wilson
Todd_Wilson@nps.gov Email:Todd_Wilson@nps.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 307523 Full Announcement-NOTICE OF INTENT -> A3 – Notice of Intent.pdf
Packages
There are no packages on this grant.
Share This Post, Choose Your Platform!
About the Author: osnqt
