Opportunity Information: Apply for P18AS00034
The National Park Service (NPS), part of the U.S. Department of the Interior, published a Notice of Intent to Award for a project called "Interpretation, Education, Volunteers and Outreach Interns" under funding opportunity number P18AS00034. This notice functions as a public transparency announcement rather than an open competition. In other words, it is not a request for applications and there is no application window because NPS is signaling its intention to make a single, specific award under an existing partnership framework.
The planned award will be made through a cooperative agreement, which typically means NPS expects to have substantial involvement in the project’s implementation (for example, coordinating priorities, providing guidance, or collaborating on deliverables) rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal participation. The effort falls under the education and natural resources activity categories, and it is associated with CFDA number 15.931, a catalog listing used to track federal assistance programs.
The recipient identified in the notice is the Student Conservation Association, operating under Task Agreement P18AC00072 within a broader Cooperative Agreement identified as P15AC00031. That structure indicates the work is being carried out as a defined task under an umbrella agreement that already exists between NPS and the partner organization, which is a common approach when an agency has an ongoing relationship and uses task agreements to fund and manage discrete pieces of work over time.
As suggested by the project title, the funded activities are focused on staffing and supporting internship roles tied to interpretation, education, volunteer coordination, and outreach. In a park context, "interpretation" generally refers to visitor-facing communication and programming that helps the public understand the meaning and significance of park resources, such as guided talks, demonstrations, exhibits, and informational materials. Education can include curriculum-based programming, field trips, youth engagement, and learning experiences aligned with park resources. Volunteer and outreach functions typically involve recruiting, training, coordinating, and retaining volunteers, as well as building community connections and reaching audiences who may not otherwise engage with the park.
The notice lists an award ceiling of $25,965 and anticipates one award. Eligibility is described at a broad level as 501(c)(3) nonprofits other than institutions of higher education, but because the announcement is explicitly not open for applications and specifies the intended partner and governing agreement, it is effectively a sole, planned award rather than an opportunity others can compete for. The posting date is December 7, 2017, and the "closing date" field reinforces that there is no application period because the purpose of the listing is public notice of NPS’s intent to fund these specific internship and outreach-related activities through the named task agreement.Apply for P18AS00034
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the education, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Interpretation, Education, Volunteers and Outreach Interns" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.931.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 07, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by This is not a request for applications.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $25,965.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this announcement?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) Notice of Intent to Award for the project titled "Interpretation, Education, Volunteers and Outreach Interns" under funding opportunity number P18AS00034.
Is this an open grant competition?
No. The notice is a public transparency announcement and not a request for applications. It does not open a competition and does not invite proposals from the public.
Can my organization apply for this funding?
No. The notice indicates there is no application window because NPS is signaling its intent to make a single, specific award under an existing partnership framework.
Why is there no application period or deadline?
Because this is not an application-based opportunity. The "closing date" field reflects that there is no application period, since the purpose is to publicly announce NPS's intent to fund a specific project with a named partner.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient named in the notice is the Student Conservation Association.
How will the award be made (grant, contract, or something else)?
The planned award will be made through a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically means NPS expects substantial involvement in the project implementation, such as collaborating on deliverables, coordinating priorities, and providing guidance, rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal participation.
What is the project called?
The project is titled "Interpretation, Education, Volunteers and Outreach Interns."
What activities will the project support?
Based on the project title and description, the funded activities focus on staffing and supporting internship roles connected to interpretation, education, volunteer coordination, and outreach.
What does "interpretation" mean in a National Park Service context?
In a park context, "interpretation" generally refers to visitor-facing communication and programming that helps the public understand the meaning and significance of park resources. Examples include guided talks, demonstrations, exhibits, and informational materials.
What kinds of education activities are implied by this notice?
Education can include curriculum-based programming, field trips, youth engagement, and learning experiences aligned with park resources.
What is meant by volunteer coordination and outreach in this project?
Volunteer and outreach functions typically involve recruiting, training, coordinating, and retaining volunteers, as well as building community connections and reaching audiences who may not otherwise engage with the park.
How much funding is anticipated?
The notice lists an award ceiling of $25,965.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The notice anticipates one award.
What is the funding opportunity number for this notice?
The funding opportunity number is P18AS00034.
What is the CFDA number associated with this effort?
The effort is associated with CFDA number 15.931.
What does the CFDA number represent here?
The CFDA number is described as a catalog listing used to track federal assistance programs.
What are the activity categories for this project?
The notice describes the effort as falling under the education and natural resources activity categories.
Which federal agency is issuing the notice?
The notice is issued by the National Park Service (NPS), which is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What agreement structure is referenced in the notice?
The notice states the recipient is operating under Task Agreement P18AC00072 within a broader Cooperative Agreement identified as P15AC00031.
What does it mean that the work is under a task agreement within an umbrella cooperative agreement?
It indicates the work is being carried out as a defined task under an existing umbrella agreement between NPS and the partner organization, which is a common approach for funding and managing discrete pieces of work over time within an ongoing relationship.
What is the posting date for this notice?
The posting date is December 7, 2017.
The notice mentions eligibility for 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Does that mean eligible nonprofits can apply?
No. While eligibility is described broadly as 501(c)(3) nonprofits other than institutions of higher education, the notice also clearly states it is not open for applications and identifies the intended partner and governing agreement. As described, it is effectively a sole, planned award rather than a competitive opportunity.
What is the main purpose of publishing this notice if no one can apply?
The notice functions as a public transparency announcement to communicate NPS's intent to make a specific award to a specific partner under an existing agreement framework.
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