Terrestrial Monitoring Intern for the Southeast Coast Network of the NPS Inventory and Monitoring Program | P17AS00081

Opportunity Information: Apply for P17AS00081

The Terrestrial Monitoring Intern for the Southeast Coast Network of the National Park Service (NPS) Inventory and Monitoring Program is a federal financial assistance opportunity administered by the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. The project falls under the education activity category and is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the NPS anticipates substantial involvement in guiding or collaborating on the supported work rather than simply providing funds with minimal interaction. The overall purpose is to support and stimulate work, education, and training opportunities for young adults by involving them directly in hands-on terrestrial monitoring efforts connected to the NPS Inventory and Monitoring Program.

This particular award is focused on placing one inventory and monitoring intern within the Cumberland Piedmont Network, where the intern would assist with inventory and monitoring activities at Chickamauga Chattanooga National Military Park. In practical terms, the intern role is intended to contribute to the collection and handling of field-based ecological information tied to terrestrial resources, supporting the park and network in understanding the condition and trends of natural resources over time. The emphasis on "collaborative participation" signals that the intern is not just observing but actively helping carry out monitoring work as part of the program team, building job experience and technical skills while also supporting NPS resource stewardship.

The opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number P17AS00081 and was created on February 14, 2017. It is listed as a discretionary opportunity and references CFDA number 15.931, which corresponds to National Park Service-related assistance programs. Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations holding 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, excluding institutions of higher education. In other words, the intended recipient would be a qualified nonprofit partner capable of supporting an internship placement and coordinating the training/work experience components aligned with NPS monitoring needs.

Importantly, the notice states that it is a Notice of Intent to Award and not a request for applications. This means the NPS is providing public notification that it intends to fund a specific project without full and open competition, rather than inviting multiple applicants to submit proposals. The expected number of awards is one, and the listed award ceiling is $36,407, indicating the maximum anticipated federal funding level for this single cooperative agreement.

• The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Terrestrial Monitoring Intern for the Southeast Coast Network of the NPS Inventory and Monitoring Program" 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 Feb 14, 2017.
• Applicants must submit their applications by This Notice of Intent to Award is not a request for applications. This announcement is to provide public notice of the National Park Services intention to fund the following federal financial assistance project without full and open competition.. (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 $36,407.00 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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