Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 18 NERO 0035
The "Youth Interns Expand Outreach and Improve Visitor Experience" opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 18 NERO 0035) is a National Park Service cooperative agreement notice tied to an existing master cooperative agreement (P15AC00012) between the Department of the Interior/National Park Service and the Citizens Conservation Corps. The core purpose of that master agreement is to create education, stewardship, and employment pathways for young people, and this specific task focuses on improving visitor services and outreach at New River Gorge National River by placing four local youth in paid, structured summer internships alongside NPS park rangers.
Under the project, the youth interns would support daily visitor operations at park information centers and in high-use areas across the park. Their responsibilities are described as hands-on visitor services work: helping staff operate visitor centers, staffing or supporting service points at key locations, and roving trails to answer questions, provide guidance, and distribute park information. The intent is both to expand the park's ability to connect with visitors where they are and to give interns practical, career-relevant experience in public-facing park operations and interpretation.
A major component of the internship is training and professional development. Interns are expected to receive seasonal onboarding and instruction that covers the park's mission, orientation to park resources (the "fundamental resources" of the site), and interpretive techniques used in public programs and informal education. Beyond routine assistance, interns are also expected to design and deliver at least three new visitor engagement or outreach offerings during the summer. These can take multiple forms, such as formal interpretive programs, roving interpretation, or other informal visitor contact efforts, with an emphasis on adding new ways for the park to engage the public.
Safety and operational readiness are also emphasized. The project includes safety training such as CPR and First Aid, along with park communications protocols, radio use, and general preparedness related to program delivery and field activities. Taken together, the work plan is structured to build employable skills in interpretation, visitor contact, communications, and safety while simultaneously increasing the park's capacity to serve and educate visitors during the busy summer season.
From an administrative standpoint, this notice is categorized as a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement instrument, with an employment, labor, and training activity focus (CFDA 15.931). The listed award ceiling is $27,889, with one expected award. Eligible applicants are limited to nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). However, the notice is explicit that it is not a request for applications. Instead, it functions as a public notice that NPS intends to make a task agreement award under a master cooperative agreement that was previously competed or otherwise justified as single source, meaning the award is being made through an existing agreement mechanism rather than an open application process. The posting dates show a creation date of June 24, 2018 and an original closing date of July 3, 2018, consistent with a time-limited public notice rather than a standard competitive solicitation.Apply for NPS 18 NERO 0035
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Youth Interns Expand Outreach and Improve Visitor Experience" 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 Jun 24, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 03, 2018. (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 $27,889.00 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 the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Youth Interns Expand Outreach and Improve Visitor Experience."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS 18 NERO 0035.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement notice under the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What type of award is this (grant, contract, or something else)?
This notice uses a cooperative agreement instrument and is categorized as a discretionary funding opportunity.
Is this an open application or a competitive solicitation?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a request for applications. It functions as a public notice that NPS intends to make a task agreement award under an existing master cooperative agreement rather than running an open, competitive application process.
What existing agreement does this opportunity rely on?
This notice is tied to an existing master cooperative agreement (P15AC00012) between the Department of the Interior/National Park Service and the Citizens Conservation Corps.
What is the overall purpose of the master cooperative agreement?
The master agreement is intended to create education, stewardship, and employment pathways for young people.
What park unit is the internship project focused on?
The project focuses on improving visitor services and outreach at New River Gorge National River.
What is the main goal of this specific task agreement?
The goal is to improve visitor services and outreach by placing four local youth in paid, structured summer internships alongside NPS park rangers, expanding the park's capacity to connect with visitors during the busy summer season.
How many interns are planned under this project?
The work plan describes placing four local youth into the summer internship roles.
Are the internships paid?
Yes. The internships are described as paid, structured summer internships.
What kind of work will the youth interns do?
Intern duties are described as hands-on visitor services work that supports daily visitor operations. Examples include helping staff operate park information centers, staffing or supporting service points at key locations, and roving trails or high-use areas to answer visitor questions, provide guidance, and distribute park information.
Where will the interns be working (in what settings)?
Interns will support operations at park information centers and in high-use areas across the park, including key locations where visitors seek assistance and information.
Will interns work directly with National Park Service staff?
Yes. The interns are intended to serve alongside NPS park rangers, supporting visitor services and outreach.
What training and professional development does the project include?
The project emphasizes seasonal onboarding and instruction covering the park's mission, orientation to park resources (including the park's "fundamental resources"), and interpretive techniques used in public programs and informal education. The overall structure is designed to build employable skills in interpretation, visitor contact, communications, and safety.
Are interns expected to create new programs or outreach efforts?
Yes. Beyond routine assistance, interns are expected to design and deliver at least three new visitor engagement or outreach offerings during the summer.
What counts as a visitor engagement or outreach offering in this project?
The notice describes several possible formats, including formal interpretive programs, roving interpretation, and other informal visitor contact efforts. The emphasis is on adding new ways for the park to engage the public.
What safety training is included?
Safety and operational readiness are included through training such as CPR and First Aid, along with park communications protocols, radio use, and general preparedness related to program delivery and field activities.
What program area or activity focus is associated with this opportunity?
The notice describes an employment, labor, and training activity focus.
What CFDA number is listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.931.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The listed award ceiling is $27,889.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
One award is expected.
Who is eligible to receive the award (eligible applicants)?
Eligible applicants are limited to nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
If eligible applicants are defined, can a nonprofit submit an application anyway?
The notice indicates this is not a request for applications. Even though eligibility is stated, the intent is to make a task agreement award under an existing master cooperative agreement rather than accept proposals through an open application process.
Why does the notice mention an existing agreement and single source justification?
The notice explains that the task agreement will be made through an existing master cooperative agreement that was previously competed or otherwise justified as single source. This indicates the award is being made through an established agreement mechanism rather than a new open solicitation.
What are the key intended outcomes of the project for the park and for interns?
For the park, the intended outcome is increased capacity to serve and educate visitors by expanding outreach and improving visitor experience in high-use areas during summer. For interns, the intended outcome is practical, career-relevant experience and skill development in public-facing park operations, interpretation, communications, and safety.
What were the posting and closing dates shown in the notice?
The posting indicates a creation date of June 24, 2018 and an original closing date of July 3, 2018, consistent with a time-limited public notice rather than a standard competitive solicitation.
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