Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIP18AC00276
Youth Interpretation and Education Internships - HOSP (Funding Opportunity Number NPS NOIP18AC00276) is a National Park Service discretionary funding opportunity offered through a cooperative agreement. It is framed under the Secretary of the Interior's Priority #1 for Financial Assistance, described as "creating a conservation stewardship legacy second only to Teddy Roosevelt." The overall purpose is to strengthen visitor understanding and stewardship by expanding and improving interpretation, education, and public-facing information about a park's cultural and natural resources.
The project focuses on three core deliverables tied directly to youth interpretation and education work. First, the recipient is expected to update one existing lesson plan and develop at least two new curriculum-based lesson plans, along with supporting educational materials, with an emphasis on stewardship of the park's cultural and natural resources. Second, the project requires delivering public programs at least once each week that interpret and educate visitors about those resources, meaning regular, ongoing engagement rather than one-time events. Third, it calls for strengthening the park's online presence by updating existing website content and creating at least 15 new topic-specific web pages designed to make information about the park's resources easier for the public to access.
In practical terms, the opportunity supports activities that create, promote, facilitate, or improve public understanding of natural, cultural, historic, and recreational values associated with protected areas such as ecological conservation areas and parks. The emphasis on lesson plans, weekly public programming, and significant website expansion suggests the Park Service is looking for a partner that can combine education design, interpretation skills, and communications capacity, while also helping build a longer-term stewardship ethic among visitors and the community.
Funding is capped at an award ceiling of $195,000, with one award expected. Eligible applicants are limited to nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The opportunity was posted April 19, 2018, with an original application closing date of May 11, 2018. It is associated with CFDA 15.931 and falls under activity categories including Education, Employment, Labor and Training, and Environment, reflecting its blend of public education outcomes and workforce or internship-style engagement.Apply for NPS NOIP18AC00276
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the education, employment, labor and training, environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Youth Interpretation and Education Internships - HOSP" 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 Apr 19, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 11, 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 $195,000.00 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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What is the Youth Interpretation and Education Internships - HOSP opportunity?
Youth Interpretation and Education Internships - HOSP is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding opportunity offered through a cooperative agreement. Its overall purpose is to strengthen visitor understanding and stewardship by expanding and improving interpretation, education, and public-facing information about a park's cultural and natural resources.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS NOIP18AC00276.
Which federal agency is offering this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the National Park Service (NPS).
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity is offered through a cooperative agreement.
How does this opportunity align with Department of the Interior priorities?
It is framed under the Secretary of the Interior's Priority #1 for Financial Assistance, described as "creating a conservation stewardship legacy second only to Teddy Roosevelt."
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The purpose is to strengthen visitor understanding and stewardship by expanding and improving interpretation, education, and public-facing information about a park's cultural and natural resources.
What kinds of activities does this opportunity support?
The opportunity supports activities that create, promote, facilitate, or improve public understanding of natural, cultural, historic, and recreational values associated with protected areas such as ecological conservation areas and parks.
What are the core deliverables required under this opportunity?
The project includes three core deliverables: (1) update one existing lesson plan and develop at least two new curriculum-based lesson plans with supporting educational materials; (2) deliver public programs at least once each week interpreting and educating visitors about the park's cultural and natural resources; and (3) strengthen the park's online presence by updating existing website content and creating at least 15 new topic-specific web pages.
What is required for the lesson plan and educational materials deliverable?
The recipient is expected to update one existing lesson plan and develop at least two new curriculum-based lesson plans, along with supporting educational materials. The lesson plans and materials should emphasize stewardship of the park's cultural and natural resources.
How many new lesson plans must be developed?
At least two new curriculum-based lesson plans must be developed.
Is updating an existing lesson plan required?
Yes. The recipient is expected to update one existing lesson plan.
What is the expectation for public programs?
The project requires delivering public programs at least once each week that interpret and educate visitors about the park's cultural and natural resources. This indicates ongoing, regular engagement rather than one-time events.
How often must public programs be delivered?
Public programs must be delivered at least once each week.
Are one-time public events sufficient to meet the programming requirement?
No. The requirement specifies at least weekly public programs, indicating ongoing engagement rather than one-time events.
What is required to strengthen the park's online presence?
The project calls for updating existing website content and creating at least 15 new topic-specific web pages designed to make information about the park's resources easier for the public to access.
How many new web pages must be created?
At least 15 new topic-specific web pages must be created.
Does the opportunity require updating existing website content as well as creating new pages?
Yes. It requires both updating existing website content and creating new topic-specific web pages.
What skills or capacity is the Park Service likely looking for in a partner?
Based on the emphasis on curriculum-based lesson plans, weekly public programming, and significant website expansion, the partner is expected to combine education design, interpretation skills, and communications capacity, while supporting a longer-term stewardship ethic among visitors and the community.
What is the maximum funding available under this opportunity?
The award ceiling is $195,000.
How many awards are expected to be made?
One award is expected.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are institutions of higher education eligible to apply?
No. Institutions of higher education are excluded from eligibility.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 19, 2018.
What was the application closing date?
The original application closing date was May 11, 2018.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.931.
What activity categories does this opportunity fall under?
It falls under activity categories including Education, Employment, Labor and Training, and Environment.
What outcomes is the project intended to achieve for the public?
The project is intended to expand and improve interpretation, education, and access to public-facing information so visitors can better understand and steward the park's cultural and natural resources.
Is the focus limited to natural resources, or does it include cultural resources as well?
It includes both cultural and natural resources. The deliverables and purpose explicitly reference stewardship and interpretation of both.
What kinds of park values are included in the scope of interpretation and education?
The scope includes natural, cultural, historic, and recreational values associated with protected areas such as ecological conservation areas and parks.
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