Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 17 NERO 0168
The National Park Service (NPS), part of the Department of the Interior, issued a public notice titled "Opportunity to Provide Backcountry Visitor Services Support" (Funding Opportunity Number: NPS 17 NERO 0168). Although it appears in the format of a grant announcement, it is explicitly not a request for applications. Instead, it serves to inform the public that the NPS intends to make a single, non-competitive cooperative agreement award for the described work. The opportunity falls under the discretionary category, uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, and is associated with CFDA (now commonly referred to as assistance listing) number 15.931.
The planned award is capped at $26,260, with one award expected. The announcement was created on August 24, 2017, and lists an original closing date of September 2, 2017, which in this context functions more as an administrative timeline for the notice rather than a true application deadline, since the NPS is not soliciting proposals. Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations that hold 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, excluding institutions of higher education, but the notice also indicates the NPS intends to proceed without competition with a specified partner.
The non-competitive recipient identified in the notice is Conservation Legacy. Under this cooperative agreement, Conservation Legacy is expected to support NPS backcountry visitor services by staffing and managing two interns. The scope of work centers on youth engagement and workforce development in national parks, aligning with NPS goals of giving young people hands-on opportunities to learn about the environment through project-based work conducted in park settings.
Conservation Legacys responsibilities include assisting with the recruitment and selection process for the two interns, then providing ongoing administrative support and day-to-day project oversight once they are placed. The organization is also responsible for ensuring the interns can participate in the assignment by covering subsistence during their tour of duty, which typically means basic living support while in the field or assigned duty station. In addition, Conservation Legacy will supply uniforms for both interns so they can meet operational and safety expectations and present a consistent professional appearance while working in NPS contexts.
A notable part of the agreement is the emphasis on supervision and accountability. Conservation Legacy will oversee and direct the interns and is expected to take corrective measures when necessary, including addressing conduct-related issues. The notice specifies that this supervisory role extends beyond just the two interns and includes conduct oversight for interns, crews, and team leaders that Conservation Legacy provides to the NPS. Overall, the project is structured to give the NPS a supported, managed youth intern presence to help deliver backcountry-related visitor services, while placing the burden of recruitment logistics, participant support, and personnel management primarily on the nonprofit partner.Apply for NPS 17 NERO 0168
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Opportunity to Provide Backcountry Visitor Services Support" 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 Aug 24, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 02, 2017 This Funding Announcement is not a request for applications. This announcement is to provide public notice of the National Park Service (NPS), intention to fund the following project activities without 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 $26,260.00 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 title of this funding notice?
The notice is titled "Opportunity to Provide Backcountry Visitor Services Support."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is NPS 17 NERO 0168.
Which federal agency issued this notice?
The notice was issued by the National Park Service (NPS), which is part of the Department of the Interior.
Is this a competitive grant solicitation?
No. Even though it appears in the format of a grant announcement, the notice explicitly states it is not a request for applications and is not soliciting proposals.
If it is not a request for applications, what is the purpose of the notice?
Its purpose is to inform the public that the NPS intends to make a single, non-competitive cooperative agreement award for the work described.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The notice indicates the NPS plans to use a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument.
How is the opportunity categorized?
The opportunity is described as discretionary.
What assistance listing (CFDA) number is associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA (assistance listing) number is 15.931.
How many awards does the NPS expect to make under this notice?
The notice indicates one award is expected.
What is the maximum funding amount for the planned award?
The planned award is capped at $26,260.
When was the announcement created?
The announcement was created on August 24, 2017.
What is the closing date shown, and does it function like an application deadline?
The notice lists an original closing date of September 2, 2017. In this context, it functions as an administrative timeline for the public notice rather than a true application deadline, because the NPS is not soliciting proposals.
Who is eligible according to the eligibility statement in the notice?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations that hold 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, excluding institutions of higher education.
Does the notice indicate the NPS will still proceed without competition?
Yes. The notice states the NPS intends to proceed without competition with a specified partner.
Who is the identified non-competitive recipient?
The non-competitive recipient identified in the notice is Conservation Legacy.
What is the overall purpose of the cooperative agreement?
The cooperative agreement is intended to support NPS backcountry visitor services by staffing and managing two interns.
How many interns are included in the scope of work?
Two interns are included.
What programmatic themes does the scope of work emphasize?
The scope of work centers on youth engagement and workforce development in national parks, aligned with NPS goals of giving young people hands-on opportunities to learn about the environment through project-based work conducted in park settings.
What recruitment and selection responsibilities does Conservation Legacy have?
Conservation Legacy is expected to assist with the recruitment and selection process for the two interns.
What kind of support does Conservation Legacy provide after the interns are placed?
Conservation Legacy is expected to provide ongoing administrative support and day-to-day project oversight once the interns are placed.
What is meant by subsistence support in this notice?
The notice states Conservation Legacy is responsible for ensuring the interns can participate by covering subsistence during their tour of duty, described as basic living support while in the field or at an assigned duty station.
Are uniforms included as part of the support?
Yes. Conservation Legacy will supply uniforms for both interns to meet operational and safety expectations and to present a consistent professional appearance while working in NPS contexts.
Who supervises the interns under this arrangement?
The notice states Conservation Legacy will oversee and direct the interns.
What does the notice say about corrective action and conduct issues?
Conservation Legacy is expected to take corrective measures when necessary, including addressing conduct-related issues.
Does the conduct oversight described apply only to the two interns?
No. The notice specifies that this supervisory role extends beyond the two interns and includes conduct oversight for interns, crews, and team leaders that Conservation Legacy provides to the NPS.
In practical terms, what workload is the nonprofit partner taking on for the NPS?
Based on the notice, the nonprofit partner is taking on recruitment logistics, participant support (including subsistence and uniforms), day-to-day oversight, and personnel management and accountability for the intern presence supporting backcountry visitor services.
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