Opportunity Information: Apply for P17AS00759
The National Park Service (NPS), within the U.S. Department of the Interior, issued a Notice of Intent to Award for a project titled "Intergovernmental Internship Cooperative (IIC) Youth Partnership Project" supporting Bryce Canyon National Park, Pipe Springs National Monument, Zion National Park, and Cedar Breaks National Monument. This notice is specifically a public announcement that the NPS plans to fund a particular partner for defined project activities, and it is not a competitive grant solicitation. In other words, there is no application period for outside organizations because the NPS is documenting its intent to make an award without full and open competition.
The planned award is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the NPS expects to be actively involved in carrying out the work rather than simply providing funds with minimal federal engagement. The recipient identified in the notice is Southern Utah University, which is participating as a partner under the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). The cooperative agreement referenced is P17AC01567, and the associated funding opportunity number is P17AS00759. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and falls under activity areas that include education, employment/labor and training, and natural resources, aligning with the youth internship and workforce development emphasis suggested by the project title.
Financially, the notice indicates a maximum federal funding amount (award ceiling) of $80,611, with an expectation of one award. The eligible applicant type listed for the opportunity is "public and state controlled institutions of higher education," which matches the intended recipient, Southern Utah University. The CFDA program number associated with the opportunity is 15.945, which is a funding catalog identifier used to track federal assistance programs.
The notice was created on September 1, 2017. Because it is not a request for applications, there is no standard closing date and no open competition process described. The main purpose of the posting is transparency: it tells the public that the NPS intends to directly fund this specific youth partnership and internship effort, delivered through a university partner within the CESU network, to support staffing, training, and related project needs across the four named park units in Utah.Apply for P17AS00759
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the education, employment, labor and training, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Intergovernmental Internship Cooperative Youth Partnership Project at Bryce Canyon National Park, Pipe Springs Natinoal Monument, Zion National Park, and Cedar Breaks National Monument" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 01, 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 $80,611.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity about?
This notice describes the National Park Service (NPS) plan to fund a project titled "Intergovernmental Internship Cooperative (IIC) Youth Partnership Project." The project is intended to support youth internship and workforce development-related activities benefiting four NPS units in Utah: Bryce Canyon National Park, Pipe Springs National Monument, Zion National Park, and Cedar Breaks National Monument.
Is this a competitive grant that outside organizations can apply for?
No. The posting is a Notice of Intent to Award and is not a competitive grant solicitation. It serves as a public announcement that NPS plans to make an award to a specific partner for defined project activities, without a general application period for other organizations.
Why is there no application period or deadline listed?
Because this is not a request for applications. The purpose of the notice is transparency: it documents NPS intent to make an award without full and open competition. As a result, no closing date or standard competition timeline is provided.
Who is the federal agency issuing the notice?
The notice is issued by the National Park Service (NPS), which is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient named in the notice is Southern Utah University.
What type of award is planned (grant, contract, cooperative agreement, etc.)?
The planned award is a cooperative agreement. This indicates NPS expects to be actively involved in carrying out the project work, rather than simply providing funding with minimal federal involvement.
What does "cooperative agreement" mean in this context?
Based on the notice, a cooperative agreement means the NPS anticipates having an active role in implementing the project activities (as opposed to a more hands-off funding relationship). The notice specifically states that NPS expects to be actively involved in carrying out the work.
Which park units are supported by this project?
The project supports Bryce Canyon National Park, Pipe Springs National Monument, Zion National Park, and Cedar Breaks National Monument.
What is the maximum federal funding amount for this award?
The notice lists a maximum federal funding amount (award ceiling) of $80,611.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The notice indicates an expectation of one award.
What is the funding opportunity number associated with this notice?
The associated funding opportunity number is P17AS00759.
Is there an award or agreement number referenced?
Yes. The cooperative agreement referenced in the notice is P17AC01567.
What is the CFDA program number for this opportunity?
The CFDA program number listed is 15.945. This is a catalog identifier used to track federal assistance programs.
What types of organizations are listed as eligible applicants?
The eligible applicant type listed is "public and state controlled institutions of higher education." This aligns with the identified recipient, Southern Utah University.
What general activity areas does this funding fall under?
The notice categorizes the opportunity under activity areas that include education, employment/labor and training, and natural resources. These categories align with the youth internship and workforce development focus implied by the project title.
How is the recipient connected to the CESU network?
The notice states that Southern Utah University is participating as a partner under the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU).
Is this considered discretionary funding?
Yes. The notice identifies the opportunity as discretionary funding.
When was this notice created?
The notice was created on September 1, 2017.
What is the main purpose of posting a Notice of Intent to Award?
The posting is primarily for transparency. It informs the public that NPS intends to directly fund a specific partner (Southern Utah University) to carry out the described youth partnership and internship effort supporting staffing, training, and related project needs across the four named NPS units.
Does the notice describe how to submit an application or proposal?
No. Since it is not a competitive solicitation, the notice does not provide application instructions, an application period, or a process for outside organizations to submit proposals.
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Education, Employment, Labor and Training, Natural Resources
Next opportunity: New Mexico Weather Stations O&M
Previous opportunity: Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Californian CESU
Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for P17AS00759
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (P17AS00759) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Coastal Rare Plant Habitat Expansion, Kalaupapa National Historical Park Apply for P17AS00791 Funding Number: P17AS00791 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Education, Employment, Labor and Training, Natural Resources Funding Amount: $80,917 |
| Intergovernmental Internship Cooperative (IIC) Youth Partnership Project 2017 at Cedar Breaks National Monument (CEBR) Apply for P17AS00820 Funding Number: P17AS00820 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Education, Employment, Labor and Training, Natural Resources Funding Amount: $211,040 |
| Controlling Invasive Plants Apply for P18AS00187 Funding Number: P18AS00187 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Education, Employment, Labor and Training, Natural Resources Funding Amount: $45,000 |
| Partnership for science and leadership for public lands between the University of California and the Sierra-Nevada National Parks Apply for P18AS00725 Funding Number: P18AS00725 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Education, Employment, Labor and Training, Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Summer Youth Team - Wetland Restoration - INDU Apply for NPS NOIP17AC00176 001 Funding Number: NPS NOIP17AC00176 001 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Education, Employment, Labor and Training, Natural Resources Funding Amount: $500,000 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Inside Our Applicants Portal
Access Applicants Portal
- Grants Repository - Access current and historic funding opportunities with ease. Thousands of funding opportunities are published every week. We can help you sort through the database and find the eligible ones to apply for.
- Applicant Video Guides - The grant application process can be challenging to follow. We can help you with intuitive video guides to speed up the process and eliminate errors in submissions.
- Grant Proposal Wizard - We have developed a network of private funding organizations and investors across the United States. We can reach out and submit your proposal to these contacts to maximize your chances of getting the funding you need.
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Learn More
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "P17AS00759", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.