Opportunity Information: Apply for P18AS00150
This grant opportunity, titled "NOTICE OF INTENT: Next Generation Ranger Corps Opportunity to Learn to Create Interpretive Media" (Funding Opportunity Number P18AS00150), is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the Department of the Interior's National Park Service (NPS). It falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category and is listed under CFDA 15.954. The opportunity was created on April 12, 2018, with an original closing date of April 22, 2018, and it anticipates making a single award with a maximum funding level (award ceiling) of $54,879.
The core purpose of the agreement is to support a youth internship program managed through an existing cooperative agreement (P17AC00171) between the NPS and Friends of Saguaro National Park (FOSNP). Under this arrangement, FOSNP is responsible for recruiting and managing youth participants, primarily from Tucson and nearby communities, and placing them in paid internship positions within national parks. The internships are designed to immerse participants in hands-on, practical work alongside NPS staff, giving them exposure to a broad range of park operations and management functions rather than limiting them to a single narrow task area.
A major emphasis of the program is workforce development and career readiness. Interns are expected to build real-world skills and experience that can support longer-term education and career goals, particularly for young people who may be exploring conservation, public lands management, or related public service pathways. In addition to learning about park management through daily work with park professionals, participants receive training in foundational life and professional skills. The description specifically highlights resume building, public speaking, and community engagement, along with participation in conservation projects on public lands in Southern Arizona. Taken together, these elements position the internships as both a practical job experience and a structured learning opportunity that supports personal development, communication skills, and civic or environmental stewardship.
Administratively, the notice indicates that the terms and conditions of the underlying cooperative agreement apply unless the task agreement states otherwise. In practice, that means this funding is meant to operate within an established partnership framework between NPS and FOSNP, with the cooperative agreement structure reflecting shared involvement and coordination rather than a simple pass-through grant. Eligibility is listed as "Others," with additional clarification typically provided in the full eligibility text field, but the opportunity is clearly tied to the NPS-FOSNP partnership described in the notice.Apply for P18AS00150
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NOTICE OF INTENT: Next Generation Ranger Corps Opportunity to Learn to Create Interpretive Media" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.954.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 12, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 22, 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 $54,879.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "NOTICE OF INTENT: Next Generation Ranger Corps Opportunity to Learn to Create Interpretive Media."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P18AS00150.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS).
What type of funding instrument is this?
The notice describes this as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning it is structured as a cooperative relationship with shared involvement and coordination (not simply a pass-through grant).
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.954.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on April 12, 2018.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was April 22, 2018.
How many awards does NPS anticipate making?
The notice anticipates making a single award.
What is the maximum funding amount available (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $54,879.
What is the core purpose of the cooperative agreement described in the notice?
The core purpose is to support a youth internship program managed through an existing cooperative agreement between the National Park Service and Friends of Saguaro National Park (FOSNP). The internship program places youth participants in paid internship positions within national parks.
Is this opportunity connected to an existing agreement?
Yes. The notice states the program is managed through an existing cooperative agreement (P17AC00171) between NPS and Friends of Saguaro National Park (FOSNP).
What role does Friends of Saguaro National Park (FOSNP) play?
FOSNP is responsible for recruiting and managing youth participants, primarily from Tucson and nearby communities, and placing them in paid internship positions within national parks.
Where are youth participants primarily recruited from?
The notice indicates recruitment focuses primarily on Tucson and nearby communities.
Are the internships paid?
Yes. The notice states that participants are placed in paid internship positions within national parks.
What kind of work will interns do during the program?
Interns are intended to be immersed in hands-on, practical work alongside NPS staff, with exposure to a broad range of park operations and management functions rather than being limited to a single narrow task area.
What is emphasized in the internship program besides day-to-day park work?
A major emphasis is workforce development and career readiness. The program also includes training in foundational life and professional skills.
What specific skill-building areas are highlighted?
The notice specifically highlights resume building, public speaking, and community engagement.
Does the program include conservation work?
Yes. The description notes participation in conservation projects on public lands in Southern Arizona.
What is the intended benefit for participating youth?
Participants are expected to build real-world skills and experience to support longer-term education and career goals, particularly for young people exploring conservation, public lands management, or related public service pathways.
What does it mean that the terms and conditions of the underlying cooperative agreement apply?
The notice indicates that the terms and conditions of the existing cooperative agreement apply unless the task agreement states otherwise. In practical terms, this means the funding is intended to operate within the established NPS-FOSNP partnership framework.
How is eligibility described for this opportunity?
Eligibility is listed as "Others." The notice also makes clear that the opportunity is tied to the NPS-FOSNP partnership described, with additional eligibility clarification typically provided in the full eligibility text field.
Is this opportunity structured as a partnership rather than a standard grant?
Yes. The notice explains that the cooperative agreement structure reflects shared involvement and coordination between NPS and the partner organization, rather than functioning as a simple pass-through award.
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