Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 18 NERO 0203
The National Park Service (NPS), within the U.S. Department of the Interior, issued a public notice titled "Visitor Services Intern to Provide Volunteer Coordination and Enhanced Recreational Opportunities" (Funding Opportunity Number: NPS 18 NERO 0203). The purpose of the notice is informational rather than competitive: it explicitly states that it is not a request for applications. Instead, it serves as advance public notice that the NPS intends to make an award through a task agreement under an existing master cooperative agreement that has already been competed previously, or that was justified as a single-source arrangement. In practical terms, this means the NPS is signaling its plan to fund a specific project partner through an already-established cooperative framework, rather than opening the opportunity for new applicants to submit proposals.
The funding mechanism listed is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates an arrangement where the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in the project, as opposed to a standard grant where the recipient typically has more autonomy once funds are awarded. The activity category is listed under Employment, Labor and Training, suggesting the work is centered on staffing, internship support, and hands-on service delivery related to visitor services. The title of the opportunity indicates the supported work would involve a visitor services intern role focused on coordinating volunteers and improving recreational opportunities, which commonly aligns with public-facing park operations such as organizing volunteer programs, assisting with visitor engagement, supporting interpretive or recreational programming, and helping expand or improve the experience available to park visitors.
The notice identifies the relevant CFDA (now often referenced through Assistance Listing) number as 15.931, which corresponds to National Park Service assistance programs. It lists the opportunity category as discretionary and anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with an award ceiling of $41,873. That ceiling represents the maximum amount expected for the task agreement described in the notice. The posting was created on September 6, 2018, with an original closing date of September 15, 2018, although in this context the "closing date" functions more like the end of the public notice window rather than an application deadline, since proposals are not being solicited.
Eligibility is broadly labeled as "Others," with a reference to an additional eligibility text field for clarification, but the key takeaway remains that this specific notice is not inviting the public to apply. It is primarily a transparency step, letting the public know that the NPS plans to proceed with a task agreement using an already-established cooperative agreement vehicle for an internship and volunteer-coordination effort designed to strengthen visitor services and recreational offerings.Apply for NPS 18 NERO 0203
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Visitor Services Intern to Provide Volunteer Coordination and Enhanced Recreational Opportunities" 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 Sep 06, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 15, 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 $41,873.00 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 name of this National Park Service notice?
The public notice is titled "Visitor Services Intern to Provide Volunteer Coordination and Enhanced Recreational Opportunities."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS 18 NERO 0203.
Is this a request for applications (RFA) or a competitive funding opportunity?
No. The notice explicitly states it is informational and is not a request for applications. It is not inviting new proposals from the public.
If it is not competitive, why was it posted publicly?
It serves as advance public notice and a transparency step. The National Park Service (NPS) is informing the public that it intends to make an award under an existing cooperative agreement framework rather than opening a new competition.
How does the NPS plan to make the award?
The NPS intends to make an award through a task agreement under an existing master cooperative agreement that has already been competed previously, or that was justified as a single-source arrangement.
Can a new organization apply for this funding?
Based on the notice, no. The notice indicates the NPS plans to fund a specific project partner through an already-established cooperative framework, rather than accepting new applications.
What funding mechanism is being used?
The funding mechanism listed is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement (instead of a standard grant)?
In general, a cooperative agreement indicates the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in the project, rather than providing funding with minimal day-to-day participation. The notice signals this type of more collaborative federal role for the supported work.
What is the assistance listing (CFDA) number associated with this opportunity?
The notice identifies CFDA number 15.931, which corresponds to National Park Service assistance programs.
What activity category does this notice fall under?
The activity category is listed under Employment, Labor and Training, indicating the work is centered on staffing or internship support and hands-on service delivery related to visitor services.
What kind of work is this notice describing?
Based on the title and description, the supported work would involve a visitor services intern role focused on coordinating volunteers and enhancing recreational opportunities. This commonly includes organizing volunteer programs, assisting with visitor engagement, supporting interpretive or recreational programming, and helping expand or improve visitor experiences.
How many awards does the NPS expect to make under this notice?
The notice anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the maximum (ceiling) amount for the anticipated award?
The award ceiling is $41,873, which represents the maximum amount expected for the task agreement described in the notice.
Is $41,873 guaranteed funding?
No. The notice states an award ceiling, meaning the maximum anticipated amount for the task agreement described. It does not state that the full amount will necessarily be awarded.
What is the opportunity category listed for this notice?
The opportunity category is listed as discretionary.
Who issued this notice?
The notice was issued by the National Park Service (NPS) within the U.S. Department of the Interior.
When was this notice posted?
The posting was created on September 6, 2018.
What is the closing date, and does it function like an application deadline?
The original closing date is September 15, 2018. In this context, the closing date functions more like the end of the public notice window rather than an application deadline, because proposals are not being solicited.
What is listed for eligibility?
Eligibility is broadly labeled as "Others," with a reference to an additional eligibility text field for clarification. However, the key point of this notice is that it is not inviting the public to apply.
What is the main takeaway for potential applicants reading this notice?
The main takeaway is that this is not an open funding opportunity. The NPS is signaling its intent to proceed with a task agreement for an internship and volunteer-coordination effort using an already-established cooperative agreement vehicle, rather than soliciting new applications.
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