Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIP17AC00840
Engaging Youth in Interpretation Programming and Resource Development is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding opportunity structured as a cooperative agreement under Funding Opportunity Number NPS NOIP17AC00840 (CFDA 15.931). It supports a targeted partnership between the Department of the Interior, National Park Service and The Student Conservation Association (SCA) to help build the next generation of conservation leaders by giving young people practical, on-the-ground experience in national park interpretation, education, and stewardship. Rather than creating an entirely new standalone award, the opportunity represents a modification that adds additional funding to an existing task agreement (P17AC00840) under a broader cooperative agreement (P17AC00031).
The core purpose is youth engagement and workforce development in conservation and public interpretation. Through this project, two qualified youth interns provided by SCA are placed at Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, focusing specifically on visitor-facing education and interpretive work connected to the Gateway Arch and the Old Courthouse. The interns are expected to assist with developing and delivering activity-based education programming and supporting resources tied to Junior Ranger materials, formal and informal education initiatives, and broader public programs. The work is designed to align with park themes, resource stewardship messaging, and community outreach priorities, including programs delivered to local communities and workshops aimed at educators.
A major feature of the project is intensive mentorship and skills training. The interns work alongside interpretive rangers and education specialists, gaining exposure to professional standards and day-to-day practices in interpretation and education. Training emphasizes interpretive methods and facilitated dialogue techniques, helping interns learn how to communicate park stories, connect visitors to resources, and lead constructive conversations about place-based topics. The end goal is not only improved educational programming for the park, but also a developmental experience for the interns that builds outdoor skills, leadership capacity, and a long-term stewardship mindset grounded in real service experience.
In practical terms, the deliverables revolve around creating or enhancing hands-on, activity-driven learning opportunities and interpretive resources that can be used with visitors, students, families, and educators. These products and programs are intended to engage park visitors and partner groups in shared environmental stewardship, strengthening ties between the park and surrounding communities. The opportunity explicitly frames this as helping young people better understand and value the idea of NPS "parks in their own backyard," using direct project work to foster lasting appreciation and commitment to conservation.
Key administrative details include an award ceiling of $38,633, with one expected award. The opportunity was posted on May 29, 2018, with an original closing date of June 7, 2018. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," reflecting that the arrangement is tied to the existing cooperative relationship with SCA and the specific intern-support model described in the agreement.Apply for NPS NOIP17AC00840
- 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 "Engaging Youth in Interpretation Programming and Resource Development" 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 May 29, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 07, 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 $38,633.00 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 "Engaging Youth in Interpretation Programming and Resource Development" opportunity?
It is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding opportunity structured as a cooperative agreement. The project focuses on youth engagement and workforce development by placing youth interns in national park interpretation and education roles.
Which agency is offering this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this opportunity?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS NOIP17AC00840.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.931.
What type of award instrument is being used?
The opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement.
Is this a brand-new standalone grant award?
No. It is described as a modification that adds additional funding to an existing task agreement (P17AC00840) under a broader cooperative agreement (P17AC00031), rather than creating an entirely new standalone award.
Who is the targeted partner for this project?
The opportunity supports a targeted partnership between the National Park Service (NPS) and The Student Conservation Association (SCA).
What is the main goal of the project?
The core purpose is youth engagement and conservation workforce development, with an emphasis on interpretation, education, and stewardship through practical, on-the-ground experience.
How many interns are involved, and where are they placed?
Two qualified youth interns provided by SCA are placed at Jefferson National Expansion Memorial.
What park areas or sites are specifically referenced in the intern work?
The work is connected to visitor-facing education and interpretive activities related to the Gateway Arch and the Old Courthouse.
What kinds of activities will the interns support?
Interns are expected to help develop and deliver activity-based education programming and supporting resources tied to Junior Ranger materials, formal and informal education initiatives, and broader public programs.
What are "activity-based" education programs in the context of this opportunity?
Based on the description, activity-based programs are hands-on, learning-focused opportunities and interpretive resources designed for visitors, students, families, and educators.
How does the project align with NPS interpretation and stewardship goals?
The work is intended to align with park themes, resource stewardship messaging, and community outreach priorities, including programs delivered to local communities and workshops aimed at educators.
What kind of mentorship and training do the interns receive?
The opportunity emphasizes intensive mentorship and skills training. Interns work alongside interpretive rangers and education specialists and receive training in interpretive methods and facilitated dialogue techniques.
What are "facilitated dialogue techniques" in this project?
They are described as techniques that help interns lead constructive conversations about place-based topics and communicate park stories in ways that connect visitors to park resources.
What are the expected deliverables or outputs of the project?
Deliverables revolve around creating or enhancing hands-on, activity-driven learning opportunities and interpretive resources for visitors and partner groups, including materials tied to Junior Ranger and education programming.
Who is intended to benefit from the programs and resources developed?
The intended audiences include park visitors, students, families, educators, and partner groups, as well as local communities engaged through outreach programming.
How does this opportunity connect parks to surrounding communities?
The opportunity frames the work as strengthening ties between the park and surrounding communities through shared environmental stewardship, community outreach programming, and educator-focused workshops.
What is meant by "parks in their own backyard" in this opportunity?
It refers to helping young people better understand and value nearby NPS sites by engaging them in direct project work intended to foster lasting appreciation and commitment to conservation.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is $38,633.
How many awards are expected to be made?
One award is expected.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 29, 2018.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was June 7, 2018.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," and the description indicates the arrangement is tied to an existing cooperative relationship with SCA and a specific intern-support model in the agreement.
Does the eligibility language suggest this is an open, competitive opportunity?
Based on the information provided, the eligibility category ("Others") and the emphasis on a targeted partnership and modification to an existing agreement suggest it is tied to a specific existing cooperative relationship rather than a broadly open standalone award.
What is the relationship between the task agreement and the broader cooperative agreement?
The opportunity is a funding modification that adds funding to the existing task agreement P17AC00840, which sits under the broader cooperative agreement P17AC00031.
What long-term outcomes does the project aim to support for interns?
Beyond improving park educational programming, the project aims to build outdoor skills, leadership capacity, and a long-term stewardship mindset grounded in real service experience.
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