Opportunity Information: Apply for NPSNOICHAM1700046
The "Interpretation Internship" opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NPSNOICHAM1700046) is a discretionary funding action from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, issued as a Notice of Intent to Award. The key point is that this announcement is not a request for applications and is not being used to solicit proposals from the public. Instead, it serves as formal public notice that the National Park Service plans to make a single, non-competitive award through a cooperative agreement, specifically structured as a task agreement.
The activity is categorized under Natural Resources and is associated with CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) number 15.931. While the title suggests an internship focused on interpretation, the notice itself provides minimal program detail beyond the administrative intent to fund. In National Park Service terms, "interpretation" typically refers to public-facing education and communication work, such as creating and delivering programs for visitors, supporting ranger-led talks, developing interpretive materials, assisting with outreach, and helping connect the public to park resources and stories. An "interpretation internship" under this kind of instrument often supports short-term staffing capacity for those functions, frequently through a partner organization that helps recruit, place, and support interns.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). However, because the award is explicitly described as non-competitive, eligibility information is largely informational rather than an invitation to apply. The announcement indicates there is one expected award, and the listed award ceiling is $0, which commonly signals that the specific funding amount is either determined in the associated agreement documents, handled through another internal mechanism, or simply not displayed in the public synopsis.
The opportunity was created on November 29, 2016, with an original closing date of December 13, 2016. In the context of a Notice of Intent to Award, the closing date functions more like the end of the public notice period rather than an application deadline. Overall, this posting is best understood as an administrative transparency notice: the National Park Service is announcing its plan to issue a single cooperative agreement task agreement for an interpretation internship-related effort without conducting an open competition.Apply for NPSNOICHAM1700046
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Interpretation Internship" 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 Nov 29, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 13, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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) - Interpretation Internship (Funding Opportunity Number NPSNOICHAM1700046)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Interpretation Internship."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPSNOICHAM1700046.
Which federal agency is issuing this notice?
This notice is issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS).
What type of announcement is this?
This posting is a Notice of Intent to Award.
Is this a request for applications or proposals?
No. The notice states that it is not a request for applications and is not being used to solicit proposals from the public.
Can the public apply for this opportunity?
No. Because it is a Notice of Intent to Award for a single, non-competitive action, it is not an open competition and it is not inviting submissions from the public.
What is the government planning to do through this notice?
The National Park Service is providing formal public notice that it plans to make a single, non-competitive award.
How many awards are expected?
The notice indicates there is one expected award.
Is the award competitive?
No. The notice describes the planned award as non-competitive.
What is the intended funding instrument?
The planned award is described as a cooperative agreement, specifically structured as a task agreement.
What does "cooperative agreement" imply here?
Based on the information provided, the planned instrument is a cooperative agreement (not a grant), and it is organized as a task agreement. The notice does not provide additional detail beyond the administrative intent to fund via this structure.
What activity category is this opportunity associated with?
The activity is categorized under Natural Resources.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number?
The notice references CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) number 15.931.
What does "interpretation" mean in the National Park Service context?
In National Park Service terms, "interpretation" typically refers to public-facing education and communication work. Examples can include creating and delivering programs for visitors, supporting ranger-led talks, developing interpretive materials, assisting with outreach, and helping connect the public to park resources and stories.
What is an "interpretation internship" likely to involve?
While the notice provides minimal program detail, an interpretation internship under this kind of instrument often supports short-term staffing capacity for interpretation functions. It is frequently implemented through a partner organization that helps recruit, place, and support interns.
Who is listed as eligible for this opportunity?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
If eligibility is limited to certain nonprofits, can eligible organizations apply?
No application process is being solicited. The eligibility statement is largely informational because the award is explicitly described as non-competitive and not open for public proposals.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. The eligibility description excludes institutions of higher education.
What is the award ceiling?
The listed award ceiling is $0.
Does an award ceiling of $0 mean there is no funding?
Not necessarily. As described in the notice context, a $0 ceiling commonly signals that the specific funding amount is determined in associated agreement documents, handled through another internal mechanism, or simply not displayed in the public synopsis.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on November 29, 2016.
What is the closing date listed on the notice?
The original closing date is December 13, 2016.
Is the closing date an application deadline?
No. In the context of a Notice of Intent to Award, the closing date functions more like the end of the public notice period rather than an application deadline.
What is the main purpose of posting a Notice of Intent to Award like this?
Based on the description provided, the posting functions as an administrative transparency notice: it announces the National Park Service's plan to issue a single cooperative agreement task agreement for an interpretation internship-related effort without conducting an open competition.
Where can I find detailed project scope, deliverables, or performance requirements?
The notice itself provides minimal program detail beyond the administrative intent to fund. Specific scope, deliverables, and requirements are not included in the information provided here.
Does this posting indicate the selected recipient organization?
No recipient name is provided in the information shared. The notice only states the intent to make a single, non-competitive award.
Does this opportunity describe the internship length, number of interns, or location?
No. Those details are not provided in the notice information included here.
Is this opportunity still active?
The dates shown (created November 29, 2016; closing date December 13, 2016) indicate the public notice period referenced in the posting has ended. The information provided does not describe any current open application window.
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