Opportunity Information: Apply for P17AS00701
The Department of the Interior, National Park Service announced a discretionary funding opportunity titled "Facilities-Maintenance and Interpretation Interns at Jimmy Carter and Andersonville NHS" (Funding Opportunity Number P17AS00701). The effort is structured as a cooperative agreement under the education activity category (CFDA 15.931) and is designed to place young people in hands-on internship roles that support the day-to-day work of two National Park Service sites: Jimmy Carter National Historical Park (often abbreviated JICA) and Andersonville National Historic Site (ANDE). The core purpose is dual: to give participating youth practical, job-relevant experience in park operations while also strengthening public-facing service so visitors have a high-quality experience at both locations.
The project focuses on two key operational areas within these parks. First, the Facilities-Maintenance Division component is aimed at exposing interns to routine upkeep and preservation-support activities that keep park facilities functional, safe, and presentable for the public. Second, the Interpretation Division component places interns in roles that help the parks communicate their stories to visitors, typically through front-line visitor services and interpretive support. Across both tracks, the emphasis on customer service is explicit, tying the internship work directly to maintaining and improving visitor satisfaction.
In terms of funding and scale, the opportunity lists an anticipated award ceiling of $168,150 and expects to make one award. Eligibility is limited primarily to nonprofits with IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), along with certain other eligible entities as referenced in the opportunitys additional eligibility language. Importantly, the posting states it is not a request for applications; it is a notice of intent to make a restricted award. That means the National Park Service was signaling its plan to fund a specific partner or a limited pool of partners rather than running an open competitive application process, and the listed "original closing date" reflects that status.
Overall, this grant opportunity is best understood as a targeted, education-oriented cooperative agreement that supports workforce development for young people while meeting practical park needs. By integrating interns into facilities maintenance and interpretation work at JICA and ANDE, the National Park Service aims to build participant skills through real operational experience and, at the same time, bolster the quality of service and engagement delivered to park visitors.Apply for P17AS00701
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Facilities-Maintenance and Interpretation Interns at Jimmy Carter & Andersonville NHS" 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 Aug 21, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by This is not a request for application. This is a notice of intent to make a restricted award.. (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 $168,150.00 in funding.
- 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, 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 funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Facilities-Maintenance and Interpretation Interns at Jimmy Carter and Andersonville NHS."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P17AS00701.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity was announced by the Department of the Interior, National Park Service.
What type of award is this (grant, cooperative agreement, etc.)?
The effort is structured as a cooperative agreement.
What activity category does this fall under?
The opportunity is listed under the education activity category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number referenced is 15.931.
Which National Park Service sites are involved?
The project supports two National Park Service sites: Jimmy Carter National Historical Park (JICA) and Andersonville National Historic Site (ANDE).
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is twofold: (1) provide young people with practical, job-relevant, hands-on internship experience in park operations, and (2) strengthen public-facing service so visitors have a high-quality experience at both locations.
How does the project support workforce development?
By placing youth in real, day-to-day park operational roles, the project is designed to build participant skills through hands-on experience that is directly relevant to jobs in park operations and visitor services.
What are the two main internship focus areas?
The project focuses on two operational areas: Facilities-Maintenance Division work and Interpretation Division work.
What kinds of activities are included in the Facilities-Maintenance Division component?
The facilities-maintenance component is aimed at exposing interns to routine upkeep and preservation-support activities that help keep park facilities functional, safe, and presentable for the public.
What kinds of activities are included in the Interpretation Division component?
The interpretation component places interns in roles that support how the parks communicate their stories to visitors, typically through front-line visitor services and interpretive support.
Is customer service part of the internship work?
Yes. Customer service is explicitly emphasized across both tracks, linking intern work to maintaining and improving visitor satisfaction.
What is the anticipated award ceiling?
The anticipated award ceiling is $168,150.
How many awards does the National Park Service expect to make?
The opportunity indicates that one award is expected.
Who is eligible to receive this award?
Eligibility is limited primarily to nonprofits with IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), along with certain other eligible entities referenced in the opportunity's additional eligibility language.
Are institutions of higher education eligible under the 501(c)(3) eligibility description?
No. The eligibility language described excludes institutions of higher education from the 501(c)(3) nonprofit category for this opportunity.
Is this an open competitive funding opportunity?
No. The posting states it is not a request for applications; it is a notice of intent to make a restricted award.
What does "notice of intent to make a restricted award" mean in this context?
It means the National Park Service was signaling its plan to fund a specific partner or a limited pool of partners rather than running an open competitive application process.
Why does the opportunity mention an "original closing date" if it is not a request for applications?
Because the notice is tied to a restricted-award intent, the listing indicates that the "original closing date" reflects that status rather than a typical open application deadline.
What is the overall summary of what this opportunity is designed to accomplish?
It is a targeted, education-oriented cooperative agreement intended to place youth interns into facilities maintenance and interpretation roles at JICA and ANDE, building participant skills through real operational experience while also strengthening visitor service and engagement at both parks.
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