Opportunity Information: Apply for P19AS00163
The National Council for Preservation Education (NCPE) interns at the Olmsted Center for Landscape Preservation opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P19AS00163) is a discretionary National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior. It is categorized under Education (CFDA 15.946) and is structured as a partnership arrangement rather than a typical open application grant competition. The notice functions as an intent to award under an existing cooperative agreement framework, which means the agency is signaling a planned award pathway rather than soliciting proposals from the public.
At its core, the project supports paid internship placements for undergraduate and graduate students who will work directly with NPS staff on cultural resources and interpretation work. The recipient organization is responsible for recruiting, selecting, and overseeing motivated and qualified interns, then coordinating their assignments in collaboration with NPS. Interns are placed at various park units and NPS offices across the country, with placements determined by matching student skills and academic focus to the needs of specific sites. The emphasis is on giving interns meaningful, hands-on work that aligns with their course of study, with interns embedded in day-to-day operations and mentored through close, practical collaboration with federal staff.
The internships are described as substantive rather than observational, indicating that students are expected to contribute real deliverables in their areas of expertise while gaining applied professional experience in preservation-related disciplines. While the announcement references the Olmsted Center for Landscape Preservation in the title, the description makes clear that assignments may span multiple locations nationwide where cultural resource management and interpretation priorities exist. Interns receive financial support in the form of a stipend, reflecting that these are compensated educational experiences rather than unpaid placements.
In terms of funding details, the listed award ceiling is $196,196, with one expected award. The opportunity’s closing information explicitly states that it is a notice of intent to award to NCPE and that applications will not be accepted. Eligible applicants are broadly labeled as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," but the practical takeaway from the announcement is that the award is not open for competition and is intended to go to NCPE under the referenced cooperative agreement mechanism. The opportunity record was created on May 16, 2019.Apply for P19AS00163
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Council for Preservation Education interns at the Olmsted Center for Landscape Preservation" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.946.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 16, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Notice of intent to award to NCPE under cooperative agreement P17AC00225. Applications will not be accepted. (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 $196,196.00 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 NCPE interns at the Olmsted Center for Landscape Preservation opportunity?
This opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P19AS00163) is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior. It supports paid internship placements for undergraduate and graduate students who work directly with NPS staff on cultural resources and interpretation projects.
Which agency is offering and administering this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with the National Park Service (NPS) and is administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior.
Is this a traditional competitive grant where the public can apply?
No. The notice functions as an intent to award under an existing cooperative agreement framework and is not a typical open application grant competition. The opportunity explicitly states that applications will not be accepted.
What does "notice of intent to award" mean for applicants?
It means the agency is signaling a planned award pathway rather than soliciting proposals from the public. In this listing, the planned recipient is the National Council for Preservation Education (NCPE).
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The opportunity indicates it is a notice of intent to award to the National Council for Preservation Education (NCPE) under the cooperative agreement mechanism.
Are applications being accepted for this funding opportunity?
No. The closing information states that it is a notice of intent to award to NCPE and that applications will not be accepted.
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized under Education and is associated with CFDA 15.946.
What is a cooperative agreement in this context?
Based on the description provided, this is structured as a partnership arrangement rather than a standard open grant competition. The recipient coordinates internship recruitment and oversight in collaboration with NPS staff.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project supports paid, substantive internships where undergraduate and graduate students are placed with NPS units and offices to contribute hands-on work in cultural resources and interpretation, aligned with their academic focus.
Who are the internships designed for?
The internships are for undergraduate and graduate students.
What kind of work will interns do?
Interns work with NPS staff on cultural resources and interpretation work. The internships are described as substantive rather than observational, meaning interns are expected to contribute real deliverables in their areas of expertise.
Are the internships paid?
Yes. Interns receive financial support in the form of a stipend, reflecting that these are compensated educational experiences.
Where are interns placed?
Interns may be placed at various park units and NPS offices across the country. While the title references the Olmsted Center for Landscape Preservation, the description indicates assignments may span multiple locations nationwide where cultural resource management and interpretation priorities exist.
How are internship placements determined?
Placements are determined by matching student skills and academic focus to the needs of specific NPS sites, with assignments coordinated in collaboration with NPS.
What is the role of the recipient organization (NCPE) in this project?
The recipient is responsible for recruiting, selecting, and overseeing motivated and qualified interns and coordinating their assignments with NPS staff.
Will interns be mentored by federal staff?
Yes. The description emphasizes that interns are embedded in day-to-day operations and mentored through close, practical collaboration with federal staff.
How many awards are expected under this opportunity?
One award is expected.
What is the maximum (ceiling) funding amount listed?
The listed award ceiling is $196,196.
Who is listed as eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are broadly labeled as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)." However, the practical takeaway from the announcement is that the award is not open for competition and is intended to go to NCPE under the referenced cooperative agreement mechanism.
When was this opportunity record created?
The opportunity record was created on May 16, 2019.
Does the opportunity description limit internships only to the Olmsted Center?
No. Although the title references the Olmsted Center for Landscape Preservation, the description makes clear that internship assignments may occur at multiple NPS locations nationwide, depending on where cultural resource management and interpretation needs exist.
Is the internship experience described as observational or hands-on?
Hands-on. The internships are described as substantive rather than observational, with interns expected to contribute meaningful work products while gaining applied professional experience.
What funding opportunity number identifies this listing?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P19AS00163.
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