Opportunity Information: Apply for P19AS00165
The funding opportunity titled "Invasive plant management in 20 NPS park units in the Southeast Region" (Funding Opportunity Number P19AS00165) is a National Park Service grant under the U.S. Department of the Interior focused on natural resources work in the Southeast Region of the National Park System. The award is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, which typically means the recipient is expected to work closely with NPS staff during planning and implementation rather than operating fully independently.
The core purpose of the project is to support invasive species management efforts by placing interns into field-based work across NPS sites in the Southeast. According to the opportunity description, interns are intended to gain hands-on experience planning and carrying out invasive species management protocols across 12 NPS parks in the region (even though the title references 20 park units). Interns will operate under the direction of the Southeast Exotic Plant Management Team along with park resource management staff, which suggests day-to-day work will be guided by established NPS priorities, treatment plans, and standard operating procedures.
A major training and capacity-building component is emphasized. The interns are expected to become proficient in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) protocols used by resource managers to address invasive plants and forest pests. In practical terms, this implies learning how to apply IPM principles such as prevention, monitoring, selecting the least harmful and most effective treatment options, using targeted control methods, and documenting results to support adaptive management over time. The focus on both invasive plants and forest pests indicates the work may include a range of management activities aligned with protecting native ecosystems and park resources.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), as well as additional eligible applicants categorized as "Others" as described in the full notice text. The opportunity was created on May 16, 2019, with an original closing date of May 26, 2019, indicating a short application window. The award ceiling is listed as $73,920, and the CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) number associated with the opportunity is 15.931. The notice lists "Expected Awards: 0," which can indicate that awards were uncertain at the time of posting or that the listing served a specific administrative or programmatic purpose, but the ceiling amount still provides a sense of the maximum potential funding for a project under this announcement.
Overall, this opportunity is best understood as a targeted natural resources support project designed to expand invasive species management capacity in Southeast-region national parks while providing structured, hands-on training for interns working directly alongside NPS invasive plant specialists and park resource staff.Apply for P19AS00165
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Invasive plant management in 20 NPS park units in the Southeast Region" 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 16, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 26, 2019. (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 $73,920.00 in funding.
- 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 and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled "Invasive plant management in 20 NPS park units in the Southeast Region" and the Funding Opportunity Number is P19AS00165.
Which federal agency is offering this funding opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) grant under the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What type of award is being offered?
The award is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement. Based on the description provided, this generally means the recipient is expected to work closely with NPS staff during planning and implementation rather than carrying out the project fully independently.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to support invasive species management efforts in the Southeast Region of the National Park System by placing interns into field-based work across NPS sites.
What kind of work will the project support?
The project supports hands-on, field-based invasive species management work. Interns are expected to help plan and carry out invasive species management protocols and contribute to work that protects native ecosystems and park resources.
Is the focus only on invasive plants, or does it include other pests?
While the opportunity emphasizes invasive plant management, it also references forest pests. That suggests the work may span a range of activities used by resource managers to address invasive plants and forest pest issues.
How many NPS park units or parks are involved?
The title references 20 NPS park units, but the opportunity description states that interns are intended to gain experience across 12 NPS parks in the Southeast Region.
Where will the work take place?
The work is field-based across NPS sites in the Southeast Region. The description indicates interns will be placed into work across NPS parks in that region.
Who will direct and supervise the interns' work?
Interns will operate under the direction of the Southeast Exotic Plant Management Team along with park resource management staff. Day-to-day work is expected to be guided by NPS priorities, treatment plans, and standard operating procedures.
What training component is included in this opportunity?
A major emphasis is training and capacity-building. Interns are expected to become proficient in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) protocols used by resource managers for invasive plants and forest pests.
What is Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in the context of this project?
Based on the description, IPM here involves prevention and monitoring, choosing the least harmful and most effective treatment options, using targeted control methods, and documenting results so management can adapt over time.
What does "capacity-building" mean for this project?
In this announcement, capacity-building refers to expanding invasive species management capacity in Southeast-region national parks while also providing structured, hands-on training so interns develop practical skills working alongside NPS specialists and park staff.
Who is eligible to apply for this funding?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), plus additional eligible applicants categorized as "Others" as described in the full notice text.
Are institutions of higher education eligible if they are nonprofit?
The information provided states that 501(c)(3) nonprofit eligibility excludes institutions of higher education. Any other eligibility pathways would fall under the "Others" category referenced in the full notice text.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $73,920, which represents the maximum potential funding indicated under this announcement.
How many awards are expected?
The notice lists "Expected Awards: 0." As described in the summary provided, this can indicate awards were uncertain at the time of posting or the listing served a specific administrative or programmatic purpose, even though a ceiling amount is still provided.
When was the opportunity posted, and what was the application deadline?
The opportunity was created on May 16, 2019, with an original closing date of May 26, 2019, indicating a short application window.
What Assistance Listing (CFDA) number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA (now commonly referred to as the Assistance Listing) number associated with this opportunity is 15.931.
What is the broader program or subject area of this grant?
This is a natural resources-focused opportunity within the Southeast Region of the National Park System, aimed at supporting invasive species management and providing hands-on training through intern placements.
What makes this opportunity different from a standard grant?
The key difference noted is that it is a cooperative agreement, which implies more direct involvement and collaboration with NPS staff during planning and implementation compared with projects that are carried out independently by the recipient.
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