Opportunity Information: Apply for P17AS00665
The "Batty About Bats Intern" grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P17AS00665) is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service. It is offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the project would be carried out with substantial involvement from the National Park Service rather than as a hands-off grant. The program sits within the Natural Resources funding activity category (CFDA 15.931) and focuses on supporting work tied to resource education and stewardship.
The central purpose of the project is straightforward: to train and mentor an ACE intern who will learn about and help with bat education duties at CUGA. In practical terms, this indicates a structured internship where the intern gains experience in bat-related interpretation, outreach, and education support activities, while the host site provides guidance, supervision, and professional development. The emphasis on training and mentoring suggests the project is not only about delivering public education, but also about building the intern's skills and capacity in environmental education and natural resource communication centered on bats.
Eligibility is limited primarily to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), along with other eligible applicants as referenced in the opportunity's additional eligibility language. The listing does not present this as an open competition for individuals; instead, it is designed for eligible organizations that can administer an intern placement and work collaboratively with the National Park Service under the cooperative agreement framework.
Key dates and funding parameters are clearly defined. The opportunity was created on August 15, 2017, with an original application closing date of August 25, 2017, indicating a short application window. The award ceiling is listed at $36,600, setting the maximum amount available under this opportunity. The expected number of awards is listed as 0, which can indicate the posting may have been informational, contingent on funding, or structured for a specific arrangement, but the ceiling still provides a sense of the maximum project scale the agency was prepared to support.Apply for P17AS00665
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Batty About Bats Intern" 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 15, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 25, 2017. (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 $36,600.00 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) - Batty About Bats Intern (P17AS00665)
What is the "Batty About Bats Intern" opportunity?
The "Batty About Bats Intern" opportunity is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service. It is identified by Funding Opportunity Number P17AS00665 and is associated with the Natural Resources funding activity category (CFDA 15.931).
What type of funding mechanism is being used?
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement. That means the project is expected to be carried out with substantial involvement from the National Park Service, rather than being administered as a hands-off grant.
What is the main purpose of this project?
The central purpose is to train and mentor an ACE intern who will learn about and help with bat education duties at CUGA. The project is structured around internship training and mentorship tied to bat-focused education and stewardship work.
What kinds of activities would the intern support?
Based on the opportunity description, the intern would gain experience and provide support in bat-related interpretation, outreach, and education duties. The emphasis is on learning and assisting with education-focused work connected to bats.
Is this funding primarily for public education, or for workforce development?
It is designed to do both, but the description places clear emphasis on training and mentoring. That implies the project is intended not only to deliver bat education and outreach support, but also to build the intern's skills and capacity in environmental education and natural resource communication centered on bats.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited primarily to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. The opportunity also references "other eligible applicants" as described in its additional eligibility language.
Can an individual apply directly for this opportunity?
The listing does not present this as an open competition for individuals. It is designed for eligible organizations that can administer an intern placement and collaborate with the National Park Service under a cooperative agreement.
Which federal agency is offering the opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service.
What is the CFDA number and funding activity category?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.931 and sits within the Natural Resources funding activity category.
What is the award ceiling (maximum amount available)?
The award ceiling is $36,600, which represents the maximum amount available under this opportunity.
How many awards are expected?
The expected number of awards is listed as 0. This can indicate the posting may have been informational, contingent on funding, or structured for a specific arrangement, even though a funding ceiling is still provided.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on August 15, 2017.
What was the application closing date?
The original application closing date was August 25, 2017, reflecting a short application window.
What does "substantial involvement" from the National Park Service mean in practice?
Because this is a cooperative agreement, the National Park Service is expected to be actively involved in carrying out the project rather than only providing funds. The description characterizes this as working collaboratively with NPS, with the project implemented in coordination with the agency.
What does the opportunity suggest about the structure of the internship?
It points to a structured internship where the intern receives guidance, supervision, and professional development from the host site. The repeated focus on training and mentoring signals that intern development is a core deliverable of the project.
What location or site is associated with the intern duties?
The description states the intern will help with bat education duties at CUGA. No additional location details are provided beyond the reference to CUGA.
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