Opportunity Information: Apply for P18AS00721
The "Front Line Training Experience for Youth in Conservation" opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P18AS00721) is a National Park Service (NPS) Notice of Intent to Award issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior. It falls under the discretionary funding category and uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, meaning the NPS expects to have substantial involvement in the work alongside the recipient rather than simply issuing a pass-through grant. The activity focus is aligned with education, employment, labor, and training, reflecting an emphasis on hands-on workforce development and practical training rather than purely academic research or construction.
This notice is explicitly not a request for applications. Instead, it serves as a public announcement that the NPS intends to make a single award without full and open competition. In practical terms, the agency is signaling that it has already identified the intended partner and is proceeding through a noncompetitive award pathway, typically because the work is best accomplished through an existing partnership structure, a specific technical capability, or a formally recognized cooperative arrangement.
The planned award is associated with Cooperative Agreement P18AC01418 and is intended for the University of Hawaii, which participates as a partner under the Hawaii-Pacific Islands Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). CESUs are collaborative networks designed to connect federal agencies with universities and other partners to support research, technical assistance, and education and training related to natural and cultural resource stewardship. Here, that partnership framework is being used to support a project centered on training youth for conservation-related front line work, implying structured experiential learning in conservation settings that may include field-based skills, professional development, and exposure to NPS or partner land management operations.
The opportunity lists eligible applicants as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, consistent with the university-based CESU partnership model. The award ceiling is $499,999, and the expected number of awards is one, reinforcing that this is a targeted, single-recipient cooperative agreement rather than a broad, competitive grant program. The notice was created on September 20, 2018, and it has no application closing date because no applications are being solicited.Apply for P18AS00721
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the education, employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Front Line Training Experience for Youth in Conservation" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 20, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by This is not a request for applications.. (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 $499,999.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Front Line Training Experience for Youth in Conservation" opportunity?
It is a National Park Service (NPS) Notice of Intent to Award issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior. The activity focus is on education, employment, labor, and training, with an emphasis on hands-on, front line conservation workforce experience for youth.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P18AS00721.
Is this a competitive grant solicitation?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a request for applications. It is a public announcement that NPS intends to make a single award without full and open competition.
Can I submit an application for this opportunity?
No. Applications are not being solicited under this notice, and there is no application process described.
Why is there no application closing date?
There is no application closing date because this notice is not requesting applications. It is a notice of intent to make an award through a noncompetitive process.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The expected number of awards is one.
What is the maximum funding amount available (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed in the notice is $499,999.
What type of funding is this (discretionary vs. formula)?
This opportunity falls under the discretionary funding category.
What funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this will be a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement indicates the NPS expects substantial involvement in the work alongside the recipient, rather than simply providing funds as a pass-through grant.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The planned award is intended for the University of Hawaii.
What is the associated cooperative agreement number mentioned in the notice?
The notice associates the planned award with Cooperative Agreement P18AC01418.
Which partnership framework is being used for this award?
The University of Hawaii is participating as a partner under the Hawaii-Pacific Islands Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU).
What is a CESU in the context of this opportunity?
CESUs (Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units) are collaborative networks designed to connect federal agencies with universities and other partners to support research, technical assistance, and education and training related to natural and cultural resource stewardship.
How does the CESU relate to the project described in this notice?
The CESU partnership framework is being used to support a project centered on training youth for conservation-related front line work, implying structured experiential learning in conservation settings.
What kinds of activities are implied by "front line training experience" for youth in conservation?
Based on the notice description, it implies hands-on workforce development and practical training, potentially including field-based skills, professional development, and exposure to NPS or partner land management operations.
Is this opportunity focused on research or construction?
The notice emphasizes education, employment, labor, and training, describing an emphasis on hands-on workforce development rather than purely academic research or construction.
Who is listed as eligible to apply (if this were open)?
The opportunity lists eligible applicants as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, consistent with the university-based CESU partnership model.
Does the eligibility listing mean new applicants can apply now?
No. Even though eligible applicants are listed, the notice states no applications are being solicited and the agency intends to make a single, noncompetitive award.
When was this notice created?
The notice was created on September 20, 2018.
Which federal agency is issuing this notice?
The notice is issued by the National Park Service (NPS), within the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What does "single award without full and open competition" mean in practical terms?
It means the agency is signaling it has already identified the intended partner and is proceeding through a noncompetitive award pathway, rather than running an open competition among multiple applicants.
Does this notice indicate why the award is being made noncompetitively?
It indicates the noncompetitive pathway is typically used when work is best accomplished through an existing partnership structure, a specific technical capability, or a formally recognized cooperative arrangement.
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Education, Employment, Labor and Training
Next opportunity: Switzer Research Fellowships Program
Previous opportunity: Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- McClain, Garvin, and Stephens Counties, Oklahoma
Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for P18AS00721
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (P18AS00721) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Community Outreach and Engagement Internships Apply for P18AS00726 Funding Number: P18AS00726 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Education, Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $91,658 |
| Northwest Youth Corp (NYC) American Sign Language (ASL) Program Apply for P19AS00086 Funding Number: P19AS00086 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Education, Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $27,000 |
| Promoting Social Inclusion for Persons with Disabilities Apply for TOKYO PAS FY20 02 01 Funding Number: TOKYO PAS FY20 02 01 Agency: Department of State, U.S. Mission to Japan Category: Education, Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $75,000 |
| 2021 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2021) Apply for PAS CMR FY21 08 Funding Number: PAS CMR FY21 08 Agency: Department of State, U.S. Mission to Cameroon Category: Education, Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $50,000 |
| Youth Entrepreneurship Symposium – Building the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs Apply for PAS CMR FY21 09 Funding Number: PAS CMR FY21 09 Agency: Department of State, U.S. Mission to Cameroon Category: Education, Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $20,000 |
| Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Support Program 2021 Apply for DOS GEO 21 GR 010 06092021 Funding Number: DOS GEO 21 GR 010 06092021 Agency: Department of State, U.S. Mission to Georgia Category: Education, Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $100,000 |
| Entrepreneurship/Career/Job Training & Development Apply for PD062021 1 Funding Number: PD062021 1 Agency: Department of State, U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia Category: Education, Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $100,000 |
| U.S. Embassy Managua - Annual Program Statement Apply for PAS MANAGUA FY22 01 Funding Number: PAS MANAGUA FY22 01 Agency: Department of State, U.S. Mission to Nicaragua Category: Education, Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $60,000 |
| U.S. Embassy Nouakchott, PAS Request for Statements of Interest: Annual Program Statement Apply for PASNOUAKCHOTT FY2022 Funding Number: PASNOUAKCHOTT FY2022 Agency: Department of State, U.S. Mission to Mauritania Category: Education, Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $20,000 |
| Alumni Engagement Apply for NEAAC ACMEPI 17 010 Funding Number: NEAAC ACMEPI 17 010 Agency: Assistance Coordination Category: Education, Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $2,000,000 |
| Leadership Academy for Disability Empowerment Apply for PAS CMR FY21 11 Funding Number: PAS CMR FY21 11 Agency: U.S. Mission to Cameroon Category: Education, Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $25,000 |
| ACCES A L'EDUCATION / ACCESS TO EDUCATION (A2E) Apply for 72068524RFI00001 Funding Number: 72068524RFI00001 Agency: Senegal USAID-Dakar Category: Education, Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Apply for PAS JOR FY24 004 Funding Number: PAS JOR FY24 004 Agency: U.S. Mission to Jordan Category: Education, Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $39,976 |
| Empowered Parents In Charge (EPIC) Apply for PAS JOR FY25 003 Funding Number: PAS JOR FY25 003 Agency: U.S. Mission to Jordan Category: Education, Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $350,000 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Inside Our Applicants Portal
Access Applicants Portal
- Grants Repository - Access current and historic funding opportunities with ease. Thousands of funding opportunities are published every week. We can help you sort through the database and find the eligible ones to apply for.
- Applicant Video Guides - The grant application process can be challenging to follow. We can help you with intuitive video guides to speed up the process and eliminate errors in submissions.
- Grant Proposal Wizard - We have developed a network of private funding organizations and investors across the United States. We can reach out and submit your proposal to these contacts to maximize your chances of getting the funding you need.
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Learn More
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "P18AS00721", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.