NCPE interns at Northeast Regional Office | P19AS00388

FAQs: NCPE Interns at Northeast Regional Office (Funding Opportunity Number P19AS00388)

What is the "NCPE interns at Northeast Regional Office" opportunity?

This opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P19AS00388) is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.946, administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior. Its purpose is to support preservation training and professional development by placing qualified undergraduate and graduate students into paid internship roles connected to historic preservation and related disciplines.

Is this a grant or something different?

It is a cooperative agreement, not a standard grant. The notice explains that the work is intended to be carried out in close coordination with NPS staff, with interns working alongside NPS professionals on day-to-day assignments.

Was this opportunity open for applications?

No. The notice is explicitly labeled as a non-competitive Notice of Intent, and it states that no applications were being accepted at the time of posting.

When was this notice originally created?

The notice was originally created on July 18, 2019.

Who administers this funding opportunity?

The opportunity is administered by the Department of the Interior, through the National Park Service (NPS).

What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?

The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.946.

Is this opportunity competitive?

No. It is described as a non-competitive Notice of Intent.

How many awards were expected?

The funding information indicates a single expected award.

What is the award ceiling?

The award ceiling listed in the notice is $49,000.

What is the main purpose of the cooperative agreement?

The central purpose is to advance preservation training and professional development by placing qualified students into paid internships related to historic preservation and associated disciplines, while also producing tangible work products that support NPS mission needs.

What organizations are involved in carrying out the project?

The project is anchored in an existing cooperative agreement (P17AC00225) between the National Park Service (NPS) and the National Council for Preservation Education (NCPE). Through that arrangement, NPS and NCPE collaborate to develop and share preservation knowledge, strengthen preservation education, and provide hands-on training.

What does "anchored in an existing cooperative agreement" mean in this context?

It means the internships described in this notice are part of, and supported by, an already-established cooperative agreement between NPS and NCPE (P17AC00225), rather than being set up as a standalone, open application process.

What kinds of internships does this support?

The internships are paid roles tied to historic preservation and related disciplines. Interns are expected to work on real cultural resource and interpretation assignments, learning how preservation work is conducted at the federal level.

What kind of work would interns be expected to do?

Interns are expected to receive substantive, discipline-relevant assignments rather than purely observational experiences. They work alongside NPS professionals on cultural resource and interpretation tasks and contribute tangible work products aligned with NPS mission needs.

Are the internships paid?

Yes. The notice states the internships are compensated through a stipend, positioning the program as a structured training-and-work experience.

Who recruits and selects the interns?

The recipient organization is responsible for recruitment, selection, placement, and oversight. The notice states the recipient selects and supervises motivated, qualified undergraduate and graduate students.

How are interns matched to specific sites or offices?

The recipient organization matches interns to appropriate park units and offices based on the students' areas of expertise and the operational needs of the sites.

How closely do interns work with National Park Service staff?

The cooperative agreement structure emphasizes close coordination with NPS staff. Interns work alongside NPS professionals and are expected to collaborate with NPS staff on a day-to-day basis.

What are the project objectives described in the notice?

The objectives focus on recruiting, placing, and overseeing interns who will work with NPS professionals on real cultural resource and interpretation assignments, with an emphasis on meaningful, discipline-relevant work and hands-on training.

What is the intended benefit to the National Park Service?

The internships are intended to produce tangible work products that contribute to NPS mission needs, while also supporting preservation and interpretation efforts within the National Park System.

What is the intended benefit to students?

Students gain paid, hands-on experience and professional development in historic preservation and related fields, including learning how preservation work is conducted at the federal level through substantive assignments and close work with NPS professionals.

Does the notice specify particular park units or offices?

It indicates interns will be matched to appropriate park units and offices, but it does not list specific sites in the information provided.

Does the notice describe the geographic focus?

The title references the Northeast Regional Office, indicating the project is associated with NPS operations connected to that regional office.

Does the notice specify undergraduate versus graduate eligibility details?

It states that qualified undergraduate and graduate students are the intended participants, but it does not provide additional eligibility criteria in the information provided.

Does the notice include instructions for how to apply?

No application instructions are provided in the information given, and the notice states that applications were not being accepted at the time of posting.