Opportunity Information: Apply for P17AS00785
The grant opportunity titled "Engaging Young Adults in Communications Based Projects" (Funding Opportunity Number P17AS00785) is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement intended to support a short-term, paid fellowship-style position focused on communications work in the NPS National Capital Region, covering parks and offices in Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. The core purpose is to create and administer one communications fellow position for a total of 26 weeks, giving a young adult meaningful exposure to the type of professional communications work performed by NPS and similar public lands agencies. The fellowship is designed to strengthen how NPS shares information with the public, helping people learn about parks, engage with them responsibly, and support their long-term care while reinforcing the NPS mission of protecting natural, cultural, and historic resources for future generations.
The fellow would be embedded with and closely supported by the National Capital Region Communications Office, working across multiple parks and regional projects rather than being limited to a single site. The role centers on developing and distributing a wide range of communication products, including web and social media content, news releases, prepared remarks, talking points, and broader strategic communication plans. In practical terms, the fellow helps ensure that park stories and mission-related messages are researched, written clearly, and delivered through appropriate channels, with an emphasis on providing timely, accurate, and high-quality public information for a large, diverse, and highly engaged metropolitan audience in the Washington, D.C. area. The work is positioned as both workforce development and public service: the fellow gains real-world experience while the parks benefit from improved communication capacity.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding using a cooperative agreement, with activity aligned to employment, labor, and training (CFDA 15.944). Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The announcement indicates an expected single award with a funding ceiling of $37,710. Importantly, the notice states that it is not a request for applications; it serves as a public notice of NPS intent to fund the project without competition, meaning the agency planned to make the award directly rather than run an open application process. The original posting date was September 6, 2017, with an original closing date of September 10, 2017.
The project is also described as ongoing and long-term in nature, with the possibility of incremental funding or added time if funds remain available and if NPS approves modifications. Any additional services or funding beyond the initial scope would require formal authorization through a modification and prior approval from the awarding officer, signaling that while the initial commitment covers 26 weeks for one fellow, there is potential for continuation depending on performance, need, and budget.Apply for P17AS00785
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Engaging Young Adults in Communications Based Projects" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.944.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 06, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 10, 2017 This Funding Announcement is not a request for applications. This announcement is to provide public notice of the National Park Service (NPS), intention to fund the following project activities without competition. (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 $37,710.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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