Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIP16AC00012 002
The Centennial Cadet Scholars Program - CHYO is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement opportunity under the Department of the Interior that continues an existing partnership with the Greening Youth Foundation (GYF). Built under Master Agreement P16AC00020 and extending prior work under task agreement P16AC00012, this action adds additional funding to keep an ongoing project moving forward. The broader purpose of the NPS-GYF partnership is to engage diverse, underserved, and underrepresented children, youth, and young adults while helping develop long-term environmental and civic stewards through meaningful work connected to national parks and public history.
At the project level, the task agreement funds the recruitment of five interns, referred to as Cadet Scholars, who will support the mission of the Colonel Charles Young Historic Site. Their central assignment is to conduct primary-source research on Colonel Charles Young's life, with a specific emphasis on documenting his travels and the places connected to him across his full lifespan. This research is intended to strengthen how the park connects visitors to Young's personal story and public legacy, including his role and historical significance as a Buffalo Soldier. By grounding interpretation in primary evidence, the program aims to enrich the site narrative and make it more tangible and engaging for a wide audience that includes children, adults, and families.
A key deliverable for the Cadet Scholars is the creation and refinement of multiple themed tours of the Charles Young home and related site features. The idea is to translate research findings into visitor-ready experiences that can reach different types of learners and interest groups, rather than relying on a single standard tour. In addition to building tour content, the interns will interpret the broader arc of Young's life from 1864 to 1922, shaping that history into public-facing programming. Interpretation methods named in the opportunity include guided walking tours and illustrated talks, along with digital outreach through social media, which suggests the project is meant to have both on-site and online visibility.
Administratively, this is listed as a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement instrument, meaning NPS expects substantial involvement in guiding or collaborating on the work rather than simply issuing a grant and stepping back. The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.931 and was posted with an award ceiling of $102,413 and an expectation of one award. The funding opportunity number is NPS NOIP16AC00012 002. The posting indicates this is not an open, broad-based competition for many recipients but rather a continuation action tied to the existing NPS relationship with the Greening Youth Foundation, which is reflected in the eligibility field being categorized as "Others" with additional eligibility details implied by the notice. The opportunity was created May 31, 2018, with an original closing date of June 10, 2018.Apply for NPS NOIP16AC00012 002
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Centennial Cadet Scholars Program - CHYO" 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 31, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 10, 2018. (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 $102,413.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Centennial Cadet Scholars Program - CHYO?
The Centennial Cadet Scholars Program - CHYO is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement funding action under the U.S. Department of the Interior. It continues an existing partnership with the Greening Youth Foundation (GYF) and provides additional funding to keep an ongoing project moving forward.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the National Park Service (NPS), which is part of the Department of the Interior.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
This is a cooperative agreement. That means NPS expects substantial involvement in guiding and collaborating on the work rather than simply awarding funds and stepping back.
Is this a competitive grant open to the general public?
Based on the notice, this does not appear to be a broad, open competition. It is described as a continuation action connected to an existing NPS relationship with the Greening Youth Foundation (GYF), and the eligibility category is listed as "Others" with implied additional eligibility details.
Who is the partner organization referenced in the opportunity?
The notice states the project continues an existing partnership with the Greening Youth Foundation (GYF).
What is the broader purpose of the NPS-GYF partnership?
The partnership aims to engage diverse, underserved, and underrepresented children, youth, and young adults. It also focuses on developing long-term environmental and civic stewards through meaningful work connected to national parks and public history.
What park unit or site will the Cadet Scholars support?
The interns (Cadet Scholars) will support the mission of the Colonel Charles Young Historic Site.
How many interns are funded under this task agreement?
The task agreement funds the recruitment of five interns, referred to as Cadet Scholars.
What is the main assignment for the Cadet Scholars?
The Cadet Scholars are expected to conduct primary-source research on Colonel Charles Young's life, with a specific emphasis on documenting his travels and the places connected to him across his full lifespan.
Why is primary-source research emphasized in this program?
The research is meant to strengthen how the park connects visitors to Young's personal story and public legacy. By grounding interpretation in primary evidence, the program aims to enrich the site narrative and make it more tangible and engaging for a wide audience.
What topics from Colonel Charles Young's life are included in the interpretation work?
The opportunity states that the interns will interpret the broader arc of Young's life from 1864 to 1922 and shape that history into public-facing programming. It also highlights his role and historical significance as a Buffalo Soldier as part of the story the park wants to connect visitors to.
What deliverables are expected from the Cadet Scholars?
A key deliverable is the creation and refinement of multiple themed tours of the Charles Young home and related site features. The goal is to translate research findings into visitor-ready experiences that can serve different audiences and learning styles rather than relying on a single standard tour.
What kinds of public-facing programs or interpretation methods are mentioned?
The notice names guided walking tours and illustrated talks as interpretation methods. It also mentions digital outreach through social media, indicating the project is intended to have both on-site and online visibility.
How is the project expected to benefit visitors?
The project is intended to strengthen the way the park connects visitors to Colonel Charles Young's story and legacy. The creation of multiple themed tours and other programs is meant to make the site narrative more engaging and accessible to a wide audience that includes children, adults, and families.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.931.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number listed is NPS NOIP16AC00012 002.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The posted award ceiling is $102,413.
How many awards does the notice anticipate?
The notice indicates an expectation of one award.
When was this opportunity posted, and what was the closing date?
The opportunity was created May 31, 2018, and the original closing date listed was June 10, 2018.
What agreements does this action build upon?
The notice states this was built under Master Agreement P16AC00020 and extends prior work under task agreement P16AC00012, with additional funding added to continue the ongoing project.
Does the notice describe why additional funding is being provided?
Yes. It describes the action as adding additional funding to keep an ongoing project moving forward as part of the continuing NPS-GYF partnership.
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