Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 18 NERO 0051
The Stewards of the Future Youth Crew Engage Young Audiences opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 18 NERO 0051) is a National Park Service notice describing the agency's intent to fund a specific task agreement under an existing master cooperative agreement, rather than opening a new competitive grant round. In practical terms, the announcement functions as a transparency and documentation step: it explains what the National Park Service plans to support, who the partner is, and how the work aligns with agency goals. It explicitly states that it is not a request for applications, meaning organizations should not expect to submit proposals in response to this posting.
The work is being issued under Master Cooperative Agreement P15AC00031 between the Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS), and The Student Conservation Association (SCA). The core purpose of that master agreement is workforce and youth development tied to conservation and public lands service. It focuses on building the next generation of conservation leaders by placing young people in hands-on service roles, teaching outdoor and professional skills, and providing leadership training that encourages long-term stewardship of parks, natural resources, and local communities.
The funded project centers on a youth crew model called Stewards of the Future (SF), inspired by John F. Kennedy-era youth service initiatives. The program recruits youth from local high schools and community centers and places them alongside NPS staff, volunteers, and interns. Their main role is to connect with park visitors and local residents, especially in the neighborhoods where the youth live, by interpreting and sharing park stories and themes that feel relevant to young audiences and community members. Over an 8-week appointment, the youth crew provides essential visitor services across three national historic sites identified as JOFI, FRLA, and LONG, supports family programming, and contributes ideas and feedback to improve youth-centered programming delivered both in person and through digital formats. A key culminating element is that the crew develops and hosts a youth-focused capstone program, intended to reflect what participants learned about stewardship, public service, and community engagement.
In addition to the youth crew, the project includes a separate Field Leader position structured as a 12-week appointment. This role begins before the youth arrive (about 2.5 weeks for planning and preparation) and extends beyond the youth appointment (about 1.5 weeks for wrap-up and closeout). The Field Leader serves as the day-to-day mentor and team leader, coordinating closely with Supervisory Park Rangers and site mentors at each park unit. Responsibilities include orienting the crew to each site, delivering training, overseeing projects, planning and supervising daily work activities, and supporting participants' personal and professional development. The Field Leader also acts as an on-the-ground resource for community engagement programming and ensures youth receive appropriate guidance and skill-building to interact effectively with visitors and community partners.
Administratively, the opportunity is categorized as a discretionary cooperative agreement in the Employment, Labor and Training activity area (CFDA 15.931). The posting lists eligibility as 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (excluding institutions of higher education), but because this is a notice tied to a previously competed or single-source-justified master cooperative agreement, the practical recipient is already established through the NPS-SCA partnership framework. The anticipated award information indicates a single expected award with a ceiling of $31,912. The notice was created June 29, 2018, with an original closing date of July 8, 2018, which in this context reflects the public notice period rather than a competitive submission deadline.
Overall, this announcement describes a targeted NPS investment in a structured youth engagement and service program that blends visitor services, interpretive programming, leadership development, and community connection, delivered through an established partnership mechanism with the Student Conservation Association. The project is designed to expand youth participation in national park stewardship while helping parks reach and resonate with younger audiences through both on-site interactions and digital engagement.Apply for NPS 18 NERO 0051
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Stewards of the Future Youth Crew Engage Young Audiences" 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 Jun 29, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 08, 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 $31,912.00 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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