Opportunity Information: Apply for P17AS00368
The Notice of Intent: NextGen Rangers Conduct Resource Management (Funding Opportunity Number P17AS00368) is a discretionary National Park Service funding opportunity under the U.S. Department of the Interior that will be awarded as a cooperative agreement. It is designed to create a youth employment and economic opportunity program in Southern Arizona called the Next Generation Ranger Corps. The effort is a partnership between Saguaro National Park (SNP) and Friends of Saguaro National Park (FOSNP), with National Park Service funds supporting FOSNP in recruiting and hiring local youth interns who will then be placed at Saguaro National Park as NextGen Rangers.
The program places interns within Saguaro National Park's Division of Resource Management, where they will gain hands-on experience in natural resource and vegetation management work typical of the National Park Service. The opportunity is structured around mentorship and practical field and project learning, with Restoration Ecologist Perry Grissom serving as the primary mentor. Interns are expected to meet regularly with their mentor, receive guidance and training, and provide updates or reports describing their activities and accomplishments over the course of their internship.
Work assignments for the NextGen Rangers focus heavily on plant and habitat stewardship. Key activities include native plant management and invasive species work, with buffelgrass management specifically highlighted as a major task area. Interns will also participate in monitoring efforts for saguaros, rare plant species, and forest trees, which supports long-term tracking of ecosystem health and informs park management decisions. Beyond fieldwork, the program includes opportunities connected to service learning projects, understanding and supporting wilderness character, natural resource education, and citizen science activities, giving interns exposure to how parks blend scientific management, community engagement, and public education.
A central goal of the grant is career and professional development. The NextGen Rangers will work alongside Resource Management staff on a range of projects so they can better understand what a natural resource management career looks like in practice, particularly in vegetation management. In addition to training tied directly to their assignments, interns will have access to cross-training and other professional development opportunities, broadening their skill sets and helping them build a foundation for future work in conservation, restoration, or park operations.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity lists an expected total award amount of $1 with one anticipated award, indicating the posting functions as a notice of intent and may reflect internal or partner-specific awarding rather than a broad open competition. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 15.954, the activity category is Natural Resources, and eligibility is broadly listed as "Others" with additional clarification referenced in an eligibility text field. The opportunity was created on June 14, 2017, with an original closing date of June 24, 2017, and is administered by the National Park Service.Apply for P17AS00368
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent: NextGen Rangers Conduct Resource Management" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.954.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 14, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 24, 2017. (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 $1.00 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 funding opportunity called?
The opportunity is titled "Notice of Intent: NextGen Rangers Conduct Resource Management" with Funding Opportunity Number P17AS00368.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
It is a discretionary funding opportunity administered by the National Park Service (NPS) under the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What type of award will be made?
The award is expected to be made as a cooperative agreement.
What is the purpose of this grant opportunity?
The purpose is to create a youth employment and economic opportunity program in Southern Arizona called the Next Generation Ranger Corps.
Who are the primary partners involved?
The effort is described as a partnership between Saguaro National Park (SNP) and Friends of Saguaro National Park (FOSNP). NPS funds support FOSNP in recruiting and hiring local youth interns, who are then placed at Saguaro National Park as NextGen Rangers.
How does the internship placement work under this program?
Friends of Saguaro National Park (FOSNP) recruits and hires local youth interns using NPS funds, and those interns are then placed at Saguaro National Park as NextGen Rangers.
Where in the park will interns be placed?
Interns are placed within Saguaro National Park's Division of Resource Management.
What kind of experience will NextGen Rangers gain?
They will gain hands-on experience in natural resource and vegetation management work typical of the National Park Service, with an emphasis on practical field and project learning.
Is mentorship part of the program?
Yes. The opportunity is structured around mentorship and practical learning. Restoration Ecologist Perry Grissom is identified as the primary mentor.
What are interns expected to do in terms of mentoring and communication?
Interns are expected to meet regularly with their mentor, receive guidance and training, and provide updates or reports describing their activities and accomplishments over the course of the internship.
What are the main work assignment areas for the interns?
Work assignments focus heavily on plant and habitat stewardship, including native plant management and invasive species work.
Is invasive species management included, and are any species specifically mentioned?
Yes. Invasive species work is included, and buffelgrass management is specifically highlighted as a major task area.
What monitoring activities are included in the program?
Interns will participate in monitoring efforts for saguaros, rare plant species, and forest trees to support long-term tracking of ecosystem health and to inform park management decisions.
Does the program include activities beyond fieldwork?
Yes. The program includes opportunities connected to service learning projects, understanding and supporting wilderness character, natural resource education, and citizen science activities.
How does the program support career development?
A central goal is career and professional development. Interns work alongside Resource Management staff on a range of projects to better understand what a natural resource management career looks like in practice, particularly in vegetation management.
Are there professional development or cross-training opportunities?
Yes. In addition to training tied directly to assignments, interns will have access to cross-training and other professional development opportunities intended to broaden skills and support future work in conservation, restoration, or park operations.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 15.954.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Natural Resources.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly listed as "Others," with additional clarification referenced as being available in an eligibility text field.
What is the expected total award amount and number of awards?
The opportunity lists an expected total award amount of $1 with one anticipated award.
Why does the opportunity show an expected award amount of $1?
Based on the posting details, it functions as a notice of intent and may reflect internal or partner-specific awarding rather than a broad open competition.
When was the opportunity posted, and what was the original closing date?
The opportunity was created on June 14, 2017, and the original closing date was June 24, 2017.
What geographic area does the program focus on?
The program is designed as a youth employment and economic opportunity program in Southern Arizona, with intern placements at Saguaro National Park.
What division and topic areas will interns most directly support?
Interns will support Saguaro National Park's Division of Resource Management, with work centered on vegetation and natural resource management, including restoration-related stewardship and monitoring.
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