Opportunity Information: Apply for P17AS00217
The Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS) funding opportunity titled "Structural Fire Protection Interns" (Funding Opportunity Number P17AS00217) supports a youth internship effort focused on structural fire prevention in national parks. It is designed for interns who are pursuing degrees in fire protection engineering or structural fire management, with the goal of building practical, field-based experience while helping parks address real, on-the-ground fire prevention needs. The funding is structured as a discretionary cooperative agreement under the education activity category (CFDA 15.931), and the eligible applicant type listed is a nonprofit organization with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education).
Interns placed through this project would work across multiple park sites on applied structural fire protection tasks. The day-to-day project work described includes conducting or supporting annual fire inspections, helping develop inspection, testing, and maintenance contract approaches, and building or improving key prevention programs such as hot work permit systems. The interns may also deliver or support fire extinguisher training and assist with hydrant flow testing, along with other projects tied to structural fire prevention and readiness. In practical terms, the program blends compliance-oriented work (inspections, code-related prevention activities) with operational readiness tasks that reduce the likelihood and potential impact of structural fires in park facilities.
A major component of the internship is a historic structure risk assessment assignment. Each intern is expected to be assigned a historic building within a park and evaluate structural fire risks that could lead to loss of life or loss of the building during a fire event. Using their knowledge of fire codes, the intern would identify hazards, vulnerabilities, and likely failure points, then develop recommendations to reduce or mitigate those risks. The deliverable is a written report that documents the assessment and proposed mitigation measures, which can help park staff prioritize improvements and protect both visitors and irreplaceable historic resources.
From an award and availability standpoint, the notice indicates an anticipated single award with a maximum amount of $51,968 and an expected award count of 1. Importantly, this posting is explicitly a Notice of Intent rather than an open competition. The NPS states that the task agreement is being issued under an existing cooperative agreement (P15AC00031) that was already awarded through a competitive process, and as a result, no applications are being accepted and there is no active closing date for submissions.Apply for P17AS00217
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Structural Fire Protection Interns" 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 Apr 27, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by This is a Notice of Intent only. This Task Agreement is being awarded under Cooperative Agreement P15AC00031 which was already awarded under a competitive process. No applications are being accepted at this time.. (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 $51,968.00 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Structural Fire Protection Interns (NPS)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Structural Fire Protection Interns."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is P17AS00217.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS).
What is the purpose of the Structural Fire Protection Interns opportunity?
The purpose is to support a youth internship effort focused on structural fire prevention in national parks. The internship is designed to build practical, field-based experience for interns while helping national parks address real, on-the-ground structural fire prevention needs.
What kind of interns is this program intended for?
The opportunity is designed for interns who are pursuing degrees in fire protection engineering or structural fire management.
What type of funding mechanism is being used?
The funding is structured as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What activity category is associated with this cooperative agreement?
The activity category is listed as an education activity.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number provided is 15.931.
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
The eligible applicant type listed is a nonprofit organization with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Is this an open funding competition?
No. The posting is explicitly a Notice of Intent rather than an open competition.
Are applications being accepted?
No. The notice states that no applications are being accepted.
Is there an application deadline or closing date?
No. The notice indicates there is no active closing date for submissions.
Why are applications not being accepted for this opportunity?
The NPS states the task agreement is being issued under an existing cooperative agreement (P15AC00031) that was already awarded through a competitive process. Because it is being issued under that existing agreement, it is not open for new applications.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The notice indicates an anticipated single award, with an expected award count of 1.
What is the maximum funding amount mentioned in the notice?
The maximum amount listed is $51,968.
What will interns do in this project?
Interns placed through the project would work across multiple park sites on applied structural fire protection tasks. The work blends compliance-oriented activities (such as inspections and code-related prevention efforts) with operational readiness tasks intended to reduce the likelihood and potential impact of structural fires in park facilities.
What are examples of day-to-day tasks described for interns?
Examples of project work described include conducting or supporting annual fire inspections, helping develop inspection, testing, and maintenance contract approaches, and building or improving prevention programs such as hot work permit systems.
Will interns be involved in training or operational testing activities?
Yes. The description notes that interns may deliver or support fire extinguisher training and assist with hydrant flow testing, along with other tasks tied to structural fire prevention and readiness.
Does the internship include a specific major assignment?
Yes. A major component is a historic structure risk assessment assignment.
What is the historic structure risk assessment assignment?
Each intern is expected to be assigned a historic building within a park and evaluate structural fire risks that could lead to loss of life or loss of the building during a fire event.
What knowledge or framework are interns expected to use in the assessment?
Interns are expected to use their knowledge of fire codes to identify hazards, vulnerabilities, and likely failure points, and then develop recommendations to reduce or mitigate those risks.
What deliverable is required for the historic structure risk assessment?
The deliverable is a written report documenting the assessment and proposed mitigation measures.
How will the assessment report be used by park staff?
The report is described as a tool to help park staff prioritize improvements and protect visitors and irreplaceable historic resources.
Will interns work at just one park or multiple locations?
The description states that interns would work across multiple park sites.
What broader outcomes does the internship aim to support for national parks?
The internship aims to strengthen structural fire prevention and readiness in park facilities by supporting practical work like inspections, maintenance planning approaches, and prevention programs that reduce structural fire risk and potential impacts.
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