P21AS00560: Youth Employment in Southern Arizona – SAGU FY21
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of National Park Service notices from 2021.
National Park Service offered grants of up to $150,000 (at least $5,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make $300,000 in total. Applications closed on September 30, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 29, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$150,000
- Award floor$5,000
- Total funding$300,000
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | July 29, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | September 30, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
All 8 applicant types the notice lists
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Regionally based non-government organizations eligible for consideration as a “Qualified Youth or Conservation Corps” as defined by 16 U.S.C. §1723(c), Public Lands Corps are also eligible to apply.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Youth and Veteran Organizations Conservation Activities awards averaged $132,711; this notice allows up to $150,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (91% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
This program is intended to recruit youth from Tucson and surrounding communities for paid internships. Participants will work alongside a park service staff in all areas of park management in order to gain skills and experience which will benefit them in their long-term career or education goals, while also training in essential life skills including resume building, public speaking, community engagement, and conservation projects within public lands in Southern Arizona. Interns will also gain exposure to outdoor recreation opportunities and experiences in other national parks.
Who has won Youth and Veteran Organizations Conservation Activities grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Youth and Veteran Organizations Conservation Activities (15.931) awarded $285 million across 2,151 grant awards, an average of $132,711 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservation Legacy | Colorado | 404 | $83.4 million |
| American Conservation Experience | Arizona | 509 | $57.4 million |
| The Student Conservation Association, Inc. | Virginia | 471 | $32.7 million |
| The Great Basin Institute | Nevada | 145 | $25.1 million |
| National Council Pres Eductn | New York | 122 | $12.6 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is P21AS00560 still open?
No. It closed on September 30, 2021.
Who can apply for Youth Employment in Southern Arizona – SAGU FY21?
National Park Service accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Youth Employment in Southern Arizona – SAGU FY21?
Closed September 30, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $150,000 each. About $300,000 in total.
Who has won Youth and Veteran Organizations Conservation Activities grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Conservation Legacy, American Conservation Experience, The Student Conservation Association, Inc. The program made 2,151 awards worth $285 million in that time.
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