P22AS00024: Scientists in Parks Internship Program - Youth and Veteran Organization Conservation Activities
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 $3.0 million (at least $50,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on October 1, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 20, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$3.0 million
- Award floor$50,000
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | July 20, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | October 1, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | October 31, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
In accordance with 16 U.S.C. § 1723 Public Land Corps Program, this funding opportunity is open to qualified youth or conservation corps. Applicants must be 21st Century Conservation Service Corps members organization.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Youth and Veteran Organizations Conservation Activities awards averaged $132,711; this notice allows up to $3.0 million 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
The Scientists in Parks (SIP) Internship Program provides opportunities for college students, recent graduates, and early career professionals to complete paid internship projects to address natural resource issues in 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 P22AS00024 still open?
No. It closed on October 1, 2021.
Who can apply for Scientists in Parks Internship Program - Youth and Veteran Organization Conservation Activities?
National Park Service accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Scientists in Parks Internship Program - Youth and Veteran Organization Conservation Activities?
Closed October 1, 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 $3.0 million each.
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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