Intent to Single Source Award two Bear Interns

Post Date

April 8th 2011

Application Due Date

April 15th 2011

Funding Opportunity Number

NPS-NOIJ8558110501

CFDA Number(s)

15.931

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Cooperative Agreement

Funding Activity Categories

Natural Resources

Number of Awards

1

Eligibility Categories

Non-Profits Without 501 (c) (3) Status With The IRS (Except Higher Education Institutions)

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $3200

• Award Range:

  $3200 - $3200

Grant Description

It is the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks intention to enter into a Task Agreement under an existing Cooperative Agreement H2495090023 with the Student Conservation Association who will provide two bear technicians for Sequoia National Park. The work will specifically consist of educating visitors about proper food storage requirements as well as using radio telemetry to determine locations and movements of •À_problem•À_ bears. The interns will regularly maintain and repair food storage lockers and assist with various other wildlife management projects. This agreement is in the spirit of the Secretary of Interior•À_s Engaging Youth Program. This award is in accordance with the Department of Interior Policy, 505 DMZ.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of the Interior

• Office:

  National Park Service

• Agency Contact:

  Katherine Hoover
  Contracting Officer
  Phone 559-565-3180

• Agency Mailing Address:

  katie_hoover@nps.gov

• Agency Email Address:

  katie_hoover@nps.gov