Experienced Services Program
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- P24AS00368
- Agency
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National Park Service
Department of the Interior
- Applications due
- Award size
- Up to $3,000,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
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- 15.011 Experienced Services Program
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Employment, Labor and Training
- Eligible applicants
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- Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Park Service (NPS) within the U.S. Department of the Interior is seeking applications for the Experienced Services Program, a cooperative agreement program that will provide opportunities for experienced workers aged 55 and older to support NPS projects and initiatives. Eligible applicants are non-profit organizations exempt under 26 USC 501(c)(3) and designated by the Secretary of Labor under Title V of the Older Americans Act. The program seeks to augment the capacity of parks and provide needed subject-matter expertise to address short-term needs, unanticipated workloads, and new initiatives. The application deadline is July 22, 2024, and the evaluation criteria will focus on the applicant's qualifications and ability to meet the program's objectives.
NPS anticipates awarding approximately $6 million annually in cooperative agreement task orders ranging from $20,000 to $100,000 per project, with an anticipated award date of October 1, 2024 and a period of performance up to 5 years. The program will be assigned to the NPS's Experienced Services Program under CFDA #15.011, and the place of performance will be at various NPS locations across the United States.
Synopsis
In 2018, The National Park Service (NPS) was authorized under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018: Public Law 115-141, Section 115, the Department of the Interior (DOI) to enter into cooperative agreements with, private nonprofit organizations designated by the Secretary of Labor under Title V of the Older Americans Act of 1965 to utilize the talents of older Americans in programs authorized by other provisions of law administered by the Secretary and consistent with such provisions of law. The Experienced Services Program is intended to augment the capacity of parks and provide needed subject-matter expertise to address short-term needs, unanticipated workloads, and new initiatives.The Experienced Services Program provides a cost-effective recruitment opportunity to obtain the services of non-Federal, experienced workers aged 55 and older. Through agreements with eligible nonprofit organizations, the NPS will be able to recruit and utilize the services of these workers on a project-specific basis to enhance its capacity to achieve its mission, goals, and objectives. Skilled and experienced older Americans, including veterans, will have the opportunity to put their talents and experience to use on a part-time to full-time basis. Enrollment in the program will not impact the retirement benefits of retired federal employees. The use of private non-profit organizations aligns with many of the Department of the Interior goals for fostering better relationships with the communities it serves and increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of NPS programs.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| ESP NOFO P24AS00368.docx | DOCX document |
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