THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS- Prepare a Digital GIS Historic Map of Charles Young Trails- CHYO- THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS | NPS NOIP17AC00431

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This opportunity is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement action connected to an existing master cooperative agreement (P15AC00020) between the Department of the Interior/NPS and the Greening Youth Foundation (GYF). It is explicitly labeled "THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS," meaning it is not an open, competitive grant call for the general public. Instead, it functions like a task agreement under a pre-established partnership, where the work is assigned within that existing relationship rather than solicited through new proposals. The overall purpose of the underlying cooperative agreement is youth development and engagement, specifically working with diverse, underserved, and underrepresented children, youth, and young adults to help develop environmental stewardship skills and experience.

The specific project is titled "Prepare a Digital GIS Historic Map of Charles Young Trails" and is designed to support the mission of the Col. Charles Young Historic Site. The central objective is to recruit and place four interns, brought on through GYF, who will serve as GIS Mapping Research Assistants. Their job is to research Colonel Charles Young's travels and key locations across his full lifespan (1864 to 1922) and convert that research into structured GIS-based information. The intent is to use primary-source research and GIS data to build an interpretable digital story map that can connect visitors of all ages to Young's legacy, including his role as a Buffalo Soldier. Beyond producing a map, the project emphasizes public-facing interpretation, using the findings to support walking tours, illustrated talks, and social media content that translates archival and geographic research into accessible storytelling.

The statement of work lays out clear responsibilities for both parties. GYF agrees to recruit four interns and have them conduct research in archives, libraries, and other repositories tied to Young's life and historical context. The interns are expected to interpret historical documents, and importantly, secure permissions to publish or share materials that will appear on the digital story map. They also must coordinate regularly with an NPS GIS Specialist in the Midwest Regional Office, collaborating remotely on a weekly basis to discuss progress and the data collection process. In addition to behind-the-scenes research and mapping work, the interns are required to present their research findings to the public, with an emphasis on outreach in the greater Wilberforce and Dayton, Ohio community.

NPS, in turn, commits to onboarding and supporting the interns as part of park operations. NPS responsibilities include providing orientation to NPS mission and park operations, selecting and managing the interns and their work assignments, and supplying the tools and materials needed for the research. NPS also provides the training required for successful completion of the work, including archival research training, interpretive training (how to communicate history to the public), safety training, and GIS training. Subject matter experts are made available to help resolve questions that arise during research, and NPS provides workspace and access needed for the interns to produce the digital map while coordinating with regional support staff. Oversight is structured in stages: NPS reviews and approves work at key checkpoints before the project moves to the next phase, retains the authority to direct or redirect tasks to align with other related projects, and can halt an activity if performance specifications are not being met.

From the funding and administrative standpoint, the opportunity is listed as a discretionary cooperative agreement in the Education, Employment, Labor and Training and Humanities activity areas (CFDA 15.931). The posted award ceiling is $69,000, with one expected award. Eligibility is shown as 501(c)(3) nonprofits other than institutions of higher education, which aligns with the intended recipient being GYF under the existing cooperative agreement framework. The opportunity record shows a creation date of April 27, 2017 and an original closing date of May 7, 2017, but because it is not a request for applications, these dates function more like internal posting/administrative timelines than a typical competitive submission window.

In practical terms, the project is a workforce development and cultural interpretation initiative wrapped into a GIS deliverable: it uses paid or structured internships to train emerging professionals while producing a digital, public-facing map and interpretive content about Colonel Charles Young's life and movements. The expected outcome is both a stronger visitor experience at the Col. Charles Young Historic Site (through digital story mapping and interpretive programming) and meaningful career-building experience for four interns working at the intersection of archival research, GIS mapping, and public history.

• The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the education, employment, labor and training, humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS- Prepare a Digital GIS Historic Map of Charles Young Trails- CHYO- THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS" 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 May 07, 2017. (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 $69,000.00 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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