Youth Employment in Southern Arizona – SAGU FY21
Agency: National Park Service
Assistance Listings
- 15.931 -- Youth and Veteran Organizations Conservation Activities
Closed opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
Government
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Miscellaneous
- Other
Education
- Independent school districts
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Additional information
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.
Grantor contact information
Description
Melissa Jacobi
Melissa_A_Jacobi@nps.gov
Melissa_A_Jacobi@nps.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| NOFO_Youth_Employment_FINAL.docx | NOFO Youth Employment FINAL.docx | Jan 31, 2022 05:16 PM UTC |
| P21AS00560_-_NPS_Youth_Employment_in_Southern_AZ.docx | P21AS00560 - NPS Youth Employment in Southern AZ | Aug 24, 2021 10:35 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closed: September 30, 2021
Award
$300,000
Program Funding
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Expected awards
$5,000
Award Minimum
$150,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
P21AS00560
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Education
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
July 29, 2021
Archive date:
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