Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIP19AC00046
The Trail Maintenance Interns - APIS opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NPS NOIP19AC00046) is a National Park Service cooperative agreement focused on putting a student conservation work crew to work on high-priority trail maintenance projects within Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. The project centers on hands-on field work that improves visitor access and trail safety while also functioning as a youth learning and workforce-development experience. In practical terms, the crew is expected to tackle multiple trail sites across the park, including completing a floating boardwalk project on Long Island (also referenced in the listing as Land Island) and clearing roughly 8 to 10 miles of trail within the Lakeshore.
The main goal of the project is educational and developmental: it is designed to give young people the chance to learn about the environment and public lands by working directly on conservation projects in a National Park setting. While the National Park Service benefits from the on-the-ground improvements to trails and infrastructure, the announcement frames those outcomes as an indirect benefit alongside the primary youth engagement purpose. The work described suggests a mix of construction/installation tasks (finishing a floating boardwalk) and routine but essential trail corridor maintenance (clearing and improving miles of trail), likely involving brushing, removing downed debris, addressing tread issues, and similar trail stewardship activities typical of backcountry and coastal park units.
This is a discretionary funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, with the funding instrument listed as a cooperative agreement, meaning the NPS is expected to be involved in the project beyond simply issuing funds (for example, through coordination, technical input, site selection, or oversight). The activity categories tied to the listing include community development, education, employment/labor and training, and environment, reflecting the blend of conservation outcomes and youth workforce experience. The CFDA number is 15.931.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The posting indicates an expected single award, with an award ceiling of $63,000. The opportunity was created on April 4, 2019, with an original closing date of April 14, 2019, indicating a short application window. Overall, the grant supports a targeted, field-based internship/crew program that advances trail conditions at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore while providing structured, meaningful environmental work experience for students.Apply for NPS NOIP19AC00046
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the community development, education, employment, labor and training, environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Trail Maintenance Interns- APIS" 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 04, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 14, 2019. (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 $63,000.00 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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