Vegetation Interns
ID: 141593Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Park Service (DOI-NPS)

Award Range

$0 - $56K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/141593

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    Description

    The National Park Service is offering a federal grant opportunity for the position of two vegetation interns aimed at restoring disturbed sites through activities such as revegetation, watering, and monitoring, as well as assisting with exotic plant eradication and nursery management. The interns will also be responsible for organizing and maintaining databases, including GIS, and supporting various resource management projects like botanical surveys and research. This initiative is crucial for enhancing ecological restoration efforts within national parks, with an estimated total program funding of $55,746 and a single award anticipated. Interested applicants can reach out to Barbara Eschels, Supervisory Contract Specialist, at barbara_eschels@nps.gov or by phone at 702-293-8909 for further details.

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    barbara_eschels@nps.gov
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