Opportunity Information: Apply for P19AS00521
The Colorado Plateau Dark Skies Cooperative Coordinator Internship is a National Park Service (Department of the Interior) funding opportunity that supports an intern position focused on protecting and promoting dark night skies across the Colorado Plateau. The role is designed to advance the mission of the Colorado Plateau Dark Skies Cooperative (CPDSC) by acting as a connector and coordinator among many different partners who influence night-sky quality and public engagement in the region.
The core purpose of the internship is collaborative capacity-building. The coordinator intern is expected to strengthen working relationships among local communities, municipal and regional planning organizations, advocacy groups, natural history associations, intergovernmental internship programs, dark sky study centers, and land managers. In practical terms, that means helping different stakeholders align their efforts around reducing light pollution and expanding public appreciation of the night sky, especially in and around parks and other protected lands on the Plateau.
A major emphasis is community-facing programming and outreach tied to astronomy and night-sky education. The intern’s work includes promoting night-sky-related activities, supporting community astronomy events, and engaging in citizen outreach that reaches a wide range of audiences. The position also involves distributing educational information and resources to educators, which suggests a focus on building long-term awareness through schools and informal education networks.
Another key component is on-the-ground support for lighting improvements that reduce light pollution. The internship includes assisting communities with lighting projects, including retrofits and the development or refinement of lighting ordinances. This aspect of the work typically centers on encouraging better outdoor lighting practices (for example, shielding, appropriate color temperature, and limiting unnecessary brightness and hours of use) in ways that preserve night-sky visibility while still meeting safety and operational needs.
Administratively, this opportunity was offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement under the Natural Resources funding activity category (CFDA 15.945). Eligibility was limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, indicating the award would be made to an institution (such as a state university) that would host or administer the internship in partnership with the National Park Service. The opportunity number is P19AS00521, it was created on August 15, 2019, and had an original closing date of August 25, 2019. The award ceiling was $30,000, with one expected award, reflecting a single funded placement intended to serve as a central coordinating support role for CPDSC efforts across the region.Apply for P19AS00521
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Colorado Plateau Dark Skies Cooperative Coordinator Internship" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 15, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 25, 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 $30,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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What is the Colorado Plateau Dark Skies Cooperative Coordinator Internship?
It is a National Park Service (Department of the Interior) funding opportunity supporting an intern position focused on protecting and promoting dark night skies across the Colorado Plateau. The intern role is designed to advance the mission of the Colorado Plateau Dark Skies Cooperative (CPDSC) by serving as a connector and coordinator among partners who influence night-sky quality and public engagement in the region.
Who is the federal funding agency for this opportunity?
The funding opportunity is offered by the National Park Service within the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What is the main purpose of the internship?
The core purpose is collaborative capacity-building. The coordinator intern is expected to strengthen working relationships among many stakeholder groups and help align efforts to reduce light pollution and expand public appreciation of the night sky across the Colorado Plateau, especially in and around parks and other protected lands.
What organizations and stakeholder groups are involved or targeted for coordination?
Based on the opportunity description, the intern is expected to build and strengthen relationships among local communities, municipal and regional planning organizations, advocacy groups, natural history associations, intergovernmental internship programs, dark sky study centers, and land managers.
What kinds of activities would the coordinator intern support?
The internship includes partner coordination, community-facing programming and outreach tied to astronomy and night-sky education, promotion of night-sky-related activities, support for community astronomy events, citizen outreach for a wide range of audiences, and distribution of educational information and resources to educators.
Is public outreach and education a major part of the role?
Yes. A major emphasis is community-facing programming and outreach connected to astronomy and night-sky education, including promoting events, supporting astronomy activities, and reaching diverse audiences through citizen outreach and education resources.
Does the internship include working with schools or educators?
Yes. The position includes distributing educational information and resources to educators, suggesting a focus on building long-term awareness through schools and informal education networks.
Does the internship include work on lighting improvements to reduce light pollution?
Yes. A key component is on-the-ground support for lighting improvements, including assisting communities with lighting projects such as retrofits and the development or refinement of lighting ordinances.
What types of lighting practices are implied by the description?
The description points to encouraging better outdoor lighting practices intended to preserve night-sky visibility while still meeting safety and operational needs. Examples mentioned include shielding, appropriate color temperature, and limiting unnecessary brightness and hours of use.
What is the funding mechanism used for this opportunity?
The opportunity was offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category listed is Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number provided for this opportunity is 15.945.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, meaning the award would be made to an eligible institution (such as a state university) that would host or administer the internship in partnership with the National Park Service.
Was this opportunity intended to fund multiple awards or a single award?
It was expected to result in one award, reflecting a single funded placement intended to serve as a central coordinating support role for CPDSC efforts across the region.
What was the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The award ceiling was $30,000.
What is the opportunity number?
The opportunity number is P19AS00521.
When was the opportunity created?
It was created on August 15, 2019.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was August 25, 2019.
What geographic region does the internship focus on?
The internship focuses on the Colorado Plateau, with attention to night-sky protection and public engagement in and around parks and other protected lands across the region.
How does this role support the Colorado Plateau Dark Skies Cooperative (CPDSC)?
The role supports CPDSC by acting as a coordinator and connector across multiple partner groups, helping align planning, outreach, and practical lighting improvement efforts aimed at reducing light pollution and increasing appreciation and understanding of dark skies.
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