Opportunity Information: Apply for P17AS00073
The IMR ProRanger Program (Funding Opportunity Number P17AS00073) is a discretionary National Park Service funding opportunity structured as a cooperative agreement under the Department of the Interior. It supports a collaborative effort between the National Park Service (NPS) and Texas A and M University (TAMU) designed to train university students in visitor and resource protection work within the national park system, with a specific emphasis on preparing participants for careers in NPS law enforcement. The program combines classroom-based instruction with practical, on-the-ground experience, giving students a pathway to develop the skills and professional familiarity needed for seasonal work assignments in National Parks and, ultimately, potential federal employment.
At its core, the program is meant to function as a workforce development pipeline. Students first build foundational knowledge through academic instruction focused on the realities of protecting park visitors and safeguarding natural and cultural resources. After that, they move into experiential learning through seasonal positions in parks, where they can apply what they have learned, refine job-ready competencies, and gain exposure to the operational environment of the NPS. The stated intent is not just general career exploration, but targeted preparation for NPS law enforcement roles, which typically require a strong mix of professional judgment, public-facing communication skills, and an understanding of resource stewardship responsibilities.
A central policy goal of this opportunity is to broaden and diversify the pool of individuals who are positioned to compete for and succeed in federal service. By recruiting and preparing a more diverse set of students for NPS-related career tracks, the program aims to help the NPS workforce better reflect the demographics of the United States. The opportunity frames this as a practical benefit to the public as well, arguing that visitor experiences can be strengthened when park staff represent a wider range of backgrounds and perspectives and can connect effectively with the full spectrum of park visitors.
The opportunity also describes direct benefits to the university partner. TAMU is expected to gain from the recruitment and retention of diverse students, which can enrich the classroom environment and improve peer learning for all participants. From the NPS perspective, the program supports mission delivery by adding trained seasonal personnel capacity while also investing in longer-term stewardship outcomes. The presence and work of these students in national parks is positioned as contributing to sustained protection of public resources, supporting both current visitors and future generations.
Administratively, the program began in September 2015 and is described as operating under an existing Memorandum of Understanding between NPS and TAMU. Implementation is tied to the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (GC CESU) framework, specifically under Master Cooperative Agreement P12AC51051 and Task Agreement P15AC0144, which indicates the work is being carried out through established cooperative partnerships rather than a brand-new standalone structure. The funding activity category is Natural Resources, and the associated CFDA number is 15.945.
In terms of funding details, the award ceiling is listed as $213,894, with one expected award. Eligible applicants are public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, aligning with the program design that relies on university-based instruction and student recruitment. The opportunity was created on February 6, 2017, with an original closing date of February 15, 2017, indicating a short application window typical of certain targeted or continuation-style cooperative actions tied to existing partner arrangements.Apply for P17AS00073
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "IMR ProRanger Program" 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 Feb 06, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 15, 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 $213,894.00 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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