Engaging Colorado Front Range Youth at Rocky Mountain National Park

The National Park Service is providing public notice of its intention to award financial assistance for a project titled "Engaging Colorado Front Range Youth at Rocky Mountain National Park". The project aims to support 19 interns at 40 hours/week for 5 weeks over three years, working on various tasks such as visitor services, trails projects, and ecosystem restoration. The recipient of the award will be responsible for recruiting and hiring diverse youth, providing training and supervision, and managing the internship program. The National Park Service will provide substantial involvement during the period of performance, including monitoring and oversight, technical assistance, and work space and materials. Key aspects of the project include: • Internship program for diverse youth from the local community • Projects pertinent to understanding park resources, promoting stewardship, and managing the park • Recipient responsibilities include recruitment, training, and supervision of interns • National Park Service responsibilities include monitoring, oversight, and technical assistance • The project will support the conservation of natural and cultural resources and promote education and job training.