DOI – HQ Experienced Services Program

The Experienced Services Program (ESP) will provide support to Department of the Interior (DOI) Office of the Secretary program offices and divisions. Special emphasis will be placed on projects that support policy and program initiatives in support of DOI land and water resources. ESP participants will provide technical assistance and support to the DOI in the development and execution of projects that benefit the public. This program will provide opportunities to qualified individuals 55 years of age and older, who have specific technical skills and abilities not available or underrepresented at current DOI staffing levels. ESP participants will not replace or displace current DOI employees.

This program is limited to qualified nonprofit organizations subject to 26 U.S.C 501(c) (3) of the tax code and must be designated by the Secretary of Labor under Title V of the Older Americans Act of 1965.

All applicants will be initially screened for eligibility and compliance with the requirements stated in the Notice of Funding Opportunity, program regulations and statutes. All timely submitted and qualified proposals are reviewed by program staff and a financial assistance official. Unsuccessful applicants will receive notification in writing. All approved Cooperative Agreements will be awarded using GrantSolutions. Recipient requests for reimbursement will be made using the U.S. Department of Treasury's Automated Standard Application for Payment (ASAP).

Additional Information may be available in the Notice of Funding Opportunity as posted in Grants.gov and may be obtained by contacting the point of contact listed in the announcement.