Opportunity Information: Apply for DOI NPS NCPTT 2012 1
Apply for DOI NPS NCPTT 2012 1
- The National Park Service in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2012 Preservation Technology and Training Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.923 National Center for Preservation Technology and Training.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 2, 2011 and posted on Sep 1, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 17, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $210,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $25,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments).
- Federal and State Agencies are eligible to apply.
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Opportunity Summary:
The 2012 Preservation Technology and Training (PTT) Grants are a competitive grant program offered by the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training (NCPTT) within the National Park Service. The purpose of the program is to support innovative work that advances the science and technology of historic preservation, with a clear emphasis on developing brand-new tools and methods or adapting existing technologies in ways that improve how cultural resources are preserved. The opportunity sits in the science and technology and other research and development category (CFDA 15.923) and is designed to move the field forward through practical, usable innovations rather than routine preservation work.
NCPTT is looking for projects that are exploratory, forward-leaning, and strongly tied to technology or technical practice in preservation. The announcement highlights several types of eligible project activities, including laboratory or field research that tests, evaluates, or refines novel methods; training efforts such as workshops, courses, and curriculum development that help professionals adopt new or adapted technologies; documentation projects that use genuinely new methods (as opposed to standard, widely used approaches); and communication products such as manuscripts or websites that help spread innovative preservation techniques to a wider audience. It also supports convenings or meetings where experts come together to address preservation challenges through the use of technology. A key point is what the program will not fund: NCPTT explicitly excludes "bricks and mortar" work (repairs, construction, or physical restoration projects) and does not support straightforward documentation efforts that rely on well-established, standard methods without a meaningful innovative component.
Funding levels are relatively modest but intended to seed impactful ideas. Individual awards range from 5,000 to a maximum of 25,000, and that cap includes indirect costs. The total estimated funding for the cycle is 210,000, with an expectation of about 10 awards. All grants require a one-to-one cost share or match, and the match can be provided as cash or in-kind contributions (such as donated labor, equipment time, services, or other eligible non-cash support). Importantly, the source of matching funds may come from either federal or non-federal resources, which provides flexibility for applicants assembling project support. Because the program is funded through annual federal appropriations, awards are also contingent on the availability of funds.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of public and private entities. Eligible applicants include state governments; city, township, and county governments; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS status that are not universities. The opportunity also states that federal and state agencies are eligible to apply, which is not always the case in grant programs and may be important for interagency or government-led research and training initiatives.
The application window opens September 1, 2011, with a closing deadline of October 17, 2011 (original and current closing dates match). The opportunity was posted on September 1, 2011, and later archived on November 16, 2011. For applicants who need help accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Mary Striegel, Materials Conservation Chief and Grant Coordinator, reachable by phone at 318-356-7444. Additional program details are referenced through a link labeled "2012 PTT Grants Program at a Glance," which is where applicants would typically find submission instructions, required forms, evaluation criteria, and any clarifications about eligible costs and project expectations.
2012 Preservation Technology and Training (PTT) Grants - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the 2012 Preservation Technology and Training (PTT) Grants program?
The 2012 Preservation Technology and Training (PTT) Grants are a competitive grant program offered by the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training (NCPTT) within the National Park Service. The program supports innovative work that advances the science and technology of historic preservation, with a strong emphasis on creating brand-new tools and methods or adapting existing technologies to improve how cultural resources are preserved.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The purpose is to move the field of historic preservation forward through practical, usable innovations in preservation science and technology. The focus is on exploratory, forward-leaning projects tied to technology or technical practice, rather than routine preservation work.
What funding category or CFDA number is associated with this program?
This opportunity is listed in the science and technology and other research and development category under CFDA 15.923.
What types of projects does NCPTT want to fund?
NCPTT is looking for projects that are innovative and strongly connected to preservation technology or technical practice. Examples of eligible project activities mentioned in the announcement include:
- Laboratory or field research that tests, evaluates, or refines novel methods.
- Training efforts such as workshops, courses, and curriculum development to help professionals adopt new or adapted technologies.
- Documentation projects that use genuinely new methods (not standard, widely used approaches).
- Communication products such as manuscripts or websites that spread innovative preservation techniques.
- Convenings or meetings where experts address preservation challenges through technology.
Does this program support training and professional development activities?
Yes. The announcement specifically includes training efforts such as workshops, courses, and curriculum development, as long as they help professionals adopt new or adapted technologies in preservation.
Are documentation projects eligible for funding?
Documentation projects can be eligible if they use genuinely new methods. The program does not support straightforward documentation efforts that rely on well-established, standard methods without a meaningful innovative component.
Can grant funds be used to create publications or websites?
Yes. The announcement includes communication products such as manuscripts or websites when they help spread innovative preservation techniques to a wider audience.
Are meetings or convenings eligible activities?
Yes. The program supports convenings or meetings where experts come together to address preservation challenges through the use of technology.
What types of projects are explicitly not funded?
NCPTT explicitly excludes "bricks and mortar" work, including repairs, construction, or physical restoration projects. It also does not support routine documentation using standard methods when there is no meaningful innovative component.
What is the award size for individual grants?
Individual awards range from $5,000 up to a maximum of $25,000.
Does the $25,000 maximum include indirect costs?
Yes. The maximum award cap of $25,000 includes indirect costs.
How much total funding is expected to be available for this grant cycle?
The total estimated funding for the cycle is $210,000.
How many awards does NCPTT expect to make?
The program expects to make about 10 awards.
Is a cost share or match required?
Yes. All grants require a one-to-one (1:1) cost share or match.
What forms of match are allowed?
The match can be provided as cash or in-kind contributions. Examples of in-kind contributions mentioned include donated labor, equipment time, services, or other eligible non-cash support.
Can matching funds come from federal sources?
Yes. The opportunity states that the source of matching funds may come from either federal or non-federal resources.
Are awards guaranteed once selected?
No. Because the program is funded through annual federal appropriations, awards are contingent on the availability of funds.
Who is eligible to apply for the 2012 PTT Grants?
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of public and private entities. Eligible applicants listed in the announcement include:
- State governments
- City, township, and county governments
- Federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS status that are not universities
- Federal and state agencies
Are federal agencies eligible to apply?
Yes. The opportunity states that federal agencies are eligible to apply, which can be important for interagency research, training, and technology initiatives.
Are state agencies eligible to apply?
Yes. The opportunity also indicates that state agencies are eligible to apply.
When does the application period open?
The application window opens on September 1, 2011.
What is the application deadline?
The closing deadline is October 17, 2011. The announcement indicates the original and current closing dates match.
When was this opportunity posted and when was it archived?
The opportunity was posted on September 1, 2011, and later archived on November 16, 2011.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Mary Striegel, Materials Conservation Chief and Grant Coordinator. She can be reached by phone at 318-356-7444.
Where are submission instructions and other detailed requirements typically found?
Additional program details are referenced through a link labeled "2012 PTT Grants Program at a Glance." That is where applicants would typically find submission instructions, required forms, evaluation criteria, and clarifications about eligible costs and project expectations.
Is this program intended to support routine preservation work?
No. The program is designed to support practical, usable innovations in preservation science and technology, rather than routine or standard preservation work.
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