Opportunity Information: Apply for DOI NPS NCPT 2013
Apply for DOI NPS NCPT 2013
- The National Park Service in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2013 PTT 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 Nov 1, 2012 and posted on Sep 25, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 15, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $250,000.00 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: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments State governments.
- The following organizations are eligible to submit proposals U.S. universities and colleges, U.S. non profit organizations museums, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations in the U.S. that are directly associated with educational or research activity, and government agencies in the U.S. National Park Service and other federal, state, territorial and local government agencies, as well as Hawaiian Natives, Native American and Alaska Native tribes and their Tribal Historic Preservation Offices. Other organizations can participate only as contractors to eligible U.S. partners. Grants funds support only portions of projects that are undertaken or managed directly by U.S. partners and expended in the U.S. and its territories.
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Opportunity Summary:
The 2013 PTT Grants opportunity is a discretionary funding program run by the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training (NCPTT) within the National Park Service. Its core purpose is to push historic preservation forward by funding practical, innovative work that applies science and technology to the preservation of historic and prehistoric cultural resources. NCPTT focuses on areas like archeology, architecture, landscape architecture, and materials conservation, and it carries out that mission through research, training and education, technology transfer, and partnerships. In plain terms, this grant is meant to help preservation professionals test new ideas, adapt tools from other fields, and share methods that can be used to better protect cultural resources.
The program specifically supports projects that either develop new preservation technologies or adapt existing technologies for preservation use. Examples of activities that fit well include laboratory or field research that explores or evaluates novel or modified methods; training efforts such as workshops, courses, or curriculum development designed to promote new or adapted technologies; documentation efforts that use genuinely new methods (rather than standard, widely used approaches); manuscripts or websites that disseminate innovative preservation technologies; and meetings that bring experts together to solve preservation problems using technology. A key boundary is that NCPTT is not looking to fund construction-style work or routine preservation activities. The announcement explicitly excludes "bricks and mortar" projects, and it also excludes straightforward documentation that relies on well-established methods without a clear technological innovation or advancement.
Funding is offered through grants, cooperative agreements, and other eligible instruments, under CFDA 15.923 (National Center for Preservation Technology and Training). The opportunity anticipated about 10 awards, with an estimated total funding pool of $250,000 and an award ceiling of $25,000 per project. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind support, depending on the program rules) to help cover part of the project cost.
Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based partners and U.S. project activity. Eligible applicants include U.S. universities and colleges (both public and private), U.S. nonprofit organizations such as museums, research laboratories, and professional societies that are directly tied to education or research, and U.S. government agencies at the federal, state, territorial, and local levels. The eligibility list also includes Federally recognized tribal governments, other Native American tribal organizations, Hawaiian Natives, Alaska Native entities, and Tribal Historic Preservation Offices. Organizations that do not meet eligibility can still participate, but only as contractors to an eligible U.S. partner. Importantly, grant funds are intended to support only the portions of work that are undertaken or managed directly by the eligible U.S. partner and spent within the U.S. and its territories.
Timing details in the notice show it was posted on September 25, 2012, with an original closing date of November 1, 2012 that was extended to a current closing date of November 15, 2012, and an archive date of December 30, 2012. For applicants needing help accessing the announcement, the listed contact was Mary Striegel, Materials Conservation Chief at NCPTT (phone: 318-356-7444).
2013 PTT Grants (NCPTT / National Park Service) - FAQs
What is the 2013 PTT Grants opportunity?
The 2013 PTT Grants opportunity is a discretionary funding program run by the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training (NCPTT), which is part of the National Park Service. It funds practical, innovative work that advances historic preservation by applying science and technology to the preservation of historic and prehistoric cultural resources.
What is the main purpose of this funding program?
The core purpose is to push historic preservation forward by supporting projects that develop new preservation technologies or adapt existing technologies for preservation use, and then share those methods so they can be used more broadly to protect cultural resources.
What kinds of preservation fields does NCPTT focus on?
NCPTT focuses on areas such as archeology, architecture, landscape architecture, and materials conservation. It carries out its mission through research, training and education, technology transfer, and partnerships.
What types of projects are supported?
The program supports projects that either (1) develop new preservation technologies or (2) adapt existing technologies for preservation use. The emphasis is on practical, innovative work that applies science and technology in ways that advance preservation practice.
What are examples of activities that fit well under this opportunity?
Examples specifically described as a good fit include:
- Laboratory or field research exploring or evaluating novel or modified methods
- Training efforts such as workshops, courses, or curriculum development designed to promote new or adapted technologies
- Documentation efforts that use genuinely new methods (not standard, widely used approaches)
- Manuscripts or websites that disseminate innovative preservation technologies
- Meetings that bring experts together to solve preservation problems using technology
Does the grant support training and education activities?
Yes. Training efforts like workshops, courses, or curriculum development are included as examples of activities that fit well, as long as they are designed to promote new or adapted preservation technologies.
Does the grant support documentation projects?
It can, but only when the documentation uses genuinely new methods. Straightforward documentation that relies on well-established methods without a clear technological innovation or advancement is explicitly excluded.
Are manuscripts or websites eligible project outputs?
Yes. The announcement lists manuscripts or websites that disseminate innovative preservation technologies as examples of eligible activities.
Are meetings or convenings eligible?
Yes. Meetings that bring experts together to solve preservation problems using technology are included as an example of a supported activity.
What types of projects are not funded?
NCPTT is not seeking to fund construction-style work or routine preservation activities. The announcement explicitly excludes "bricks and mortar" projects. It also excludes straightforward documentation using standard, widely used methods without a clear technological innovation or advancement.
Is this a "bricks and mortar" construction grant?
No. "Bricks and mortar" projects are explicitly excluded, and the program is described as focused on technology, innovation, and the advancement of preservation methods rather than construction-style work.
What funding mechanisms are used for awards?
Funding is offered through grants, cooperative agreements, and other eligible instruments.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 15.923, titled National Center for Preservation Technology and Training.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated about 10 awards.
What was the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding pool was $250,000.
What is the maximum award amount per project?
The award ceiling listed is $25,000 per project.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind support, depending on the program rules) to cover part of the project cost.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based partners and U.S. project activity. Eligible applicants include:
- U.S. universities and colleges (public and private)
- U.S. nonprofit organizations such as museums, research laboratories, and professional societies that are directly tied to education or research
- U.S. government agencies at the federal, state, territorial, and local levels
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Hawaiian Natives
- Alaska Native entities
- Tribal Historic Preservation Offices
Can a for-profit business apply directly?
The eligibility list provided focuses on U.S. universities/colleges, U.S. nonprofits tied to education or research, U.S. government agencies, and certain tribal and Native entities. Organizations that do not meet eligibility can still participate, but only as contractors to an eligible U.S. partner.
Can an ineligible organization still be involved in the project?
Yes. Organizations that do not meet eligibility can participate as contractors to an eligible U.S. partner. The grant funds are intended to support only the portions of work undertaken or managed directly by the eligible U.S. partner and spent within the U.S. and its territories.
Are projects required to take place in the United States?
Yes. Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based partners and U.S. project activity, and grant funds are intended to support work spent within the U.S. and its territories.
Can grant funds be used for work outside the U.S.?
No. The information provided states that grant funds are intended to support only the portions of work undertaken or managed directly by the eligible U.S. partner and spent within the U.S. and its territories.
When was the opportunity posted?
The notice shows it was posted on September 25, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The original closing date was November 1, 2012, and it was extended to a current closing date of November 15, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is December 30, 2012.
Who was the contact person for help accessing the announcement?
The listed contact was Mary Striegel, Materials Conservation Chief at NCPTT.
How can applicants reach the listed contact?
The phone number provided for Mary Striegel is 318-356-7444.
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