Opportunity Information: Apply for P14AS00347
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- The National Park Service in the education 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 "2015 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 5, 2014 and posted on Sep 5, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 5, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $40,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 7 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: 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 Private institutions of higher education City or township governments State governments Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Opportunity Summary:
The 2015 Preservation Technology and Training (PTT) Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00347) is a discretionary grant program offered by the National Park Service through the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training (NCPTT). It is designed to support innovative research projects that either develop new preservation technologies or adapt existing technologies for the protection and long-term care of cultural resources. The focus is on advancing preservation practice through research, testing, evaluation, and training-related outcomes rather than on direct construction or repair work. A key limitation is that NCPTT explicitly does not fund "Bricks and Mortar" projects, meaning proposals centered on physical restoration, building rehabilitation, or capital improvements are not competitive under this program.
The opportunity sits at the intersection of education, humanities/cultural affairs, and science and technology research and development, with a category explanation emphasizing historic preservation research. In practical terms, this means the program is looking for projects that produce broadly useful knowledge, tools, methods, protocols, or training materials that can be applied by preservation professionals to better conserve historic places, collections, landscapes, archaeological resources, and related cultural materials. Competitive projects typically demonstrate clear innovation or a meaningful improvement over current practice, along with a plan for sharing results with the wider preservation field so the benefits extend beyond a single site or organization.
Funding for this cycle was estimated at a total of $300,000, with an expectation of about 7 awards. Individual grant amounts range from a floor of $5,000 to a ceiling of $40,000, making this a relatively small-grants program aimed at targeted research and development efforts, pilot studies, field testing, tool development, and applied experimentation. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, which lowers the barrier to entry for organizations that may not have access to non-federal match funding.
Eligibility is broad and includes many common public and nonprofit entities involved in preservation, research, and training. Eligible applicants include state, county, city or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in that nonprofit category); public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; and Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) as well as Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized. This wide eligibility reflects the program's goal of advancing preservation technology across sectors, from academic labs to local government heritage programs and tribal preservation initiatives.
The announcement was posted on September 5, 2014, with an application deadline of November 5, 2014 (the original and current closing date match). The archive date is listed as July 5, 2015. The program is associated with CFDA number 15.923, National Center for Preservation Technology and Training. For more information, the opportunity points applicants to NCPTT's grants page at http://ncptt.nps.gov/grants/.
For applicant support or difficulty accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is Mary Striegel, Chief, Materials Conservation, reachable at 318-356-7444 or via email at marystriegel@nps.gov.
Preservation Technology and Training (PTT) Grants (2015) - FAQs
What is the Preservation Technology and Training (PTT) Grants program?
The Preservation Technology and Training (PTT) Grants program is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the National Park Service through the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training (NCPTT). It supports innovative research projects that develop new preservation technologies or adapt existing technologies to improve the protection and long-term care of cultural resources.
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P14AS00347.
What types of projects is this grant designed to fund?
This program is designed to fund innovative preservation research and development work, including research, testing, evaluation, and training-related outcomes. It is aimed at advancing preservation practice by producing useful knowledge, tools, methods, protocols, or training materials that can be shared and applied broadly by preservation professionals.
What kinds of outcomes are emphasized by the program?
The emphasis is on outcomes that advance preservation practice through research and related deliverables, such as tested approaches, evaluated methods, improved protocols, tool development, or training materials. The program also highlights the importance of sharing results with the wider preservation field so the benefits extend beyond a single site or organization.
Does this program fund construction, repairs, or restoration work?
No. NCPTT explicitly does not fund "Bricks and Mortar" projects. Proposals centered on physical restoration, building rehabilitation, or capital improvements are not competitive under this program.
What does "Bricks and Mortar" mean in this context?
In this announcement, "Bricks and Mortar" refers to projects focused on direct physical work such as restoration, rehabilitation, repair, or capital improvements to buildings or sites. NCPTT indicates these are not funded under the PTT Grants program.
What subject areas does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity sits at the intersection of education, humanities/cultural affairs, and science and technology research and development, with an emphasis on historic preservation research.
What kinds of cultural resources might benefit from projects funded by this program?
Projects are intended to help preserve cultural resources broadly, including historic places, collections, landscapes, archaeological resources, and related cultural materials.
How much funding is available under this funding cycle?
Total funding for this cycle was estimated at $300,000.
How many awards were expected?
The announcement indicated an expectation of about 7 awards.
What is the minimum and maximum award size?
Individual grant amounts range from $5,000 (minimum) to $40,000 (maximum).
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes the following applicant types:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education under that nonprofit category)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal governments (federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (not federally recognized)
Are Native American tribal organizations eligible if they are not federally recognized?
Yes. The eligibility list includes Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized, in addition to federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on September 5, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was November 5, 2014, and the original and current closing dates match.
What is the archive date for this opportunity?
The archive date is listed as July 5, 2015.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The program is associated with CFDA number 15.923, National Center for Preservation Technology and Training.
Where can applicants find more information about the PTT Grants program?
The opportunity directs applicants to NCPTT's grants page at: http://ncptt.nps.gov/grants/
Who is the point of contact for applicant support?
The listed contact is Mary Striegel, Chief, Materials Conservation.
How can Mary Striegel be reached?
Phone: 318-356-7444
Email: marystriegel@nps.gov
What should applicants do if they have difficulty accessing the full announcement?
The opportunity states that applicants who need support or have difficulty accessing the full announcement should contact Mary Striegel (Chief, Materials Conservation) at 318-356-7444 or marystriegel@nps.gov.
Is this a large, multi-year funding program or a small-grants opportunity?
Based on the stated award range ($5,000 to $40,000) and the estimated total available funding ($300,000), this is a small-grants program intended for targeted research and development efforts, pilot studies, field testing, tool development, and applied experimentation.
What makes a project competitive under this program?
Competitive projects typically demonstrate clear innovation or a meaningful improvement over current preservation practice and include a plan to share results with the broader preservation field so the work has impact beyond a single organization or site.
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