Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00158
Apply for P16AS00158
- The DOI-NPS in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Advancing Technology in Art Conservation" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.923.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 10, 2016 and posted on May 10, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by This is a non-competitive Notice of Intent only. No applications are being accepted at this time.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
Advancing Technology in Art Conservation (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00158) is a National Park Service (DOI-NPS) cooperative agreement tied to the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training (NCPTT). The purpose of the effort is to strengthen the preservation of cultural resources by supporting both basic and applied research, and by developing, testing, and sharing technologies that help conservators and preservation professionals protect cultural heritage. NCPTT is positioned not only as a research and development hub, but also as a training and education center that helps practitioners, students, and early-career professionals learn how to use emerging tools and methods in real-world conservation work.
The opportunity lays out a set of shared goals between NPS and the designated recipient. First, it emphasizes research, with a focus on developing and implementing new technologies that improve how cultural heritage objects and sites are preserved and conserved. Second, it prioritizes training, specifically adapting new and existing technologies for practical use in art conservation. This includes offering training courses for students and bringing together experts to address technical and scientific issues tied to hands-on conservation, suggesting workshops or similar applied learning environments. Third, it highlights information management by encouraging the parties to serve as knowledge centers and clearinghouses, meaning the work should help organize, curate, and disseminate reliable conservation and preservation information so it is easier for the field to access and apply.
In addition to research and knowledge-sharing, the agreement supports financial assistance activities that benefit the broader preservation and conservation community, particularly through professional development opportunities such as internships and training. Finally, the opportunity includes conference participation as an expected component, covering activities like hosting or organizing sessions, participating in exhibits, and sharing meeting facilities. Taken together, the structure points to a collaborative program that mixes technology development, capacity building, and broad dissemination so that advances in conservation science translate into everyday practice.
Administratively, this is a discretionary opportunity using a cooperative agreement funding instrument, which typically indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency in carrying out the project rather than a hands-off grant. The activity category is listed as education, with CFDA 15.923. The posted and created dates are May 10, 2016. The award ceiling is $50,000, with one expected award. Eligibility is listed as nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education. Importantly, the notice specifies it is a non-competitive Notice of Intent only, and no applications are being accepted; both the original and current closing dates reflect that there is no open application window.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity called?
The opportunity is titled Advancing Technology in Art Conservation, Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00158. It is administered by the National Park Service (NPS) within the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) and is tied to the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training (NCPTT).
What is the purpose of this cooperative agreement?
The purpose is to strengthen preservation of cultural resources by supporting basic and applied research and by developing, testing, and sharing technologies that help conservators and preservation professionals protect cultural heritage.
What kinds of activities does NCPTT support under this effort?
Based on the description, activities center on: (1) research and technology development, (2) training and education to help people use technologies in real conservation work, and (3) information management and dissemination so conservation knowledge is easier to access and apply across the field.
What are the main program goals shared between NPS and the recipient?
The notice lays out shared goals focused on:
- Research: developing and implementing new technologies to improve preservation and conservation of cultural heritage objects and sites.
- Training: adapting new and existing technologies for practical use in art conservation, including offering training courses and bringing experts together to address technical/scientific issues tied to hands-on conservation.
- Information management: serving as knowledge centers/clearinghouses that organize, curate, and disseminate reliable conservation and preservation information.
Is this opportunity focused more on research or on training?
It is structured as a mix of both. Research and technology development are emphasized, and there is also a clear priority on training activities that translate technology into day-to-day conservation practice (for example, training courses for students and applied workshops where experts address real technical issues).
What does "information management" mean in this opportunity?
Here, information management refers to acting as a knowledge center and clearinghouse for conservation and preservation information. The intent is to help organize, curate, and share reliable information so practitioners can find and use it more easily.
Does the opportunity include professional development components?
Yes. The agreement supports financial assistance activities that benefit the broader preservation and conservation community, particularly through professional development opportunities such as internships and training.
Are conferences part of the expected work?
Yes. Conference participation is described as an expected component, including activities such as hosting or organizing sessions, participating in exhibits, sharing meeting facilities, and other related forms of participation.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
This is a cooperative agreement, not a standard grant.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
The notice indicates that a cooperative agreement typically involves substantial involvement by the federal agency in carrying out the project, rather than a fully hands-off arrangement.
Is this a discretionary funding opportunity?
Yes. It is described as a discretionary opportunity.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as education.
What is the CFDA number listed for the program?
The CFDA number provided is 15.923.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
Both the posted and created dates are listed as May 10, 2016.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $50,000.
How many awards are expected?
The notice states there is one expected award.
Who is eligible to receive this award?
Eligibility is listed as nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
Is this a competitive opportunity?
No. The notice specifies it is a non-competitive Notice of Intent only.
Are applications being accepted?
No. The notice explicitly states that no applications are being accepted.
Is there an open application window or deadline to apply?
No. The information indicates there is no open application window. Both the original and current closing dates reflect that the opportunity is not open for applications.
What is NCPTT's role in this opportunity?
NCPTT is positioned as a research and development hub and as a training and education center that helps practitioners, students, and early-career professionals learn to use emerging tools and methods in real-world conservation work.
What field or community is intended to benefit from this work?
The described beneficiaries are the preservation and conservation community, including conservators, preservation professionals, and learners such as students and early-career professionals.
What kinds of outcomes is the agreement aiming for?
The structure points to outcomes such as new or improved conservation technologies, practical training that enables adoption of those tools, and broader dissemination of vetted conservation knowledge so that advances in conservation science translate into everyday practice.
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