Opportunity Information: Apply for P15AS01019
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- The National Park Service in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Aleutian Voices stories from WWII in the Aleutians" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.946 Cultural Resources Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 27, 2015 and posted on Jun 27, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 11, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $12,100.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $15,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This is a notice of intent to award to the Aleutian Pribilof Heritage Group. Please see the attachment for more information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Aleutian Voices: stories from WWII in the Aleutians" (Funding Announcement Number P15AS01019) is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to make an award, not an open call for applications. In other words, the NPS is publicly announcing that it plans to fund a specific organization for a specific project without full and open competition. The planned award is structured as a cooperative agreement, which signals that NPS staff will have substantial involvement in shaping, reviewing, and helping deliver the final work rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back.
The project focuses on documenting and interpreting the history of the Aleutian World War II National Historic Area and related National Historic Landmarks across the Aleutian Islands. Its main purpose is to produce an interpretive publication that helps people better understand a lesser-known part of World War II history in Alaska. The publication is intended to cover multiple perspectives and themes, including the actions and roles of Allied and Japanese forces, the relocation and internment of Unangax (Aleut) people to southeast Alaska, and the experiences of prisoners of war who were interned in Japan and Russia. The content is meant to be grounded in primary historical sources and community knowledge, combining archival documentation with personal testimony.
The intended recipient is the Aleutian Pribilof Heritage Group (APHG), with Jake Lestenkof listed as the principal investigator/program manager. The NPS anticipates providing $12,100 in federal funding, with an additional $6,000 in required cost share, for a total project effort supported by both parties. The anticipated performance period runs from July 6, 2015 through March 18, 2016. The award falls under CFDA 15.946, Cultural Resources Management, and is authorized under 54 USC 101702.
A key deliverable is a print-ready publication that uses historic photographs, maps, narrative text, and selected quotations from oral history interviews and published literature. The work plan emphasizes research and careful curation of interpretive "spreads" (topic-focused sections) within the publication. Source materials are expected to come from the National Archives, museums and other archival institutions, and NPS collections, including oral histories, stories, and photographs contributed by WWII veterans and Unangax individuals and families affected by wartime relocation and internment. APHG is expected to draft the content for the publication sections, incorporate maps and images, and then finalize the product after addressing NPS review comments so the finished version is ready for printing.
Because this is a cooperative agreement, responsibilities are explicitly shared. APHG is expected to work directly with tribal organizations in the Aleutians and with WWII veterans to gather stories, images, and memorabilia; coordinate with NPS on topic selection and interpretive messaging; conduct research in national and local archives (including NPS archives); consult with local Native organizations to ensure culturally appropriate and accurate language when describing Aleut/Unangan people, places, and cultural terms; and create broad opportunities for community and stakeholder review before the publication is finalized. APHG is also responsible for clearing permissions for any photos, quotations, stories, or memorabilia used.
On the NPS side, substantial involvement includes providing technical and subject-matter support, contributing research notes and archival materials, helping obtain permissions for historic photographs, writing an introduction to the publication, and conducting review and comment on drafts. NPS also commits to using its networks to help disseminate the final product, both in print and online, including integrating it into interpretive programs and sharing it with relevant communities and organizations. The NPS plans to post a completed digital version that is fully Section 508 compliant (meaning accessible to people with disabilities) on the Aleutian World War II National Historic Area website. Distribution is aimed at veterans and their families, schools and other educational institutions, Native governmental and nonprofit entities, and civilians who experienced WWII in Alaska and on the home front. NPS also designates Janis Kozlowski as the Agreements Technical Representative and liaison for administering and coordinating the agreement.
The announcement also explains why the award is being made as a single-source (non-competitive) action. Under Department of the Interior single source policy (505 DM 2), the NPS cites the "Unique Qualifications" justification. The rationale given is that APHG was specifically established to preserve and interpret Aleut culture and heritage, particularly as it relates to WWII, and that APHG has the needed experience, community relationships, and regional expertise to successfully carry out this work. The NPS states that APHG is uniquely positioned to work with the relevant individuals, tribal organizations, veterans, and experts required for the project, and therefore competition was not considered practicable for meeting the project goals within the NPS Affiliated Areas partnership framework.
Overall, the opportunity is best understood as a targeted partnership project to create a historically grounded, community-informed WWII interpretive publication about the Aleutians. It is designed to elevate local and Indigenous voices, integrate archival research with oral history, ensure cultural accuracy through consultation and review, and produce a final product that can be widely shared in both print and accessible digital formats through NPS channels.
FAQs: Aleutian Voices: stories from WWII in the Aleutians (P15AS01019)
Is this an open grant opportunity that organizations can apply for?
No. This is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to make an award, not an open call for applications. It publicly announces NPS plans to fund a specific organization for a specific project without full and open competition.
What is the funding announcement number for this notice?
The Funding Announcement Number is P15AS01019.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is the Aleutian Pribilof Heritage Group (APHG).
Who is listed as the principal investigator/program manager?
Jake Lestenkof is listed as the principal investigator/program manager.
What type of award is planned?
The planned award is a cooperative agreement. This indicates NPS staff will have substantial involvement in shaping, reviewing, and helping deliver the final work, rather than only providing funding.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The main purpose is to document and interpret the history of the Aleutian World War II National Historic Area and related National Historic Landmarks across the Aleutian Islands by producing an interpretive publication that helps people better understand this lesser-known part of WWII history in Alaska.
What is the primary deliverable?
A print-ready interpretive publication that uses historic photographs, maps, narrative text, and selected quotations from oral history interviews and published literature.
What topics and perspectives is the publication intended to cover?
The publication is intended to cover multiple perspectives and themes, including the actions and roles of Allied and Japanese forces, the relocation and internment of Unangax (Aleut) people to southeast Alaska, and the experiences of prisoners of war who were interned in Japan and Russia.
What sources will the publication be based on?
The content is meant to be grounded in primary historical sources and community knowledge, combining archival documentation with personal testimony. Source materials are expected from the National Archives, museums and other archival institutions, and NPS collections, including oral histories, stories, and photographs contributed by WWII veterans and Unangax individuals and families affected by wartime relocation and internment.
How much federal funding is anticipated?
NPS anticipates providing $12,100 in federal funding.
Is cost share required, and how much?
Yes. The notice states an additional $6,000 in required cost share, for a total project effort supported by both parties.
What is the total project effort amount described in the notice?
The total project effort described is $18,100 (made up of $12,100 federal funding plus $6,000 required cost share).
What is the anticipated performance period?
The anticipated performance period runs from July 6, 2015 through March 18, 2016.
Which CFDA program does this award fall under?
The award falls under CFDA 15.946, Cultural Resources Management.
What is the statutory authority cited for the award?
The notice cites 54 USC 101702 as the authorization.
Why is this being issued as a single-source (non-competitive) award?
NPS cites the Department of the Interior single source policy (505 DM 2) and uses the "Unique Qualifications" justification. The rationale provided is that APHG was specifically established to preserve and interpret Aleut culture and heritage, particularly as it relates to WWII, and has the needed experience, community relationships, and regional expertise. NPS states APHG is uniquely positioned to work with relevant individuals, tribal organizations, veterans, and experts required for the project.
What does "cooperative agreement" mean here in practical terms?
It means responsibilities are explicitly shared and NPS will be substantially involved. NPS involvement includes technical and subject-matter support, contributing research notes and archival materials, helping obtain permissions for historic photographs, writing an introduction, and reviewing/commenting on drafts.
What responsibilities are expected of APHG under the cooperative agreement?
APHG is expected to work directly with tribal organizations in the Aleutians and with WWII veterans to gather stories, images, and memorabilia; coordinate with NPS on topic selection and interpretive messaging; conduct research in national and local archives (including NPS archives); consult with local Native organizations to ensure culturally appropriate and accurate language for Aleut/Unangan people, places, and cultural terms; create broad opportunities for community and stakeholder review; draft publication sections; incorporate maps and images; address NPS review comments; finalize the product for printing; and clear permissions for any photos, quotations, stories, or memorabilia used.
What responsibilities are expected of NPS?
NPS responsibilities include providing technical and subject-matter support, contributing research notes and archival materials, helping obtain permissions for historic photographs, writing an introduction to the publication, reviewing drafts and providing comments, and using NPS networks to help disseminate the final product in print and online.
Who is the NPS Agreements Technical Representative and liaison for this agreement?
Janis Kozlowski is designated as the Agreements Technical Representative and liaison for administering and coordinating the agreement.
What does the work plan emphasize for building the publication?
The work plan emphasizes research and careful curation of interpretive "spreads" (topic-focused sections) within the publication.
Will the final product be available online?
Yes. NPS plans to post a completed digital version on the Aleutian World War II National Historic Area website.
Will the online digital version meet accessibility requirements?
Yes. The notice states the completed digital version will be fully Section 508 compliant, meaning it will be accessible to people with disabilities.
Who is the intended audience for distribution of the publication?
Distribution is aimed at veterans and their families, schools and other educational institutions, Native governmental and nonprofit entities, and civilians who experienced WWII in Alaska and on the home front.
How will NPS help with dissemination and use of the final publication?
NPS commits to using its networks to help disseminate the final product in print and online, including integrating it into interpretive programs and sharing it with relevant communities and organizations.
How will the project ensure cultural accuracy and appropriate language about Aleut/Unangan communities?
APHG is expected to consult with local Native organizations to ensure culturally appropriate and accurate language when describing Aleut/Unangan people, places, and cultural terms, and to create opportunities for community and stakeholder review before the publication is finalized.
Who is responsible for permissions and clearances for content used in the publication?
APHG is responsible for clearing permissions for any photos, quotations, stories, or memorabilia used.
What geographic and historical scope does the project focus on?
The project focuses on the Aleutian World War II National Historic Area and related National Historic Landmarks across the Aleutian Islands, documenting and interpreting WWII history connected to the region.
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