Opportunity Information: Apply for P14AS00179
Apply for P14AS00179
- The National Park Service in the education natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Archaeological Institute of America" 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 Jul 16, 2014 and posted on Jul 16, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 30, 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 $100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
This notice describes the National Park Service (NPS) intent to make a single, non-competitive cooperative agreement award to the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA). It is explicitly not a call for applications; instead, it serves as public notification that NPS plans to fund specific partnership activities without full and open competition. The project is listed under Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00179, within CFDA 15.946 (Cultural Resources Management), and is categorized in the education and natural resources space. The anticipated award amount is $100,000, with no cost share or matching requirement, and it is structured as a new award with a five-year period of performance starting from the date of award.
At a high level, the agreement is meant to leverage the complementary missions of NPS and AIA. The AIA, founded in 1879, focuses on promoting archaeological research, ethical practice, and public understanding of archaeology and cultural heritage. NPS, in addition to managing the National Park System, has major responsibilities in national historic preservation leadership under authorities such as the National Historic Preservation Act, including training and information-sharing on preservation methods and program administration across federal, state, and local levels. The cooperative agreement is designed to formalize collaboration where both organizations exchange knowledge, skills, and resources to advance shared goals, especially public education and outreach connected to archaeology.
The planned work emphasizes joint project development and public engagement. On the AIA side, responsibilities include collaborating with NPS to identify and develop projects that can be carried out effectively under the agreement, assessing public support for archaeology and brainstorming ways to increase public involvement, and encouraging AIA members to participate in NPS-related educational, interpretive, outreach, conservation, and research efforts (with appropriate NPS permission). AIA is also expected to provide NPS with copies of written activity reports and resulting documents when agreed in advance, share occasional publications and outreach products (including educational materials and broadcasts) as they become available, and acknowledge NPS support in resulting publications and works, subject to the agreement terms.
NPS anticipates substantial involvement, which is a key feature of a cooperative agreement (as opposed to a simpler pass-through grant). NPS will provide input and technical assistance, particularly around developing educational materials for public use and supporting activities tied to International Archaeology Day, where NPS is identified as a primary partner. NPS will also provide the financial assistance outlined in the agreement, offer reasonable access to relevant NPS-administered information when appropriate, advise AIA on NPS education needs and resource management policies as well as opportunities for archaeology-related research and interpretation, and monitor and supervise the work conducted under the agreement. NPS will similarly acknowledge AIA work products and data in NPS publications and in materials transmitted outside the agency, subject to the agreement terms.
The notice also explains why the award is being made without competition. Under Department of the Interior single-source policy (505 DM 2), agencies must justify why open competition is not practicable. Here, NPS cites the “Unique Qualifications” criterion. The justification centers on AIA’s distinctive capacity to support International Archaeology Day through its specialized membership network and volunteer base, as well as its ability to disseminate information broadly and help develop complementary educational materials. NPS frames AIA as uniquely positioned because its mission and audience closely align with NPS goals, making it an efficient partner for reaching national and international publics with archaeology-focused education and heritage awareness.
Legally, the agreement is grounded in 16 U.S.C. 1(g), which authorizes NPS to enter cooperative agreements involving transfers of appropriated funds to nonprofit organizations for public purposes consistent with NPS programs, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 6305. The primary contact listed for the opportunity is June Zastrow (303-987-6718, junezastrow@nps.gov). The posting date is July 16, 2014, with an original and current closing date of July 30, 2014, which in this context functions more as an administrative posting window rather than an application deadline since the announcement is a notice of intent to award.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this a call for applications?
No. The notice is explicitly not a call for applications. It is a public notice that the National Park Service (NPS) intends to make a single, non-competitive cooperative agreement award to a specific organization.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA).
Will NPS consider proposals from other organizations?
Based on the notice, no. NPS states it intends to make a single, non-competitive (single-source) award and provides a justification for not using full and open competition.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The planned award is a cooperative agreement. The notice also highlights that a cooperative agreement involves substantial involvement by NPS, which differentiates it from a simpler pass-through grant.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is P14AS00179.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The notice lists CFDA 15.946, Cultural Resources Management.
What is the expected award amount?
The anticipated award amount is $100,000.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
No. The notice states there is no cost share or matching requirement.
Is this a new award or a continuation?
The notice describes it as a new award.
How long is the period of performance?
The period of performance is five years, starting from the date of award.
What subject areas does this project fall under?
The notice categorizes the opportunity in the education and natural resources space, and it is associated with cultural resources management.
What is the overall purpose of the cooperative agreement?
At a high level, the agreement is intended to leverage the complementary missions of NPS and AIA by formalizing collaboration and exchanging knowledge, skills, and resources to advance shared goals, especially public education and outreach related to archaeology and cultural heritage.
Why is NPS making this award without competition?
NPS cites the Department of the Interior single-source policy (505 DM 2) and justifies the non-competitive approach under the "Unique Qualifications" criterion. The notice explains that AIA has distinctive capacity to support International Archaeology Day through its specialized membership network and volunteer base, and can disseminate information broadly while helping develop complementary educational materials.
What is International Archaeology Day in relation to this agreement?
International Archaeology Day is identified as a key activity area within the planned collaboration, with NPS described as a primary partner. NPS involvement includes supporting activities tied to that event and providing input and technical assistance for public-facing educational materials.
What responsibilities are described for the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA)?
Based on the notice, AIA responsibilities include collaborating with NPS to identify and develop projects that can be carried out effectively under the agreement; assessing public support for archaeology and brainstorming ways to increase public involvement; encouraging AIA members to participate in NPS-related educational, interpretive, outreach, conservation, and research efforts (with appropriate NPS permission); providing NPS with copies of written activity reports and resulting documents when agreed in advance; sharing occasional publications and outreach products (including educational materials and broadcasts) as they become available; and acknowledging NPS support in resulting publications and works, subject to the agreement terms.
What responsibilities are described for the National Park Service (NPS)?
The notice states that NPS anticipates substantial involvement. NPS responsibilities include providing input and technical assistance (particularly around developing educational materials for public use); supporting activities tied to International Archaeology Day; providing the financial assistance outlined in the agreement; offering reasonable access to relevant NPS-administered information when appropriate; advising AIA on NPS education needs and resource management policies and on opportunities for archaeology-related research and interpretation; and monitoring and supervising the work conducted under the agreement. NPS will also acknowledge AIA work products and data in NPS publications and in materials transmitted outside the agency, subject to the agreement terms.
What does "substantial involvement" mean in this notice?
In the context of this notice, "substantial involvement" refers to NPS actively participating in the project through input, technical assistance, guidance, access to information when appropriate, and ongoing monitoring and supervision of the work, which is presented as a defining feature of a cooperative agreement.
Are there specific reporting or deliverable expectations mentioned?
Yes. The notice indicates AIA is expected to provide NPS with copies of written activity reports and resulting documents when agreed in advance, and to share occasional publications and outreach products (including educational materials and broadcasts) as they become available.
Are there acknowledgment requirements for publications or materials produced?
Yes. AIA is expected to acknowledge NPS support in resulting publications and works, subject to the agreement terms. Similarly, NPS will acknowledge AIA work products and data in NPS publications and in materials transmitted outside the agency, subject to the agreement terms.
What legal authority is cited for entering into this cooperative agreement?
The notice states the agreement is grounded in 16 U.S.C. 1(g), which authorizes NPS to enter cooperative agreements involving transfers of appropriated funds to nonprofit organizations for public purposes consistent with NPS programs, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 6305.
Who is the contact person for this notice?
The primary contact listed is June Zastrow. The notice provides phone number 303-987-6718 and email junezastrow@nps.gov.
What are the posting date and closing date listed in the notice?
The posting date is July 16, 2014. The original and current closing date is July 30, 2014.
Is the closing date an application deadline?
Not in the typical sense. The notice explains that it is a notice of intent to award rather than a call for applications, and that the date functions more as an administrative posting window than an application deadline.
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