Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00431
Apply for P16AS00431
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Archaeological Research and Education Program for the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution Parks" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 02, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by This is a notice of intent for a restricted award to the University of South Carolina. This is not a request for applications.. (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 $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Archaeological Research and Education Program for the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution Parks (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00431) is a National Park Service discretionary funding initiative under the U.S. Department of the Interior that supports science, technology, and other research and development activities focused on archaeology and public education. The main purpose of the project is to carry out archaeological fieldwork and laboratory analysis that will deepen and refine what is known about National Park Service sites connected to the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution. By generating new, evidence-based findings about these landscapes, the work is intended to strengthen how the parks interpret Revolutionary War history for visitors and how they design educational materials and programs for the public.
A central feature of the opportunity is its dual emphasis on research and education. On the research side, it funds systematic archaeological investigation, which typically includes survey and excavation in the field, followed by lab-based processing, analysis, and curation-related tasks that help identify and interpret artifacts, features, and site formation processes. The expected outcome is a better-supported historical narrative for the Southern Campaign parks, grounded in physical evidence that can confirm, clarify, or occasionally challenge existing understandings derived from documents and traditional histories. On the public-facing side, the program aims to translate those research results into enhanced interpretive and educational offerings about the American Revolution, such as updated exhibits, improved site interpretation, educational content, and programming that helps visitors understand what happened in these places and why it mattered.
The opportunity also places strong priority on workforce development and hands-on training. It is designed to create field school and practical training opportunities for students and volunteers in archaeology and historic preservation, providing supervised experience with field methods, laboratory procedures, documentation standards, and preservation best practices. This training component is meant to build capacity, both by preparing the next generation of cultural resource professionals and by engaging community members and volunteers in structured educational experiences tied directly to National Park Service priorities.
Administratively, the award is structured as a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates substantial involvement by the National Park Service in coordinating or guiding the work rather than functioning as a purely hands-off grant. The notice lists a funding ceiling of $150,000 with an expectation of a single award. Importantly, the posting is not an open solicitation for applications; it is explicitly a notice of intent for a restricted award to the University of South Carolina, meaning other entities are not being invited to apply under this announcement. Eligibility is listed broadly in the record as including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and other eligible applicants as described in the opportunity details, but in this specific instance the National Park Service indicated an intent to make a restricted award rather than run a competitive process.
The project is described as multi-year, with continuation dependent on the availability of future funding. In practical terms, that means the initial award is intended to support a portion of a longer research and education effort, with the possibility of additional funding in later years if funds remain available and the project continues to meet program goals. Overall, the opportunity is best understood as an investment in generating new archaeological knowledge about Revolutionary War-era sites in the Southern Campaign parks, while simultaneously converting that knowledge into improved public interpretation and structured, real-world training experiences in archaeology and historic preservation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Archaeological Research and Education Program for the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution Parks?
It is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding initiative under the U.S. Department of the Interior. The program supports science, technology, and other research and development activities focused on archaeology and public education connected to National Park Service sites associated with the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution.
What is the funding opportunity number for this program?
The funding opportunity number is P16AS00431.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The primary purpose is to carry out archaeological fieldwork and laboratory analysis that deepen and refine what is known about National Park Service sites tied to the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution. The project is intended to generate new, evidence-based findings about these landscapes and use those findings to strengthen how the parks interpret Revolutionary War history for visitors and how they design educational materials and programs for the public.
What kinds of activities does the research side of the program support?
The opportunity funds systematic archaeological investigation. This typically includes field-based survey and excavation, followed by laboratory processing and analysis. It also includes curation-related tasks that help identify and interpret artifacts, features, and site formation processes.
What kinds of outcomes are expected from the archaeological research?
The expected outcome is a better-supported historical narrative for the Southern Campaign parks grounded in physical evidence. The findings may confirm, clarify, or occasionally challenge existing understandings that come from documents and traditional histories.
How does the program connect archaeology to public education?
A central feature of the opportunity is its dual emphasis on research and education. Research results are intended to be translated into enhanced interpretive and educational offerings about the American Revolution, such as updated exhibits, improved site interpretation, educational content, and public programming that helps visitors understand what happened at these places and why it mattered.
What does the opportunity say about workforce development and training?
The opportunity places strong priority on workforce development and hands-on training. It is designed to create field school and practical training opportunities for students and volunteers in archaeology and historic preservation, with supervised experience in field methods, laboratory procedures, documentation standards, and preservation best practices.
Who is the training intended to benefit?
The training component is meant to build capacity by preparing the next generation of cultural resource professionals and by engaging community members and volunteers in structured educational experiences tied directly to National Park Service priorities.
What type of award instrument is planned for this opportunity?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates substantial involvement by the National Park Service in coordinating or guiding the work rather than operating as a purely hands-off grant.
What is the maximum funding amount (ceiling) listed for this opportunity?
The notice lists a funding ceiling of $150,000.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The opportunity indicates an expectation of a single award.
Is this an open solicitation where organizations can apply competitively?
No. The posting is explicitly described as not being an open solicitation for applications. It is a notice of intent for a restricted award.
Who is the intended recipient of the restricted award?
The National Park Service indicated an intent to make a restricted award to the University of South Carolina under this announcement.
Does the listing mention eligibility categories even though it is restricted?
Yes. The record lists eligibility broadly as including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and other eligible applicants as described in the opportunity details. However, for this specific announcement, the National Park Service stated its intent to make a restricted award rather than run a competitive process.
Is the project expected to be multi-year?
Yes. The project is described as multi-year, with continuation dependent on the availability of future funding.
What does "continuation dependent on the availability of future funding" mean in practice?
It means the initial award is intended to support a portion of a longer research and education effort, with the possibility of additional funding in later years if funds remain available and the project continues to meet program goals.
What is the overall goal of investing in this program?
Overall, the opportunity is intended as an investment in generating new archaeological knowledge about Revolutionary War-era sites in the Southern Campaign parks, while also converting that knowledge into improved public interpretation and structured, real-world training experiences in archaeology and historic preservation.
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