Opportunity Information: Apply for F16AS00313
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- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Archaeology and Anthropology Research Associate" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.608.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 28, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 06, 2016 This is a Notice of Intent to Make an Award to Great Basin Institute. No competition is expected. Do not respond.. (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 $110,000.00 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, 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:
The "Archaeology and Anthropology Research Associate" opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F16AS00313) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Department of the Interior cooperative agreement focused on supporting a dedicated archaeologist position for the Desert National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) Complex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The role is designed to build and carry out a comprehensive cultural resources program for the refuge complex, ensuring that archaeological and related heritage responsibilities are handled in a consistent, professional way that meets federal standards and legal requirements. The work is overseen day-to-day by the Desert NWR Refuge Manager, with specialized technical guidance provided by the FWS Regional Archaeologist located in Portland, Oregon.
The core purpose of the position is to implement and maintain an active cultural resource program that spans both field and administrative responsibilities. On the ground, this includes archaeological research and site inventory work, meaning the archaeologist would help identify, document, evaluate, and manage cultural sites and resources across refuge lands. On the administrative and compliance side, the position includes contract administration (such as overseeing cultural resource-related contracts and ensuring work products meet requirements), consultation responsibilities with Native American tribes and with the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), and coordination activities tied to FWS participation in the proposed Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) land withdrawal process. The outreach dimension is also explicit: the archaeologist is expected to contribute to public education and outreach efforts that help communicate the refuge's cultural history and stewardship responsibilities to the public in appropriate and responsible ways.
A major emphasis of the program is legal compliance and responsible stewardship under key federal cultural resource laws. The program is expected to address the requirements of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), which drives much of the federal process for identifying historic properties and considering the effects of federal actions on them. It also explicitly references the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), which governs the treatment and repatriation of Native American human remains and certain cultural items, and the Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA), which establishes protections for archaeological resources on federal lands and sets permitting and enforcement frameworks. The mention of "other Federal cultural resource legislation" signals a broader compliance landscape as well, where related mandates and policies may apply depending on project type and context.
Another important feature is coordination beyond the refuge boundaries. The incumbent is expected to align the Desert NWR Complex cultural resource program with parallel efforts on surrounding federal lands, which is often necessary in landscapes where cultural resources, research questions, and management issues cross jurisdictional lines. This kind of interagency coordination can involve sharing data where appropriate, collaborating on survey strategies and research priorities, and ensuring that compliance and consultation activities are not duplicated or contradictory across neighboring land management entities.
In practical terms, the opportunity anticipates regular professional travel, including overnight trips, to support fieldwork, research, conferences, and training. That travel expectation reflects the applied nature of the job: cultural resource management on large desert refuges typically requires time in the field for survey and monitoring, as well as ongoing professional development and coordination with partners.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this opportunity is categorized as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement, under the Environment activity category and CFDA number 15.608. The eligible applicants listed are nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)), excluding institutions of higher education. However, the notice is explicitly a Notice of Intent to Make an Award to the Great Basin Institute, with no competition expected, and it instructs others not to respond. The anticipated award structure is for a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with an award ceiling of $110,000. The notice was created on June 28, 2016, with an original closing date of July 6, 2016, consistent with a short administrative posting window for a non-competitive, intended recipient announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Archaeology and Anthropology Research Associate."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F16AS00313.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) within the Department of the Interior.
What type of federal award is this?
It is a discretionary award issued as a cooperative agreement.
What is the program or activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Environment.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 15.608.
What is the main purpose of the funded work?
The purpose is to support a dedicated archaeologist position for the Desert National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) Complex to build and carry out a comprehensive cultural resources program that meets federal standards and legal requirements.
Where will the work primarily take place?
The position supports the Desert NWR Complex in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who provides day-to-day oversight for the work?
Day-to-day oversight is provided by the Desert NWR Refuge Manager.
Who provides specialized technical guidance?
Specialized technical guidance is provided by the FWS Regional Archaeologist located in Portland, Oregon.
What kinds of field responsibilities are included?
Field responsibilities include archaeological research and site inventory work, such as identifying, documenting, evaluating, and managing cultural sites and resources across refuge lands.
What kinds of administrative or compliance responsibilities are included?
The role includes contract administration for cultural resource-related work, consultation responsibilities with Native American tribes and with the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), and coordination tied to FWS participation in the proposed Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) land withdrawal process.
Does the opportunity include public outreach or education components?
Yes. The archaeologist is expected to contribute to public education and outreach efforts that communicate the refuge's cultural history and stewardship responsibilities in appropriate and responsible ways.
Which federal cultural resource laws are explicitly referenced?
The opportunity explicitly references the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), and the Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA). It also notes that other federal cultural resource legislation may apply.
Why is NHPA mentioned as a major emphasis?
NHPA is described as driving much of the federal process for identifying historic properties and considering the effects of federal actions on those properties, making it central to compliance and stewardship activities.
What does NAGPRA coverage imply for the position?
NAGPRA is described as governing the treatment and repatriation of Native American human remains and certain cultural items, so the program must be prepared to address those responsibilities when applicable.
What does ARPA coverage imply for the position?
ARPA is described as establishing protections for archaeological resources on federal lands and setting permitting and enforcement frameworks, which shapes how archaeological resources are managed and protected.
Is coordination with other land management entities expected?
Yes. The position is expected to align the Desert NWR Complex cultural resource program with parallel efforts on surrounding federal lands, reflecting the need for coordination where cultural resources and management issues cross jurisdictional boundaries.
What might interagency coordination involve, based on the notice?
The notice indicates coordination can include sharing data where appropriate, collaborating on survey strategies and research priorities, and ensuring compliance and consultation activities are not duplicated or contradictory across neighboring entities.
Is travel expected as part of the work?
Yes. The opportunity anticipates regular professional travel, including overnight trips, to support fieldwork, research, conferences, and training.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The notice lists Expected Awards: 1, meaning a single award is anticipated.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is $110,000.
Who is eligible to apply, as listed in the notice?
Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)), excluding institutions of higher education.
Is this opportunity competitive?
No. The notice is a Notice of Intent to Make an Award to the Great Basin Institute, with no competition expected.
Should other organizations apply or submit responses?
No. The notice explicitly instructs others not to respond.
Who is the intended recipient named in the notice?
The notice states an intent to make an award to the Great Basin Institute.
What is the closing date shown for the notice?
The original closing date is July 6, 2016.
When was the notice created?
The notice was created on June 28, 2016.
Why is the posting window so short?
The information provided indicates the short window is consistent with an administrative posting for a non-competitive, intended recipient announcement.
What does the opportunity mean by a "comprehensive cultural resources program" for the refuge?
Based on the description, it means a program that covers both field and administrative work, including research, inventory, documentation, evaluation, management of cultural sites, contract oversight, consultation, coordination for broader land processes, and public outreach, all carried out to federal standards and legal requirements.
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