Opportunity Information: Apply for P12AC10084
Apply for P12AC10084
- The National Park Service in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Artist in Residence Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945 Cooperative Research and Training Programs Resources of the National Park System.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 30, 2011 and posted on Dec 30, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 13, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $80,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $80,000.00 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 the Artist in Residence task agreement to CESU participant Alaska Geographic. No applications will be accepted from anyone other than Alaska Geographic.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Artist in Residence Program (Funding Opportunity Number P12AC10084) is a National Park Service notice of intent to award, not an open grant competition. In other words, the NPS is publicly announcing that it plans to fund a specific project with a specific partner, and it is not requesting or accepting applications from other organizations. The planned recipient is Alaska Geographic, working under a CESU task agreement, with an anticipated total award amount of $80,000 and no cost share requirement. The anticipated agreement length is five years, with an expected period of performance running from December 30, 2011 through December 30, 2016, under CFDA 15.945 (Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System) and statutory authority at 16 U.S.C. 1a-2(j), which supports cooperative research and training related to National Park System resources.
The core purpose of the funding is to develop and implement a pilot Artist in Residence (AIR) program at Sitka National Historical Park, focused on Southeast Alaska Native traditional arts and cultural interpretation. The program is designed to keep Native cultural demonstrations and interpretive programming at the park's cultural center operating without interruption through September 2012, after the park's long-standing partnership with the Southeast Alaska Indian Cultural Center (SEAICC) ended when a new cooperative agreement was not signed in 2011. Sitka National Historical Park's mission, as stated in its Foundation Statement, includes fostering the preservation and interpretation of Southeast Alaska Native culture, and the AIR model is presented as the park's alternative strategy to continue delivering that mission and meeting visitor interest.
Programmatically, the pilot is expected to recruit four volunteer Native artists. The outline describes two Sitka Native artists serving four-month terms each, plus two additional Native artists (local or non-local) serving two-month terms each. Alaska Geographic's role is to help design and run the program alongside an NPS coordinator, including publicizing the opportunity across Southeast Alaska, supporting a juried selection process, handling logistics such as artist travel and housing coordination, purchasing supplies and materials, and helping develop and sponsor related educational events like workshops, conferences, and symposia centered on Southeast Alaska Native cultures. The broader objectives are to establish and administer a prototype program, evaluate and adapt it for potential continuation in later years, support the preservation and perpetuation of Native arts and traditions, and expand learning opportunities for local residents and park visitors.
The announcement also explains why the award is being made as a single-source cooperative agreement rather than through full and open competition. The NPS argues Alaska Geographic is uniquely qualified due to its deep history working with Sitka National Historical Park, its experience with Native cultural programming and Southeast Alaska history, its existing communications channels (membership, web outreach, and publications), and its prior involvement in major park events with significant Tlingit participation. The park notes that formal market research was not conducted, but it did discuss other potential partners and concluded none had the capacity to execute the program at the needed level. Deliverables and deadlines are laid out for the initial launch year: a program plan due by February 15, 2012; a solicitation, selection, and scheduling plan by March 1, 2012; on-site support for program inauguration aligned with the start of the summer visitor season on May 5, 2012; and an after-action report with detailed expenditures by October 31, 2012. The budget details provided for the base year include line items for artist and staff travel, honoraria, supplies and studio maintenance, seasonal housing (noting higher summer rates), program events, and indirect costs.
Finally, the eligibility language is explicit: only Alaska Geographic is eligible because the posting is solely a notice of intent to award to that CESU participant, and no other applications will be accepted. The funding opportunity was posted on December 30, 2011, with an original and current closing date of January 13, 2012, and it was archived on February 12, 2012. Contact information in the announcement directs inquiries to an NPS contract specialist.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Artist in Residence Program (Funding Opportunity Number P12AC10084)
Is this an open grant competition?
No. This is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to award, not an open grant competition. The NPS is publicly announcing plans to fund a specific project with a specific partner and is not requesting or accepting applications from other organizations.
Can other organizations apply for this funding opportunity?
No. The eligibility language is explicit that only Alaska Geographic is eligible. No other applications will be accepted.
Who is the planned recipient of the award?
The planned recipient is Alaska Geographic, working under a CESU task agreement.
What type of award is being used?
The NPS intends to make a single-source cooperative agreement rather than conduct a full and open competition.
Why is the award being made as a single-source cooperative agreement?
The NPS states Alaska Geographic is uniquely qualified due to its long history working with Sitka National Historical Park, experience with Native cultural programming and Southeast Alaska history, existing communications channels (membership, web outreach, publications), and prior involvement in major park events with significant Tlingit participation. The announcement also notes that formal market research was not conducted, but other potential partners were discussed and none were determined to have the capacity to execute the program at the needed level.
What is the anticipated total funding amount?
The anticipated total award amount is $80,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost share requirement.
What is the expected length of the agreement?
The anticipated agreement length is five years.
What is the expected period of performance?
The expected period of performance is December 30, 2011 through December 30, 2016.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.945, titled "Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System."
What statutory authority is cited for this program?
The announcement cites 16 U.S.C. 1a-2(j), which supports cooperative research and training related to National Park System resources.
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The core purpose is to develop and implement a pilot Artist in Residence (AIR) program at Sitka National Historical Park focused on Southeast Alaska Native traditional arts and cultural interpretation.
Which park is the pilot program designed for?
The pilot AIR program is designed for Sitka National Historical Park.
What cultural focus will the Artist in Residence program have?
The program is focused on Southeast Alaska Native traditional arts and cultural interpretation.
Why is the park implementing an Artist in Residence model?
The AIR model is described as the park's alternative strategy to continue Native cultural demonstrations and interpretive programming at the park's cultural center without interruption through September 2012, after the park's long-standing partnership with the Southeast Alaska Indian Cultural Center (SEAICC) ended when a new cooperative agreement was not signed in 2011.
How does this program relate to the park's mission?
The announcement references the park's Foundation Statement and explains that the park's mission includes fostering the preservation and interpretation of Southeast Alaska Native culture. The AIR program is presented as a way to continue delivering that mission and meeting visitor interest.
How many artists are expected to participate in the pilot?
The pilot is expected to recruit four volunteer Native artists.
What is the expected residency structure and timing for the artists?
The outline describes two Sitka Native artists serving four-month terms each, plus two additional Native artists (local or non-local) serving two-month terms each.
Are the artists paid or volunteers?
The announcement describes recruiting four volunteer Native artists, and the budget for the base year includes honoraria.
What role will Alaska Geographic play in the program?
Alaska Geographic is expected to help design and run the program alongside an NPS coordinator. The described responsibilities include publicizing the opportunity across Southeast Alaska, supporting a juried selection process, coordinating logistics such as artist travel and housing, purchasing supplies and materials, and helping develop and sponsor educational events (workshops, conferences, symposia) centered on Southeast Alaska Native cultures.
Will the National Park Service be involved in running the program?
Yes. The announcement states Alaska Geographic will work alongside an NPS coordinator to design and run the program.
How will artists be selected?
The announcement anticipates a juried selection process and includes a planned deliverable related to a solicitation, selection, and scheduling plan.
Will the program include public events or educational programming?
Yes. The announcement describes developing and sponsoring educational events such as workshops, conferences, and symposia centered on Southeast Alaska Native cultures, and notes broader goals to expand learning opportunities for local residents and park visitors.
What are the broader objectives of the pilot program?
The broader objectives include establishing and administering a prototype program, evaluating and adapting it for potential continuation in later years, supporting the preservation and perpetuation of Native arts and traditions, and expanding learning opportunities for local residents and park visitors.
What deliverables and deadlines are specified for the initial launch year?
The announcement lists the following deliverables and due dates for the initial launch year: a program plan due by February 15, 2012; a solicitation, selection, and scheduling plan by March 1, 2012; on-site support for program inauguration aligned with the start of the summer visitor season on May 5, 2012; and an after-action report with detailed expenditures by October 31, 2012.
Does the announcement mention how the program will be launched?
Yes. It specifies on-site support for program inauguration aligned with the start of the summer visitor season on May 5, 2012.
Is there an evaluation component?
Yes. The announcement indicates the prototype program will be evaluated and adapted for potential continuation in later years, and it requires an after-action report with detailed expenditures.
What budget categories are mentioned for the base year?
The base-year budget details include line items for artist and staff travel, honoraria, supplies and studio maintenance, seasonal housing (noting higher summer rates), program events, and indirect costs.
Was formal market research conducted to identify other potential partners?
The announcement states formal market research was not conducted. It also notes the park discussed other potential partners and concluded none had the capacity to execute the program at the needed level.
When was this funding opportunity posted, and what were the closing and archive dates?
The opportunity was posted on December 30, 2011. The original and current closing date is January 13, 2012. It was archived on February 12, 2012.
Who should be contacted with questions about the notice?
The announcement directs inquiries to an NPS contract specialist.
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