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- The National Park Service in the education natural resources regional development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Asian American Pacific Islander Historian" 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 Jul 25, 2013 and posted on Jul 25, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 5, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $35,015.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $35,015.00 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 opportunity, titled "Asian American Pacific Islander Historian" (Funding Opportunity Number P13AS00157), is a National Park Service notice of intent to award funding, not an open call for applications. In other words, it is published mainly to inform the public that the National Park Service (NPS), within the Department of the Interior, plans to make a non-competitive award to continue an existing body of work rather than solicit new proposals. The anticipated award amount is $35,015, with no cost share or matching requirement, and the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement issued as a continuation task agreement under an existing cooperative agreement (H2261100002) between NPS and the Organization of American Historians (OAH). The anticipated period of performance runs from the award date through June 30, 2015. The CFDA listing is 15.945, Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System, and the statutory authority cited is 16 USC 470, tied to the National Historic Preservation framework that governs the National Register of Historic Places and National Historic Landmarks.
The central purpose of the funded work is to support development of an Asian American and Pacific Islander National Historic Landmark Theme Study. The theme study is intended to help the NPS identify specific historic properties that may be eligible for designation as National Historic Landmarks (NHLs) and to strengthen interpretation of Asian American and Pacific Islander experiences across the National Park System. A key emphasis is improving representation by identifying gaps and underrepresented topics within existing rosters of National Historic Landmarks, national parks, National Historic Trails, and National Heritage Areas, so that the NHL Program more fully reflects the breadth of American history presented to the public.
The award lays out distinct roles for the recipient (OAH) and for NPS, reflecting the "substantial involvement" that is typical of a cooperative agreement. On the recipient side, OAH is expected to work closely with NPS staff in Washington, DC to locate and engage a qualified historian-scholar specializing in Asian American history. The historian is expected to meet federal qualification standards comparable to a GS-0170 14/15 historian and to bring strong familiarity with the NHL program and nomination process, along with proven ability to collaborate with other scholars in Asian American and/or Pacific Islander history. This lead scholar helps oversee the research and writing of the theme study, supervises other historians contributing sections, and supports production of concise historical narratives for prioritized underrepresented areas along with a list of representative sites. These write-ups are meant to be practically useful for evaluating site significance at national, state, or local levels, including sites that may be identified later. The recipient also covers necessary travel for meetings (in Washington, DC or elsewhere, including the possibility of remote participation via video conferencing platforms), compensates the scholar for project time, and ensures compliance with conflict-of-interest rules in the NPS Historic Preservation Fund Grants Manual as well as relevant administrative requirements referenced through OMB Circular A-110.
On the NPS side, the agency commits to hands-on support to make the effort succeed. NPS will coordinate with the scholar to schedule historians meetings to review potential Asian American and Pacific Islander-related sites that could be nominated for NHL designation or listed in the National Register of Historic Places. These meetings are expected to recommend and prioritize underrepresented themes, suggest where those stories can be interpreted through specific places, and identify potential consultant historians who can develop portions of the historical content. NPS also provides guidance on the required format for an NHL theme study and on nomination procedures, shares relevant background materials on sites already identified, and handles logistics such as arranging conference calls and meeting rooms as needed.
Finally, the posting explains why the award is being made without full and open competition. The single-source justification is based on the "continuation" criterion under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2), meaning the activity is a continuation of work already underway and competing it would risk disrupting continuity or completion. The announcement indicates there is one expected award, the eligible applicant type is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (other than higher education), and the identified recipient is the Organization of American Historians, with an NPS point of contact provided for access questions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Asian American Pacific Islander Historian" funding opportunity (P13AS00157)?
"Asian American Pacific Islander Historian" (Funding Opportunity Number P13AS00157) is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to award funding. It is not an open call for applications. The notice mainly informs the public that NPS plans to make a non-competitive award to continue existing work.
Is this an open grant competition where new applicants can apply?
No. The posting is a notice of intent to make a non-competitive award (single-source). It is not soliciting new proposals.
Who is the federal agency offering this award?
The award is planned by the National Park Service (NPS), which is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The identified recipient is the Organization of American Historians (OAH).
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The notice indicates there is one expected award.
What type of organization is considered eligible under the notice?
The eligible applicant type listed is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (other than higher education). The notice also identifies OAH as the intended recipient.
What is the anticipated award amount?
The anticipated award amount is $35,015.
Is cost sharing or a matching contribution required?
No. The notice states there is no cost share or matching requirement.
What is the funding instrument for this award?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. It is described as a continuation task agreement under an existing cooperative agreement (H2261100002) between NPS and OAH.
What does "cooperative agreement" mean in this context?
In this notice, a cooperative agreement is associated with "substantial involvement" by NPS. The posting describes active NPS participation, including coordinating meetings, providing guidance on required formats and procedures, sharing background materials, and supporting logistics.
What is the anticipated period of performance?
The anticipated period of performance runs from the award date through June 30, 2015.
What program or CFDA listing is associated with this award?
The CFDA listing provided is 15.945, Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System.
What statutory authority is cited for this award?
The notice cites 16 USC 470, tied to the National Historic Preservation framework that governs the National Register of Historic Places and National Historic Landmarks.
What is the main purpose of the funded work?
The central purpose is to support development of an Asian American and Pacific Islander National Historic Landmark (NHL) Theme Study. The theme study is intended to help NPS identify historic properties that may be eligible for designation as National Historic Landmarks and to strengthen interpretation of Asian American and Pacific Islander experiences across the National Park System.
How will the theme study be used by the National Park Service?
Based on the notice, the theme study is meant to help NPS (1) identify specific historic properties that may be eligible for NHL designation and (2) strengthen interpretation of Asian American and Pacific Islander experiences across the National Park System. A stated emphasis is identifying gaps and underrepresented topics within existing rosters of National Historic Landmarks, national parks, National Historic Trails, and National Heritage Areas.
What does the notice say about improving representation and addressing gaps?
The posting emphasizes improving representation by identifying gaps and underrepresented topics in existing NPS-related rosters and programs, so the NHL Program more fully reflects the breadth of American history presented to the public.
What are OAH's main responsibilities under the award?
On the recipient side, OAH is expected to work closely with NPS staff in Washington, DC to locate and engage a qualified historian-scholar specializing in Asian American history. OAH is also responsible for covering necessary travel for meetings, compensating the scholar for project time, and ensuring compliance with conflict-of-interest rules and administrative requirements referenced in the notice.
What qualifications are expected for the historian-scholar involved in the work?
The historian is expected to meet federal qualification standards comparable to a GS-0170 14/15 historian, be familiar with the NHL program and nomination process, and have a proven ability to collaborate with other scholars in Asian American and/or Pacific Islander history.
What will the lead scholar do as part of the theme study effort?
The lead scholar is expected to help oversee research and writing of the theme study, supervise other historians contributing sections, and support production of concise historical narratives for prioritized underrepresented areas along with a list of representative sites. The write-ups are intended to be practically useful for evaluating site significance at national, state, or local levels, including sites that may be identified later.
What kinds of outputs are described in the notice?
The notice describes outputs including an NHL Theme Study; concise historical narratives focused on prioritized underrepresented areas; and a list of representative sites. It also describes meetings to review potential sites and recommend and prioritize underrepresented themes.
What does NPS commit to doing as part of this cooperative agreement?
NPS commits to coordinating with the scholar to schedule historians meetings to review potential Asian American and Pacific Islander-related sites for possible NHL nomination or National Register listing. NPS also provides guidance on the required format for an NHL theme study and nomination procedures, shares background materials on sites already identified, and supports logistics such as arranging conference calls and meeting rooms as needed.
What are the historians meetings expected to cover?
According to the notice, the meetings are expected to review potential sites, recommend and prioritize underrepresented themes, suggest where stories can be interpreted through specific places, and identify potential consultant historians to develop portions of the historical content.
Where will meetings take place, and is remote participation possible?
The notice references meetings in Washington, DC or elsewhere, and also notes the possibility of remote participation via video conferencing platforms.
What travel and participation costs are mentioned?
The notice states that the recipient covers necessary travel for meetings (in Washington, DC or elsewhere, with the possibility of remote participation).
What compliance requirements are specifically mentioned for the recipient?
The notice states the recipient must ensure compliance with conflict-of-interest rules in the NPS Historic Preservation Fund Grants Manual and follow relevant administrative requirements referenced through OMB Circular A-110.
Why is this award being made without full and open competition?
The single-source justification is described as a "continuation" under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2). The notice explains that the activity continues work already underway and that competing it could risk disrupting continuity or completion.
Does the notice reference the National Register of Historic Places as well as National Historic Landmarks?
Yes. The notice ties the statutory authority to the national historic preservation framework and states that meetings will review potential sites that could be nominated for NHL designation or listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is a point of contact mentioned for questions about access?
Yes. The notice indicates that an NPS point of contact is provided for access questions.
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