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- The Bureau of Reclamation Upper Colorado Region in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Automation And Management Of Cultural Resource Information Between The Bureau Of Reclamation, Upper Colorado Region" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.511 Cultural Resources Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 19, 2012 and posted on Jun 19, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 2, 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 $1.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 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).
- State and local agencies, sponsored organizations, public nonprofit institutions/organizations, other public institutions/organizations, Federally recognized Indian Tribal governments, minority groups, specialized groups, small businesses, profit organizations, private nonprofit institutions/organizations, quasi public nonprofit institutions/organizations, other private institutions/organizations, and Native American Organizations, educational or scientific organization, or any institution, corporation, association, or individual that possesses the requisite professional requirements.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Automation And Management Of Cultural Resource Information Between The Bureau Of Reclamation, Upper Colorado Region" (Funding Opportunity Number R12SS40027) is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Colorado Region. Its central purpose is to improve how cultural resource information is shared, organized, maintained, and made accessible by formalizing an agreement with the State of Wyoming's Cultural Records Office. The work is grounded in federal historic preservation requirements, with the practical aim of strengthening cultural resource data systems so that information resulting from historic research, archaeological surveys, and excavations is properly managed over the long term and can be used by appropriate stakeholders.
The opportunity is explicitly tied to mandates in the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended through 2000 (referenced as Public Law 102-575 in the notice). In particular, Section 112(a)(2) requires federal agencies to ensure that cultural resource records and data are permanently maintained in suitable databases and made available to potential users. In parallel, Section 101(b) emphasizes the role of State Historic Preservation Officers in administering statewide historic preservation programs in cooperation with federal agencies, including directing comprehensive statewide surveys of historic properties and maintaining inventories. In other words, the agreement is meant to help the Bureau of Reclamation meet its federal obligations for permanent stewardship of cultural resource information while also aligning with the state's responsibility to maintain a comprehensive, statewide inventory of historic properties.
A key justification in the announcement is that Wyoming's Cultural Records Office is considered uniquely qualified to perform the work because of its prior experience establishing and maintaining a statewide survey and inventory system for historic properties. The cooperative agreement structure reflects that this is not simply a procurement of services, but a collaborative arrangement where the federal agency and the state partner work together on information sharing and data management processes tied to cultural resources. While the notice does not list detailed tasks line by line, the title and description indicate a focus on automation and improved management of cultural records, likely involving database organization, digitization or modernization workflows, standardization of data, and mechanisms that make information accessible to authorized or appropriate users in a durable way.
Financially, the opportunity anticipated a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1) with total funding listed as 50,000 dollars, with both the award ceiling and floor set at 50,000 dollars, indicating a fixed award amount rather than a range. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The activity category is Natural Resources, and the CFDA number is 15.511 (Cultural Resources Management), which aligns with the cultural heritage and compliance-oriented nature of the work. The posting date was June 19, 2012, with an original and current closing date of July 2, 2012, and an archive date of July 3, 2012, meaning it was a short open window and is now long closed.
Eligibility is broadly described in the source data, listing state and local agencies, tribes, nonprofits, educational and scientific organizations, private organizations, small businesses, and individuals with the requisite professional qualifications. However, the narrative description makes clear that the agreement is specifically between the Bureau of Reclamation (Upper Colorado Region) and Wyoming's Cultural Records Office, and it highlights the state's unique qualifications based on its established statewide inventory work. Practically, that language strongly suggests the intended partner is the State of Wyoming entity referenced, even though the eligibility field itself is expansive.
For questions or access issues related to the announcement, the listed contact was Timothy Wagoner, Grants Management Specialist, reachable by phone at 801-524-3704.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Automation And Management Of Cultural Resource Information Between The Bureau Of Reclamation, Upper Colorado Region."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R12SS40027.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Colorado Region.
What type of funding instrument is this?
The notice describes it as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning it is structured as a collaborative arrangement rather than a simple purchase of services.
What is the main purpose of the cooperative agreement?
The central purpose is to improve how cultural resource information is shared, organized, maintained, and made accessible by formalizing an agreement with the State of Wyoming's Cultural Records Office.
What problem or need is this opportunity trying to address?
It aims to strengthen cultural resource data systems so information generated through historic research, archaeological surveys, and excavations is managed over the long term and can be used by appropriate stakeholders.
How does this opportunity relate to federal historic preservation requirements?
The work is grounded in the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended through 2000 (referenced in the notice as Public Law 102-575). The stated intent is to help the Bureau of Reclamation meet obligations related to permanent stewardship and appropriate availability of cultural resource records and data.
Which National Historic Preservation Act sections are specifically referenced, and what do they require?
Two provisions are highlighted in the description:
- Section 112(a)(2): Requires federal agencies to ensure cultural resource records and data are permanently maintained in suitable databases and made available to potential users.
- Section 101(b): Emphasizes the role of State Historic Preservation Officers in administering statewide historic preservation programs in cooperation with federal agencies, including directing comprehensive statewide surveys of historic properties and maintaining inventories.
Who is the intended partner mentioned in the announcement?
The narrative description indicates the cooperative agreement is between the Bureau of Reclamation (Upper Colorado Region) and Wyoming's Cultural Records Office.
Why does the notice describe Wyoming's Cultural Records Office as uniquely qualified?
The announcement states Wyoming's Cultural Records Office is considered uniquely qualified due to its prior experience establishing and maintaining a statewide survey and inventory system for historic properties.
Does the notice list specific tasks or a detailed scope of work?
The notice does not provide a line-by-line task list. However, the title and description indicate a focus on automation and improved management of cultural records, including improved processes for information sharing and long-term data maintenance and accessibility.
What kinds of activities are implied by "automation and management" of cultural resource information?
Based on the description, the work likely involves improving how cultural resource information is organized and maintained in durable systems and made accessible to appropriate users. The notice suggests outcomes aligned with database organization, modernization workflows, data standardization, and mechanisms supporting long-term stewardship and access (without specifying exact deliverables).
What is the total anticipated funding amount?
Total funding is listed as $50,000.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor are $50,000, indicating a fixed award amount rather than a range.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity anticipated a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is listed.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 15.511, described as Cultural Resources Management.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date was June 19, 2012.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date were both July 2, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was July 3, 2012.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. Based on the listed closing and archive dates (July 2012), it is long closed.
Who was eligible to apply according to the eligibility field?
The eligibility listing in the source data is broad and includes: state and local agencies, tribes, nonprofits, educational and scientific organizations, private organizations, small businesses, and individuals with the requisite professional qualifications.
Does the broad eligibility list mean any of those entities were realistic applicants?
While the eligibility field is expansive, the narrative description states the agreement is specifically between the Bureau of Reclamation (Upper Colorado Region) and Wyoming's Cultural Records Office and emphasizes Wyoming's unique qualifications. This language strongly suggests the intended partner is the State of Wyoming entity referenced.
Who is the contact person for questions or access issues?
The listed contact is Timothy Wagoner, Grants Management Specialist.
How can the listed contact be reached by phone?
Timothy Wagoner can be reached at 801-524-3704.
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