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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" is a discretionary cooperative agreement released by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (Upper Colorado Region) to support improved sharing, organization, and long-term management of cultural resource information. The central purpose is to formalize and fund a partnership with the State of New Mexico, specifically the Department of Cultural Affairs, to strengthen how cultural resources data are maintained, integrated, and made accessible for legitimate users. In practical terms, the opportunity is focused on the systems and workflows needed to handle records generated through activities like historic research, archaeological surveys, and excavations, with an emphasis on ensuring those records are preserved in appropriate databases and can be retrieved and used when needed.
The legal and policy foundation for the project comes from the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) of 1966, as amended through 2000. Two specific NHPA sections are highlighted. First, Section 112(a)(2) places a clear responsibility on federal agencies to make sure cultural resource records and related data are permanently maintained in suitable databases and made available to potential users. Second, Section 101(b) assigns State Historic Preservation Officers (SHPOs) a leadership role in administering statewide historic preservation programs in coordination with federal agencies, including directing and conducting comprehensive statewide surveys of historic properties and maintaining inventories of those properties. The agreement described in the announcement is essentially a way to meet these federal and state responsibilities more effectively by improving the data management and information-sharing mechanisms that underpin compliance and stewardship.
A key point in the announcement is why New Mexico is identified as uniquely qualified. Because the State has already established and maintained a statewide survey of historic properties and has the institutional experience and infrastructure associated with SHPO responsibilities, it is positioned to carry out the specialized services contemplated under the agreement. This is less about starting cultural resource inventory work from scratch and more about supporting a mature, statewide capability so Reclamation and the State can exchange information efficiently and maintain consistent, reliable records over time.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this opportunity was posted on June 19, 2012, with a closing date of July 2, 2012, and it was archived on July 3, 2012. The program falls under CFDA 15.511 (Cultural Resources Management) and is categorized under Natural Resources. Only one award was expected, and the total estimated funding amount was set at $50,000, with both the award floor and ceiling listed at $50,000, meaning the anticipated award amount was fixed rather than a range. The opportunity stated that there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which generally reduces barriers for participation and simplifies budgeting for the recipient.
Eligibility in the source data is broad and includes state and local agencies, tribes, nonprofits, for-profits, educational and scientific organizations, and other entities or individuals with the necessary professional qualifications. Even though that eligibility language is expansive, the narrative description makes it clear that the agreement is designed specifically around collaboration between Reclamation and the State of New Mexico's cultural affairs office, reflecting the SHPO role and the State's established statewide historic property survey and inventory system.
The funding instrument type is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, which typically implies more substantial involvement by the federal agency during the period of performance. In this context, that fits the stated goal of facilitating ongoing information sharing and coordinated data management practices between Reclamation and the State, rather than simply funding a standalone project with limited federal engagement.
For administrative questions or access issues related to the announcement, the listed contact was Timothy Wagoner, Grants Management Specialist, reachable by phone at 801-524-3704 through the Bureau of Reclamation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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."
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (Upper Colorado Region).
What type of funding opportunity is this?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What is the central purpose of the cooperative agreement?
The central purpose is to formalize and fund a partnership that improves the sharing, organization, and long-term management of cultural resource information. The focus is on strengthening how cultural resources data are maintained, integrated, preserved, and made accessible to legitimate users.
What kinds of cultural resource records does the project focus on?
The project focuses on records and information generated through activities such as historic research, archaeological surveys, and excavations, with an emphasis on ensuring those records are preserved in appropriate databases and can be retrieved and used when needed.
Why is this effort being funded (what is the legal/policy basis)?
The announcement cites the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) of 1966, as amended through 2000, as the legal and policy foundation for the project.
Which parts of the NHPA are specifically referenced in the announcement?
Two NHPA sections are highlighted: Section 112(a)(2) and Section 101(b).
What responsibility does NHPA Section 112(a)(2) establish for federal agencies?
Section 112(a)(2) places responsibility on federal agencies to ensure cultural resource records and related data are permanently maintained in suitable databases and made available to potential users.
What role does NHPA Section 101(b) assign to State Historic Preservation Officers (SHPOs)?
Section 101(b) assigns SHPOs a leadership role in administering statewide historic preservation programs in coordination with federal agencies. This includes directing and conducting comprehensive statewide surveys of historic properties and maintaining inventories of those properties.
Who is the intended partner for this agreement?
The announcement describes a partnership specifically with the State of New Mexico, through the Department of Cultural Affairs, to strengthen cultural resources data management and information sharing.
Why is the State of New Mexico identified as uniquely qualified?
New Mexico is identified as uniquely qualified because the State has already established and maintained a statewide survey of historic properties and has institutional experience and infrastructure tied to SHPO responsibilities. This positions the State to provide the specialized services envisioned under the agreement.
Is this opportunity meant to create a new statewide cultural resource inventory from scratch?
No. The description emphasizes supporting a mature statewide capability and improving systems and workflows so Reclamation and the State can exchange information efficiently and maintain consistent, reliable records over time.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The program falls under CFDA 15.511 (Cultural Resources Management).
How is the opportunity categorized?
It is categorized under Natural Resources.
How many awards were expected?
Only one award was expected.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding amount is $50,000.
Is the award amount a range or a fixed amount?
The anticipated award amount was fixed. The award floor and award ceiling were both listed at $50,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated that there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply, according to the eligibility statement?
The eligibility language is broad and includes state and local agencies, tribes, nonprofits, for-profits, educational and scientific organizations, and other entities or individuals with the necessary professional qualifications.
Does the broad eligibility language change the intended focus of the award?
The narrative description indicates the agreement is designed specifically around collaboration between Reclamation and the State of New Mexico's cultural affairs office, reflecting the SHPO role and the State's established statewide historic property survey and inventory system.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 19, 2012.
What was the closing date for applications?
The closing date was July 2, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on July 3, 2012.
What does it mean that the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically implies more substantial involvement by the federal agency during the period of performance. In this case, it aligns with the stated goal of ongoing information sharing and coordinated data management practices between Reclamation and the State.
Who is the contact person listed for administrative questions or access issues?
The listed contact is Timothy Wagoner, Grants Management Specialist, Bureau of Reclamation.
How can the listed contact be reached?
Timothy Wagoner can be reached by phone at 801-524-3704.
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