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- The National Park Service in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Bering Land Bridge National Preserve Historic Site and Structure Atlas" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 00.000 Not Elsewhere Classified.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 17, 2010 and posted on Aug 17, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 25, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $11,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $11,000.00 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 task agreement is under H9922070003 for National History Day in Alaska. No other cooperators will be selected.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Bering Land Bridge National Preserve Historic Site and Structure Atlas opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number J979110N033) is a National Park Service notice of intent to award, meaning it is not an open call for applications and is not seeking proposals from the public. The NPS is using this announcement to publicly document its plan to make a single cooperative agreement award to National History Day in Alaska for an education-focused project that compiles, interprets, and shares information about historic resources within Bering Land Bridge National Preserve (often referenced as BELA). The anticipated award amount is $11,000 with no cost share requirement, structured as a new, two-year cooperative agreement (CESU) with an anticipated period of performance running from September 1, 2010 through September 30, 2012, under statutory authority 16 U.S.C. 1(g). The program is categorized as discretionary funding and education-related, with an estimated single award and an award range listed around $10,500 to $11,000.
At the center of the project is the creation and distribution of an atlas that documents the preserve's historic sites, structures, and broader historic themes, with the practical goal of making these resources more visible and understandable to local residents and park visitors. The NPS frames the atlas as both an interpretive tool and a stewardship tool: it is meant to support more meaningful on-the-ground experiences by giving context to historic places, while also reinforcing the NPS mission to protect and manage cultural resources. The planned distribution is specifically community-facing, with copies intended for schools in the Nome School District and the Bering Straits School District, as well as NPS contact stations, and availability to other interested members of the public. The announcement also notes that the atlas could later be adapted into additional interpretive products if future funding becomes available, including a poster, a PowerPoint slideshow, and an interactive HTML version, suggesting the atlas is intended to be a foundational product that can be repurposed into multiple formats.
The work plan is laid out as a series of concrete deliverables with target dates, combining historical research, narrative writing, and GIS-based mapping into a publishable product. In the early phase, a historic research assistant, working closely with NPS staff, is expected to identify key historic themes for BELA and use NPS-provided source materials such as notes, publications, photographs, and related records. This is followed by a comprehensive inventory list of historic resources to be included in the atlas, then draft narratives for each identified resource, and an NPS review cycle for comments and corrections. In parallel, a GIS technician is tasked with producing publishable maps that incorporate collaboratively identified features and annotations. The later phase focuses on atlas layout and design, including submission of preliminary and final drafts for NPS review and approval, followed by printing and creation of digital copies. The schedule culminates in delivery of the final printed atlas and CD products to the NPS by September 30, 2011, with printing quantities and CD production counts to be determined based on final design and available resources, and with an explicit note that print copies take priority over CD production in the first phase.
This award is justified as a non-competitive, single-source action under the Departmental Manual single-source criteria (505 DM 2), with the NPS stating that only one responsible source will meet the agency's requirements. The rationale centers on the unique qualifications of National History Day in Alaska, described as the only statewide nonprofit organization in Alaska dedicated specifically to building student skills in historical research, critical thinking, and creative presentation. The NPS emphasizes that a core purpose of the agreement is educational and skills-based, and that Western Arctic National Parklands has committed to providing a student an opportunity to develop these capabilities through hands-on historic research and interpretation tied to BELA. The announcement also explains why market research was not conducted: the agency considers the partner uniquely qualified and already engaged through a cooperative relationship intended to support mutual interests and student learning outcomes.
Another key justification for using a cooperative agreement is the level of NPS involvement anticipated in producing an accurate and complete atlas. The NPS expects to provide ongoing input, advice, and guidance across multiple specialized disciplines, including arctic archeology, ethnography, northwest Alaska history, mining history, historic architecture, and cultural landscapes. The notice argues that this multidisciplinary mentorship and collaboration is part of the value of the project, especially because it creates a rare chance for students focused on Alaska history to learn directly from subject matter experts. In the NPS view, opening the award to full competition could increase the likelihood that the principal investigator would not be a student of Alaska history, which would undercut the educational purpose that is central to the project design.
Administrative details reinforce that this is a closed, partner-specific award. The eligible applicant field effectively points only to the named cooperator, stating that the task agreement is under project H9922070003 for National History Day in Alaska and that no other cooperators will be selected. The posted date is August 17, 2010, with a listed closing date of August 25, 2010, but given the notice-of-intent structure, these dates function more as public posting and administrative timing rather than a competitive submission window. The NPS point of contact is Erica Cordeiro (EricaCordeiro@nps.gov), listed as the contract specialist with a phone number for access issues or questions about the announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this an open grant opportunity that the public can apply for?
No. This is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to award, which means it is not an open call for applications and the NPS is not seeking proposals from the public.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is J979110N033.
Who is the NPS planning to fund under this notice?
The NPS is publicly documenting its plan to make a single cooperative agreement award to National History Day in Alaska.
How many awards does the NPS expect to make?
The notice describes an estimated single award (one award).
What is the purpose of this project?
The project is education-focused and centers on compiling, interpreting, and sharing information about historic resources within Bering Land Bridge National Preserve (BELA). The main product is an atlas documenting historic sites, structures, and broader historic themes.
What is BELA?
BELA is the commonly used reference in the notice for Bering Land Bridge National Preserve.
What is the main deliverable described in the notice?
The central deliverable is the creation and distribution of an atlas that documents BELA historic sites, structures, and historic themes, supported by narrative content and GIS-based maps.
How does the NPS describe the atlas (what is it meant to do)?
The NPS frames the atlas as both an interpretive tool and a stewardship tool. It is intended to provide context for historic places to support more meaningful on-the-ground experiences, while also supporting the NPS mission to protect and manage cultural resources.
Who is expected to receive copies of the atlas?
The planned distribution is community-facing. Copies are intended for schools in the Nome School District and the Bering Straits School District, NPS contact stations, and they may be made available to other interested members of the public.
Will the atlas be available in digital form?
The notice includes plans for digital copies and CD products, with an explicit note that print copies take priority over CD production in the first phase.
Are there plans to turn the atlas into other products later?
Yes. The notice states the atlas could later be adapted into additional interpretive products if future funding becomes available, including a poster, a PowerPoint slideshow, and an interactive HTML version.
What is the anticipated award amount?
The anticipated award amount is $11,000. The notice also lists an award range around $10,500 to $11,000.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
No. The notice states there is no cost share requirement.
What type of funding is this categorized as?
The notice categorizes the program as discretionary funding and education-related.
What type of award instrument will be used?
The NPS anticipates a new, two-year cooperative agreement (CESU).
What is the anticipated period of performance?
The anticipated period of performance is September 1, 2010 through September 30, 2012.
When is the final atlas expected to be delivered?
The schedule described culminates in delivery of the final printed atlas and CD products to the NPS by September 30, 2011.
What are the major work components described in the work plan?
The notice describes a sequence of deliverables including: identifying key historic themes for BELA; developing a comprehensive inventory list of historic resources for inclusion; drafting narratives for identified resources; an NPS review cycle for comments and corrections; producing publishable GIS-based maps with identified features and annotations; atlas layout and design; preliminary and final drafts submitted for NPS review and approval; printing; and creation of digital copies.
What roles or skill sets are specifically mentioned for completing the work?
The notice mentions a historic research assistant (working closely with NPS staff) and a GIS technician producing publishable maps, alongside NPS staff involvement for review, guidance, and specialized input.
What source materials will be used for the historical research?
The notice states the research will use NPS-provided source materials such as notes, publications, photographs, and related records.
How involved will the NPS be during the project?
The notice anticipates substantial NPS involvement, including ongoing input, advice, and guidance across multiple specialized disciplines to ensure an accurate and complete atlas.
What disciplines does the NPS say it expects to contribute to the project?
The notice lists arctic archeology, ethnography, northwest Alaska history, mining history, historic architecture, and cultural landscapes as areas where NPS staff may provide input and guidance.
Why is this being done as a cooperative agreement instead of another mechanism?
The notice ties the cooperative agreement approach to the level of NPS involvement anticipated, describing multidisciplinary mentorship and collaboration as a key part of producing an accurate atlas and meeting the project’s educational goals.
Why is this a non-competitive (single-source) action?
The notice justifies the action as a non-competitive, single-source award under Departmental Manual single-source criteria (505 DM 2), stating that only one responsible source will meet the agency’s requirements.
Why does the notice say National History Day in Alaska is uniquely qualified?
The notice describes National History Day in Alaska as the only statewide nonprofit organization in Alaska dedicated specifically to building student skills in historical research, critical thinking, and creative presentation, aligning with the agreement’s educational and skills-based purpose.
Was market research conducted to identify other potential partners?
No. The notice explains that market research was not conducted because the agency considers the partner uniquely qualified and already engaged through a cooperative relationship intended to support mutual interests and student learning outcomes.
Does the notice indicate that other cooperators may be selected?
No. The notice states the task agreement is under project H9922070003 for National History Day in Alaska and that no other cooperators will be selected.
What do the posted and closing dates mean in this context?
The notice lists a posted date of August 17, 2010 and a closing date of August 25, 2010, but it also explains this is a notice of intent to award (not a competitive submission window). The dates function as public posting and administrative timing rather than an open application period.
What is the legal/statutory authority cited for this award?
The notice cites statutory authority 16 U.S.C. 1(g).
Who is the NPS point of contact for questions about the announcement?
The NPS point of contact listed is Erica Cordeiro (EricaCordeiro@nps.gov), identified as the contract specialist. A phone number is also noted for access issues or questions about the announcement.
Where will printing quantity and CD counts be defined?
The notice indicates that printing quantities and CD production counts are to be determined based on final design and available resources, with print copies prioritized over CD production in the first phase.
What is the practical goal of making and distributing this atlas?
The notice states a practical goal is to make BELA historic resources more visible and understandable to local residents and park visitors by providing context and interpretive information tied to specific places.
Why does the notice emphasize student learning outcomes?
The notice explains that a core purpose is educational and skills-based, including providing a student an opportunity to build hands-on capabilities in historic research and interpretation related to BELA, supported by NPS subject matter experts.
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