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- The Bureau of Land Management in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM Colorado Evaluation of KibRidge Yampa Paleoindian Site and Nomination to the National Register of Historic Places." and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.224 Cultural Resource Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 30, 2015 and posted on Jun 11, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 28, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $35,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $35,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "BLM Colorado Evaluation of KibRidge Yampa Paleoindian Site and Nomination to the National Register of Historic Places" (Funding Opportunity Number L15AS00175) was a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary funding announcement focused on cultural resources work in Colorado. The central purpose of the project was to continue evaluating the archaeological significance of stratified Early Paleoindian deposits located on the BLM-managed portion of the KibRidge Yampa Paleoindian Site. The practical end goal of that evaluation was to assemble the documentation and supporting analysis needed to nominate the site to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), meaning the funded work was aimed not only at research and assessment but also at producing defensible, formal preservation outcomes.
The work described emphasizes the importance of "stratified" Early Paleoindian levels, which in archaeological terms generally implies deposits that are layered in a way that preserves a chronological sequence. Stratification can be especially valuable for Early Paleoindian research because it can help clarify site formation, establish relative timing between occupations or activity areas, and improve confidence in associations between artifacts, features, and any datable materials. By specifically directing evaluation efforts at these stratified levels on BLM lands, the opportunity signals that prior work likely indicated promising Paleoindian components, and that additional investigation, synthesis, and NRHP-focused documentation were needed to determine whether the site meets the criteria for listing and to justify the boundaries and significance statements that an NRHP nomination requires.
From an administrative standpoint, the funding instrument was a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates that BLM anticipated an active role during the project period rather than simply issuing a pass-through grant. The activity category was listed as "Other" with a clarification of "Cultural Resources," and the CFDA number associated with the opportunity was 15.224 (Cultural Resource Management). The announcement anticipated a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $35,000 and an award ceiling also set at $35,000. The award floor was $1,500, suggesting BLM left room for smaller-scoped proposals while still expecting one primary award to carry out the core effort. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, lowering the barrier for applicants who might not have non-federal match available.
Eligibility was described as "unrestricted," meaning it was broadly open to any type of entity, subject to any additional clarifications in the full announcement package. In practice, opportunities like this often draw interest from universities, museums, tribal or intertribal organizations, nonprofit research institutes, cultural resource management firms, and state or local entities with relevant archaeological or historic preservation expertise. Because the stated deliverable was ultimately an NRHP nomination, competitive applicants would generally be expected to demonstrate experience with Paleoindian archaeology, field and lab methods appropriate for stratified deposits, curation and records management, and familiarity with NRHP documentation standards, including defining significance, integrity, contributing resources, and appropriate boundary justification.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted on June 11, 2015, created in the system on July 30, 2015, and originally set to close on August 10, 2015, with a revised current closing date of August 28, 2015. The archive date was September 1, 2015, indicating it is no longer open and is maintained as a historical record. Applicants were directed to obtain the full announcement and instructions through the application package, and the listed point of contact for access issues was Ruth A. Raisanen at BLM, reachable by phone at 303-239-3605 or by email at rraisane@blm.gov.
In short, this was a relatively small, targeted cultural resources funding opportunity intended to move a specific Paleoindian archaeological site toward formal recognition and protection through the NRHP process. The funded work was expected to strengthen the case for significance by continuing investigation and evaluation of the site’s stratified Early Paleoindian levels on BLM land and translating those findings into a nomination-ready package that meets federal historic preservation standards.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "BLM Colorado Evaluation of KibRidge Yampa Paleoindian Site and Nomination to the National Register of Historic Places."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L15AS00175.
Which federal agency offered this funding?
This was a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary funding announcement.
What is the project primarily about?
The project was focused on continuing the evaluation of the archaeological significance of stratified Early Paleoindian deposits located on the BLM-managed portion of the KibRidge Yampa Paleoindian Site in Colorado.
What is the main purpose of the funded work?
The central purpose was to generate the documentation and supporting analysis needed to nominate the site to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). In other words, the work was intended to move from evaluation and research to a formal, defensible preservation outcome: an NRHP nomination package.
What part of the KibRidge Yampa Paleoindian Site was emphasized?
The announcement emphasized the BLM-managed portion of the site, specifically targeting stratified Early Paleoindian levels on BLM lands.
What does "stratified" mean in this context, and why does it matter?
"Stratified" refers to deposits that are layered in a way that preserves a chronological sequence. For Early Paleoindian archaeology, stratified deposits can be especially valuable because they can help clarify site formation, establish relative timing between occupations or activity areas, and increase confidence in associations between artifacts, features, and any datable materials.
What end product or deliverable was the funding aiming to support?
The practical end goal was an NRHP nomination-ready package, including the documentation and analysis required to support the site's eligibility and formal nomination to the National Register of Historic Places.
Does the opportunity indicate that prior work had already been done at the site?
Yes. The wording suggests that prior work likely identified promising Paleoindian components and that additional investigation, synthesis, and NRHP-focused documentation were needed to determine whether the site meets NRHP criteria and to justify boundaries and significance statements.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument was a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award was a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates that BLM anticipated an active role during the project period rather than issuing a simple pass-through grant.
How was the activity categorized in the announcement?
The activity category was listed as "Other," with a clarification of "Cultural Resources."
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number was 15.224 (Cultural Resource Management).
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated a single award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $35,000.
What was the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The award ceiling was $35,000.
What was the minimum (floor) award amount?
The award floor was $1,500.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as "unrestricted," meaning it was broadly open to any type of entity, subject to any additional clarifications in the full announcement package.
What kinds of applicants would typically be interested in a grant like this?
Based on the scope and deliverable (an NRHP nomination supported by archaeological evaluation), opportunities like this often attract universities, museums, tribal or intertribal organizations, nonprofit research institutes, cultural resource management (CRM) firms, and state or local entities with archaeological and historic preservation expertise.
What capabilities would competitive applicants generally be expected to demonstrate?
Because the deliverable was an NRHP nomination, competitive applicants would generally be expected to show experience with Paleoindian archaeology; appropriate field and lab methods for stratified deposits; curation and records management; and familiarity with NRHP documentation standards (for example, defining significance and integrity and providing appropriate boundary justification).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 11, 2015.
When was the opportunity created in the system?
The opportunity was created in the system on July 30, 2015.
What was the original closing date, and was it revised?
The opportunity originally set to close on August 10, 2015, and the closing date was revised to August 28, 2015.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The archive date was September 1, 2015, which indicates the opportunity is no longer open and is maintained as a historical record.
Where were applicants directed to find full instructions and the application package?
Applicants were directed to obtain the full announcement and instructions through the application package.
Who was the point of contact for access issues, and how could they be reached?
The listed point of contact for access issues was Ruth A. Raisanen at BLM. She could be reached by phone at 303-239-3605 or by email at rraisane@blm.gov.
What broader preservation outcome was this grant trying to achieve?
The grant was intended to support formal recognition and protection through the NRHP process by strengthening the case for the site's significance via continued evaluation of stratified Early Paleoindian levels on BLM land and translating those findings into an NRHP nomination-ready package.
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