Opportunity Information: Apply for L11AS00225
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM OR WA CESU Curation of Operation of Archaeological Collections, OSO, Portland, Oregon" 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 Aug 16, 2011 and posted on Aug 16, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 31, 2011. (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: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "BLM OR WA CESU Curation of Operation of Archaeological Collections, OSO, Portland, Oregon" (Funding Opportunity Number L11AS00225) was a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary funding announcement focused on the long-term care of surrendered archaeological collections in Oregon/Washington, tied to cultural resource management work. The central purpose was to ensure these archaeological materials are properly curated on a permanent basis so they remain available for scientific research, public interpretation and display, education, and long-term conservation, all in alignment with museum best practices and applicable federal museum collection standards and guidelines.
This opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates the BLM anticipated an active partnership role with the recipient during the project rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal involvement. The activity category was listed under Natural Resources, with the CFDA number 15.224 (Cultural Resource Management), reflecting its connection to stewardship of cultural and archaeological resources managed or overseen by the federal government. The work described emphasizes professional collections care: maintaining the physical condition of artifacts and associated documentation, ensuring proper storage and environmental controls where needed, and managing the collection in a way that supports legitimate ongoing uses such as research access, exhibits, and educational programming, while meeting established museum and federal curation requirements.
Funding for the project was relatively small and targeted. The announcement anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with an estimated total funding amount of $35,000, and the award ceiling was also $35,000, indicating the project budget was expected to fit within that cap. The award floor was listed as $1, but given the expected single award and the ceiling matching the total funding estimate, the practical intent was to fund one project at or near the stated total. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Eligibility was limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, signaling that the BLM was seeking a university-based partner capable of meeting professional museum and curation standards, likely with established collections infrastructure, trained staff, and the institutional capacity to provide stable long-term stewardship. The opportunity title includes "CESU," which commonly refers to Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units, a framework used by federal agencies to collaborate with academic and other partners; in practice, this often supports applied work that combines research capacity with on-the-ground management needs, including cultural resources.
The notice was posted and created on August 16, 2011, with an original and current closing date of August 31, 2011, giving applicants a short application window. The opportunity was later archived on August 15, 2012. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Teresa Spickerman, Grants Management Officer, at the BLM (503-808-6243; teresaespickerman@blm.gov). Overall, the announcement was a focused call for a qualified public university partner to provide compliant, long-term museum-quality curation services for surrendered archaeological collections in the Portland, Oregon area under federal standards.
FAQs: BLM OR WA CESU Curation of Operation of Archaeological Collections (OSO), Portland, Oregon
What is the official title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "BLM OR WA CESU Curation of Operation of Archaeological Collections, OSO, Portland, Oregon."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L11AS00225.
Which federal agency offered this funding?
This was a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary funding announcement.
What was the main purpose of the project?
The central purpose was to ensure long-term, permanent curation of surrendered archaeological collections in Oregon/Washington so the materials remain properly cared for and available for scientific research, public interpretation and display, education, and long-term conservation, in alignment with museum best practices and applicable federal museum collection standards and guidelines.
What kinds of collections were the focus of this opportunity?
The announcement focused on surrendered archaeological collections tied to cultural resource management work in Oregon/Washington, with the project activity centered on their long-term care and compliant curation.
What types of activities were expected under the award?
The described work emphasized professional collections care, including maintaining the physical condition of artifacts and associated documentation, ensuring proper storage and environmental controls where needed, and managing the collection to support legitimate uses such as research access, exhibits, and educational programming while meeting established museum and federal curation requirements.
What kind of award instrument was anticipated (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning BLM anticipated an active partnership role with the recipient during the project rather than minimal federal involvement.
What was the activity category for this funding?
The activity category was listed under Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed was 15.224 (Cultural Resource Management).
How much funding was available?
The estimated total funding amount was $35,000.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $35,000.
What was the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor was listed as $1.
How many awards did BLM expect to make?
The announcement anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
Why was eligibility limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education?
Based on the description, BLM was seeking a university-based partner capable of meeting professional museum and curation standards, likely with established collections infrastructure, trained staff, and the institutional capacity to provide stable long-term stewardship.
What does "CESU" imply in the opportunity title?
The title includes "CESU," which commonly refers to Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units, a framework used by federal agencies to collaborate with academic and other partners. In practice, it often supports applied work combining research capacity with management needs, including cultural resources.
Where was the project geographically focused?
The opportunity referenced Portland, Oregon and described work related to surrendered archaeological collections in the Oregon/Washington area.
When was the opportunity posted?
The notice was posted and created on August 16, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date was August 31, 2011.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posted date (August 16, 2011) and the closing date (August 31, 2011), applicants had a short window to submit applications.
Was this opportunity later archived?
Yes. The opportunity was archived on August 15, 2012.
Who was the point of contact for questions or help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants were directed to contact Teresa Spickerman, Grants Management Officer, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), at 503-808-6243 or teresaespickerman@blm.gov.
What standards or guidelines were applicants expected to follow?
The project was framed around museum best practices and applicable federal museum collection standards and guidelines, with an emphasis on compliant, long-term, museum-quality curation.
What ongoing uses of the collections were supported by the project goals?
The stated goals included keeping collections available for scientific research, public interpretation and display, education, and long-term conservation.
What makes this opportunity "targeted" or "focused"?
Funding was relatively small and capped at $35,000, only one award was expected, and eligibility was limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, all pointing to a focused effort to select a single qualified university partner to provide compliant curation services.
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