Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00014

  • The DOI-NPS in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Canoe Carving and Natvigation using Math, Science, and Traditional Knowledge" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.946.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Dec 16, 2015 and posted on Dec 16, 2015.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 17, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments).
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Opportunity Summary:

The grant opportunity titled "Canoe Carving and Natvigation using Math, Science, and Traditional Knowledge" (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00014) is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding opportunity offered through a Cooperative Agreement. It sits within the Education activity category (CFDA 15.946) and is framed around the NPS mission to preserve and protect the nation's natural and cultural heritage, including cultural resources connected to traditionally associated peoples. In practical terms, the opportunity supports work that helps ensure cultural resources are not only protected and maintained, but also documented, understood, and interpreted so they can be appreciated by future generations without being impaired.

The program description emphasizes that NPS cultural resource stewardship is generally carried out at the park level and involves a mix of research, planning, and stewardship. Research activities include identifying and evaluating cultural resources, documenting and registering them, and establishing baseline information about both the resources and the communities historically and traditionally connected to them. Planning activities focus on making sure cultural resource information is integrated into management decisions and priority setting, and that those processes include consultation and collaboration with outside entities. Stewardship activities are described as the hands-on and operational side of preservation, including appropriate treatments and maintenance, as well as making these resources available for public understanding and enjoyment. The overall intent is to perpetuate cultural resources and keep them accessible in ways that support learning, appreciation, and responsible public engagement.

This specific opportunity is structured to fund a single award, with an anticipated award ceiling of $200,000 and an expected number of awards listed as 1. The eligible applicants are limited to Native American tribal organizations other than federally recognized tribal governments, which signals that the program is intended to partner with tribally connected organizations in a way that supports cultural continuity and education. Because the funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement, the expectation is typically that the NPS will have substantial involvement in the project compared to a standard grant, often reflecting a more collaborative relationship during project implementation.

Administratively, the opportunity was created and posted on December 16, 2015, with both the original and current closing date listed as December 17, 2015. The agency is the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS). The description also situates the NPS role more broadly, noting that Congress authorizes NPS as the principal federal agency leading national historic preservation efforts. Under the National Historic Preservation Act, NPS is directed to administer programs and partnerships with state, tribal, and local governments as well as nonprofit organizations, reinforcing that this funding opportunity is part of a larger framework of cooperative preservation and education work.

Although the listing does not spell out project tasks beyond the stewardship framework, the title indicates an educational focus that connects canoe carving and navigation with math, science, and traditional knowledge. In the context of NPS cultural resource stewardship goals, that kind of project would typically align with preserving and transmitting traditional skills, supporting culturally grounded education, and helping the public understand the cultural and technical dimensions of traditional practices, while ensuring the associated cultural resources are treated responsibly and protected over time.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the title of this grant opportunity?

The opportunity is titled "Canoe Carving and Natvigation using Math, Science, and Traditional Knowledge."

What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?

The Funding Opportunity Number is P16AS00014.

Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?

This is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS).

Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement?

The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement, which typically indicates substantial involvement by the National Park Service during the project compared to a standard grant.

What program area or activity category does this opportunity fall under?

It is framed within the Education activity category.

What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?

The CFDA number listed is 15.946.

What is the overall purpose of the National Park Service funding described here?

The opportunity is presented within the NPS mission to preserve and protect the nation's natural and cultural heritage, including cultural resources connected to traditionally associated peoples. It emphasizes protecting and maintaining cultural resources while also documenting, understanding, and interpreting them so they can be appreciated by future generations without being impaired.

What kinds of work does the NPS cultural resource stewardship framework include?

The description groups stewardship work into three broad areas: research, planning, and stewardship.

  • Research: identifying and evaluating cultural resources; documenting and registering them; establishing baseline information about the resources and the communities historically and traditionally connected to them.
  • Planning: integrating cultural resource information into management decisions and priority setting; ensuring consultation and collaboration with outside entities are part of those processes.
  • Stewardship: hands-on preservation work such as appropriate treatments and maintenance, and making resources available for public understanding and enjoyment.

How does this opportunity relate to canoe carving and navigation?

While specific tasks are not spelled out, the title indicates an educational focus that connects canoe carving and navigation with math, science, and traditional knowledge. In the context of NPS cultural resource stewardship goals, this type of work generally aligns with preserving and transmitting traditional skills, supporting culturally grounded education, and helping the public understand the cultural and technical dimensions of traditional practices, while treating associated cultural resources responsibly and protecting them over time.

How many awards does NPS expect to make under this opportunity?

The opportunity is structured to fund a single award, with the expected number of awards listed as 1.

What is the maximum anticipated award amount?

The anticipated award ceiling is $200,000.

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligible applicants are limited to Native American tribal organizations other than federally recognized tribal governments.

What does the eligibility limitation suggest about the intended partners?

Based on the listing, the eligibility restriction signals an intent to partner with tribally connected organizations in a way that supports cultural continuity and education.

When was the opportunity created and posted?

The opportunity was created and posted on December 16, 2015.

What is the application closing date?

Both the original closing date and the current closing date are listed as December 17, 2015.

Does the listing describe specific project tasks or deliverables?

No. The listing does not spell out project tasks beyond the broader stewardship framework, but the title and program framing indicate an education-oriented project connected to traditional canoe carving and navigation.

How is this opportunity connected to national historic preservation efforts?

The description notes that Congress authorizes NPS as the principal federal agency leading national historic preservation efforts. Under the National Historic Preservation Act, NPS is directed to administer programs and partnerships with state, tribal, and local governments, as well as nonprofit organizations. This opportunity is described as fitting within that larger framework of cooperative preservation and education work.

Where is cultural resource stewardship typically carried out according to the description?

The description emphasizes that NPS cultural resource stewardship is generally carried out at the park level.

What is meant by keeping cultural resources accessible "without being impaired"?

In the context provided, it refers to perpetuating cultural resources and making them available for learning, appreciation, and responsible public engagement, while ensuring they are protected and maintained for future generations.

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