Opportunity Information: Apply for L11AS00195
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Coopers Ferry Interpretive Exhibit" 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 22, 2011 and posted on Jul 27, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 26, 2011 This Due Date has been extended to possibly acquire additional applications.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $9,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $9,000.00 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 Coopers Ferry Interpretive Exhibit grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L11AS00195) is a Bureau of Land Management discretionary funding program focused on cultural resource management and public interpretation of an important archeological site. The project centers on creating a secure, public-facing exhibit that can both protect and showcase artifacts, or casts of artifacts, recovered from the Coopers Ferry site. The underlying goal is to make the site and its significance easier for the public to understand and appreciate by improving access to tangible examples of what has been found there, while still maintaining proper security and stewardship.
Under this opportunity, the selected recipient is expected to take the exhibit from concept to delivery. That includes developing the plans and design for the interpretive exhibit, building and installing the exhibit case, and then following up with interpretive and educational presentations. In practical terms, the work is not limited to just fabricating a display box; it also involves thinking through how visitors will engage with the content, how the story of the site will be communicated, and how educational outreach will be carried out after the physical exhibit is in place. The emphasis is on interpretation, meaning the exhibit should explain why the Coopers Ferry site matters, not just display objects without context.
A key requirement is location: the exhibit needs to be in the vicinity of the archeological site in order to be effective. This suggests the program is prioritizing an on-site or near-site visitor experience, where the display supports place-based learning and strengthens the connection between the landscape and the artifacts associated with it. Keeping the exhibit nearby also helps reinforce the idea that the artifacts are part of a broader cultural and scientific resource tied to that specific location.
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, which typically indicates that the agency expects to have substantial involvement during the project, such as coordinating on deliverables, ensuring adherence to preservation and interpretation standards, and aligning the final product with BLM objectives for resource protection and public education. The opportunity anticipated making a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $9,000. The award ceiling was $9,000 and the floor was $1, and there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute additional funds to be eligible or competitive.
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning the competition was open to a wide range of applicant types, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications that might have appeared in the full announcement instructions. The opportunity falls under CFDA 15.224 (Cultural Resource Management), which aligns with the project’s focus on archeological resource stewardship, interpretation, and public benefit.
The timeline reflected an extension intended to encourage more applications. The opportunity was posted on July 27, 2011, with an original closing date of August 19, 2011, later extended to August 26, 2011. The archive date was July 27, 2012. Applicants needing help accessing the announcement were directed to the grants management contact, Melinda D. Ritacco, Grants Management Officer, at 208-373-4018 or mritacco@blm.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Coopers Ferry Interpretive Exhibit (Funding Opportunity Number L11AS00195)
What is the Coopers Ferry Interpretive Exhibit grant opportunity?
This opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L11AS00195) is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary funding program focused on cultural resource management and public interpretation related to the Coopers Ferry archeological site. The project is centered on creating a secure, public-facing interpretive exhibit that both protects and helps showcase artifacts (or casts of artifacts) recovered from the site.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The underlying goal is to make the Coopers Ferry site and its significance easier for the public to understand and appreciate. The exhibit is intended to improve access to tangible examples of what has been found at Coopers Ferry while maintaining appropriate security and stewardship of cultural resources.
What kinds of items are expected to be displayed?
The exhibit is intended to showcase artifacts recovered from the Coopers Ferry site or casts of those artifacts. The emphasis is on presenting tangible examples of what has been found, in a way that also protects the materials and supports responsible stewardship.
Is the project only about building a display case?
No. The expected work goes beyond fabricating a display box. The selected recipient is expected to take the exhibit from concept to delivery, which includes planning and designing the interpretive exhibit, building and installing the exhibit case, and then conducting interpretive and educational presentations after the exhibit is in place.
What does "interpretive exhibit" mean in this context?
The opportunity emphasizes interpretation, meaning the exhibit should explain why the Coopers Ferry site matters. The exhibit should communicate the story and significance of the site rather than simply displaying objects without context.
Where must the exhibit be located?
A key requirement is that the exhibit needs to be in the vicinity of the archeological site. The intent is to support an on-site or near-site visitor experience where the display strengthens place-based learning and helps connect the landscape with the artifacts associated with it.
Why does the exhibit need to be near the site?
Keeping the exhibit nearby helps reinforce that the artifacts are part of a broader cultural and scientific resource tied to that specific location. It also supports a visitor experience that links what people see in the exhibit to the surrounding place.
What is the expected role of the selected recipient?
The selected recipient is expected to develop plans and design for the exhibit, build and install the exhibit case, and follow up with interpretive and educational presentations. In other words, the recipient is responsible for taking the project from concept through delivery and outreach.
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant. This typically indicates the agency expects to have substantial involvement during the project, such as coordinating on deliverables, ensuring adherence to preservation and interpretation standards, and aligning the final product with BLM objectives for resource protection and public education.
How much funding is available?
The opportunity anticipated making a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $9,000. The award ceiling was $9,000 and the award floor was $1.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The opportunity anticipated making a single award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement. Applicants were not required to contribute additional funds to be eligible or competitive.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning the competition was open to a wide range of applicant types, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications that may have been included in the full announcement instructions.
What CFDA program is this opportunity associated with?
This opportunity falls under CFDA 15.224, Cultural Resource Management, aligning with the project focus on archeological resource stewardship, interpretation, and public benefit.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on July 27, 2011. The original closing date was August 19, 2011, and it was later extended to August 26, 2011.
Why was the closing date extended?
The timeline reflected an extension intended to encourage more applications.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was July 27, 2012.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the announcement were directed to the grants management contact: Melinda D. Ritacco, Grants Management Officer, at 208-373-4018 or mritacco@blm.gov.
What agency is offering this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What is the overall focus area of this funding opportunity?
The program is focused on cultural resource management and public interpretation of an important archeological site, with an emphasis on protecting resources while improving public understanding through a secure, public-facing exhibit and related educational outreach.
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