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- The Bureau of Reclamation Great Plains Region in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Curation of Museum Property under Reclamation Jurisdication and Archeological Fieldwork for Unanticipated Discoveries" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 11, 2011 and posted on Aug 11, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 25, 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 $121,085.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $121,085.00 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).
- Federal, State, or Municipal Department or Agency, or any Educational or Scientific Institution or any Patriotic Association, or Individual
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Curation of Museum Property under Reclamation Jurisdiction and Archeological Fieldwork for Unanticipated Discoveries" was a discretionary funding announcement issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Great Plains Region. Its focus sits in the cultural resources arena, specifically supporting activities tied to museum property and archaeology that fall under Reclamation's legal and management responsibilities. In practical terms, the opportunity was aimed at ensuring that cultural and historical materials connected to Reclamation projects are properly cared for, documented, and managed, while also providing capacity to respond when archaeological discoveries occur unexpectedly during operations, maintenance, construction, or other ground-disturbing work.
The funding mechanism for this opportunity was a cooperative agreement, which generally signals a more hands-on partnership between the federal agency and the recipient than a typical grant. Under a cooperative agreement structure, the Bureau of Reclamation would typically expect to remain substantially involved in planning, coordination, review of deliverables, or other aspects of project execution. The activity category was listed as "Other," clarified as "Cultural Resource Activities," which aligns with work like collections management, curation standards compliance, archaeological investigations, reporting, and coordination with relevant stakeholders when discoveries occur.
The opportunity anticipated a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $121,085. The award ceiling was also $121,085, meaning the maximum expected federal amount for the one award was the full estimated total. The award floor was listed as $0, which usually indicates the agency did not commit to a minimum award size beyond what would be justified by the proposed scope. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award, though applicants could still propose leveraged resources if it strengthened the work plan.
Eligibility was broad and included federal, state, or municipal departments or agencies; educational or scientific institutions; patriotic associations; and individual entities. The listing categorized eligible applicants under "Others" with additional clarification, which is consistent with cultural resource and museum-related work where qualified institutions, specialized organizations, and sometimes individuals with appropriate expertise may be considered. The administering office was the Bureau of Reclamation, Great Plains Region, indicating the work was expected to relate to Reclamation-managed lands, facilities, or collections within that region's jurisdiction.
The timeline for the announcement was short and specific. It was posted and created on August 11, 2011, with an original and final closing date of August 25, 2011. The opportunity was archived on August 26, 2011, indicating it was no longer accepting applications after that point. Anyone who needed assistance accessing the full announcement was directed to contact the Grants Officer, Leisa Philbin, at (406) 247-7606, reflecting the standard federal practice of providing a point of contact for technical or administrative access issues related to the solicitation.
Overall, this funding opportunity was designed to support compliant and professional stewardship of museum property under Reclamation control while also enabling timely archaeological fieldwork when unanticipated discoveries arise. That combination suggests a dual emphasis: long-term collections care and readiness for real-world, on-the-ground cultural resource compliance needs that can emerge suddenly during federal project activities.
FAQs: Curation of Museum Property under Reclamation Jurisdiction and Archeological Fieldwork for Unanticipated Discoveries
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Curation of Museum Property under Reclamation Jurisdiction and Archeological Fieldwork for Unanticipated Discoveries."
Which federal agency issued this funding opportunity?
This was a discretionary funding announcement issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Great Plains Region.
What is the main purpose or focus of the opportunity?
The focus is on cultural resources work, specifically supporting activities tied to museum property and archaeology that fall under the Bureau of Reclamation's legal and management responsibilities. In practical terms, it aimed to ensure cultural and historical materials connected to Reclamation projects are properly cared for, documented, and managed, and to provide capacity to respond when archaeological discoveries occur unexpectedly during ground-disturbing work.
What kinds of activities were intended to be supported?
The announcement described "Cultural Resource Activities" such as museum property/collections management and curation, compliance with curation standards, documentation, archaeological investigations/fieldwork, reporting, and coordination tied to unanticipated discoveries that occur during operations, maintenance, construction, or other ground-disturbing activities.
What does "unanticipated discoveries" mean in this context?
Based on the description, unanticipated discoveries are archaeological discoveries that occur unexpectedly during Reclamation-related work such as operations, maintenance, construction, or other ground disturbance, requiring timely fieldwork and compliance-related response.
Where was this opportunity administered (region/office)?
The administering office was the Bureau of Reclamation, Great Plains Region. The work was expected to relate to Reclamation-managed lands, facilities, or collections within that region's jurisdiction.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding mechanism was a cooperative agreement.
How is a cooperative agreement different from a typical grant (as described here)?
The description indicates a cooperative agreement generally involves a more hands-on partnership than a typical grant. Under this structure, the Bureau of Reclamation would typically expect to be substantially involved in planning, coordination, review of deliverables, or other aspects of project execution.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $121,085.
What was the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $121,085, meaning the maximum expected federal amount for the one award matched the full estimated total.
What was the minimum award amount (floor)?
The award floor was listed as $0, which typically indicates the agency did not commit to a minimum award size beyond what would be justified by the proposed scope.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Can applicants still include leveraged resources even if there is no match requirement?
Yes. The description notes that while no cost share/match was required, applicants could still propose leveraged resources if it strengthened the work plan.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included federal, state, or municipal departments or agencies; educational or scientific institutions; patriotic associations; and individual entities. The listing categorized eligibility under "Others" with additional clarification, which is consistent with museum and cultural resource work where qualified institutions, specialized organizations, and sometimes individuals with appropriate expertise may be considered.
Was this a discretionary funding announcement?
Yes, it was described as a discretionary funding announcement.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted (and created) on August 11, 2011.
What was the application closing date?
The original and final closing date was August 25, 2011.
Was there more than one deadline?
No. The information states the original closing date and the final closing date were the same: August 25, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on August 26, 2011, meaning it was no longer accepting applications after that point.
Is this opportunity still open for applications?
No. Based on the provided timeline and the archive date (August 26, 2011), it is no longer accepting applications.
Who was the point of contact for assistance, and what was their phone number?
Applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement were directed to contact the Grants Officer, Leisa Philbin, at (406) 247-7606.
What was the overall intent of combining museum curation and archaeological fieldwork in one opportunity?
The description suggests a dual emphasis: (1) long-term, compliant stewardship of museum property under Reclamation control (proper care, documentation, and management) and (2) readiness to conduct timely archaeological fieldwork and related compliance actions when discoveries arise suddenly during real-world project activities.
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