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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 JURISDICTION AND ARCHEOLOGICAL FIELDWORK FOR UNANTICIPATED DISCOVERIES" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.511 Cultural Resources Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 29, 2011 and posted on Aug 29, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 14, 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 $121,559.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $121,559.00 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, ANY EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC INSTITUTION OR ANY PATRIOTIC ASSOCIATION
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity, numbered RSS1150016, was a discretionary grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Great Plains Region, focused on cultural resource activities. The project scope centers on two closely related needs: first, the proper curation and management of museum property that falls under Bureau of Reclamation jurisdiction, and second, the ability to carry out archaeological fieldwork when unanticipated discoveries are encountered. In practical terms, the opportunity was designed to ensure that cultural materials and associated records tied to Reclamation-managed lands or projects are responsibly cared for in accordance with professional museum and cultural resource standards, and that there is capacity to respond quickly and appropriately if previously unknown archaeological resources are found during operations, maintenance, construction, or other ground-disturbing activities.
The award mechanism was a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates that Reclamation expected to have substantial involvement in the work as it is carried out, rather than simply providing funds and stepping back. That cooperative structure typically aligns with projects where the federal agency needs to coordinate closely on compliance responsibilities, access to federal lands or collections, technical oversight, reporting requirements, and decisions about treatment of sensitive cultural items. The activity category was listed as "Other," clarified as cultural resource activities, and the CFDA number was 15.511 (Cultural Resources Management), reinforcing that the underlying purpose is stewardship, compliance, and preservation of cultural heritage connected to federal water and infrastructure projects.
Funding was planned for a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $121,559 and an award ceiling equal to that same amount; the award floor was $0. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds to be considered. The timeline shows the opportunity was posted on August 29, 2011, with a closing date of September 14, 2011, and it was archived the next day, indicating a short application window typical of targeted, project-specific cultural resource needs.
Eligibility was broad but still focused on credible public-interest and research-oriented organizations. Eligible applicants included federal, state, or municipal departments or agencies, educational or scientific institutions, and patriotic associations. That range suggests Reclamation was open to partnering with governmental entities, universities, museums, research organizations, or mission-driven groups capable of curatorial care and archaeological response work. Because the project involves museum property and field investigations for unexpected finds, likely applicants would be institutions with demonstrated professional expertise in collections management, archaeological methods, documentation, and cultural resource compliance processes.
At a high level, the work implied by the title typically includes tasks such as organizing, stabilizing, cataloging, and properly housing artifacts and associated documentation; ensuring collections meet accepted curation standards; maintaining inventories and records; and coordinating with Reclamation on custody, access, and long-term stewardship. The archaeological fieldwork component for unanticipated discoveries generally refers to on-call or rapid-response capability to evaluate finds, document sites, assess significance, recommend avoidance or mitigation measures, and conduct limited excavation or data recovery when necessary, all while coordinating with federal project managers and ensuring compliance with applicable cultural resource laws and policies. While the announcement text provided here does not list specific deliverables, projects of this type commonly require formal reports, updated catalog records, photographic documentation, and clear documentation of provenance and jurisdiction for curated items.
The opportunity was administered by the Bureau of Reclamation, Great Plains Region, and the listed point of contact for access issues was Leisa Philbin, Grants Officer/Grants Specialist, reachable by phone at 406-247-7606.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The funding opportunity number is RSS1150016.
Which federal agency offered this grant?
This was a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Great Plains Region.
What is the main focus of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity focused on cultural resource activities, specifically (1) proper curation and management of museum property under Bureau of Reclamation jurisdiction, and (2) the ability to carry out archaeological fieldwork when unanticipated discoveries are encountered during ground-disturbing activities.
What kinds of needs was the project scope designed to address?
The scope centered on two closely related needs: ensuring cultural materials and associated records tied to Reclamation-managed lands or projects are responsibly cared for according to professional museum and cultural resource standards, and ensuring there is capacity to respond quickly and appropriately when previously unknown archaeological resources are discovered during operations, maintenance, construction, or similar activities.
What type of award mechanism was used?
The award mechanism was a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this award was a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates that the Bureau of Reclamation expected to have substantial involvement in the project as it is carried out. This typically aligns with efforts requiring close coordination on compliance responsibilities, access to federal lands or collections, technical oversight, reporting, and decisions about treatment of sensitive cultural items.
What activity category was listed for this opportunity?
The activity category was listed as "Other," clarified as cultural resource activities.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number was 15.511, Cultural Resources Management.
How much funding was available?
The estimated total funding amount was $121,559.
What was the award ceiling?
The award ceiling was $121,559 (equal to the estimated total funding amount).
What was the award floor?
The award floor was $0.
How many awards were planned?
Funding was planned for a single award.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 29, 2011.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date was September 14, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on September 15, 2011.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posted date (August 29, 2011) and closing date (September 14, 2011), the application window was relatively short and consistent with a targeted, project-specific cultural resource need.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included federal, state, or municipal departments or agencies; educational or scientific institutions; and patriotic associations.
What kinds of organizations would typically be well-suited for this work?
Organizations with demonstrated professional expertise in collections management, archaeological methods, documentation, and cultural resource compliance processes would typically be well-suited, since the work involves museum property under Reclamation jurisdiction and archaeological response when unanticipated discoveries occur.
What types of activities were implied under the museum property curation component?
The opportunity implied tasks such as organizing, stabilizing, cataloging, and properly housing artifacts and associated documentation; ensuring collections meet accepted curation standards; maintaining inventories and records; and coordinating with Reclamation regarding custody, access, and long-term stewardship.
What does the archaeological fieldwork component cover?
The archaeological fieldwork component refers to on-call or rapid-response capability when unanticipated discoveries are encountered. This generally includes evaluating finds, documenting sites, assessing significance, recommending avoidance or mitigation measures, and conducting limited excavation or data recovery when necessary, while coordinating with federal project managers and meeting applicable cultural resource laws and policies.
Were specific deliverables listed in the information provided?
No specific deliverables were listed in the provided information. However, the description notes that projects of this type commonly require formal reports, updated catalog records, photographic documentation, and clear documentation of provenance and jurisdiction for curated items.
Which Bureau of Reclamation region administered the opportunity?
The opportunity was administered by the Bureau of Reclamation, Great Plains Region.
Who was the listed point of contact?
The listed point of contact was Leisa Philbin, Grants Officer/Grants Specialist.
How can the point of contact be reached by phone?
Leisa Philbin could be reached at 406-247-7606.
What was the stated purpose of the funding in terms of stewardship?
The stated purpose emphasized stewardship, compliance, and preservation of cultural heritage connected to federal water and infrastructure projects, including responsible care of cultural materials and readiness to respond appropriately to previously unknown archaeological resources discovered during ground-disturbing work.
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