Opportunity Information: Apply for R11SS60013
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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 11, 2011 and posted on Aug 11, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 25, 2011 Federal, State, or Municipal Department or Agency, or any Educational or Scientific Institution or any Patriotic Association, or Individual. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $25,840.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $25,840.00 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:
This grant opportunity, Funding Opportunity Number R11SS60013, was issued by the Bureau of Reclamation in its Great Plains Region and focuses on cultural resource activities tied to Reclamation-managed lands and facilities. The core purpose is twofold: first, to support the curation and proper museum-standard management of cultural or museum property that falls under Reclamation jurisdiction, and second, to fund archeological fieldwork that may be needed when unanticipated discoveries occur. In practical terms, it is aimed at ensuring that artifacts, collections, records, and related cultural materials connected to Reclamation projects are appropriately cared for and that there is capacity to respond quickly and professionally if previously unknown archeological resources are discovered during operations, maintenance, construction, or other ground-disturbing activities.
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the Bureau of Reclamation expects to be actively involved in the project rather than simply issuing a grant and stepping back. Cooperative agreements are commonly used when the federal agency anticipates substantial involvement in planning, technical decisions, oversight, coordination, or deliverable review. This setup often fits cultural resources work because federal standards, consultation needs, chain-of-custody requirements, and compliance responsibilities can require ongoing coordination with the agency that has jurisdiction over the resources.
Only one award was expected under this announcement, with an estimated total funding amount of $25,840. The ceiling is also listed as $25,840, indicating the Bureau anticipated making a single award up to that amount. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award. The assistance listing is connected to CFDA 15.511, Cultural Resources Management, which aligns with the subject matter of collections stewardship and archeological response work.
Eligibility is broad and includes federal, state, or municipal departments or agencies, educational or scientific institutions, patriotic associations, and even individuals. This wide eligibility suggests the Bureau was open to partnering with a range of entities capable of doing museum collections work or archeological field investigations, such as universities, museums, local governments, specialized nonprofits, consulting archeologists (where permitted), or qualified individuals with relevant expertise and capacity. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary, meaning funding would be awarded competitively or based on agency selection rather than by formula.
Timing-wise, the notice was posted and created on August 11, 2011, with an original and current closing date of August 25, 2011, and an archive date of August 26, 2011. That is a relatively short application window, which often indicates a targeted need, a time-sensitive project, or a planned award to meet near-term operational or compliance demands.
For applicants or interested parties who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed contact was Leisa Philbin, Grants Officer, at 406-247-7606 (also referenced as Grants Specialist in the contact line). The brief description indicates the work would support Reclamation in meeting its responsibilities for managing and protecting cultural resources under its jurisdiction, including both the long-term stewardship side (curation and collections management) and the on-the-ground response side (archeological fieldwork when discoveries occur unexpectedly).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Funding Opportunity Number R11SS60013
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R11SS60013.
Which federal agency issued this opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by the Bureau of Reclamation, Great Plains Region.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The purpose is twofold: (1) to support curation and museum-standard management of cultural or museum property under Reclamation jurisdiction, and (2) to fund archeological fieldwork that may be needed when unanticipated discoveries occur.
What kinds of activities does the funding support?
The funding supports cultural resource activities tied to Reclamation-managed lands and facilities, including care of artifacts, collections, and records, and archeological field response when previously unknown resources are discovered during operations, maintenance, construction, or other ground-disturbing activities.
What does "curation and museum-standard management" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Based on the description, it refers to ensuring that artifacts, collections, records, and related cultural materials connected to Reclamation projects are properly cared for and managed to appropriate museum standards, under Reclamation jurisdiction.
When would archeological fieldwork funded by this opportunity be needed?
Archeological fieldwork may be needed when unanticipated discoveries occur, especially during operations, maintenance, construction, or other ground-disturbing activities on Reclamation-managed lands or at Reclamation facilities.
What type of award is this?
The award is a cooperative agreement.
What is a cooperative agreement and why is it used here?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates the Bureau of Reclamation expects to be actively involved in the project rather than issuing funding with minimal involvement. The description notes this model is often used when substantial federal involvement is anticipated in areas such as planning, technical decisions, oversight, coordination, or deliverable review, which can be important in cultural resources work due to federal standards, consultation needs, chain-of-custody requirements, and compliance responsibilities.
How many awards were expected to be made under this announcement?
Only one award was expected.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $25,840.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The ceiling is listed as $25,840.
Is there any cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What assistance listing (CFDA) is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is connected to CFDA 15.511, Cultural Resources Management.
What does it mean that this opportunity is "discretionary"?
It is categorized as discretionary, meaning funding would be awarded competitively or based on agency selection rather than by formula.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes federal, state, or municipal departments or agencies; educational or scientific institutions; patriotic associations; and individuals.
Does the eligibility description suggest what kinds of partners Reclamation is open to working with?
Yes. The broad eligibility suggests the Bureau was open to partnering with a wide range of entities capable of museum collections work or archeological field investigations, such as universities, museums, local governments, specialized nonprofits, consulting archeologists (where permitted), or qualified individuals with relevant expertise and capacity.
Where is this opportunity situated within Reclamation?
It is associated with the Bureau of Reclamation in its Great Plains Region.
What is the posting date for this opportunity?
The notice was posted (and created) on August 11, 2011.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date was August 25, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was August 26, 2011.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posted date of August 11, 2011 and the closing date of August 25, 2011, the application window was relatively short.
Why might the application period have been short?
The description notes that a short window can indicate a targeted need, a time-sensitive project, or a planned award intended to meet near-term operational or compliance demands.
Who is the contact person for issues accessing the full announcement electronically?
The listed contact is Leisa Philbin, identified as Grants Officer (also referenced as Grants Specialist in the contact line).
What is the contact phone number?
The phone number provided is 406-247-7606.
What responsibilities is this funding meant to help Reclamation meet?
The funding is described as supporting Reclamation in meeting its responsibilities for managing and protecting cultural resources under its jurisdiction, including long-term stewardship (curation and collections management) and on-the-ground response (archeological fieldwork when unexpected discoveries occur).
What kinds of resources are covered under "cultural or museum property" in this description?
The practical description references artifacts, collections, records, and related cultural materials connected to Reclamation projects and managed under Reclamation jurisdiction.
What locations or settings are included in the scope of work?
The scope is tied to Reclamation-managed lands and facilities, especially where operations, maintenance, construction, or other ground-disturbing activities may take place.
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