Opportunity Information: Apply for P12AC30538
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- The National Park Service in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Developing Historical Sites" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.914 National Register of Historic Places.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 24, 2012 and posted on May 24, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 31, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- This cooperative agreement has a non competitive justification due to unique qualifications. This requirement is for historical work, documentation, interpretation, research and development. This requirement is not out for competition.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service (NPS) grant opportunity titled "Developing Historical Sites" (Funding Opportunity Number P12AC30538) supports collaborative preservation work focused on improving how cultural resources are identified, documented, protected, interpreted, and managed. The project is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the NPS expects to be actively involved with the recipient during the period of performance rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal agency participation. The work is framed as historical research, documentation, interpretation, and development, with an emphasis on practical methods, technologies, and techniques that strengthen preservation outcomes.
A central goal of the opportunity is joint work between NCSHPO and the NPS on core preservation program activities. The scope includes reviewing National Register of Historic Places and National Historic Landmark nominations, which are key steps in formally recognizing and safeguarding sites of historic significance. The opportunity also highlights records management and access work, such as microfilming, digitization, and transferring information, which supports long-term preservation of documentation and improves usability for researchers, agencies, and the public. Another component is assistance related to the federal historic preservation tax credit program, which can help encourage rehabilitation of historic properties by supporting applicants and improving program implementation.
The announcement also calls out production of formal documentation through the HABS/HAER/HALS programs (Historic American Buildings Survey, Historic American Engineering Record, and Historic American Landscapes Survey). These programs create high-quality archival records (often measured drawings, large-format photography, and written histories) that capture important buildings, engineering works, and landscapes. Additionally, the opportunity includes GIS survey and data development, reflecting the increasing role of mapping, spatial analysis, and digital inventories in managing historic resources. Education and outreach are also part of the work through "Teaching with Historic Places" lesson plans, which translate preservation data into classroom-ready materials that help students connect local places to broader historical themes.
In terms of funding details, the opportunity listed an estimated total funding amount of $100,000 and anticipated up to 10 awards, while also noting an award floor of $100,000 and an award ceiling of $500,000. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement stated. The CFDA number associated with the program is 15.914 (National Register of Historic Places). The opportunity was posted and created on May 24, 2012, with an original and current closing date of May 31, 2012, and an archive date of June 30, 2012.
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The notice states the cooperative agreement used a non-competitive justification based on "unique qualifications," and explicitly indicates the requirement was not open for competition. The listed agency contact for access issues or questions was Jaime Mijares, Contract Specialist, at 303-969-2755 or jaimemijares@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): NPS "Developing Historical Sites" (P12AC30538)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Developing Historical Sites" and is administered by the National Park Service (NPS).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P12AC30538.
What is the main purpose of this opportunity?
The purpose is to support collaborative preservation work that improves how cultural resources are identified, documented, protected, interpreted, and managed. The work is framed around historical research, documentation, interpretation, and development, with an emphasis on practical methods, technologies, and techniques that strengthen preservation outcomes.
Is this a standard grant or something else?
This project is structured as a cooperative agreement. That means the NPS expects to be actively involved with the recipient during the period of performance, rather than providing funding with minimal agency participation.
Who is expected to collaborate on the work?
A central goal is joint work between NCSHPO and the NPS on core preservation program activities.
What types of activities are included in the scope of work?
The scope described in the announcement includes:
- Historical research, documentation, interpretation, and development focused on preservation outcomes
- Reviewing National Register of Historic Places nominations
- Reviewing National Historic Landmark nominations
- Records management and access work (including microfilming, digitization, and transferring information)
- Assistance related to the federal historic preservation tax credit program
- Producing formal documentation through HABS/HAER/HALS
- GIS survey and data development
- Education and outreach through "Teaching with Historic Places" lesson plans
What does the opportunity say about National Register and National Historic Landmark work?
It specifically includes reviewing National Register of Historic Places and National Historic Landmark nominations, which are described as key steps in formally recognizing and safeguarding sites of historic significance.
What kinds of records management activities are mentioned?
The announcement highlights records management and access activities such as microfilming, digitization, and transferring information. These activities are intended to support long-term preservation of documentation and improve usability for researchers, agencies, and the public.
Does the opportunity involve the historic preservation tax credit program?
Yes. The scope includes assistance related to the federal historic preservation tax credit program, described as supporting applicants and improving program implementation to encourage rehabilitation of historic properties.
What are HABS/HAER/HALS and how are they part of this work?
The opportunity calls out production of formal documentation through the HABS/HAER/HALS programs:
- HABS: Historic American Buildings Survey
- HAER: Historic American Engineering Record
- HALS: Historic American Landscapes Survey
These programs create high-quality archival records, often including measured drawings, large-format photography, and written histories, to document important buildings, engineering works, and landscapes.
Is GIS work included in the scope?
Yes. The announcement includes GIS survey and data development, reflecting the role of mapping, spatial analysis, and digital inventories in managing historic resources.
Is there an education or public outreach component?
Yes. Education and outreach are included through "Teaching with Historic Places" lesson plans that translate preservation data into classroom-ready materials connecting local places to broader historical themes.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.914, associated with the National Register of Historic Places.
How much funding is available?
The opportunity listed an estimated total funding amount of $100,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated up to 10 awards.
What are the stated award floor and award ceiling?
The opportunity also notes an award floor of $100,000 and an award ceiling of $500,000.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was stated in the information provided.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, and it specifically excluded institutions of higher education.
Was this opportunity open to competition?
No. The notice states the cooperative agreement used a non-competitive justification based on "unique qualifications" and explicitly indicates the requirement was not open for competition.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on May 24, 2012.
What were the closing date and archive date?
The original and current closing date was May 31, 2012, and the archive date was June 30, 2012.
Who can be contacted for questions or access issues?
The listed agency contact was Jaime Mijares, Contract Specialist. Phone: 303-969-2755. Email: jaimemijares@nps.gov.
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