Opportunity Information: Apply for R11SF32000028
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- The Bureau of Reclamation Lower Colorado Region in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Digital Archiving of Cultural Reports" 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 Jun 16, 2011 and posted on Jun 16, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 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 $54,607.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $54,607.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Digital Archiving of Cultural Reports opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number R11SF32000028) is a Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region notice stating the agency's intent to fund a specific cultural resources digitization project without full and open competition. It is explicitly not a request for applications, meaning Reclamation is using the announcement primarily to provide public transparency about an intended award rather than inviting proposals from multiple applicants.
The project focuses on long-term preservation and improved access to archaeological documentation created through the cultural resource mitigation program for the Central Arizona Project, specifically the Phoenix Area Office archaeological reports. The work will be carried out in connection with the University of Arizona's Center for Digital Antiquity, which is developing the Digital Archaeological Record Repository known as tDAR (the Digital Archaeological Record). The core purpose is to digitally prepare these existing reports, archive them properly, and ingest them into tDAR so they can be maintained in a stable, searchable repository. A key outcome is broader availability: the reports are intended to be accessible not only to professional archaeologists and researchers but also to members of the public who have an interest in regional history and archaeology. The emphasis on "long term accessibility and preservation" signals that the project is about both digitization and durable stewardship of the records, not just scanning files for short-term use.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is categorized as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement, under the Natural Resources activity category, and tied to CFDA 15.511 (Cultural Resources Management). The total funding amount is fixed at $54,607, with both the award ceiling and award floor listed as $54,607, indicating an expected single, set-size award rather than a range of possible budgets. Only one award is anticipated. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means the recipient is not expected to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award. Eligible applicants are limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, which aligns with the intended recipient type described in the narrative.
Key dates show the notice was posted and created on June 16, 2011, with an original and current closing date of June 30, 2011, and an archive date of July 1, 2011. Even though a closing date is listed, the announcement language makes clear that the agency is not soliciting competing applications. For questions or issues accessing the announcement, the listed point of contact is Linda Howell, Agreements Specialist, reachable by phone at 623-773-6283.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Digital Archiving of Cultural Reports" opportunity?
This is a Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region notice (Funding Opportunity Number R11SF32000028) announcing the agency's intent to fund a specific project to digitize and archive cultural resources documentation. The notice is primarily for public transparency about an intended award.
Is this a request for applications (RFA) or an open competitive grant?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a request for applications and that the agency does not intend to run a full and open competition for this project. It is an announcement of intent to make a specific award rather than an invitation for multiple proposals.
Which federal agency is associated with this notice?
The notice is issued by the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), Lower Colorado Region.
What is the purpose of the project described in the notice?
The project focuses on long-term preservation and improved access to existing archaeological documentation produced through the cultural resource mitigation program for the Central Arizona Project, specifically Phoenix Area Office archaeological reports. The core work involves digitally preparing the reports, archiving them properly, and ingesting them into a stable repository.
What materials are being digitized and archived?
The notice points to archaeological reports associated with the Central Arizona Project cultural resource mitigation program, with a specific emphasis on Phoenix Area Office archaeological reports.
What does "long-term accessibility and preservation" mean in this context?
Based on the notice language, the effort is not limited to creating digital files for short-term use. The goal is durable stewardship: preparing the reports for stable archiving and ongoing accessibility within a maintained, searchable repository.
Where will the digitized reports be stored and made searchable?
The reports are intended to be ingested into the Digital Archaeological Record Repository known as tDAR (the Digital Archaeological Record), which is being developed through the University of Arizona's Center for Digital Antiquity.
Who is expected to benefit from access to these reports?
The notice indicates the archived reports are intended to be accessible to professional archaeologists and researchers as well as members of the public with an interest in regional history and archaeology.
What type of award instrument will be used?
The opportunity is categorized as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as Natural Resources.
What CFDA program is this associated with?
The notice ties the project to CFDA 15.511, Cultural Resources Management.
How much funding is available under this notice?
The total funding amount is $54,607. The award ceiling and award floor are both listed as $54,607, indicating a single, fixed-size award rather than a range of possible budgets.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
Only one award is anticipated.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning non-federal contributions are not required as a condition of the award.
Who is eligible to receive this award?
Eligible applicants are limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
Does the closing date mean I can still apply?
The notice lists closing dates (original and current closing date of June 30, 2011), but it also clearly states the announcement is not a request for applications and that Reclamation is not seeking competing proposals. The presence of a closing date does not change the stated non-competitive intent described in the notice.
When was the notice posted and when was it archived?
The notice was posted/created on June 16, 2011. The archive date is July 1, 2011.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R11SF32000028.
Who is the point of contact for questions about this notice?
The listed point of contact is Linda Howell, Agreements Specialist.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Linda Howell can be reached by phone at 623-773-6283 for questions or issues accessing the announcement.
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