Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIP16AC00084
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- The DOI-NPS in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Digitize Early 20th Century Photographs and the Elizabeth Bacon Custer Personal Paper Collection" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 14, 2015 and posted on Dec 14, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 23, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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).
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Digitize Early 20th Century Photographs and the Elizabeth Bacon Custer Personal Paper Collection" (Funding Opportunity Number: NPS NOIP16AC00084) is a National Park Service (NPS) funding action issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI). It is categorized as a discretionary opportunity and is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates that the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in the project as it is carried out (for example, coordinating standards, oversight, deliverables, and technical direction rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back).
This notice is specifically framed as a "notice of intent" to make an award under the National Park Service Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). CESUs are partnership networks designed to connect federal agencies with universities and other partners to support research, technical assistance, and resource management needs. In this case, the CESU mechanism is being used to support a digitization effort focused on two collection types: early 20th century photographs and the personal paper collection of Elizabeth Bacon Custer. The core purpose implied by the title is to preserve, digitally capture, and improve access to historically significant archival materials that are relevant to NPS resources, interpretation, and long-term stewardship.
The announcement is explicitly identified as noncompetitive, meaning it is not an open call where multiple applicants submit competing proposals. Instead, it signals the agency's intent to make a directed award consistent with Department of the Interior policy cited as 505 Departmental Manual 2.12C, which governs circumstances under which noncompetitive awards can be justified. As a result, while an eligibility field is shown as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," the practical implication is that the intended recipient is likely predetermined or limited to a specific partner entity within the CESU framework, rather than being broadly open to the public. The listing indicates there is only one expected award.
Key administrative details include an original and current closing date of December 23, 2015, and both the creation and posting date of December 14, 2015, which suggests a short turnaround consistent with notices of intent that accompany a planned, directed award. The award ceiling is listed as 0, which typically indicates that a maximum funding amount is not specified in the public synopsis and may instead be defined in the associated task agreement documentation or the attached announcement referenced in the description. The activity category is listed as Natural Resources, and the CFDA number is 15.945, aligning the opportunity with NPS assistance programs and the broader DOI financial assistance structure.
In practical terms, the opportunity is best understood as a formal public posting that the NPS plans to issue a CESU task agreement to complete digitization work for historically important photographic and manuscript materials. The notice itself does not provide technical specifications, performance period, scope of work, or deliverable requirements in the text provided, and it repeatedly directs readers to the attached announcement for details. The essential takeaway is that this is a targeted NPS cooperative agreement action, not a competitive grant solicitation, intended to fund (and collaboratively manage) a project that digitizes and preserves early 20th century photographs and the Elizabeth Bacon Custer personal papers for improved management, preservation, and access.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Digitize Early 20th Century Photographs and the Elizabeth Bacon Custer Personal Paper Collection."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is NPS NOIP16AC00084.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by the National Park Service (NPS) under the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI).
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. The notice is explicitly identified as noncompetitive, meaning it is not an open competition where multiple applicants submit proposals to be evaluated against each other.
If it is noncompetitive, what does that imply for potential applicants?
Based on the information provided, it suggests the award is directed and the intended recipient is likely predetermined or limited (for example, to a specific eligible partner within the relevant partnership framework), rather than broadly open to the public.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement generally mean in practice?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates the federal agency expects substantial involvement in the project as it is carried out. Examples of involvement mentioned include coordinating standards, providing oversight, managing deliverables, and offering technical direction, rather than simply providing funds without ongoing engagement.
What is meant by a "notice of intent" in this context?
This posting is framed as a notice of intent to make an award. In practical terms, it is a public notice that NPS plans to issue an award through a specific mechanism rather than a broad solicitation for competing applications.
What partnership mechanism is referenced in the notice?
The notice references the National Park Service Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU).
What is a CESU (Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit)?
CESUs are partnership networks designed to connect federal agencies with universities and other partners to support research, technical assistance, and resource management needs.
What is the main purpose of the project described by this opportunity?
The core purpose implied by the title and description is to digitize and preserve historically significant archival materials, specifically early 20th century photographs and the Elizabeth Bacon Custer personal paper collection, to improve long-term stewardship and access.
What materials are included in the digitization effort?
Two collection types are specifically named: (1) early 20th century photographs and (2) the personal paper collection of Elizabeth Bacon Custer.
What outcomes are implied for the digitization work?
The notice implies outcomes such as preservation through digital capture and improved access to the collections for purposes relevant to NPS resources, interpretation, and long-term stewardship.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.945.
What is the closing date for this opportunity?
The original and current closing date is December 23, 2015.
When was the opportunity created and posted?
Both the creation date and the posting date are December 14, 2015.
How many awards does the notice indicate are expected?
The listing indicates there is only one expected award.
What does the posted award ceiling amount mean here?
The award ceiling is listed as 0. As described in the information provided, this typically indicates the maximum funding amount is not specified in the public synopsis and may instead be defined in associated task agreement documentation or referenced attachments.
Does the provided notice include the performance period or a detailed scope of work?
No. The text provided states that technical specifications, performance period, scope of work, and deliverable requirements are not included in the notice content provided and that readers are directed to an attached announcement for details.
Where are the detailed requirements and specifications supposed to be found?
The notice repeatedly directs readers to the attached announcement for details. The provided text does not include those attachments or their contents.
Who is eligible to apply based on the eligibility field shown?
The eligibility field is shown as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)." However, based on the noncompetitive, notice-of-intent framing described, the practical implication is that eligibility is likely limited and aligned with a specific partner entity within the CESU framework rather than open to the general public.
Why is the award described as noncompetitive? Is a policy cited?
Yes. The description references Department of the Interior policy cited as 505 Departmental Manual 2.12C, described as governing circumstances under which noncompetitive awards can be justified.
Is this best understood as a traditional open grant solicitation?
No. Based on the information provided, it is best understood as a formal public posting that NPS plans to issue a CESU task agreement (under a cooperative agreement structure) to complete specific digitization work, rather than an open call for competing proposals.
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