Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00408
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- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Digitize Photographic Materials for Everglades and Biscayne National Parks and Host on Open Parks Network" 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 Jul 28, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 07, 2016 This Funding Announcement is not a request for applications. This announcement is to provide public notice of the National Park Services intention to fund this project as a task agreement under a previously competed cooperative agreement.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $34,956.00 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, Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The funding opportunity titled "Digitize Photographic Materials for Everglades and Biscayne National Parks and Host on Open Parks Network" (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00408) is a National Park Service initiative under the U.S. Department of the Interior focused on preserving and expanding access to historical photographic collections held by Everglades National Park and Biscayne National Park. The core project purpose is straightforward: convert archival photographic materials into digital formats so they can be preserved more securely over time and made more usable for research, interpretation, education, and public engagement. The title also indicates that the digitized outputs are intended to be hosted on the Open Parks Network, which implies an emphasis on broad public accessibility and modern digital delivery rather than keeping the materials limited to on-site archival use.
This opportunity falls under the discretionary funding category and is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the National Park Service expects to have substantial involvement during the project rather than simply issuing funds and receiving a final product at the end. The activity category is listed as natural resources, reflecting the parks context and the federal program area, even though the actual work is archival and digitization-oriented. The associated CFDA number is 15.945, linking it to National Park Service assistance programs.
The notice makes clear that it is not a request for applications. Instead, it serves as a public announcement of the National Park Service's intent to fund the work as a task agreement under a cooperative agreement that was previously competed. In practical terms, that means the competitive selection step already occurred under an earlier umbrella agreement, and this announcement is essentially formal transparency about directing funds for this specific task. Even though an "Original Closing Date" of August 7, 2016 is listed (with a creation date of July 28, 2016), the wording indicates there is no open competition for new applicants under this posting.
Eligibility is limited to institutions of higher education, specifically public and state-controlled universities and colleges as well as private institutions of higher education. That eligibility aligns with the nature of digitization projects, which often involve archival expertise, digital curation, metadata practices, and technical infrastructure that universities commonly maintain through libraries, archives, or digital scholarship centers.
In terms of scale and expected outcome, the announcement anticipates a single award with an award ceiling of $34,956 and an expected award count of one. The project deliverable implied by the description is a digitized set of photographic materials from the two park archives, prepared in a way that supports hosting and access through the Open Parks Network. While the announcement does not spell out technical specifications, projects of this type commonly include high-quality scanning or digital photography of originals, basic preservation handling practices during capture, and creation of descriptive information so the images can be searched and understood once published online. The overall intent is to protect fragile or unique archival photographs by reducing handling, while also improving discovery and use by making the materials accessible through a public-facing digital platform connected to the National Park Service.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Digitize Photographic Materials for Everglades and Biscayne National Parks and Host on Open Parks Network."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P16AS00408.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a National Park Service initiative under the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to convert archival photographic materials held by Everglades National Park and Biscayne National Park into digital formats so they can be preserved more securely over time and made more usable for research, interpretation, education, and public engagement.
Which parks and collections are involved?
The project focuses on historical photographic collections held by Everglades National Park and Biscayne National Park.
What does it mean that the images will be hosted on the Open Parks Network?
It indicates the digitized outputs are intended for broad public access via a modern digital platform, rather than remaining limited to on-site archival use. The emphasis is on public availability and digital delivery.
What type of funding opportunity is this (discretionary or mandatory)?
This opportunity is listed under the discretionary funding category.
What award instrument will be used?
The opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for this project?
A cooperative agreement typically means the National Park Service expects to have substantial involvement during the project, rather than simply providing funds and receiving a final deliverable at the end.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as natural resources, reflecting the parks context and the federal program area, even though the work itself is focused on archival digitization.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 15.945, which links the opportunity to National Park Service assistance programs.
Is this posting open for new applications?
No. The notice states it is not a request for applications. It is a public announcement of the National Park Service's intent to fund the work as a task agreement under a cooperative agreement that was previously competed.
If it is not open, why is there a closing date listed?
An "Original Closing Date" of August 7, 2016 is listed (and a creation date of July 28, 2016). However, the wording explains that the competitive selection already occurred under an earlier umbrella agreement, so this posting is for transparency about directing funds for this specific task rather than inviting new applicants.
How many awards are expected?
The announcement anticipates a single award, with an expected award count of one.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling is $34,956.
Who is eligible to receive this funding?
Eligibility is limited to institutions of higher education, including public and state-controlled universities and colleges, as well as private institutions of higher education.
Why are institutions of higher education the eligible applicants?
The eligibility aligns with the nature of digitization projects, which often involve archival expertise, digital curation, metadata practices, and technical infrastructure commonly found in universities through libraries, archives, or digital scholarship centers.
What deliverables are implied by the project description?
The implied deliverable is a digitized set of photographic materials from Everglades and Biscayne National Parks, prepared in a way that supports hosting and access through the Open Parks Network.
Does the announcement provide detailed technical digitization specifications?
No. The announcement does not spell out technical specifications for digitization or hosting.
What kinds of tasks are commonly part of projects like this, based on the description?
While not listed as requirements in the notice, projects of this type commonly involve high-quality scanning or digital photography of originals, basic preservation handling practices during capture, and creation of descriptive information so images can be searched and understood once published online.
How does digitization help preserve the parks' photographic materials?
Digitization helps protect fragile or unique archival photographs by reducing the need for physical handling of the originals, while also improving long-term security through digital preservation.
How will the digitized materials be used once available?
The stated intent is to improve discovery and use for research, interpretation, education, and public engagement by making the photographic materials accessible through a public-facing platform connected to the National Park Service.
Is this opportunity intended to expand public access to park archives?
Yes. The description emphasizes expanding access by digitizing historical photographic collections and hosting the results on a platform designed for broad accessibility.
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