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- The National Park Service in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) information and statistics sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Ethnographic Overview and Assessment of Kings Mountain National Military Park" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945 Cooperative Research and Training Programs Resources of the National Park System.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 15, 2014 and posted on Aug 15, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 28, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $59,310.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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) Private institutions of higher education.
- The United States Department of the Interior, The National Park Service (NPS), and Kings Mountain National Military Park are announcing a notice of intent to award this is not a request for applications. This funding opportunity is to provide public notice of NPSs intention to fund the following project activities without full and open competition, under Cooperative Agreement P14AC00882 with the University of Tennessee, a partner under the Southern Appalachian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, for a project titled Ethnographic Overview and Assessment of Kings Mountain National Military Park.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Ethnographic Overview and Assessment of Kings Mountain National Military Park" is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding action focused on cultural and ethnographic research at or near Kings Mountain National Military Park. The core purpose is to carry out an Ethnographic Overview and Assessment (EOA) that identifies, documents, and evaluates ethnographic resources connected to the park. In practical terms, the project is meant to produce baseline information on which communities or traditionally associated groups have ties to the park, which specific park resources those groups associate with, and how those resources have been used or valued traditionally over time. The work is designed to strengthen NPS understanding of living cultural connections to the landscape, beyond the park's better-known military history.
The EOA is expected to be completed by a qualified cultural anthropologist, or by staff working under the supervision of one. The approach emphasizes a review of existing information first, followed by identifying what is missing and what additional data needs to be collected. That indicates a two-part outcome: (1) a synthesized account of what is already known from prior studies, archival material, and related documentation, and (2) a clear roadmap of gaps and recommended next steps for further ethnographic work if needed.
Administratively, this posting is notable because it is explicitly not an open call for applications. The NPS issued it as a notice of intent to award without full and open competition. The award is planned under a cooperative agreement (Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement), specifically Cooperative Agreement P14AC00882, with the University of Tennessee. The University of Tennessee is identified as a partner under the Southern Appalachian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, which is a common mechanism NPS uses to collaborate with academic institutions on research and technical assistance. While the listing includes eligibility language referencing private institutions of higher education and "others" with clarification in additional fields, the text makes clear that the recipient and project path were already determined through this intent-to-award notice rather than a competitive process.
The opportunity is categorized under Humanities, with the CFDA number 15.945 (Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System). The estimated total funding amount is $59,310, with no stated award ceiling or floor, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The listing anticipated a single award ("ExpectedAwards: 1"). Key dates show it was posted and created on August 15, 2014, with an original and current closing date of August 28, 2014, and it was archived on September 30, 2014, which aligns with the idea that it served primarily as a public notice rather than a competitive solicitation.
For reference and administrative follow-up, the agency is the National Park Service, and the contact provided for access issues is Brian Straka (865-436-1217, brianstraka@nps.gov). The listing also points users to Grants.gov for additional information, though the substance of the announcement indicates the award decision route was already set via the cooperative agreement with the University of Tennessee.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Ethnographic Overview and Assessment of Kings Mountain National Military Park."
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The agency is the National Park Service (NPS).
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to carry out an Ethnographic Overview and Assessment (EOA) for Kings Mountain National Military Park. The EOA is intended to identify, document, and evaluate ethnographic resources connected to the park and to provide baseline information about living cultural connections to the park landscape.
What is an Ethnographic Overview and Assessment (EOA) in this context?
In this posting, an EOA is described as a research effort that compiles and synthesizes what is already known about communities or traditionally associated groups connected to the park, the specific park resources those groups associate with, and how those resources have been used or valued traditionally over time. It also identifies what information is missing and what additional data collection may be needed.
What kinds of connections is the EOA meant to document?
The EOA is meant to document which communities or traditionally associated groups have ties to the park, which park resources are associated with those groups, and how those resources have been used or valued traditionally over time, with an emphasis on living cultural connections beyond the park's better-known military history.
What approach is expected for the research?
The expected approach begins with a review of existing information (such as prior studies, archival materials, and related documentation). After that review, the work should identify gaps in knowledge and clarify what additional data needs to be collected.
What are the expected deliverables or outcomes?
Based on the description, the outcomes are twofold: (1) a synthesized account of existing knowledge drawn from prior work and documentation, and (2) a clear roadmap of gaps and recommended next steps for further ethnographic work if needed.
Who is expected to conduct the EOA?
The EOA is expected to be completed by a qualified cultural anthropologist, or by staff working under the supervision of a qualified cultural anthropologist.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity open for applications?
No. The posting is explicitly described as a notice of intent to award without full and open competition, meaning it is not an open call for applications.
What funding instrument will be used?
The planned award is under a cooperative agreement (Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement).
What specific cooperative agreement is referenced?
The notice references Cooperative Agreement P14AC00882.
Who is the intended recipient/partner for this award?
The intended recipient identified in the notice is the University of Tennessee.
What partnership mechanism is mentioned for the University of Tennessee?
The University of Tennessee is identified as a partner under the Southern Appalachian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, which the NPS uses as a mechanism to collaborate with academic institutions on research and technical assistance.
What program area or category is this opportunity listed under?
The opportunity is categorized under Humanities.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.945, "Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System."
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $59,310.
Is there an award ceiling or floor listed?
No award ceiling or floor is stated in the provided information.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The listing states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
How many awards were expected?
The listing anticipated a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1).
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted and created on August 15, 2014. The original and current closing date is listed as August 28, 2014.
When was the listing archived?
The listing was archived on September 30, 2014.
Why does it have closing and archive dates if it was not competitive?
Based on the description, the dates align with the posting serving primarily as a public notice of intent to award rather than a competitive solicitation.
Does the eligibility language mean other organizations can apply?
While the listing includes eligibility language referencing private institutions of higher education and "others" (with clarification in additional fields), the narrative indicates the award path and recipient were already determined through an intent-to-award notice rather than a competitive process.
Where is the project focused geographically?
The project is focused on cultural and ethnographic research at or near Kings Mountain National Military Park.
What should someone do if they have technical access issues or questions about the posting?
The contact provided for access issues is Brian Straka at 865-436-1217 or brianstraka@nps.gov.
Where does the listing direct users for additional information?
The listing points users to Grants.gov for additional information, although the description indicates the award decision route was already set via the cooperative agreement with the University of Tennessee.
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