Opportunity Information: Apply for P14AS00261
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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 Stones River National Battlefield" 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 26, 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 $57,248.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- The United States Department of the Interior, The National Park Service (NPS), and Stones River National Battlefield 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 Stones River National Battlefield.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Ethnographic Overview and Assessment of Stones River National Battlefield" (Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00261) is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement focused on producing an Ethnographic Overview and Assessment (EOA) for Stones River National Battlefield. The central purpose is to identify, document, and evaluate ethnographic resources located within or near the park, and to build a solid baseline understanding of the communities that have long-standing cultural, historical, or traditional connections to the battlefield landscape. In practical terms, the EOA is meant to map out who the traditionally associated groups are, what specific park resources they are connected to, and how those resources have been used or understood through traditional practices, beliefs, memories, and community histories.
The work described emphasizes professional cultural anthropology and follows established NPS guidelines for ethnographic studies. The project is expected to be carried out by a qualified cultural anthropologist, or completed under the supervision of a qualified NPS anthropologist. A key component of the effort is a structured review of what is already known: the researcher is expected to gather, review, summarize, and assess existing information drawn from both published sources and unpublished archival materials. At the same time, the project is not limited to desk research. The scope specifically calls for ethnographic interviews with knowledgeable members of traditionally associated groups and families, using those interviews to fill gaps, clarify historical narratives, and capture living knowledge that may not appear in formal records. Part of the researcher’s responsibility is to identify additional data needs after reviewing existing documentation, so the final product is not just a compilation but an assessment that points to what is missing and what should be addressed in future research or management planning.
From an administrative standpoint, this is categorized as discretionary funding and uses a cooperative agreement funding instrument, under the humanities activity category (with cultural affairs relevance). The CFDA listing associated with it is 15.945, Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System. The opportunity anticipated one award with an estimated total funding amount of $57,248, and it did not require cost sharing or matching funds. Although the notice appears in a grant-opportunity format with dates (posted August 15, 2014; closing August 26, 2014; archived September 30, 2014), the eligibility and intent language make clear that it was not a competitive call for applications. Instead, it served as a public notice of NPS intent to fund the project without full and open competition under Cooperative Agreement P14AC00882 with the University of Tennessee, operating as a partner through the Southern Appalachian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit. In other words, the funding was effectively directed to a specific partner organization to carry out the defined EOA work.
Overall, the opportunity supports NPS resource stewardship by producing a baseline ethnographic study that can inform how the park understands and manages places, landscapes, and other resources tied to the identities and traditions of associated communities. The final EOA is intended to strengthen the park’s knowledge base by combining archival research with community-based interviews, ensuring that traditionally rooted perspectives and uses of the landscape are documented alongside conventional historical records. For questions or access issues related to the full announcement, the listed NPS contact was Brian Straka (865-436-1217, brianstraka@nps.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant notice?
The notice is titled "Ethnographic Overview and Assessment of Stones River National Battlefield" and lists Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00261.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by the National Park Service (NPS).
What type of funding instrument is being used?
This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument.
Is this considered discretionary funding?
Yes. The notice categorizes the funding as discretionary.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project is intended to produce an Ethnographic Overview and Assessment (EOA) for Stones River National Battlefield. The central purpose is to identify, document, and evaluate ethnographic resources within or near the park and establish a baseline understanding of communities with long-standing cultural, historical, or traditional connections to the battlefield landscape.
What is an Ethnographic Overview and Assessment (EOA) supposed to do for the park?
Based on the notice, the EOA is meant to map out which groups are traditionally associated with the park, identify the specific park resources those groups are connected to, and describe how those resources have been used or understood through traditional practices, beliefs, memories, and community histories.
What kinds of resources or connections does the EOA focus on?
The focus is on ethnographic resources and on cultural, historical, or traditional connections that communities and families have to places, landscapes, and other resources within or near Stones River National Battlefield.
What disciplines or professional standards are emphasized for this work?
The work emphasizes professional cultural anthropology and is expected to follow established NPS guidelines for ethnographic studies.
Who is expected to carry out the work?
The project is expected to be carried out by a qualified cultural anthropologist, or completed under the supervision of a qualified NPS anthropologist.
What research activities are specifically included in the scope?
The scope includes a structured review of existing information from published sources and unpublished archival materials, plus ethnographic interviews with knowledgeable members of traditionally associated groups and families.
Is the project limited to literature review and archival research only?
No. The notice explicitly includes ethnographic interviews to fill gaps, clarify historical narratives, and capture living knowledge that may not appear in formal records.
What is the role of interviews in this project?
Interviews are intended to help fill information gaps, clarify historical narratives, and document living knowledge and perspectives held by traditionally associated groups and families.
Is the researcher expected to identify gaps or additional data needs?
Yes. After reviewing existing documentation, the researcher is expected to identify additional data needs so the final product is an assessment that highlights what is missing and what should be addressed in future research or management planning.
How does this project support NPS resource stewardship?
The notice describes the EOA as a baseline ethnographic study that can inform how the park understands and manages places, landscapes, and other resources tied to the identities and traditions of associated communities, combining archival research with community-based interviews.
What is the CFDA listing associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing is 15.945, "Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System."
What activity category does the notice associate with this funding?
The opportunity is listed under the humanities activity category, with cultural affairs relevance.
How many awards were anticipated?
The notice anticipated one award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $57,248.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states that cost sharing or matching funds were not required.
Was this a competitive funding opportunity open to general applicants?
No. Although it appears in a grant-opportunity format, the notice states it was not a competitive call for applications. It served as a public notice of NPS intent to fund the project without full and open competition.
Who was the intended recipient/partner for the cooperative agreement?
The notice indicates the project was to be funded under Cooperative Agreement P14AC00882 with the University of Tennessee, acting as a partner through the Southern Appalachian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit.
What is the cooperative agreement number referenced in the notice?
The notice references Cooperative Agreement P14AC00882.
What were the posted, closing, and archived dates shown on the notice?
The notice lists these dates: posted August 15, 2014; closing August 26, 2014; archived September 30, 2014.
Who was the listed NPS contact for questions or access issues?
The listed contact was Brian Straka.
What contact details were provided for the NPS point of contact?
Phone: 865-436-1217. Email: brianstraka@nps.gov.
What is the intended outcome of the final EOA product?
The final EOA is intended to strengthen the park's knowledge base by documenting traditionally rooted perspectives and uses of the landscape alongside conventional historical records, drawing on both archival materials and interviews.
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