Opportunity Information: Apply for P15AS00994
Apply for P15AS00994
- The National Park Service in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Ethnographic Overview and Assessment" 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 Jun 15, 2015 and posted on Jun 15, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 24, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $160,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- 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).
- This is a notice of intent to award to the University of Fairbanks under the CESU program. No other cooperators will be considered for this task agreement.
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Opportunity Summary:
This opportunity is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to award, meaning it is not open for competition and is not requesting applications. The NPS is announcing its plan to issue a continuation cooperative agreement to the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) program (CFDA 15.945). The anticipated award amount is $53,000 with no cost share required, and the period of performance runs from August 1, 2015 through December 31, 2017. The statutory authorities cited include 54 USC 100703 and 54 USC 101702(a). The NPS point of contact for the project is Barbara Cellarius.
The project itself is titled "Hunters, Trappers, Miners, and Homesteaders: An Ethnographic Overview and Assessment" and focuses on Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve (WRST) in Alaska. Its central goal is to produce a written ethnographic overview documenting the culture, traditions, and historical experiences of non-Native groups and communities that have longstanding associations with the park area, particularly people tied to specific occupations and land uses such as small-scale miners, hunting guides, trappers, and homesteaders. Rather than starting from scratch, the work is designed to build from an existing NPS-provided annotated bibliography and expand it into a cohesive narrative that synthesizes what is already known across many formats, including published ethnographies, archival records, journals, photographs, and existing audio recordings.
A major deliverable is an assessment of how complete the current ethnographic record is, with a practical emphasis on identifying what is missing and recommending future research to address gaps. To strengthen the written record and provide context that may not exist in archives or publications, the project also includes conducting four to six new oral history interviews. These interviews will be audio and/or video recorded and used alongside existing documentation to deepen the overview and help pinpoint additional research needs. The final product is expected to include not only the narrative report, but also a detailed set of bibliographic references and information on where relevant archival and museum or library collections are located, making it easier for park staff and future researchers to find source materials.
Management of the work is explicitly collaborative. UAFs Oral History Program, led by Principal Investigator Leslie McCartney (Curator of Oral History), will take the lead on locating, analyzing, and integrating existing published and unpublished sources, planning and conducting the new interviews, drafting the report, and handling the editing and production tasks needed for a publishable final document. Their responsibilities also include selecting photographs and other illustrations, securing permissions to reproduce them, incorporating NPS feedback after review, and delivering a final laid-out, print-ready digital report (with accompanying electronic submission).
NPS anticipates substantial involvement, consistent with a cooperative agreement structure. The agency will provide policy direction, anthropological expertise, and assistance with access to NPS archives and planning documents. NPS will review work as it progresses, coordinate with UAF on decisions such as interview targets and adjustments to protocols or schedules, and may participate in interviews and analysis when available. NPS will also provide timely editorial comments on drafts and collaborate on selecting appropriate illustrations for the final publication.
The single-source nature of the award is justified under the Department of the Interior policy criteria as a continuation action. NPS cites the need for continuity to complete ongoing work and notes that competing the award would negatively affect consistency and comparability, particularly because oral history projects rely heavily on stable interviewing methods, established relationships, and compatible archival practices. The notice also emphasizes the long-standing partnership between WRST and UAFs Oral History Program dating back to the 1990s, and points out that new interviews collected through this project can be incorporated into UAFs existing Project Jukebox online oral history collection, extending public and research access to the material over time.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this grant opportunity open for applications or competition?
No. This is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to award. It is not open for competition and is not requesting applications.
What type of award is NPS planning to make?
NPS is announcing its plan to issue a continuation cooperative agreement under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) program (CFDA 15.945).
Who is the intended recipient of the continuation cooperative agreement?
The intended recipient is the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF).
What is the anticipated award amount?
The anticipated award amount is $53,000.
Is a cost share or matching funds requirement mentioned?
No. The notice states that no cost share is required.
What is the period of performance for the project?
The period of performance runs from August 1, 2015 through December 31, 2017.
What statutory authorities are cited for this notice of intent to award?
The statutory authorities cited include 54 USC 100703 and 54 USC 101702(a).
Who is the NPS point of contact for this project?
The NPS point of contact is Barbara Cellarius.
What is the title of the project being supported?
The project is titled "Hunters, Trappers, Miners, and Homesteaders: An Ethnographic Overview and Assessment."
Which park or location is the focus of the project?
The project focuses on Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve (WRST) in Alaska.
What is the central goal of the ethnographic project?
The central goal is to produce a written ethnographic overview documenting the culture, traditions, and historical experiences of non-Native groups and communities that have longstanding associations with the WRST area.
Which communities or groups are specifically emphasized in the scope?
The notice highlights non-Native people connected to specific occupations and land uses, including small-scale miners, hunting guides, trappers, and homesteaders.
Is the project starting from scratch, or building on existing work?
It is designed to build from an existing NPS-provided annotated bibliography and expand it into a cohesive narrative synthesis.
What kinds of source materials will be synthesized in the written overview?
The synthesis is expected to draw on many formats, including published ethnographies, archival records, journals, photographs, and existing audio recordings.
What is meant by an "assessment" in this project?
A major deliverable is an assessment of how complete the current ethnographic record is, with an emphasis on identifying what is missing and recommending future research to address gaps.
Does the project include any new fieldwork or interviews?
Yes. To strengthen the written record and add context not available in archives or publications, the project includes conducting four to six new oral history interviews.
How will the new oral history interviews be recorded?
The interviews will be audio and/or video recorded.
How will the new interviews be used in the final products?
They will be used alongside existing documentation to deepen the ethnographic overview and help pinpoint additional research needs.
What are the expected deliverables at the end of the project?
The final product is expected to include a narrative report, a detailed set of bibliographic references, and information on where relevant archival and museum or library collections are located to help park staff and future researchers find source materials.
Who will lead the work on behalf of the University of Alaska Fairbanks?
UAF's Oral History Program will take the lead, led by Principal Investigator Leslie McCartney (Curator of Oral History).
What responsibilities are assigned to UAF under the cooperative agreement?
UAF is responsible for locating, analyzing, and integrating existing published and unpublished sources; planning and conducting the new interviews; drafting the report; and completing editing and production tasks needed for a publishable final document.
Does the scope include photographs or illustrations, and who handles permissions?
Yes. UAF will select photographs and other illustrations, secure permissions to reproduce them, and collaborate with NPS on selecting appropriate illustrations for the final publication.
What does "print-ready" mean in the context of the final deliverable?
The notice specifies that UAF will deliver a final laid-out, print-ready digital report, along with an accompanying electronic submission.
Why is this being issued as a cooperative agreement rather than a more hands-off award?
The notice indicates that NPS anticipates substantial involvement consistent with a cooperative agreement structure, including policy direction, anthropological expertise, access assistance, coordination during the work, and review and editorial input.
What specific involvement will NPS have during the project?
NPS will provide policy direction, anthropological expertise, and assistance with access to NPS archives and planning documents; review work as it progresses; coordinate with UAF on decisions like interview targets and protocol or schedule adjustments; may participate in interviews and analysis when available; and provide editorial comments on drafts.
Why is the award described as single-source and non-competitive?
The notice justifies the single-source nature under Department of the Interior policy criteria as a continuation action, citing the need for continuity to complete ongoing work and stating that competition would negatively affect consistency and comparability.
Why does continuity matter specifically for an oral history and ethnographic project?
NPS notes that oral history projects rely heavily on stable interviewing methods, established relationships, and compatible archival practices, which could be disrupted by competing the award.
Is there a history of collaboration between WRST and UAF related to this work?
Yes. The notice emphasizes a long-standing partnership between WRST and UAF's Oral History Program dating back to the 1990s.
Will the new interviews be made available through an existing public collection?
The notice states that new interviews collected through this project can be incorporated into UAF's existing Project Jukebox online oral history collection, extending public and research access to the material over time.
Does the notice specify how interview subjects will be chosen?
It does not list specific interviewees, but it states that NPS will coordinate with UAF on decisions such as interview targets and adjustments to protocols or schedules.
Does the notice mention what kinds of gaps the assessment is expected to identify?
It does not enumerate specific gaps. It generally emphasizes identifying what is missing from the current ethnographic record and recommending future research to address those gaps.
What program identifier is provided for this opportunity?
The notice references the CESU program and includes CFDA 15.945.
Does the notice include instructions for submitting an application package?
No. Because it is a notice of intent to award and not a competitive opportunity, it does not request applications.
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