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- The National Park Service in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Evaluation of Seacoast Fortifications as National Historic Landmarks" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.946 Cultural Resources Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 10, 2012 and posted on Sep 10, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 24, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $11,840.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $11,840.00 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 Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Applications will only be accepted from GGNPC.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service (NPS) funding opportunity titled "Evaluation of Seacoast Fortifications as National Historic Landmarks" (Funding Announcement Number P12AC11184) is a notice of intent to award, not an open call for applications. In other words, it was posted to publicly document that NPS planned to make a single, non-competitive award rather than solicit proposals. The planned recipient is the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy (formerly the Golden Gate National Parks Association), with Garrett Lee listed as the principal investigator/program manager and Stephen Haller as the NPS point of contact. The award was structured as a one-year cooperative agreement, with an anticipated project period from September 10, 2012 through September 9, 2013, and a total anticipated federal amount of $11,840. No cost share or matching funds were required, and the announcement set the award floor and ceiling at the same amount ($11,840), signaling a fixed, targeted scope.
This award sits under CFDA 15.946, Cultural Resources Management, and is supported by federal authorities that allow NPS to partner with outside entities to carry out public-purpose work. Specifically, 16 U.S.C. 1g is cited as the cooperative agreement authority for transferring appropriated funds to eligible partners, including nonprofit organizations, to advance National Park Service programs. The National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 470, as cited in the text) is also referenced to frame the broader federal responsibility to identify, evaluate, and nominate historic properties and to protect them through formal preservation programs. Within that framework, the project focuses on evaluating a nationally significant group of seacoast fortifications around San Francisco Bay for potential designation as a National Historic Landmark (NHL), which is one of the highest recognition levels for historic places in the United States.
The core purpose of the project is to complete key research and documentation tasks needed to move forward with an NHL nomination for a proposed district made up of multiple fortification sites. The intended outcome is a strong, technically compliant National Historic Landmark nomination form that can support eventual landmark designation. NPS describes this as part of a continued effort to research, interpret, and care for the park's collection of seacoast fortifications, and it connects the technical nomination work to practical public benefits such as improved interpretation, better access where feasible, increased stewardship by volunteers, and broader public recognition that can come with NHL status.
NPS justified using a single-source, non-competitive approach by arguing that the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy is uniquely qualified to do the work because of its long-standing, site-specific experience with these exact resources. The announcement emphasizes that the Conservancy's mission aligns closely with that of Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) and that the Conservancy has collaborated with the park for many years on complex fortification-related projects, including the Trails Forever Program at Hawk Hill, work along the Presidio Coastal Trail, and the restoration and interpretation of Battery Townsley. Through that work, the Conservancy produced specialized reports and developed what NPS characterizes as unmatched familiarity with the fortifications, their conditions, the preservation issues involved, and the ability to locate and synthesize the particular information needed for an NHL evaluation.
The statement of work divides responsibilities between the Conservancy (GGNPC/GGNPC in the document) and the park (GGNRA) in a way that reflects the cooperative agreement model: NPS is not simply buying a product, but collaborating and providing guidance while the partner performs defined tasks. The Conservancy's main deliverables are tied directly to strengthening and updating components of the NHL nomination. These tasks include revising Section 7 (Site Description) of the nomination for approximately eighteen sites within the proposed NHL district; updating lists of contributing and non-contributing features (a key preservation planning element that distinguishes what is historically significant within the district); and preparing Section 10 (Geographical Data), including the rationale for boundaries and detailed boundary descriptions for those eighteen sites. The Conservancy is also tasked with taking updated "existing conditions" photographs and preparing captions for twelve sites where landscape conditions had changed, specifically: Fort Baker, Fort Barry, Fort Cronkhite, Crissy Field, Fort Mason, Fort Winfield Scott, Frank Valley Military Reservation, Fort McDowell on Angel Island, Milagra Military Reservation, Fort Funston, Yerba Buena Island Mine Storage Depot, and Fort Miley. In addition, the Conservancy must provide qualified personnel to perform the work and is responsible for supervising any contractors it uses. A broader technical responsibility assigned to the Conservancy is to research, evaluate, document, and describe the physical features and integrity of the seacoast fortifications according to National Historic Landmarks Program guidelines, which typically require careful attention to authenticity, condition, alterations, and the ability of a site to convey its historical significance.
On the NPS/GGNRA side, the park commits to providing the financial assistance described in the agreement, as well as technical and procedural guidance needed for the Conservancy to complete the work. NPS also takes the lead on developing the historical context and significance narrative for the seacoast fortifications of San Francisco Bay, again following NHL technical standards. That division makes sense for an NHL nomination because the strongest nominations combine rigorous physical documentation (what is there, how intact it is, how it is laid out, what contributes) with a well-supported argument for national significance (why the resources matter at a national level, within an accepted historic theme and context).
Finally, the agreement stresses joint collaboration as a deliverable in itself. Both parties commit to working closely, exchanging drafts, sharing technical information, critiquing each other's work, and maintaining a consistent style so the final product reads as a seamless, co-authored nomination. The announcement also highlights intended downstream benefits: using the research and documentation to enhance public programs at Batteries Townsley, Chamberlin, and Godfrey, as well as at visitor centers in the Marin Headlands, Fort Point, and the Presidio; supporting and expanding co-sponsored volunteer stewardship to preserve and open fortifications for public use and enjoyment; and leveraging the attention and prestige of potential National Historic Landmark designation to build wider public understanding of why these defensive structures remain historically relevant. Eligibility was effectively closed, with the notice stating that applications would only be accepted from the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, reinforcing that this was a targeted award announcement rather than a competitive grant.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this an open grant opportunity that anyone can apply for?
No. This is a notice of intent to award, not an open call for applications. It was posted to document that the National Park Service (NPS) planned to make a single, non-competitive award rather than solicit proposals.
What is the funding opportunity title and announcement number?
The opportunity is titled "Evaluation of Seacoast Fortifications as National Historic Landmarks" and the Funding Announcement Number is P12AC11184.
Who was the intended recipient of the award?
The planned recipient was the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy (formerly the Golden Gate National Parks Association).
Who are the key contacts named in the announcement?
Garrett Lee is listed as the principal investigator/program manager for the recipient, and Stephen Haller is listed as the NPS point of contact.
What type of award was planned?
The award was structured as a one-year cooperative agreement.
What were the anticipated project dates?
The anticipated project period was September 10, 2012 through September 9, 2013.
How much federal funding was anticipated?
The total anticipated federal amount was $11,840.
Was cost sharing or matching funding required?
No. The announcement indicates that no cost share or matching funds were required.
What do the award floor and ceiling mean for this opportunity?
The announcement set the award floor and ceiling at the same amount ($11,840). This signals a fixed, targeted scope rather than a range of potential award sizes.
What CFDA program does this award fall under?
This award sits under CFDA 15.946, Cultural Resources Management.
What legal authorities were cited to support the cooperative agreement?
The announcement cites 16 U.S.C. 1g as cooperative agreement authority to transfer appropriated funds to eligible partners, including nonprofit organizations, to advance NPS programs. It also references the National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 470, as cited in the text) to frame the broader federal responsibility for identifying, evaluating, nominating, and protecting historic properties.
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to complete key research and documentation needed to move forward with a National Historic Landmark (NHL) nomination for a proposed district made up of multiple seacoast fortification sites around San Francisco Bay.
What is the intended outcome or end product?
The intended outcome is a strong, technically compliant National Historic Landmark nomination form that can support eventual landmark designation.
What resources are being evaluated?
The project focuses on evaluating a nationally significant group of seacoast fortifications around San Francisco Bay for potential designation as a National Historic Landmark district.
Why did NPS use a single-source, non-competitive award approach?
NPS justified the single-source approach by stating that the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy was uniquely qualified due to long-standing, site-specific experience with these exact fortification resources and a history of collaboration with Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) on complex, fortification-related projects.
What past work was cited as relevant experience for the Conservancy?
The announcement references the Trails Forever Program at Hawk Hill, work along the Presidio Coastal Trail, and the restoration and interpretation of Battery Townsley, along with the Conservancy's specialized reports and familiarity with the fortifications and their preservation issues.
How were responsibilities divided between the Conservancy and NPS/GGNRA?
The scope reflects a cooperative agreement model. The Conservancy was responsible for specific documentation and nomination updates, while NPS/GGNRA provided financial assistance and technical/procedural guidance and took the lead on developing the historical context and significance narrative under NHL standards.
What nomination sections was the Conservancy responsible for revising or preparing?
The Conservancy's deliverables included revising Section 7 (Site Description) for approximately eighteen sites, updating lists of contributing and non-contributing features, and preparing Section 10 (Geographical Data), including boundary rationale and detailed boundary descriptions for those eighteen sites.
How many sites were covered by the Section 7 and Section 10 work?
The announcement describes revising Section 7 and preparing Section 10 for approximately eighteen sites within the proposed NHL district.
What are "contributing" and "non-contributing" features in this context?
They are lists used in preservation planning to distinguish what is historically significant within the district (contributing) versus what does not add to the district's historic significance (non-contributing), as referenced in the statement of work.
Was photography included as part of the work?
Yes. The Conservancy was tasked with taking updated "existing conditions" photographs and preparing captions for twelve sites where landscape conditions had changed.
Which twelve sites required updated photographs and captions?
The twelve sites listed are: Fort Baker, Fort Barry, Fort Cronkhite, Crissy Field, Fort Mason, Fort Winfield Scott, Frank Valley Military Reservation, Fort McDowell on Angel Island, Milagra Military Reservation, Fort Funston, Yerba Buena Island Mine Storage Depot, and Fort Miley.
What technical standards or guidelines were the documentation expected to follow?
The work was to evaluate, document, and describe physical features and integrity according to National Historic Landmarks Program guidelines, including attention to authenticity, condition, alterations, and a site's ability to convey historical significance.
What was NPS/GGNRA responsible for producing as part of the nomination?
NPS/GGNRA took the lead on developing the historical context and significance narrative for the seacoast fortifications of San Francisco Bay, following NHL technical standards.
Was collaboration itself an explicit expectation?
Yes. The agreement stresses close joint collaboration, including exchanging drafts, sharing technical information, critiquing each other's work, and maintaining a consistent style so the final nomination reads as a seamless, co-authored document.
Could the Conservancy use contractors for the work?
Yes. The Conservancy was required to provide qualified personnel and was responsible for supervising any contractors it used.
What public benefits did NPS associate with this work?
The announcement connects the nomination and documentation work to practical benefits such as improved interpretation, better access where feasible, increased stewardship by volunteers, and broader public recognition associated with potential NHL status.
Which public programs or locations were mentioned as benefiting downstream?
The announcement highlights enhancing public programs at Batteries Townsley, Chamberlin, and Godfrey, as well as at visitor centers in the Marin Headlands, Fort Point, and the Presidio.
How did the notice describe volunteer involvement?
It described supporting and expanding co-sponsored volunteer stewardship to preserve and open fortifications for public use and enjoyment.
Were applications accepted from organizations other than the named recipient?
No. The notice stated that applications would only be accepted from the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, reinforcing that eligibility was effectively closed and the award was targeted rather than competitive.
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