Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00317
Apply for P16AS00317
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "For Discovering African-American, Women and Immigrant Histories, Stories, and Knowledge at the C&O Canal" 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 06, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Notice of Intent. (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 $46,083.00 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "For Discovering African-American, Women and Immigrant Histories, Stories, and Knowledge at the C&O Canal," is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service. It was created on July 6, 2016, and is identified by Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00317. The focus of the project is the Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Canal and, specifically, efforts to discover, document, and share historical narratives and knowledge connected to African-American communities, women, and immigrant groups associated with the canal and its surrounding landscapes. In practical terms, the opportunity is aimed at supporting research, documentation, interpretation, and related public-history or educational work that helps uncover overlooked or underrepresented stories tied to the canal's history.
The funding mechanism is a Cooperative Agreement, which usually signals a more hands-on partnership between the National Park Service and the recipient compared with a standard grant. Under cooperative agreements, the agency often expects substantial involvement in shaping the work, coordinating activities, or providing technical guidance during the project period. The activity category is listed as "Other" (with additional clarification referenced in the original listing), which generally indicates the work may not fit neatly into common categories like construction or formula-based programs and is likely tied to specialized historical, cultural, interpretive, or knowledge-building activities.
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. That means the intended applicants are typically state universities, public colleges, and similar publicly governed academic institutions that can carry out scholarly research, public history initiatives, community-engaged documentation, archival work, interpretive planning, or educational programming. The listing indicates one expected award, which suggests the National Park Service anticipated selecting a single institutional partner to carry out the primary scope of work described in the announcement.
Financially, the award ceiling is $46,083, meaning the maximum anticipated amount available under this opportunity is up to that figure. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 15.945, which is the federal assistance listing identifier used to track and categorize domestic assistance programs (now commonly referenced through SAM.gov and related systems). The closing date field is shown as "Notice of Intent," which typically indicates a process where an applicant may need to submit a notice or statement of intent prior to a full application, or that the timeline is structured around agency intent to make an award rather than an open competition window. Overall, the opportunity can be understood as a targeted, partnership-oriented award for a public university or similar institution to work with the National Park Service in bringing forward deeper, better-documented histories of African-American, women, and immigrant experiences connected to the C&O Canal.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "For Discovering African-American, Women and Immigrant Histories, Stories, and Knowledge at the C&O Canal."
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P16AS00317.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on July 6, 2016.
What geographic or site focus does the project target?
The project focuses on the Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Canal and associated landscapes connected to the canal.
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to support efforts to discover, document, and share historical narratives and knowledge connected to African-American communities, women, and immigrant groups associated with the C&O Canal.
What kinds of activities does the grant support?
Based on the description, the work may include research, documentation, interpretation, and related public-history or educational activities that help uncover overlooked or underrepresented stories tied to the canal's history.
Is this a standard grant or a different type of award?
The funding mechanism is a Cooperative Agreement, which typically indicates a partnership where the National Park Service expects to be substantially involved during the project period (for example, helping shape the work, coordinating activities, or providing technical guidance).
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as "Other" (with additional clarification referenced in the original listing). This generally signals the supported work does not fall neatly into common categories such as construction or formula-based programs, and is tied to specialized historical, cultural, interpretive, or knowledge-building efforts.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, such as state universities and public colleges.
Are private universities or non-academic organizations eligible?
No. The eligibility statement limits applicants to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
How many awards does the National Park Service expect to make?
The listing indicates one expected award, suggesting NPS anticipated selecting a single institutional partner to carry out the primary scope of work.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling is $46,083, meaning the maximum anticipated award amount under this opportunity is up to $46,083.
Is the $46,083 figure a ceiling or a guaranteed award amount?
It is described as an award ceiling, which indicates the maximum anticipated amount available under the opportunity.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with this opportunity is 15.945.
What does the closing date "Notice of Intent" mean in this listing?
The closing date field is shown as "Notice of Intent." This typically indicates a process where an applicant may need to submit a notice or statement of intent before a full application, or that the timeline is structured around agency intent to make an award rather than a standard open competition window.
What does this opportunity emphasize in terms of historical content?
It emphasizes deeper, better-documented histories of African-American experiences, women's histories, and immigrant histories connected to the C&O Canal and its surrounding landscapes, with a focus on stories and knowledge that may have been overlooked or underrepresented.
What type of organization is this opportunity designed to partner with?
It is designed to partner with a public university or similar state-controlled institution that can carry out scholarly research and related public history, documentation, interpretive planning, archival work, or educational programming relevant to the canal.
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