Opportunity Information: Apply for R15SS00003
Apply for R15SS00003
- The Bureau of Reclamation in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Grant for curatorial services to the State of New Mexico, Department of Cultural Affairs for the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture and, Laboratory of Anthropology (MIAC)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.511 Cultural Resources Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 28, 2014 and posted on Oct 28, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 10, 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 $161,308.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $161,308.00 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).
- Applicant Eligibility (081) State and local agencies, sponsored organizations, public nonprofit institutions/organizations, other public institutions/organizations, Federally recognized Indian Tribal governments, minority groups, specialized groups, small businesses, profit organizations, private nonprofit institutions/organizations, quasi public nonprofit institutions/organizations, other private institutions/organizations, and Native American Organizations, educational or scientific organization, or any institution, corporation, association, or individual that possesses the requisite professional requirements.
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number R15SS00003) is a discretionary grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, focused on paying for professional curatorial services for federal archeological collections held in New Mexico. The grant is tied specifically to the State of New Mexico, Department of Cultural Affairs, for work carried out by the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture and its Laboratory of Anthropology (MIAC). In practical terms, the Bureau of Reclamation is supporting the ongoing, standards-based care, organization, and stewardship of archeological materials and associated records that were generated through Reclamation projects and related compliance activities. The underlying reason for the grant is straightforward: federal archeological collections are federal property, and federal rules require that they be curated in qualified facilities that meet Department of the Interior requirements.
The opportunity is grounded in the federal curation regulation at 36 CFR 79, which sets expectations for how federally owned archeological collections and records must be managed, preserved, documented, and made accessible. Because the Bureau of Reclamation creates and accumulates archeological collections under multiple federal cultural resources laws, it must ensure those materials are curated in a repository or museum that meets Department of the Interior standards. The announcement explains that MIAC qualifies under those standards and also meets the standards of the American Association of Museums, reinforcing that the institution has the professional capacity, collections care practices, and administrative controls expected for long-term curation of sensitive archeological holdings and documentation.
A key point in the description is that MIAC has a long-standing relationship with one of the major collection sources referenced here: materials from Navajo Reservoir. The museum has curated these collections since the 1950s, and the notice notes that original agreements between the United States and the museum stipulated that MIAC would retain the collections. That historical arrangement matters because it supports continuity of custody and management. Rather than relocating the collections, the Bureau of Reclamation is funding curation in the established repository that has already been responsible for them for decades, which is often the most stable approach for preservation, documentation integrity, and access planning.
Financially, the announcement anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with an estimated total funding amount of $161,308. The award ceiling is also listed as $161,308, and the award floor is shown as $1, signaling the program is structured around one primary grant up to the full amount rather than multiple smaller awards. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the applicant is not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award. The activity is categorized under the environment funding activity category, with an explanation centered on cultural resources management and curation obligations rather than natural resource work in the narrow sense.
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.511, Cultural Resources Management, which aligns with the purpose described: managing archeological collections and records generated through federal actions and compliance responsibilities. The eligible applicant category is listed broadly as "Others" with additional eligibility text indicating a wide range of potential applicants, including state and local agencies, public and private nonprofit organizations, educational or scientific organizations, federally recognized tribal governments, small businesses, for-profit organizations, and even individuals, as long as they possess the requisite professional requirements. Even though eligibility is broad on paper, the program title and description make clear that the intent is to fund curatorial services delivered through MIAC under the State of New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs framework, reflecting the specific repository and collection relationship described in the notice.
Timing information indicates this was a time-limited solicitation posted and created on October 28, 2014, with an original and current closing date of November 10, 2014, and an archive date of November 11, 2014. That means it functioned as a narrowly scheduled grant opportunity, likely tied to a defined budget cycle and a specific need to support curation costs for that period. For questions or access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact is Timothy Wagoner, Grants Officer at the Bureau of Reclamation, reachable by phone at 801-524-3704.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R15SS00003.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation.
What is the purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to pay for professional curatorial services for federally owned archeological collections held in New Mexico. The funding supports ongoing, standards-based care, organization, and stewardship of archeological materials and associated records generated through Bureau of Reclamation projects and related compliance activities.
What kinds of materials and records are supported by this funding?
The opportunity focuses on archeological materials and their associated documentation/records that were created or accumulated through Bureau of Reclamation projects and cultural resources compliance work.
Why is the Bureau of Reclamation funding curation services?
Because federal archeological collections are federal property, and federal rules require that they be curated in qualified facilities that meet Department of the Interior standards. The Bureau of Reclamation must ensure that collections it generates and accumulates under federal cultural resources laws are curated in a DOI-qualified repository.
What regulation governs the curation expectations described in the announcement?
The opportunity is grounded in 36 CFR 79, the federal curation regulation that sets expectations for how federally owned archeological collections and records must be managed, preserved, documented, and made accessible.
Which organization and facility are specifically tied to the work under this grant?
The grant is tied specifically to the State of New Mexico, Department of Cultural Affairs, for work carried out by the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture and its Laboratory of Anthropology (MIAC).
Why is MIAC identified as the repository for this work?
The announcement states that MIAC qualifies under Department of the Interior standards for curation and also meets the standards of the American Association of Museums, supporting that it has the professional capacity, collections care practices, and administrative controls expected for long-term curation of sensitive archeological holdings and documentation.
How does the Navajo Reservoir collection relate to this opportunity?
MIAC has curated materials from Navajo Reservoir since the 1950s. The notice also references original agreements between the United States and the museum stating that MIAC would retain those collections, supporting continuity of custody and long-term management in the established repository rather than relocating the materials.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount is $161,308, and the award ceiling is also listed as $161,308.
How many awards does the Bureau of Reclamation expect to make?
The announcement anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the minimum award amount?
The award floor is shown as $1, indicating the program structure is centered on one primary grant up to the full amount rather than multiple smaller awards.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so non-federal contributions are not required as a condition of the award.
What CFDA number is associated with this grant?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.511, Cultural Resources Management.
What funding activity category is used for this grant?
The activity is categorized under the environment funding activity category, with the description emphasizing cultural resources management and curation obligations.
Who is eligible to apply based on the eligibility section?
The eligible applicant category is listed as "Others," with additional eligibility text indicating a broad range of potential applicants, including state and local agencies, public and private nonprofit organizations, educational or scientific organizations, federally recognized tribal governments, small businesses, for-profit organizations, and individuals, as long as they possess the requisite professional requirements.
Even though eligibility is broad, who does the notice indicate the funding is intended to support?
While eligibility is broad on paper, the title and description make clear the intent is to fund curatorial services delivered through MIAC under the State of New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs framework, reflecting the specific repository and collection relationship described in the notice.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was created and posted on October 28, 2014. The original and current closing date is November 10, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is November 11, 2014.
Who can be contacted with questions about the announcement?
The listed contact is Timothy Wagoner, Grants Officer at the Bureau of Reclamation. Phone: 801-524-3704.
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