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- The National Park Service in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Historical Research and Interpretive Development for Russian American Historical Themes and Significance of Sitka NHP" 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 31, 2015 and posted on Aug 31, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 11, 2015 This is a notice of intent to award to the Department of Natural Resources, Alaska.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $40,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $120,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity "Historical Research and Interpretive Development for Russian American Historical Themes and Significance of Sitka NHP" is a National Park Service cooperative agreement aimed at strengthening the historical scholarship and public interpretation work tied to Sitka National Historical Park in Alaska. Sitka NHP is one of only two national historical parks in the Alaska Region, and its legislated purpose includes interpreting and commemorating Russia's expansion into Alaska and the long-term political, social, and economic effects of that era, including how those events connect to the 1867 Alaska Purchase and the broader story of the United States. A key physical and interpretive focal point for this work is the Russian Bishops House, which serves as a central setting for helping visitors understand Russian American history on the ground.
The park has a track record of supporting scholarship through conferences, studies, and external funding, but the notice explains that there has been comparatively less emphasis on building a sustained, programmatic approach to historical research. To help correct that imbalance, park managers commissioned an evaluation (Allan 2015) that identified priority research needs and recommended studies most likely to improve visitor understanding of the Russian American period. A major theme highlighted is the relationship between Russian expansion and changes in Tlingit, Haida, and Aleut lifeways, alongside a clearer interpretation of how Russian America and the Alaska Purchase fit into wider American history. In parallel with that study, park staff also discussed potential joint projects with the State of Alaska's Office of History and Archeology (OHA), particularly projects that could speak to the national significance of the Alaska Purchase in connection with the 150th anniversary commemoration.
A central reason this opportunity is structured as a targeted partnership is the specific capacity and statutory role of the OHA. The OHA serves as Alaska's designated repository for statewide archaeological and historical site information, maintains master files on historic sites, inventories state lands, and carries responsibilities under the National Historic Preservation Act, including Section 106 review for federally funded undertakings. The notice frames Russian occupation and colonization as one of the historical periods that distinctly sets Alaska apart from other states, and it notes that OHA and other Alaska institutions (including the University of Alaska, Fairbanks) have sustained expertise in this subject area. OHA is described as having practical advantages for this work, including access to state site files and archives, staff with deep experience researching Russian American sites, at least one Russian speaker on staff, and the presence of a staff member who authored Sitka NHP's administrative history (Antonson 1998), which the announcement suggests strengthens project oversight and institutional continuity.
Administratively, the funding is listed under Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00365 and is categorized as discretionary funding delivered through a cooperative agreement, with an activity category of education and a CFDA listing of 15.945 (Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System). The announcement is explicitly a notice of intent to award to the Department of Natural Resources, Alaska, which aligns with the focus on OHA as the preferred and well-positioned state partner. The opportunity anticipated one award, with no cost sharing or matching requirement. The estimated total funding amount is $40,000, with an award floor of $40,000 and an award ceiling of $120,000. Key dates listed include a posted date of Aug 31, 2015, an original and current closing date of Sep 11, 2015, and an archive date of Sep 13, 2015.
In practical terms, the opportunity is about using a state-federal collaboration to produce research and interpretive products that can more effectively communicate Sitka NHP's core Russian American themes to the public. It is positioned as a way to deepen scholarship, translate that scholarship into visitor-facing interpretation, and support commemoration and education around the Alaska Purchase and its lasting consequences for Alaska Native communities and for U.S. history more broadly. The listed NPS contact for access issues is Erica Cordeiro at EricaCordeiro@nps.gov, and the announcement points to grants.gov as the general information portal.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Historical Research and Interpretive Development for Russian American Historical Themes and Significance of Sitka NHP."
2) Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the National Park Service (NPS) and is structured as a cooperative agreement.
3) What is the main purpose of the project described in the announcement?
The project is intended to strengthen historical scholarship and improve public interpretation related to Russian American historical themes at Sitka National Historical Park (Sitka NHP) in Alaska. The focus is on deepening research and translating that research into visitor-facing interpretive products.
4) What park is the work connected to?
The work is tied specifically to Sitka National Historical Park (Sitka NHP) in Alaska, which is one of only two national historical parks in the Alaska Region.
5) What historical themes are emphasized for Sitka NHP in this opportunity?
The announcement emphasizes interpretation and commemoration of Russia's expansion into Alaska and the long-term political, social, and economic effects of that era, including connections to the 1867 Alaska Purchase and the broader story of the United States.
6) Why is the Russian Bishops House mentioned as important?
The Russian Bishops House is identified as a key physical and interpretive focal point for helping visitors understand Russian American history on the ground at Sitka NHP.
7) What gap or need is this opportunity trying to address?
While the park has supported scholarship through conferences, studies, and external funding, the notice indicates there has been comparatively less emphasis on building a sustained, programmatic approach to historical research. This opportunity is positioned as a way to help correct that imbalance.
8) What evaluation or study is referenced as guiding research priorities?
The notice references an evaluation (Allan 2015) commissioned by park managers that identified priority research needs and recommended studies most likely to improve visitor understanding of the Russian American period.
9) What key interpretive theme is highlighted in the referenced evaluation?
A major theme highlighted is the relationship between Russian expansion and changes in Tlingit, Haida, and Aleut lifeways, along with the need for clearer interpretation of how Russian America and the Alaska Purchase fit into wider American history.
10) How does the Alaska Purchase relate to the work described?
The opportunity is framed to support commemoration and education around the Alaska Purchase and its lasting consequences, including its significance for Alaska Native communities and for U.S. history more broadly. The notice also references potential alignment with the 150th anniversary commemoration.
11) Who is the intended partner for this cooperative agreement?
The announcement is explicitly a notice of intent to award to the Department of Natural Resources, Alaska, aligning with the role of the State of Alaska's Office of History and Archeology (OHA) as the preferred state partner.
12) Why is the Office of History and Archeology (OHA) identified as a targeted partner?
The notice cites OHA's specific capacity and statutory role, including serving as Alaska's designated repository for statewide archaeological and historical site information, maintaining master files on historic sites, inventorying state lands, and carrying responsibilities under the National Historic Preservation Act (including Section 106 review for federally funded undertakings).
13) What practical advantages does OHA bring, according to the notice?
The notice describes multiple advantages, including access to state site files and archives, staff with deep experience researching Russian American sites, at least one Russian speaker on staff, and the presence of a staff member who authored Sitka NHP's administrative history (Antonson 1998), which the announcement suggests strengthens project oversight and institutional continuity.
14) What kinds of outputs or products are implied by "interpretive development"?
Based on the description, interpretive development refers to producing visitor-facing interpretive products that more effectively communicate Sitka NHP's core Russian American themes, using strengthened historical research as the foundation.
15) What type of funding mechanism is being used?
The notice lists the funding as discretionary funding delivered through a cooperative agreement.
16) What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P15AS00365.
17) What is the CFDA number and program name listed?
The CFDA listing is 15.945, described as "Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System."
18) What activity category is associated with this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as education.
19) How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated one award.
20) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
21) What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $40,000.
22) What are the award floor and award ceiling?
The award floor is $40,000 and the award ceiling is $120,000.
23) What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The posted date is Aug 31, 2015. The original and current closing date is Sep 11, 2015. The archive date is Sep 13, 2015.
24) Is this a competitive open call, or a notice of intent to award?
The announcement is explicitly described as a notice of intent to award to the Department of Natural Resources, Alaska.
25) Where is general information about the opportunity available?
The announcement points to grants.gov as the general information portal.
26) Who is the listed NPS contact for access issues?
The listed NPS contact for access issues is Erica Cordeiro at EricaCordeiro@nps.gov.
27) How does this project connect scholarship to public education?
The opportunity is framed as a way to deepen scholarship and then translate that scholarship into interpretation that visitors can engage with at Sitka NHP, strengthening public understanding of Russian American history and its connection to the Alaska Purchase and broader U.S. history.
28) Which Alaska institutions are mentioned as having expertise in Russian American history?
The notice mentions OHA and other Alaska institutions, including the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, as having sustained expertise in this subject area.
29) Why does the notice describe Russian occupation and colonization as distinctive for Alaska?
The notice frames Russian occupation and colonization as one of the historical periods that distinctly sets Alaska apart from other states, which supports the rationale for specialized research and interpretation tied to this period.
30) What is the broader interpretive goal for visitors at Sitka NHP?
The broader goal is to improve visitor understanding of the Russian American period, including the impacts on Alaska Native communities and the way this history links to national events like the 1867 Alaska Purchase and the broader U.S. story.
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