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- The 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 "Identify and Evaluate Archeological Sites on Fire Island National Seashore Threatened by Coastal Erosion" 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 Jul 24, 2014 and posted on Jul 24, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 29, 2014 This is not a request for applications. This Funding Opportunity is to provide public notice of the NPSs intention to fund the project activities without full and open competition.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Identify and Evaluate Archeological Sites on Fire Island National Seashore Threatened by Coastal Erosion" (Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00201), is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement focused on protecting cultural resources in areas of Fire Island National Seashore that are at risk from shoreline change. The core purpose is to locate federally owned lands within the park's authorized boundaries where coastal erosion is actively threatening, or likely to threaten, known archeological sites as well as places where sites are suspected but not yet confirmed. The project is essentially a targeted cultural resource assessment tied directly to coastal hazards, intended to help the NPS understand where archeological materials are most vulnerable and what immediate information should be documented before erosion damages or destroys those resources.
The work described emphasizes a step-by-step approach. First, the project would identify and map the federally owned portions of Fire Island National Seashore where coastal erosion is occurring or expected to occur, and then determine where those erosion-threatened areas overlap with previously identified archeological sites or with locations that have indications of archeological potential. Next, the identified areas would be prioritized according to threat level, meaning the project is expected to rank locations based on how imminent and severe the erosion risk is, rather than treating all sites equally. After prioritization, the highest-risk sites would receive basic archeological data collection through controlled shovel testing, a standard field method that involves carefully excavating small test pits to confirm the presence of cultural deposits and collect baseline information while minimizing disturbance. The emphasis on "basic archeological information" suggests the goal is initial evaluation and documentation rather than full-scale excavation, likely aimed at informing management decisions such as monitoring, additional study, or protective actions where feasible.
Administratively, this opportunity is listed as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement, indicating substantial involvement or collaboration with the federal agency during the project rather than a simple pass-through grant. The funding activity category is listed under Natural and Cultural Resources, aligning the project with stewardship of the National Park System's resources. The CFDA listings associated with it are 15.945, referencing Cooperative Research and Training Programs and Resources of the National Park System, which fits the research-and-management nature of the described tasks. Cost sharing or matching is not required, so applicants would not be expected to provide non-federal match as a condition of funding, although the announcement provides no monetary award ranges and lists the estimated total funding, ceiling, and floor as 0, which is consistent with the notice being informational rather than a competitive solicitation.
A key point in the notice is that it is explicitly not a request for applications and not open for full and open competition. The posting states it is being issued to provide public notice of the NPS's intent to fund the project activities without competitive bidding. In practical terms, that usually means the NPS already has an intended partner or a justified non-competitive award pathway, and the listing exists to satisfy transparency requirements rather than to invite new proposals. Even so, it identifies eligible applicants as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, meaning the type of organization intended to carry out the work is likely a public university or similar academic institution with archeological and coastal-resource expertise.
Timing details show the notice was posted and created on July 24, 2014, with an original and current closing date of July 29, 2014, reflecting a very short window that also supports the idea that it was primarily a public notice rather than a competitive funding round. For further information, the announcement points to Grants.gov and provides a contact at the National Park Service: Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer, reachable by phone at 301-663-1481 x5 and by email at ritamihalik@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Identify and Evaluate Archeological Sites on Fire Island National Seashore Threatened by Coastal Erosion."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P14AS00201.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement opportunity.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to protect cultural resources at Fire Island National Seashore by identifying where coastal erosion is threatening (or is likely to threaten) archeological sites and areas with archeological potential, and by documenting basic information about the most at-risk locations before shoreline change damages or destroys those resources.
Where will the work take place?
The work focuses on Fire Island National Seashore, specifically on federally owned lands within the park's authorized boundaries.
What types of resources is the project trying to protect?
The project targets cultural resources, especially archeological sites and locations suspected to contain archeological materials, that are threatened by coastal erosion.
What kinds of areas are included in the assessment?
The assessment includes (1) areas where coastal erosion is actively occurring or expected to occur, and (2) areas that overlap with known archeological sites or where there are indications of archeological potential (suspected but not yet confirmed sites).
What are the main steps described for the project work?
The described approach includes: identifying and mapping erosion-threatened federally owned areas; determining overlap with known or potential archeological locations; prioritizing areas based on the level and immediacy of erosion threat; and collecting basic archeological information at the highest-risk locations.
How are sites or areas expected to be prioritized?
Locations are expected to be ranked according to threat level, focusing first on areas where erosion risk is most imminent and severe.
What field method is mentioned for collecting archeological information?
Controlled shovel testing is specifically mentioned as the method to confirm the presence of cultural deposits and collect baseline information while minimizing disturbance.
Is this intended to be a full excavation project?
No. The notice emphasizes collection of "basic archeological information," suggesting an initial evaluation and documentation effort rather than full-scale excavation.
What is the intended use of the information collected?
The project is intended to help the NPS understand which archeological materials are most vulnerable to coastal hazards and what information should be documented promptly to inform management decisions (such as monitoring, additional study, or protective actions where feasible).
What type of federal award instrument is this?
It is described as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
The notice indicates substantial involvement or collaboration by the federal agency during the project, rather than a simple pass-through grant.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Natural and Cultural Resources.
What CFDA listing is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing provided is 15.945, described as Cooperative Research and Training Programs and Resources of the National Park System.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states that cost sharing or matching is not required.
Does the notice provide an award amount, ceiling, or floor?
No specific monetary range is provided. The estimated total funding, ceiling, and floor are listed as 0, which aligns with the notice being informational rather than describing a competitive solicitation with stated award amounts.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity open to new applicants?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a request for applications and is not open for full and open competition. It is issued as public notice of the NPS intent to fund the project activities without competitive bidding.
If it is not competitive, why is it posted publicly?
The posting is described as public notice of intent to fund without competition, which is commonly used to meet transparency requirements when an agency plans a non-competitive award pathway.
Who is listed as eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are listed as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
When was this opportunity posted and created?
The notice was posted and created on July 24, 2014.
What is the closing date for this opportunity?
The original and current closing date are both listed as July 29, 2014.
Where can someone find more information about the notice?
The notice points to Grants.gov for further information.
Who is the contact person for this opportunity?
The contact listed is Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer, National Park Service.
How can the contact person be reached?
Phone: 301-663-1481 x5. Email: ritamihalik@nps.gov.
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