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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Kolb Studio Showcasing Archaeological Excavations" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 00.000 Not Elsewhere Classified.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 21, 2010 and posted on Oct 21, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 25, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $57,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Kolb Studio Showcasing Archaeological Excavations opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NPSNOIGRCA111001) was a National Park Service discretionary funding notice tied to natural resources work, structured as a cooperative agreement. The listing functioned as a notice of intent rather than an open competitive solicitation, meaning the agency announced plans to make one noncompetitive award in line with Department of the Interior policy (Department Manual 505 DM 2). In practical terms, the National Park Service identified a single intended recipient in advance and documented the decision framework used to justify a sole-source style assistance award.
The project title indicates the funded effort focused on showcasing archaeological excavations at Kolb Studio, a well-known site at Grand Canyon. While the notice itself does not spell out the specific tasks, the framing suggests interpretive or educational presentation of archaeological fieldwork and findings to the public, likely through exhibits, programming, or related outreach associated with the studio. Because the instrument type is a cooperative agreement, the expectation is that the National Park Service would have substantial involvement during the project, such as collaborating on interpretive content, ensuring compliance with cultural resource standards, coordinating activities within park operations, or jointly managing deliverables.
Only one award was expected, with an estimated total funding amount of $57,000. The opportunity also required cost sharing or matching, so the recipient would be expected to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind support) to meet the match requirement, consistent with the terms set in the final agreement. Eligible applicants were described broadly as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), but the notice makes clear the planned recipient was the Grand Canyon Association, reinforcing that the eligibility language is largely standard boilerplate rather than an invitation for multiple applicants.
Administratively, the notice was posted on October 21, 2010, with an original and current closing date of October 25, 2010, and an archive date of November 24, 2010. The short window is consistent with a notice-of-intent posting where the agency is not seeking full competition but is meeting transparency and documentation expectations. The listing carried a CFDA number shown as 00.000 (Not Elsewhere Classified), which is sometimes used in older postings when a more specific assistance listing is not provided in the summary record.
For access issues or questions about the announcement, the contact listed was Gary Jordahl, Chief, GLCA Contracting Office, National Park Service, phone 928-608-6507, with reference to a help desk for electronic access difficulties.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Kolb Studio Showcasing Archaeological Excavations (NPSNOIGRCA111001)
What is the Kolb Studio Showcasing Archaeological Excavations opportunity?
This was a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding notice for a project titled "Kolb Studio Showcasing Archaeological Excavations." The notice was tied to natural resources work and was structured as an assistance award rather than a procurement contract.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number was NPSNOIGRCA111001.
Which federal agency issued this funding notice?
The notice was issued by the National Park Service (NPS), within the U.S. Department of the Interior.
Was this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. The listing functioned as a notice of intent rather than an open competitive solicitation. It announced the agency's plan to make one noncompetitive award, consistent with Department of the Interior policy (Department Manual 505 DM 2).
What does it mean that it was a "notice of intent"?
In practical terms, a notice of intent means NPS was not seeking multiple competing applications. Instead, the agency publicly documented its intent to make a single, noncompetitive assistance award and the decision framework supporting that approach.
How many awards were expected under this notice?
Only one award was expected.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $57,000.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The instrument type was a cooperative agreement.
What is the practical significance of a cooperative agreement for this project?
Because the award was a cooperative agreement, NPS would be expected to have substantial involvement during the project. The notice suggests this could include collaborating on interpretive content, ensuring compliance with cultural resource standards, coordinating activities within park operations, or jointly managing project deliverables.
What was the project generally about?
Based on the project title and framing, the effort focused on showcasing archaeological excavations at Kolb Studio, a well-known site at Grand Canyon. Although the notice did not list specific tasks, it suggests interpretive or educational presentation of archaeological fieldwork and findings to the public, potentially through exhibits, programming, or related outreach associated with the studio.
Did the notice specify the exact scope of work or required tasks?
No. The notice did not spell out specific tasks. The description indicates the intent and general direction (public-facing showcasing of excavations and findings), but not detailed work elements.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity required cost sharing or matching, meaning the recipient would be expected to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind support) to meet the match requirement, as set in the final cooperative agreement.
Who was eligible to apply according to the notice?
Eligible applicants were described broadly as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
If eligibility was broad, why was this still noncompetitive?
The notice makes clear that NPS had identified a single intended recipient in advance. In that context, the eligibility language appears to be standard boilerplate rather than an invitation for multiple applicants to compete.
Who was the intended recipient identified by NPS?
The planned recipient named in the notice was the Grand Canyon Association.
When was this notice posted?
The notice was posted on October 21, 2010.
What were the closing date and archive date?
The original closing date and the current closing date were both October 25, 2010. The archive date was November 24, 2010.
Why was the application window so short?
The short window is consistent with a notice-of-intent posting where the agency is not seeking full competition, but is meeting transparency and documentation expectations for a planned noncompetitive award.
What CFDA number was listed for this opportunity?
The listing carried a CFDA number shown as 00.000 (Not Elsewhere Classified).
What does CFDA 00.000 (Not Elsewhere Classified) mean in this context?
The notice notes that 00.000 is sometimes used in older postings when a more specific assistance listing is not provided in the summary record.
Who was the contact person for questions about the announcement?
The contact listed was Gary Jordahl, Chief, GLCA Contracting Office, National Park Service.
What phone number was provided for the contact?
The phone number provided was 928-608-6507.
What if someone had trouble accessing the announcement electronically?
The notice referenced a help desk for electronic access difficulties.
What policy basis was cited for making a noncompetitive award?
The notice referenced Department of the Interior policy in Department Manual 505 DM 2 as the framework supporting the planned noncompetitive assistance award.
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