Opportunity Information: Apply for R14AS00042
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- The Bureau of Reclamation in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Long Term Curation of Reclamation Controlled Collections and Archeological Fieldwork for Unanticipated Discoveries" 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 Apr 16, 2014 and posted on Apr 16, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 28, 2014 NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD. This Funding Announcement is not a request for applications.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Bureau of Reclamation funding opportunity numbered R14AS00042, titled "Long Term Curation of Reclamation Controlled Collections and Archeological Fieldwork for Unanticipated Discoveries," is a cultural resources management award intended to support two closely related needs on lands and properties under Reclamation jurisdiction: (1) the long term curation of collections controlled by Reclamation, and (2) archeological fieldwork that may be required when unanticipated discoveries occur. In practical terms, the project scope centers on responsible stewardship of archeological materials and records that are already in Reclamation control, along with the capacity to respond appropriately if new archeological resources are discovered unexpectedly during Reclamation activities or on Reclamation-managed property. The underlying purpose is to ensure these cultural resources are properly handled, documented, preserved, and managed in a way that meets federal standards and protects heritage resources.
This opportunity is listed as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement during the project. Rather than functioning like a standard grant where the recipient operates largely independently, a cooperative agreement usually involves closer coordination with Reclamation on technical direction, priorities, and compliance-related decisions. The activity category is identified as "Other," clarified as cultural resources, and it is tied to CFDA number 15.511 (Cultural Resources Management). The funding is described as supporting long term curation activities and archeological investigations associated with unanticipated finds, which can include tasks like stabilizing and rehousing collections, improving collections documentation and inventories, ensuring proper archival storage for associated records, and conducting field identification, evaluation, and documentation when discoveries are made that require immediate professional attention.
Financially, the announcement shows an estimated total funding amount of $200,000 with an award ceiling of $200,000 and an award floor of $25,000. The expected number of awards is one, indicating Reclamation anticipated making a single cooperative agreement for the work described. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, meaning applicants would not be required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving the award, based on the information provided. Eligibility is described as "unrestricted," meaning it was nominally open to a wide range of entity types, subject to any additional clarifications that might have been included in the full announcement.
A key detail is that this posting is explicitly labeled a "NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD" and states that it is not a request for applications. Although it appears on grants listings with posted and closing dates (posted April 16, 2014; original and current closing date April 28, 2014), the agency is signaling that it was not soliciting competitive proposals through this announcement. Instead, it was likely publishing the notice to document its intent to make an award, often done to satisfy transparency requirements or internal processes when an award is anticipated for a specific purpose or partner.
For additional official information, the listing points to Reclamation's website (http://www.usbr.gov/) and provides a direct contact for access issues or questions: Leisa Philbin, Grants Officer, at 406-247-7606 and lphilbin@usbr.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name and number of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is Bureau of Reclamation funding opportunity R14AS00042, titled "Long Term Curation of Reclamation Controlled Collections and Archeological Fieldwork for Unanticipated Discoveries."
What is the main purpose of this award?
The purpose is cultural resources management on lands and properties under Reclamation jurisdiction. It supports (1) long term curation of archeological collections and associated records that are already controlled by Reclamation, and (2) archeological fieldwork that may be needed if unanticipated discoveries occur.
What kinds of needs does the project address?
It addresses two closely related needs: responsible, federally compliant stewardship of existing archeological materials and records under Reclamation control, and the capability to respond quickly and professionally when new archeological resources are unexpectedly discovered during Reclamation activities or on Reclamation-managed property.
What types of activities are included in the scope described?
Activities described include long term curation tasks and archeological investigations associated with unanticipated finds. Examples given include stabilizing and rehousing collections, improving documentation and inventories, ensuring proper archival storage for associated records, and conducting field identification, evaluation, and documentation when discoveries require immediate professional attention.
Is this opportunity focused only on new archeological excavation?
No. The scope centers on stewardship of archeological materials and records already in Reclamation control, plus the ability to conduct fieldwork if unexpected discoveries occur. It is not described as a program solely for new planned excavations.
What does "unanticipated discoveries" mean in the context provided?
Based on the description, it refers to archeological resources that are discovered unexpectedly during Reclamation activities or on Reclamation-managed property, which then may require immediate identification, evaluation, and documentation by qualified professionals.
What award type is being used?
The listing describes this as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for how the project is managed?
As described, a cooperative agreement typically means Reclamation expects substantial involvement during the project. Compared to a standard grant, it usually involves closer coordination with Reclamation on technical direction, priorities, and compliance-related decisions.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as "Other," clarified as cultural resources.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The listing ties this opportunity to CFDA 15.511 (Cultural Resources Management).
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount is $200,000.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $200,000 and the award floor is $25,000.
How many awards does Reclamation expect to make?
The expected number of awards is one, meaning a single cooperative agreement was anticipated for the work described.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed in the information provided, meaning applicants would not be required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving the award based on this posting.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as "unrestricted," meaning it is nominally open to a wide range of entity types, subject to any additional clarifications that may have been included in the full announcement (not provided here).
Is this posting a request for applications?
No. The posting is explicitly labeled a "NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD" and states it is not a request for applications.
If it is not a request for applications, what is the practical meaning?
Based on the description, Reclamation was not soliciting competitive proposals through this announcement. Instead, the notice likely served to document the agency's intent to make an award, often for transparency or internal process requirements when an award is anticipated for a specific purpose or partner.
What are the posted and closing dates shown on the listing?
The posted date is April 16, 2014. The original closing date and current closing date are both April 28, 2014.
Where can I find official information about the Bureau of Reclamation?
The listing points to Reclamation's website: http://www.usbr.gov/
Who is the contact person for questions or access issues?
The contact listed is Leisa Philbin, Grants Officer. Phone: 406-247-7606. Email: lphilbin@usbr.gov.
What kinds of collections and records are referenced?
The description refers to archeological materials and associated records that are already in Reclamation control, including the need for proper documentation, inventories, and archival storage of records tied to those collections.
What is the underlying compliance or standards goal mentioned?
The underlying purpose is to ensure cultural resources are properly handled, documented, preserved, and managed in a way that meets federal standards and protects heritage resources.
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