Opportunity Information: Apply for R15AS00208
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- The Bureau of Reclamation in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Museum Property Processing and Documentation" 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 Sep 2, 2015 and posted on Sep 2, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 16, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $50,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 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).
- Any federal or state agency, any educational or scientific organization, or any institution, corporation, association, or qualified individual.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Museum Property Processing and Documentation opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number R15AS00208) was a discretionary grant posted by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, under CFDA 15.511 (Cultural Resources Management). The project focus is collections care and cultural resources stewardship: the State Historical Society of North Dakota proposed to apply DOI Museum Property Standards to process, document, and prepare archaeological materials for long-term curatorial storage. The collections come from the Beadmaker site and 22 additional Bureau of Reclamation-associated archaeological sites in North Dakota, meaning the work centers on getting existing museum property up to federal standards for organization, accountability, and preservation rather than conducting new excavations.
In practical terms, the grant supports the kinds of behind-the-scenes museum and repository tasks that make archaeological collections usable and stable over time. Using DOI Museum Property Standards generally implies systematic processing steps such as organizing and labeling artifacts and associated records, verifying and improving catalog data, ensuring documentation meets required fields and formats, and rehousing materials in appropriate archival containers suitable for long-term storage. It also typically involves bringing the physical collection and the paper or digital records into alignment so that objects can be tracked, retrieved, and managed responsibly, which is particularly important for collections originating from federal lands or federally managed projects.
The funding profile for the opportunity was small and targeted. The program anticipated a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $50,000. The award ceiling was $50,000 and the award floor was listed as $1. No cost sharing or matching requirement was required, which reduces the financial barrier for eligible applicants and indicates the agency intended to fully fund the selected proposal up to the stated limit.
Eligibility was broad. Applicants could include federal or state agencies, educational or scientific organizations, and institutions, corporations, associations, or qualified individuals, reflecting the reality that museum property processing and curation work can be carried out by a range of entities with collections management capacity. The opportunity used a grant as the funding instrument type and fell under an arts-related activity category (with cultural affairs referenced through the CFDA listing), consistent with museum collections and heritage preservation work.
The timeline was short and fixed. The announcement was posted and created on September 2, 2015, with an original and current closing date of September 16, 2015. The archive date was September 17, 2015, indicating it was a one-time, time-limited solicitation. For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Lindsey Nafts, Grants Officer, reachable by phone at 406-247-7684, with additional details available through the Grants.gov listing.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Museum Property Processing and Documentation (R15AS00208)
What is the Museum Property Processing and Documentation grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), Bureau of Reclamation, focused on improving museum property processing and documentation for archaeological collections so they meet DOI Museum Property Standards and are prepared for long-term curatorial storage.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R15AS00208.
Which agency posted the opportunity?
The opportunity was posted by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.511, Cultural Resources Management.
What is the main purpose or project focus of the grant?
The focus is collections care and cultural resources stewardship. The work emphasizes processing, documenting, and preparing existing archaeological materials for long-term curation, with attention to organization, accountability, and preservation consistent with federal museum property standards.
Is this grant for new archaeological excavations?
No. The described work centers on bringing existing museum property up to federal standards (processing, documentation, and rehousing) rather than conducting new excavations.
What types of collections are included in the described project?
The collections referenced come from the Beadmaker site and 22 additional Bureau of Reclamation-associated archaeological sites in North Dakota.
Who proposed the collections work described in the opportunity?
The State Historical Society of North Dakota proposed to apply DOI Museum Property Standards to process, document, and prepare archaeological materials for long-term curatorial storage.
What kinds of activities does this grant support?
The opportunity supports behind-the-scenes museum and repository tasks that help make archaeological collections stable, usable, and accountable over time. Based on the description, this generally includes organizing and labeling artifacts and associated records, verifying and improving catalog data, ensuring documentation meets required fields and formats, rehousing materials in appropriate archival containers, and aligning physical objects with paper or digital records so items can be tracked and retrieved responsibly.
What are DOI Museum Property Standards in this context?
In this context, DOI Museum Property Standards refer to federal standards for managing museum property so collections are properly organized, documented, accountable, and preserved for long-term stewardship. The description indicates practical steps like standardizing documentation, improving catalog accuracy, proper labeling, and archival rehousing.
Why is aligning objects with records an important part of the work?
Aligning physical collections with paper or digital records supports responsible management by ensuring objects can be tracked, retrieved, and managed. This is especially important for collections originating from federal lands or federally managed projects.
How much funding was expected to be available?
The program anticipated an estimated total funding amount of $50,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $50,000.
What is the minimum award amount (floor)?
The award floor was listed as $1.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated that no cost sharing or matching requirement was required.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity fell under an arts-related activity category, with cultural affairs referenced through the CFDA listing (Cultural Resources Management).
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as broad and included federal or state agencies, educational or scientific organizations, and institutions, corporations, associations, or qualified individuals.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted (and created) on September 2, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date was September 16, 2015.
Was this a time-limited solicitation?
Yes. The archive date was September 17, 2015, indicating it was a one-time, time-limited solicitation with a short, fixed timeline.
Where could applicants find the full announcement details?
Additional details were available through the Grants.gov listing referenced in the opportunity description.
Who was the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact was Lindsey Nafts, Grants Officer.
How could the point of contact be reached?
Lindsey Nafts could be reached by phone at 406-247-7684.
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