Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIR1315110008
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Park Service Archeology The Search for Big Head at Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site" 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 25, 2011 and posted on Jul 25, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 29, 2011. (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.
- 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).
- This funding announcement is not a request for applications. This is a single source award to Utah State University.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service funding opportunity titled "National Park Service - Archeology - The Search for Big Head at Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site" (Funding Opportunity Number NPS NOIR1315110008) is a discretionary, natural-resources focused cooperative agreement intended to support archeological work connected to Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site. The project focus, as indicated by the title, is an archeology effort described as "The Search for Big Head," suggesting a targeted investigation tied to a historically significant person or location associated with the Sand Creek Massacre site and its related cultural resources.
This notice is not a typical open competition. Instead, it is a notice of intent to make a noncompetitive, single-source award under the National Park Service Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). The announcement cites Department of the Interior policy (505 Departmental Manual 2.12C) as the basis for using a noncompetitive approach. In practical terms, that means the agency is signaling ahead of time that it plans to issue a task agreement through the CESU mechanism rather than solicit proposals from multiple applicants.
The award is planned as a single expected award with an estimated total funding amount of $40,000. There is no stated award ceiling or floor (both listed as 0 in the source data), and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is not expected to provide a required financial match as a condition of the award. The assistance listing is tied to CFDA 15.945, which covers Cooperative Research and Training Programs related to resources of the National Park System, aligning the project with applied research and technical work that supports NPS stewardship responsibilities.
Eligibility is explicitly limited in this case. The announcement states that it is not a request for applications and that the planned recipient is Utah State University. While the general eligibility field references "Others" with additional clarification in the full text, the key point is that the agency has already identified the recipient for this specific task agreement, consistent with the noncompetitive intent described.
Timing details show the notice was posted and created on July 25, 2011, with an original and current closing date of July 29, 2011, and an archive date of August 28, 2011. Given that it is a noncompetitive notice rather than an open application period, the short window mainly reflects the administrative posting timeline rather than a period for proposal preparation by the public.
For access issues or questions about the full announcement, the listed contact is Jenny Sommer, Agreements Specialist, reachable by phone at 303-969-2392.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this National Park Service funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "National Park Service - Archeology - The Search for Big Head at Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS NOIR1315110008.
What type of funding is being offered (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity is described as a discretionary cooperative agreement focused on natural resources work, specifically archeological work connected to a National Park Service site.
What is the project about?
The project supports archeological work connected to Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site. The project focus is described as "The Search for Big Head," indicating a targeted archeological investigation tied to a historically significant person or location associated with the Sand Creek Massacre site and its related cultural resources.
Which National Park Service unit or site is associated with this work?
The work is connected to Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site.
Is this an open, competitive funding opportunity?
No. The notice states it is not a typical open competition. It is a notice of intent to make a noncompetitive, single-source award rather than a solicitation inviting multiple proposals.
Is this notice a request for applications?
No. The announcement explicitly states it is not a request for applications.
Why is the award being made noncompetitively?
The notice explains that the National Park Service intends to use a noncompetitive approach as a single-source award under the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). The announcement cites Department of the Interior policy (505 Departmental Manual 2.12C) as the basis for using a noncompetitive approach.
What mechanism will be used to issue the award?
The agency indicates it plans to issue a task agreement through the Rocky Mountain CESU mechanism rather than soliciting proposals from the public.
Who is the planned recipient?
The notice states the planned recipient for this specific task agreement is Utah State University.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is explicitly limited for this notice. While a general eligibility category references "Others" with additional clarification, the key point provided is that the agency has already identified Utah State University as the recipient, consistent with the noncompetitive intent.
How many awards does the National Park Service expect to make?
The notice indicates there is a single expected award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $40,000.
Is there an award ceiling or an award floor?
No award ceiling or floor is stated. In the source data, both the ceiling and floor are listed as 0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is not required to provide a financial match as a condition of the award.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 15.945, which covers Cooperative Research and Training Programs related to resources of the National Park System.
How does CFDA 15.945 relate to this project?
CFDA 15.945 aligns with cooperative research and training activities that support stewardship responsibilities for National Park System resources, which matches the archeological and cultural-resource focus described in the notice.
When was this notice posted?
The notice was posted and created on July 25, 2011.
What is the closing date for this notice?
The original and current closing date listed is July 29, 2011.
What is the archive date?
The archive date listed is August 28, 2011.
Does the short posting window mean there is only a few days to apply?
Not in the usual sense. The notice explains this is a noncompetitive intent notice rather than an open application period, so the short window primarily reflects an administrative posting timeline rather than a public proposal-preparation period.
Who can be contacted for questions about the full announcement?
The listed contact is Jenny Sommer, Agreements Specialist.
What is the contact phone number?
Jenny Sommer can be reached at 303-969-2392.
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