Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIJ1242100031
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Park Service Create and Apply Authority Tables to Museum Catalog Records to Resolve Legacy Data Issues" 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 Sep 14, 2010 and posted on Sep 14, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 18, 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 $42,738.00 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 is announcement is not a request for applications. This is a single source award to the University of Arizona.
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Opportunity Summary:
The funding opportunity titled "National Park Service Create and Apply Authority Tables to Museum Catalog Records to Resolve Legacy Data Issues" is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary grant action that is being issued as a notice of intent rather than an open call for proposals. In practical terms, it is not a competitive solicitation and it is not asking the public to submit applications. Instead, it signals that the NPS plans to make a single, noncompetitive cooperative agreement award under the National Park Service Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). The notice cites the Department of the Interior policy authority for making a noncompetitive award (DOI 505 DM 2.12C), which is the internal justification framework used for awarding to a specific recipient without competition when conditions for a single-source action are met.
The project itself focuses on improving museum catalog data quality by creating and applying authority tables to existing museum catalog records. Authority tables are controlled lists used to standardize entries like names, places, subjects, taxonomic terms, cultural affiliations, material types, or other repeated data fields. When older museum records contain inconsistent spellings, outdated terminology, multiple formats for the same concept, or duplicated entries created over time, those "legacy data issues" make searching, reporting, sharing, and long-term stewardship more difficult. This project is therefore aimed at resolving inconsistencies and cleaning up historical catalog data so that records become more accurate, consistent, and usable across systems and over time. The work aligns with natural resources and cultural resource data management needs, even though the activity category is listed broadly under Natural Resources.
Administratively, the award is expected to result in one funded agreement, with an estimated total funding amount of $42,738. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award. The funding instrument type is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates that NPS expects to have substantial involvement in the project during performance, such as coordinating methods, providing data access, or participating in review and decision points, rather than simply issuing funds and receiving a final report.
Eligibility is not broadly defined because the notice is not an open competition. The announcement explicitly states it is a single-source award to the University of Arizona, and the "Eligible Applicants" field is effectively procedural in this context. Key dates show the notice was posted on September 14, 2010, with an original and current closing date of September 18, 2010, and an archive date of October 18, 2010. Those dates function more as public-notice milestones than a true application window, since applications are not being accepted.
For anyone who needs help accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is William Tallbull, Grant/Agreement Specialist, reachable by phone at 303-969-2891.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "National Park Service Create and Apply Authority Tables to Museum Catalog Records to Resolve Legacy Data Issues."
Which agency is offering this grant action?
The action is issued by the National Park Service (NPS).
Is this an open call for proposals?
No. It is issued as a notice of intent rather than an open call, and it is not a competitive solicitation.
Are applications being accepted from the public?
No. The notice indicates the NPS is not asking the public to submit applications.
What does it mean that this is a "notice of intent"?
In this context, it means the NPS is publicly signaling its plan to make a single, noncompetitive award to a specific recipient rather than seeking proposals from multiple applicants.
Is the award competitive?
No. The notice describes a single-source, noncompetitive cooperative agreement award.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The notice indicates one funded agreement is expected.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The notice explicitly identifies the University of Arizona as the single-source recipient.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for this project?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates the National Park Service expects substantial involvement during the project, such as coordinating methods, providing data access, or participating in reviews and decision points, rather than simply providing funding and receiving a final deliverable.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $42,738.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning non-federal funds are not required as a condition of the award.
Under what program or partnership framework will the award be made?
The notice states the award will be made under the National Park Service Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU).
What policy authority is cited for making a noncompetitive award?
The notice cites Department of the Interior policy authority DOI 505 DM 2.12C as the internal justification framework for making a noncompetitive award when single-source conditions are met.
What is the project trying to accomplish?
The project focuses on improving museum catalog data quality by creating and applying authority tables to existing museum catalog records to resolve legacy data issues.
What are authority tables in the context of museum catalog records?
Authority tables are controlled lists used to standardize repeated data fields such as names, places, subjects, taxonomic terms, cultural affiliations, material types, and other recurring entries.
What kinds of "legacy data issues" is the project intended to resolve?
The notice describes issues such as inconsistent spellings, outdated terminology, multiple formats for the same concept, and duplicate entries that accumulated over time in older museum records.
Why does cleaning up legacy museum catalog data matter?
According to the notice, inconsistencies in older records can make searching, reporting, sharing, and long-term stewardship more difficult. Standardizing data using authority tables helps make records more accurate, consistent, and usable across systems and over time.
How is the activity categorized?
The notice lists the activity category broadly under Natural Resources, while also noting that the work aligns with both natural resources and cultural resource data management needs.
What are the key dates listed in the notice?
The notice was posted on September 14, 2010. The original and current closing date is September 18, 2010. The archive date is October 18, 2010.
Do the posted closing dates function like a normal application deadline?
No. The dates function as public-notice milestones rather than a true application window, since the notice is not accepting applications from the public.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is William Tallbull, Grant/Agreement Specialist.
What is the contact phone number for the listed point of contact?
William Tallbull can be reached by phone at 303-969-2891.
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