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- The National Park Service in the natural resources other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NCR Cultural Resources, Phase II CR GIS Spatial Data Development" 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 Aug 5, 2015 and posted on Aug 5, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 15, 2015 This is not a request for applications. This funding opportunity is to provide public notice of the NPSs intention to fund the project activities without full and open competition to the University of Maryland College Park.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "NCR Cultural Resources, Phase II CR GIS Spatial Data Development" (Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00275) is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement focused on improving how cultural resources spatial information is standardized, packaged, and delivered in GIS. The core purpose is to apply newly developed NPS Cultural Resources (CR) GIS spatial data transfer standards and to produce cultural resource GIS datasets that fully comply with those standards. The work is specifically aimed at three major cultural resource program areas: Cultural Landscapes, Historic Architecture, and the Museum Program. In practical terms, the project is about taking source cultural resource information, organizing it into consistent GIS layers and attributes, and ensuring the resulting datasets meet NPS requirements for structure, content, and transfer so they can be shared, integrated, and used reliably across parks and programs.
Administratively, this opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, indicating that NPS expected substantial involvement or coordination during the project rather than a purely hands-off grant. The funding activity category is listed under Natural Resources with an explanatory note clarifying the emphasis is Cultural Resources, reflecting the NPS context where GIS support often sits alongside broader resource management functions. The CFDA numbers referenced are 15.945 (Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System), which aligns with partnerships that develop methods, tools, and data supporting NPS operations and stewardship.
A key feature of this notice is that it was not an open, competitive solicitation. The posting explicitly states it is not a request for applications and is instead a public notice of NPS intent to fund the project without full and open competition, specifically to the University of Maryland, College Park. Eligible applicants are identified as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, consistent with the designated recipient. The notice was posted and created on August 5, 2015, with an original and current closing date of August 15, 2015, and an archive date of September 5, 2015. While the announcement lists estimated total funding and award ceiling/floor as 0, that typically reflects how the notice was entered for public posting purposes rather than a definitive statement that no funds would be used, especially given that the intent-to-award is clearly stated.
For additional details, the notice points users to Grants.gov and provides a contact for access or questions: Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer, reachable by phone at 301-663-1481 ext. 5 and by email at RitaMihalik@nps.gov. Overall, the opportunity centers on maturing NPS cultural resource GIS data practices by implementing new transfer standards and delivering compliant spatial datasets for key cultural resource domains, supporting more consistent management, analysis, and sharing of cultural resource information across the National Capital Region and the broader NPS enterprise.
FAQs: NCR Cultural Resources, Phase II CR GIS Spatial Data Development (P15AS00275)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "NCR Cultural Resources, Phase II CR GIS Spatial Data Development."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P15AS00275.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) opportunity.
What type of funding opportunity is this?
It is categorized as discretionary funding.
What is the funding instrument?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which indicates NPS expected substantial involvement or coordination during the project.
What is the main purpose of this project?
The purpose is to improve how cultural resources spatial information is standardized, packaged, and delivered in GIS by applying newly developed NPS Cultural Resources (CR) GIS spatial data transfer standards and producing GIS datasets that fully comply with those standards.
What does the project aim to produce?
The project aims to produce cultural resource GIS datasets that meet NPS requirements for structure, content, and transfer so they can be shared, integrated, and used reliably across parks and programs.
What kinds of source information will be worked with?
The work involves taking source cultural resource information and organizing it into consistent GIS layers and attributes, then ensuring the resulting datasets comply with NPS transfer standards.
Which cultural resource program areas are specifically targeted?
The work is aimed at three major program areas: Cultural Landscapes, Historic Architecture, and the Museum Program.
What does "CR GIS spatial data transfer standards" mean in the context of this notice?
In this notice, it refers to newly developed NPS standards that define how cultural resources GIS spatial data should be structured and packaged for transfer and delivery, with the goal of making datasets consistent and usable across different parks and NPS programs.
Why is this listed under the funding activity category "Natural Resources" if the work is about cultural resources?
The notice lists the activity category under Natural Resources but includes an explanatory note clarifying the emphasis is Cultural Resources, reflecting the NPS context where GIS support is often grouped with broader resource management functions.
What CFDA number(s) are associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number referenced is 15.945, described as "Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System."
How does CFDA 15.945 relate to this project?
It aligns with partnerships that develop methods, tools, and data that support NPS operations and stewardship, which fits the goal of implementing NPS GIS transfer standards and delivering compliant cultural resource spatial datasets.
Is this an open, competitive grant solicitation?
No. The posting explicitly states it is not a request for applications and serves as a public notice of NPS intent to fund the project without full and open competition.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The notice states NPS intends to fund the project specifically to the University of Maryland, College Park.
Who is listed as eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are identified as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, consistent with the designated recipient named in the notice.
What are the posting and closing dates listed in the notice?
The notice was created and posted on August 5, 2015. The original and current closing date is August 15, 2015. The archive date is September 5, 2015.
What does the archive date mean here?
Based on the notice information, September 5, 2015 is when the opportunity was archived, indicating the public posting was no longer active after that date.
The notice shows estimated total funding and award ceiling/floor as 0. Does that mean no funding is available?
The notice lists the estimated total funding and award ceiling/floor as 0, but the description suggests this may reflect how the announcement was entered for public posting purposes rather than a definitive statement that no funds would be used, especially since the intent-to-award is clearly stated.
Where can someone find additional official details about the opportunity?
The notice points users to Grants.gov for additional details.
Who is the contact person for questions about this opportunity?
The contact listed is Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer.
How can the contact person be reached?
By phone at 301-663-1481 ext. 5 and by email at RitaMihalik@nps.gov.
What is the broader outcome NPS is trying to achieve with this project?
The notice describes an effort to mature NPS cultural resource GIS data practices by implementing new transfer standards and delivering compliant datasets for key cultural resource domains, supporting more consistent management, analysis, and sharing of cultural resource information across the National Capital Region and the broader NPS enterprise.
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