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- The DOI-NPS in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent: Collection of Oral Histories" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 26, 2016 and posted on Apr 26, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 05, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $75,003.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Notice of Intent: Collection of Oral Histories" (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00128), was issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS) as a discretionary cooperative agreement in the Natural Resources funding activity category. It was posted on April 26, 2016, created the same day, and carried an application deadline of May 5, 2016. The program anticipated making a single award, with a maximum funding level (award ceiling) of $75,003.
The project is centered on Fort Bowie, established in 1862 in what is now southeastern Arizona. The fort originated in the context of armed conflict between the U.S. military and Apache groups, tied closely to control of Apache Spring, a critical water source along the Overland Stage route. Fort Bowie was also strategically positioned to control Apache Pass, the eastern gateway to territory obtained through the 1854 Gadsden Purchase. The earliest version of the fort was essentially a temporary encampment, later replaced by more permanent adobe structures in 1868.
Historically, Fort Bowie became a key base for U.S. military campaigns in southeastern Arizona aimed at finding, capturing, or killing Apache combatants. These operations took place during the broader period commonly called the Apache Wars, a series of conflicts between the U.S. Army and various Native nations and bands, especially Apache groups. Fighting largely diminished after the mid-1880s surrender of Geronimo and other Chiricahua Apache fighters at Fort Bowie. The aftermath of these conflicts included the forced relocation and confinement of many Apache bands onto reservation lands in Arizona and Oklahoma, shaping community histories and experiences that extend well beyond the military narrative.
A central rationale for the funding is a documented gap in the historical record as it is commonly published and interpreted. While many books and studies cover Fort Bowie and military operations in Arizona Territory, they tend to rely heavily on written battle accounts and the viewpoints of Anglo-American officers and soldiers. Even more recent scholarship that analyzes Apache tactics, including guerrilla-style warfare, often still does not sufficiently center Apache voices or lived experiences. The intended purpose of the grant is to address that imbalance by collecting oral histories that foreground Apache perspectives, helping the National Park Service and the public gain a fuller, more human account of the events, impacts, and legacy connected to Fort Bowie and the Apache Wars.
Eligibility was open to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, along with other applicants as specified in the opportunity’s additional eligibility information. As a cooperative agreement, the award structure suggests an expectation of substantial collaboration with the National Park Service during the project, rather than a simple pass-through grant with minimal federal involvement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Notice of Intent: Collection of Oral Histories".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P16AS00128.
Which federal agency issued this opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS).
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The opportunity is a discretionary cooperative agreement, which typically indicates meaningful involvement and collaboration with the National Park Service during the project.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
It was posted on April 26, 2016, and it was also created on April 26, 2016.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was May 5, 2016.
How many awards did the program anticipate making?
The program anticipated making a single award.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling (maximum funding level) was $75,003.
What project or site is this grant centered on?
The project is centered on Fort Bowie, established in 1862 in what is now southeastern Arizona.
Why is Fort Bowie historically significant in this context?
Fort Bowie originated during armed conflict between the U.S. military and Apache groups and was closely tied to control of Apache Spring, a critical water source along the Overland Stage route. It was also positioned to control Apache Pass, described as the eastern gateway to territory obtained through the 1854 Gadsden Purchase.
How did Fort Bowie change over time?
The earliest version of the fort was essentially a temporary encampment, later replaced by more permanent adobe structures in 1868.
What broader historical period is connected to the project?
The project relates to the period often called the Apache Wars, a series of conflicts between the U.S. Army and various Native nations and bands, especially Apache groups.
What role did Fort Bowie play during the Apache Wars?
Fort Bowie became a key base for U.S. military campaigns in southeastern Arizona aimed at finding, capturing, or killing Apache combatants.
What event is mentioned as marking a reduction in fighting?
Fighting largely diminished after the mid-1880s surrender of Geronimo and other Chiricahua Apache fighters at Fort Bowie.
What does the opportunity say about the aftermath of these conflicts?
The aftermath included the forced relocation and confinement of many Apache bands onto reservation lands in Arizona and Oklahoma, shaping community histories and experiences beyond the military narrative.
What problem or gap in the historical record is this grant meant to address?
The opportunity describes a gap in commonly published and interpreted history: many works about Fort Bowie and military operations in Arizona Territory rely heavily on written battle accounts and the viewpoints of Anglo-American officers and soldiers. Even newer scholarship analyzing Apache tactics may still not sufficiently center Apache voices and lived experience.
What is the intended purpose of the project?
The intended purpose is to collect oral histories that foreground Apache perspectives, helping the National Park Service and the public gain a fuller, more human account of events, impacts, and legacy connected to Fort Bowie and the Apache Wars.
What kinds of perspectives are emphasized for the oral histories?
The opportunity emphasizes oral histories that center Apache voices, lived experiences, and perspectives in relation to Fort Bowie, the Apache Wars, and their legacy.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was open to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, along with other applicants as specified in the opportunity's additional eligibility information.
Does the opportunity indicate anything about working with the National Park Service?
Yes. Because it is a cooperative agreement, the structure suggests an expectation of substantial collaboration with the National Park Service during the project, rather than minimal federal involvement.
Is this opportunity focused more on military history or community experience?
Based on the stated rationale, the project is designed to expand beyond conventional military narratives by elevating Apache perspectives and community experiences, while still addressing the historical events associated with Fort Bowie.
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