Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00246
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- The DOI-NPS in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent: Conservation of Interior Surface Finishes in Mission San Jose de Tumacacori" 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 Jun 14, 2016 and posted on Jun 14, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 23, 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 $152,621.00 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 Notice of Intent (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00246) is a National Park Service (DOI-NPS) discretionary funding opportunity to support a conservation project at Mission San Jose de Tumacacori. The focus is the church interior, which is described as the primary resource for which Tumacacori National Historical Park was established and is explicitly tied to the park's enabling legislation. The proposed work targets the conservation of original interior surface finishes, specifically lime plaster and gypsum finishes, in key spaces of the church: the nave, sanctuary, sacristy, and baptistery.
The opportunity is driven by the fact that the last comprehensive interior treatment occurred in 1984, and conditions have substantially worsened since then. The project is not about cosmetic improvement; it is about stabilizing and preserving historic fabric that is actively failing. The church contains an estimated 6,000 square feet of original Franciscan-era plaster in the lower sanctuary and nave alone, meaning a large amount of irreplaceable historic material is at stake. A 2014 condition assessment documented major deterioration trends, including a high failure rate in earlier repair campaigns that attempted to reattach original plaster to the underlying adobe substrate. In other words, prior interventions intended to stabilize the plaster are no longer performing, and in many areas the original plaster is again becoming detached.
The assessment also identified additional structural and material warning signs. Photogrammetry revealed new cracking and weakened plaster keys, which are the mechanical features that help plaster grip to its backing. At the same time, the underlying earthen mortar and adobe walls are disintegrating, undermining the bond between the substrate and the historic surface layers. The sacristy is highlighted as an especially urgent area: the adobe at floor level is reportedly eroding at roughly an inch per year, a rate that suggests rapid and continuing loss of the wall material itself. This loss is associated with irreversible plaster detachment and surface loss, meaning that delays could translate directly into permanent disappearance of historic finishes.
Beyond preservation concerns, the notice underscores a public safety dimension. Plaster loss from elevated heights is noted as a serious hazard, implying a risk to visitors and staff if unstable material falls. As a result, the project serves dual purposes: safeguarding significant historic resources and reducing risks associated with falling debris in a publicly accessible historic structure.
Administratively, the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, indicating the National Park Service expects substantial involvement in the project rather than a hands-off grant. The activity category is listed under Natural Resources, and the CFDA number provided is 15.945. The opportunity anticipated a single award, with an award ceiling of $152,621. Eligibility includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and additional applicants described under an "Others" eligibility clarification field. The notice was posted and created on June 14, 2016, with an application closing date of June 23, 2016, showing it was structured as a short-window funding opportunity intended to move quickly in response to the documented conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this Notice of Intent?
The funding opportunity number is P16AS00246.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (DOI-NPS) discretionary funding opportunity.
What site and project does this opportunity support?
The opportunity supports a conservation project at Mission San Jose de Tumacacori, focused on the church interior at Tumacacori National Historical Park.
What is the main focus of the proposed conservation work?
The work targets the conservation, stabilization, and preservation of original interior surface finishes, specifically lime plaster and gypsum finishes, in key areas of the church.
Which interior spaces are included in the scope described?
The key spaces identified are the nave, sanctuary, sacristy, and baptistery.
Is this project intended as a cosmetic renovation?
No. The notice emphasizes the project is not about cosmetic improvement. It is intended to stabilize and preserve historic fabric that is actively failing.
Why is the church interior considered so significant?
The interior is described as the primary resource for which Tumacacori National Historical Park was established and is explicitly tied to the park's enabling legislation.
When was the last comprehensive interior treatment completed?
The last comprehensive interior treatment occurred in 1984.
What has changed since the 1984 treatment?
The notice states that conditions have substantially worsened since 1984, with deterioration trends documented and prior stabilization efforts no longer performing as intended.
How much original historic plaster is at stake?
The church reportedly contains an estimated 6,000 square feet of original Franciscan-era plaster in the lower sanctuary and nave alone, indicating a large quantity of irreplaceable material is at risk.
What did the 2014 condition assessment find?
The 2014 condition assessment documented major deterioration trends, including a high failure rate in earlier repair campaigns that had attempted to reattach original plaster to the underlying adobe substrate.
What does it mean that prior reattachment repairs are failing?
It means earlier interventions that were intended to stabilize or reattach original plaster are no longer working reliably, and in many areas the original plaster is again becoming detached from the underlying structure.
What additional warning signs were identified beyond repair failure?
The notice references photogrammetry findings of new cracking and weakened plaster keys, along with disintegration of underlying earthen mortar and adobe walls that undermines the bond between substrate and historic surface layers.
What are plaster keys, as referenced in the notice?
Plaster keys are described as mechanical features that help plaster grip to its backing. The notice indicates these keys are weakened in some areas.
Why is the sacristy described as especially urgent?
The sacristy is highlighted because the adobe at floor level is reportedly eroding at roughly an inch per year, suggesting rapid and continuing loss of wall material that is tied to irreversible plaster detachment and surface loss.
What is the risk of delaying the work?
The notice indicates that delays could translate directly into permanent disappearance of historic finishes due to ongoing detachment and surface loss.
Does the notice mention any public safety concerns?
Yes. It notes plaster loss from elevated heights as a serious hazard, implying risk to visitors and staff from falling debris in a publicly accessible historic structure.
What are the dual purposes of the project described?
According to the notice, the project aims to safeguard significant historic resources and reduce risks associated with falling plaster and debris.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for this project?
The notice indicates the National Park Service expects substantial involvement in the project rather than a hands-off grant relationship.
What is the listed activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed under Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA number provided in the notice?
The CFDA number provided is 15.945.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The award ceiling is $152,621.
Who is eligible to apply based on the notice?
Eligibility includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, plus additional applicants described under an "Others" eligibility clarification field.
When was the notice posted and created?
The notice was posted and created on June 14, 2016.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was June 23, 2016.
What does the short application window suggest about the opportunity?
Based on the dates provided, it was structured as a short-window funding opportunity intended to move quickly in response to documented conditions.
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