Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00240
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- The DOI-NPS in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent: Museum Resource Center Collections Preservation and Analysis Internship" 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 13, 2016 and posted on Jun 13, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 15, 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 $74,949.00 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:
The Notice of Intent: Museum Resource Center Collections Preservation and Analysis Internship (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00240) is a Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS) discretionary funding opportunity structured as a cooperative agreement under the Natural Resources funding activity category (CFDA 15.945). It is essentially a modification to an existing task agreement (P13AC01436, plus later modifications) rather than a brand-new standalone program. The modification increases the funding available so the previously defined work can be completed as intended, and it extends the overall project period by an additional two years, giving the partners more time and resources to carry out the collections-focused activities.
The project centers on the idea that curated museum and archival collections are not just stored objects, but core research infrastructure. These collections function as primary data sources that can support long-term scholarship, resource management decisions, and public interpretation for years or decades. A key problem the program is trying to address is workforce preparation: many students who are interested in cultural resource stewardship do not receive enough hands-on training in collections management, preservation practices, curation workflows, or the professional standards that govern how cultural materials are handled, documented, and ethically used. By funding internship-based work connected to a Museum Resource Center and related NPS collections responsibilities, the program aims to close that practical training gap.
A major feature of the opportunity is the partnership between the University of Maryland and the National Park Service. Through this partnership, interns are meant to get direct mentoring from NPS staff and exposure to real operational collections work, rather than simulated classroom exercises. The emphasis is on career exploration and professional development: interns build resume-ready experience while also forming relationships with practitioners and institutions involved in preservation and curation. Because the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, the expectation is that NPS will remain actively involved (for example, through mentoring, coordination, and guidance), rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back.
The internship experience is framed as skills-based training that goes beyond basic collections handling. The notice highlights that participation in curation activities helps interns develop and demonstrate practical research and information competencies, including search strategies, evaluation skills, critical thinking, and problem solving. It also points to professional communication and collaboration, describing participation in "networked conversation" and the ethical use of information, which aligns with standard expectations in archives, museums, and cultural heritage settings (for instance, responsible documentation practices, appropriate access and use constraints, and proper attribution and handling of sensitive materials).
In terms of fit, the opportunity is positioned as especially relevant for students pursuing or considering careers in archeology, American history, archives, library science, and material culture studies. In other words, it targets students who may ultimately work in museum collections, repositories, cultural resource management programs, or related heritage stewardship roles where the long-term care, documentation, and accessibility of cultural materials are central responsibilities.
Administratively, the notice lists an award ceiling of $74,949 with one expected award. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, along with other eligible entities as clarified in the opportunitys additional eligibility information. The posting and creation dates are June 13, 2016, with a closing date of June 15, 2016, indicating a very short application window typical of certain notices of intent or modifications tied to ongoing agreements. Overall, the opportunity is best understood as an extension and funding increase to sustain and expand an established internship partnership that builds practical collections preservation and analysis capacity while preparing students for cultural resources careers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Museum Resource Center Collections Preservation and Analysis Internship" opportunity?
It is a Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS) discretionary funding opportunity focused on supporting an internship-based project tied to museum and archival collections work. The project emphasizes collections preservation, analysis, and curation-related activities as hands-on training for students interested in cultural resource stewardship.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P16AS00240.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS).
Is this a brand-new program or connected to an existing agreement?
It is essentially a modification to an existing task agreement (P13AC01436, plus later modifications) rather than a new standalone program. The modification increases available funding and extends the overall project period so the previously defined work can be completed as intended.
What is the funding instrument used for this award?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates active involvement by NPS in coordination, mentoring, and guidance rather than a "fund and step back" approach.
What funding activity category and CFDA number are associated with this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources, and the CFDA number listed is 15.945.
Why is this project being funded (what problem is it trying to address)?
The project is designed to address workforce preparation needs. It highlights that many students interested in cultural resource stewardship do not receive enough hands-on training in collections management, preservation practices, curation workflows, and the professional standards for handling, documenting, and ethically using cultural materials.
What is the core idea behind the project’s focus on collections?
The project treats curated museum and archival collections as core research infrastructure, not just stored objects. Collections are described as primary data sources that can support long-term scholarship, resource management decisions, and public interpretation over long periods of time.
Who are the main partners involved in this internship project?
The notice describes a partnership between the University of Maryland and the National Park Service as a major feature of the opportunity.
How does the cooperative agreement structure affect how the project is carried out?
Because it is a cooperative agreement, the expectation is that NPS will remain actively involved through activities such as mentoring, coordination, and guidance during the internship-based work.
What kinds of experiences are interns expected to gain?
Interns are intended to receive direct mentoring from NPS staff and exposure to real operational collections work connected to a Museum Resource Center and related NPS collections responsibilities. The experience is framed as career exploration and professional development that builds resume-ready skills and professional relationships.
What skills does the notice say interns may develop through curation activities?
The notice emphasizes that curation participation helps interns develop and demonstrate practical research and information competencies, including search strategies, evaluation skills, critical thinking, and problem solving. It also mentions professional communication and collaboration through "networked conversation" and the ethical use of information.
What does "ethical use of information" refer to in this context?
Within the context provided, it aligns with standard expectations in archives, museums, and cultural heritage settings, such as responsible documentation practices, appropriate access and use constraints, proper attribution, and careful handling of sensitive materials.
Which students or academic interests are described as a good fit for this internship-focused project?
The opportunity is positioned as especially relevant for students pursuing or considering careers in archeology, American history, archives, library science, and material culture studies, particularly where long-term care, documentation, and accessibility of cultural materials are central responsibilities.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The notice lists an award ceiling of $74,949.
How many awards are expected?
The notice indicates one expected award.
Who is eligible to apply based on the information provided?
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, along with other eligible entities as clarified in the opportunity’s additional eligibility information.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posting and creation dates are June 13, 2016, and the closing date is June 15, 2016, reflecting a very short application window.
Does the notice indicate any change in project duration?
Yes. The modification extends the overall project period by an additional two years to provide more time and resources for the partners to complete the collections-focused work.
What is being changed through this modification?
The modification increases the funding available so the previously defined work can be completed as intended, and it extends the project period by two additional years.
What is the overall purpose of continuing and expanding this established internship partnership?
Overall, the opportunity is described as an extension and funding increase to sustain and expand an established internship partnership that builds practical collections preservation and analysis capacity while preparing students for cultural resources careers.
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