Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00241
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- The DOI-NPS in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent: Research and Preserve Museum Collections" 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 22, 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 $43,538.00 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: Research and Preserve Museum Collections (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00241) is a Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS) discretionary funding opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement in the Natural Resources activity category (CFDA 15.945). Posted and created on June 13, 2016, it had an application closing date of June 22, 2016. The opportunity anticipated a single award with a maximum (ceiling) amount of $43,538.
The project is designed to extend ongoing preservation work for museum collections housed at two locations: the Western Archeological and Conservation Center (WACC) and Grand Teton National Park. Its core purpose is preventive collections care and improved stewardship of archeological and ethnographic materials by identifying condition issues, strengthening documentation, and addressing storage and housing needs that can affect long-term preservation. Rather than focusing on new acquisitions or excavations, the work centers on assessing and stabilizing existing holdings and improving how they are stored, handled, and prepared for use in interpretation and exhibit.
The scope is clearly defined around three deliverables. First, the project includes a survey of approximately 3,000 objects to identify preservation concerns across a large portion of the collection, which typically involves condition checking, noting materials and vulnerabilities, and flagging items needing conservation attention or improved housing. Second, it calls for ethnographic research on 55 objects, supporting better contextual understanding and documentation, especially for objects being considered for exhibit or public interpretation. Third, it includes storage improvements for 30 objects that have specific preservation needs, emphasizing practical rehousing or storage upgrades that bring items closer to museum standards and reduce risks from handling, environment, or inadequate supports.
A central feature of the opportunity is its training and workforce-development component. The project is structured as a hands-on learning experience for University of Arizona students who are interested in conservation and museum work prior to entering formal programs. Students would work alongside conservators from the National Park Service and the Bureau of Applied Research in Anthropology, gaining exposure to real-world collections care in a federal repository and park setting. This arrangement is intended to build practical competency while also advancing NPS collections management goals.
The work plan highlights skill-building in conservation analysis techniques, preventive care, and rehousing to museum standards, along with broader competencies in conservation practice and collections management. It also emphasizes communication of collections and preservation information to the public, tying technical behind-the-scenes work to interpretive outcomes such as exhibit preparation. Overall, the opportunity supports both the physical preservation of federally held museum collections and the development of emerging professionals who can contribute to conservation, documentation, and responsible stewardship. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, with additional eligibility details referenced in the full opportunity text.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Notice of Intent: Research and Preserve Museum Collections.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P16AS00241.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This is a Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS) discretionary funding opportunity.
What type of award is anticipated?
The award is offered as a cooperative agreement.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The activity category listed is Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.945.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
It was posted and created on June 13, 2016.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was June 22, 2016.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What is the maximum funding amount (ceiling) for the award?
The maximum (ceiling) amount is $43,538.
Where will the project work take place?
The project is designed to extend preservation work for museum collections housed at two locations: the Western Archeological and Conservation Center (WACC) and Grand Teton National Park.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose is preventive collections care and improved stewardship of archeological and ethnographic materials by identifying condition issues, strengthening documentation, and addressing storage and housing needs that affect long-term preservation.
Is the project focused on new acquisitions or excavations?
No. The work centers on assessing and stabilizing existing holdings and improving how objects are stored, handled, and prepared for interpretation and exhibit.
What are the main deliverables for this project?
The scope is defined around three deliverables: (1) a survey of approximately 3,000 objects to identify preservation concerns, (2) ethnographic research on 55 objects to improve contextual understanding and documentation, and (3) storage improvements for 30 objects with specific preservation needs.
How many objects will be surveyed for preservation concerns?
The project includes a survey of approximately 3,000 objects.
What does the survey of objects typically involve?
It typically involves condition checking, noting materials and vulnerabilities, and flagging items that need conservation attention or improved housing.
How many objects are included in the ethnographic research component?
The project calls for ethnographic research on 55 objects.
What is the goal of the ethnographic research?
The research supports better contextual understanding and documentation, especially for objects being considered for exhibit or public interpretation.
How many objects will receive storage improvements?
Storage improvements are planned for 30 objects with specific preservation needs.
What kinds of storage improvements are emphasized?
The opportunity emphasizes practical rehousing or storage upgrades that bring items closer to museum standards and reduce risks related to handling, environment, or inadequate supports.
Does the opportunity include a training or workforce-development component?
Yes. A central feature is a hands-on learning experience designed as training and workforce development.
Who are the intended trainees in this project?
The project is structured as a hands-on learning experience for University of Arizona students interested in conservation and museum work prior to entering formal programs.
Who will students work with during the project?
Students would work alongside conservators from the National Park Service and the Bureau of Applied Research in Anthropology.
What skills and competencies does the work plan emphasize?
The work plan highlights skill-building in conservation analysis techniques, preventive care, and rehousing to museum standards, along with broader competencies in conservation practice and collections management.
Does the project connect preservation work to public interpretation?
Yes. The opportunity emphasizes communicating collections and preservation information to the public and ties technical work to interpretive outcomes such as exhibit preparation.
What types of collections are specifically mentioned?
The opportunity references archeological and ethnographic materials.
Who is eligible to apply based on the information provided?
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. The notice indicates that additional eligibility details are referenced in the full opportunity text.
Is this opportunity described as discretionary funding?
Yes. It is described as a discretionary funding opportunity.
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