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- The National Park Service in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda) education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent to Award Pipestone Demonstrator Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.944 Natural Resource Stewardship.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 6, 2012 and posted on Aug 6, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 3, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $45,895.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $45,895.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Notice of Intent to Award for the Pipestone Demonstrator Program (Funding Opportunity Number E12AC30488) is a National Park Service (NPS) funding notice from FY12 that signals NPSs intention to make a single cooperative agreement award to support cultural demonstration and public interpretation at Pipestone National Monument. The core purpose is cultural education and awareness-building focused on American Indian traditions connected to the pipestone quarries, with a particular emphasis on preserving pipestone pipe making and sustaining other forms of pipestone carving that are representative of Indian cultures. The program is designed to deepen visitors understanding of both the contemporary and historical significance of the quarries, not only as a resource but as a living cultural practice.
Under the planned project, up to three American Indian cultural demonstrators would deliver interpretive and educational programming on-site at Pipestone National Monument. These demonstrations are meant to be more than craft displays; they are structured as interpretive experiences that help the public understand how pipestone has been and continues to be used, why the quarries matter to tribal communities, and how these traditions persist today. The desired outcome is an increase in visitor appreciation and knowledge through direct engagement with cultural practitioners whose work and experience connect to the monuments mission.
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, which signals that NPS expects to be substantially involved in carrying out the work. In practical terms, that typically means NPS staff would collaborate closely with the recipient on planning, coordination, scheduling, and ensuring the demonstrations align with interpretive goals and visitor services at the monument. The announcement also references a single source determination under 505 DM 2.14 B(4) based on unique qualifications, indicating the agency anticipated funding a specific recipient rather than running a broad, competitive selection.
The opportunity was categorized under discretionary funding, with activity areas tied to Arts (Cultural Affairs) and Education, and it lists CFDA 15.944 (Natural Resource Stewardship). The expected number of awards was one, with total estimated funding of $45,895, and both the award ceiling and floor set at $45,895, implying a single award at a fixed amount. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement. Eligible applicants included nonprofit organizations, including those with 501(c)(3) status and those without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The notice was posted on August 6, 2012, with an original and current closing date of September 3, 2012, and an archive date of October 3, 2012.
For access issues or administrative questions, the listed contact was Penny Russell, Lead Grants and Agreements Officer at the National Park Service Midwest Regional Office, reachable by phone at 402-661-1662, with the full announcement referenced through Grants.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Pipestone Demonstrator Program (E12AC30488)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a Notice of Intent to Award for the Pipestone Demonstrator Program (Funding Opportunity Number E12AC30488) issued by the National Park Service (NPS) in FY12. It signals NPS's intention to make a single cooperative agreement award to support cultural demonstration and public interpretation activities at Pipestone National Monument.
What is the purpose of the Pipestone Demonstrator Program?
The purpose is cultural education and awareness-building focused on American Indian traditions connected to the pipestone quarries. A particular emphasis is placed on preserving pipestone pipe making and sustaining other forms of pipestone carving that are representative of Indian cultures, while helping visitors understand the quarries as both a resource and a living cultural practice.
Where will the activities take place?
Planned activities are intended to take place on-site at Pipestone National Monument.
What kinds of activities are supported under this program?
The planned project centers on interpretive and educational programming delivered through cultural demonstrations. The demonstrations are structured as interpretive experiences designed to explain how pipestone has been and continues to be used, why the quarries matter to tribal communities, and how these traditions persist today.
How many cultural demonstrators were anticipated under the planned project?
The planned project anticipated up to three American Indian cultural demonstrators providing interpretive and educational programming on-site.
Are the demonstrations meant to be simple craft displays?
No. The notice describes the demonstrations as more than craft displays. They are intended to be interpretive experiences that deepen public understanding of the contemporary and historical significance of the pipestone quarries and related cultural practices.
What outcomes does NPS want to achieve through this program?
The desired outcome is increased visitor appreciation and knowledge through direct engagement with cultural practitioners whose work and experience connect to the monument's mission.
Is this a standard grant or something else?
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement indicates that NPS expects to be substantially involved in carrying out the work. The notice suggests this would typically include close collaboration on planning, coordination, scheduling, and ensuring the demonstrations align with interpretive goals and visitor services at the monument.
Is this opportunity competitive?
The notice references a single source determination under 505 DM 2.14 B(4) based on unique qualifications, indicating NPS anticipated funding a specific recipient rather than conducting a broad, competitive selection.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The expected number of awards was one.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding amount was $45,895.
Is there a minimum or maximum award amount?
Both the award ceiling and award floor were listed as $45,895, which implies a single award at a fixed amount of $45,895.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was listed.
What type of funding category is this?
The opportunity was categorized under discretionary funding.
What activity areas does this opportunity fall under?
The activity areas were tied to Arts (Cultural Affairs) and Education.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The notice lists CFDA 15.944 (Natural Resource Stewardship).
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included nonprofit organizations, including those with 501(c)(3) status and those without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education).
Were institutions of higher education eligible?
No. The eligibility description excluded institutions of higher education.
When was the notice posted?
The notice was posted on August 6, 2012.
What was the closing date for the opportunity?
The original and current closing date listed was September 3, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed was October 3, 2012.
Where was the full announcement referenced?
The full announcement was referenced through Grants.gov.
Who is the contact for access issues or administrative questions?
The listed contact was Penny Russell, Lead Grants and Agreements Officer at the National Park Service Midwest Regional Office.
How can the listed contact be reached by phone?
Penny Russell was listed as reachable by phone at 402-661-1662.
Which National Park Service office is associated with the contact?
The contact is associated with the National Park Service Midwest Regional Office.
What is the focus of the cultural content emphasized in the notice?
The notice emphasizes American Indian traditions connected to the pipestone quarries, especially preserving pipestone pipe making and sustaining other representative forms of pipestone carving, presented as ongoing cultural practices with contemporary relevance.
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