Opportunity Information: Apply for P15AS00301
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- The National Park Service in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD Polymer Preservation Techniques" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.954 National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 11, 2015 and posted on Aug 11, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 22, 2015 NPS announcing a notice of intent to award this is not a request for applications. This funding opportunity is to provide public notice of NPSs intention to fund without full and open competition under a Cooperative Agreement for Polymer Research.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $40,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
This notice describes a National Park Service (NPS) intention to make a single, specific award for a research-focused project on polymer preservation techniques, rather than opening a competitive application process. Issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior through the NPS and its Southeast Archeological Center (SEAC), it functions as a public notification that the agency plans to fund work "without full and open competition" under a Cooperative Agreement. In other words, it is not a call for proposals and not something organizations can apply to in the normal way; it is essentially an announcement that NPS plans to proceed with a noncompetitive funding action for a defined scope of work.
The project being supported is titled "Preservation and collections accountability techniques by studying polymer stability, protective coatings and ink stability." The core emphasis is research and development related to the long-term stability of polymers and polymer-based materials, the performance and suitability of protective coatings, and the stability of inks. These topics are directly tied to preservation practice and collections accountability, meaning the research is meant to support how cultural, historical, or scientific collections are protected, maintained, documented, and managed over time. While the notice does not list specific experiments or deliverables, the subject areas indicate a focus on understanding how modern materials used in objects, labels, documentation, and coatings age and behave, and how conservation strategies can be improved using evidence about degradation mechanisms and protective interventions.
Administratively, the opportunity is categorized as a discretionary award using a Cooperative Agreement, with an activity category of "Science and Technology and other Research and Development." A cooperative agreement typically signals substantial involvement by the federal agency in the project (for example, collaboration on technical direction, access to collections, coordination with NPS staff, or shared planning), as opposed to a standard grant where the recipient operates with more independence. The notice indicates an expectation of one award in total.
The estimated total funding amount is listed as $40,000, with no cost sharing or matching requirement. The award ceiling and floor are both shown as $0, which often reflects how some postings are formatted in grants listings rather than implying no money will be awarded; the narrative and estimated total funding figure are the meaningful indicators here. The eligible applicant type is identified as private institutions of higher education, consistent with the research nature of the work and the likelihood of collaborating with academic expertise and laboratory capacity.
Key identifying details include Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00301, and the associated CFDA listing 15.954 (National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education). The notice was posted and created on August 11, 2015, with an original and current closing date of August 22, 2015, and an archive date of August 23, 2015. Because this is a notice of intent to award rather than a solicitation, those dates should be read as the posting lifecycle for public notice, not as a typical deadline by which new applicants could submit materials.
For more information, the announcement points to Grants.gov and provides a contact for access issues or questions about the notice: Sandra Newton, Awarding Officer, at 305-242-7028 or SandraNewton@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this a competitive grant that organizations can apply for?
No. This notice describes the National Park Service (NPS) intent to make a single, specific award and explicitly indicates the work will be funded "without full and open competition" under a Cooperative Agreement. It is a public notice of a planned noncompetitive funding action, not a call for proposals.
What is the purpose of this notice?
The purpose is to publicly announce that the U.S. Department of the Interior, through the NPS and its Southeast Archeological Center (SEAC), plans to proceed with one noncompetitive Cooperative Agreement award for a defined research-focused project.
What is the project title and main topic?
The project is titled "Preservation and collections accountability techniques by studying polymer stability, protective coatings and ink stability." It centers on research and development related to polymer preservation techniques.
What research areas are emphasized in the project scope?
The notice highlights three main subject areas: (1) long-term polymer stability and the behavior of polymer-based materials over time, (2) the performance and suitability of protective coatings, and (3) ink stability. These areas are framed as supporting preservation practice and collections accountability.
How does this research relate to preservation and collections accountability?
The notice ties the research to improving how collections are protected, maintained, documented, and managed over time. The focus on polymers, coatings, and inks suggests attention to how modern materials used in objects, labels, documentation, and protective layers age, degrade, and can be better conserved.
Does the notice list specific experiments, deliverables, or detailed tasks?
No. The notice does not provide a detailed list of experiments or deliverables. It describes the general research subject areas and the overall goal of strengthening preservation and collections accountability techniques through study of polymer stability, coatings, and inks.
What type of funding instrument is planned?
The notice indicates the award will be made through a Cooperative Agreement, categorized as a discretionary award.
What does "Cooperative Agreement" imply for how the project will be conducted?
Based on the notice description, a cooperative agreement typically involves substantial involvement by the federal agency. Examples mentioned or implied include collaboration on technical direction, coordination with NPS staff, access to collections, and shared planning, rather than the recipient operating fully independently as with some standard grants.
How many awards does NPS expect to make under this notice?
The notice indicates there is an expectation of one award total.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $40,000.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Why do the award ceiling and floor show as $0?
The notice shows an award ceiling and floor of $0, but also lists an estimated total funding amount of $40,000. The $0 entries are described as likely reflecting formatting used in some grant listings rather than indicating that no funds will be awarded; the narrative and estimated total funding figure are presented as the meaningful indicators.
Who is listed as eligible to receive this award?
The eligible applicant type is identified as private institutions of higher education, consistent with the research and development nature of the work.
Which agency and office are associated with this notice?
The notice is issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior through the National Park Service (NPS), and it references the NPS Southeast Archeological Center (SEAC).
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as "Science and Technology and other Research and Development."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P15AS00301.
What CFDA program listing is associated with this notice?
The notice references CFDA 15.954, titled "National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education."
What are the key dates shown on the notice?
The notice was posted/created on August 11, 2015. The original and current closing date are both listed as August 22, 2015. The archive date is August 23, 2015.
Do the closing and archive dates function like a typical application deadline?
No. Because this is a notice of intent to award rather than a solicitation, the dates are best understood as the public posting lifecycle for the notice, not a deadline for submitting a competitive application.
Where is the notice hosted or referenced for public access?
The announcement points to Grants.gov for the posting and related information.
Who is the listed contact for questions or access issues?
The contact is Sandra Newton, Awarding Officer. Phone: 305-242-7028. Email: SandraNewton@nps.gov.
What kinds of questions is the listed contact intended to handle?
The notice specifies the contact for access issues or questions about the notice.
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