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- The National Park Service in the community development education employment, labor and training environment natural resources regional development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD Research, Evaluate Properties in the Pacific West Region and Prepare One or More National Historic Landmark Nominations" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.946 Cultural Resources Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 20, 2015 and posted on Aug 20, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 31, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $30,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $30,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
This notice is a public announcement from the National Park Service (NPS) stating its intent to make a single-source, non-competitive award for a specific project titled "Research, Evaluate Properties in the Pacific West Region and Prepare One or More National Historic Landmark Nominations." It is not a call for applications and is not seeking proposals from the public. Instead, it functions as transparency documentation that the NPS plans to fund a defined set of activities under an existing cooperative relationship.
The anticipated recipient is the Organization of American Historians (OAH), a nonprofit with 501(c)(3) status, and the total anticipated award amount is $30,000 with no cost-share requirement. The award instrument is a cooperative agreement, meaning the project is expected to involve substantial involvement from both the NPS and OAH rather than operating strictly as a pass-through grant. The legal authority cited is 54 USC 101702(a) and 54 USC 100101, and the funding falls under CFDA 15.946, Cultural Resource Management. The agreement and period of performance run from the date of final signature through 08/01/2019.
Programmatically, the work sits within a larger NPS effort to broaden representation in the National Historic Landmarks (NHL) Program. National Historic Landmarks are nationally significant historic places designated by the Secretary of the Interior for their exceptional value in illustrating or interpreting United States heritage. While the NHL program includes a little over 2,500 landmarks nationwide, the Pacific West Region is responsible for 248 NHLs. The NPS highlights that designating additional NHLs can help recognize and preserve nationally important stories, potentially strengthen protection from certain development pressures, and increase eligibility for preservation grants and technical assistance, even though many NHLs are privately owned and remain subject to local preservation laws.
The cooperative project is aligned with several NPS heritage initiatives intended to elevate historically underrepresented narratives, including the American Latino Heritage Initiative (launched in 2011), the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Initiative and the Womens History Heritage Initiative (both launched in 2012), and the LGBTQ Heritage Initiative (launched in 2014). Within that broader context, this specific project focuses on the Pacific West Region and is initially targeted toward sites connected to the AAPI and LGBTQ initiatives that have already been flagged as potential NHL candidates but need more research and evaluation to determine whether they meet NHL criteria and to support the preparation of one or more formal NHL nomination packages.
The division of responsibilities is clearly described. OAH, working closely with NPS regional staff, is expected to help locate and engage qualified historians and scholars with subject-matter expertise in American history and in underrepresented thematic areas such as Womens history, American Latino history, Asian American and Pacific Islander history, and LGBTQ history. The historians are expected to meet professional qualification standards comparable to a GS-0170-11 (or higher) federal historian level, and they should understand the NHL program and nomination process. OAH and the recruited scholars will assist in identifying underrepresented properties, overseeing research and writing needed for nominations, and supporting the development of nomination materials that accurately frame significance and context. OAH is also responsible for practical project support such as covering necessary travel for research trips, site visits, and meetings (in the Pacific West Region, Washington, DC, or elsewhere), compensating scholars for their time, using remote meeting tools when appropriate, and following conflict-of-interest rules contained in the NPS Historic Preservation Fund Grants Manual.
On the NPS side, the agency will remain actively involved by helping select the scholars, collaborating with OAH to engage underrepresented communities to surface candidate sites, and refining a detailed scope of work for the nomination effort under the relevant task agreement. NPS will provide technical guidance on NHL nomination format and content, share background materials for already-identified potential sites, convene calls and meetings, make staff resources available as needed, and review ongoing work for relevance and quality. After completion, NPS will also help distribute and promote the final nominations to appropriate NPS units.
The reason the award is being made without competition is documented under the Department of the Interior single-source policy (505 DM 2). The justification cites the "Continuation" criterion: the funded activity is a continuation of work already underway under Cooperative Agreement P15AC00289, implemented through Task Agreement P15AC01555. The NPS states that competing the work would risk disrupting continuity or completion of the ongoing effort, so it is proceeding as a single-source action to OAH under the existing cooperative framework. The public point of contact listed for questions is June Zastrow (303-987-6718, JuneZastrow@nps.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this notice a call for applications or proposals?
No. This notice is not seeking applications or proposals from the public. It is a public transparency announcement that the National Park Service (NPS) intends to make a single-source, non-competitive award for a specific, already-defined project.
What is the purpose of the NPS notice?
The purpose is to publicly document NPS intent to fund a specific project under a single-source (non-competitive) approach. It explains what work will be performed, who the anticipated recipient is, why competition is not being used, and key administrative details such as funding amount, authority, and period of performance.
What is the project title?
The project is titled "Research, Evaluate Properties in the Pacific West Region and Prepare One or More National Historic Landmark Nominations."
Who is the anticipated recipient?
The anticipated recipient is the Organization of American Historians (OAH), a nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status.
Is this award competitive?
No. It is described as a single-source, non-competitive award.
Why is the award being made without competition?
The notice cites the Department of the Interior single-source policy (505 DM 2) and uses the "Continuation" justification. NPS states the work continues activity already underway under Cooperative Agreement P15AC00289, implemented through Task Agreement P15AC01555, and that competing the work could disrupt continuity or completion.
What type of award instrument will be used?
The instrument is a cooperative agreement, which indicates substantial involvement by both NPS and OAH in carrying out the project work.
What is the anticipated award amount?
The total anticipated award amount is $30,000.
Is a cost share or match required?
No. The notice states there is no cost-share requirement.
What is the funding program/CFDA number associated with this award?
The funding falls under CFDA 15.946, Cultural Resource Management.
What legal authorities are cited for the award?
The notice cites 54 USC 101702(a) and 54 USC 100101 as the legal authority for the award.
What is the period of performance?
The agreement period of performance runs from the date of final signature through 08/01/2019.
What region does the project focus on?
The work is focused on the National Park Service Pacific West Region.
How does this project relate to the National Historic Landmarks (NHL) Program?
The project supports the preparation of one or more National Historic Landmark nominations by researching and evaluating candidate properties in the Pacific West Region to determine whether they meet NHL criteria and to develop nomination materials.
What are National Historic Landmarks (NHLs), according to the notice?
The notice describes NHLs as nationally significant historic places designated by the Secretary of the Interior for their exceptional value in illustrating or interpreting United States heritage.
How many National Historic Landmarks are there, and how many are in the Pacific West Region?
The notice states the NHL program includes a little over 2,500 landmarks nationwide, and the Pacific West Region is responsible for 248 NHLs.
Why is NPS emphasizing additional NHL designations?
The notice explains that designating additional NHLs can help recognize and preserve nationally important stories, potentially strengthen protection from certain development pressures, and increase eligibility for preservation grants and technical assistance.
Does NHL designation change local preservation rules or ownership status?
The notice notes that many NHLs are privately owned and remain subject to local preservation laws, even though designation may support preservation outcomes and access to certain assistance.
What larger NPS initiatives is this project aligned with?
The project is aligned with NPS efforts to broaden representation in the NHL Program, including the American Latino Heritage Initiative (launched in 2011), the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Initiative (launched in 2012), the Womens History Heritage Initiative (launched in 2012), and the LGBTQ Heritage Initiative (launched in 2014).
Which themes or communities are initially targeted in this specific effort?
This specific project is initially targeted toward sites connected to the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) and LGBTQ initiatives that have already been identified as potential NHL candidates but require more research and evaluation.
What work is OAH expected to perform under the cooperative agreement?
OAH is expected to work closely with NPS regional staff to locate and engage qualified historians and scholars; assist in identifying underrepresented properties; oversee research and writing needed for nominations; and support development of nomination materials that accurately establish significance and context.
What qualifications are expected of the historians and scholars involved?
The notice indicates historians should meet professional qualification standards comparable to a GS-0170-11 (or higher) federal historian level, have subject-matter expertise in American history and underrepresented thematic areas (such as Womens history, American Latino history, AAPI history, and LGBTQ history), and understand the NHL program and nomination process.
What kinds of logistical or administrative support is OAH responsible for?
OAH is responsible for practical project support described in the notice, including covering necessary travel for research trips, site visits, and meetings (in the Pacific West Region, Washington, DC, or elsewhere); compensating scholars for their time; using remote meeting tools when appropriate; and following conflict-of-interest rules contained in the NPS Historic Preservation Fund Grants Manual.
What role will NPS play during the project?
NPS will remain actively involved by helping select scholars; collaborating with OAH to engage underrepresented communities to surface candidate sites; refining a detailed scope of work under the relevant task agreement; providing technical guidance on NHL nomination format and content; sharing background materials; convening calls and meetings; making staff resources available as needed; and reviewing work for relevance and quality.
What happens after the nomination work is completed?
After completion, NPS will help distribute and promote the final nominations to appropriate NPS units.
Will this notice result in multiple NHL nominations or just one?
The notice states the project will prepare "one or more" National Historic Landmark nominations, indicating more than one nomination may be produced, but it does not specify an exact number.
Can the public submit candidate sites or participate through this notice?
The notice does not describe a public submission process or solicitation. It does state that NPS and OAH will collaborate to engage underrepresented communities to surface candidate sites as part of the project work.
Who is the point of contact for questions?
The public point of contact listed is June Zastrow. Phone: 303-987-6718. Email: JuneZastrow@nps.gov.
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