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- The Bureau of Reclamation Great Plains Region in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent to Award The Long Term Curation of Reclamation Controlled Collections" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.511 Cultural Resources Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 25, 2013 and posted on Jun 25, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 9, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $61,272.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $61,272.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- State and local agencies, sponsored organizations, public nonprofit institutions/organizations, other public institutions/organizations, Federally recognized Indian Tribal governments, minority groups, specialized groups, small businesses, profit organizations, private nonprofit institutions/organizations, quasi public nonprofit institutions/organizations, other private institutions/organizations, and Native American Organizations, educational or scientific organization, or any institution, corporation, association, or individual that possesses the requisite professional requirements.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, Funding Opportunity Number R13SS60017, is a Notice of Intent to Award from the Bureau of Reclamation, Great Plains Region, under CFDA 15.511 (Cultural Resources Management). The project is framed as a discretionary grant focused on cultural resources management, with the central goal of establishing a formal, long-term curation agreement for Reclamation-controlled museum and archival collections that are physically housed by an external recipient institution. In practical terms, the funding supports the continued professional care, storage, and management of federal collections that remain under Reclamation control but are held in custody by the recipient.
The agreement’s core requirement is that long-term curation meets federally recognized museum property and curation standards, specifically those in 36 CFR 79 (which sets standards for curation of federally owned and administered archaeological collections) and the Department of the Interior’s policy guidance in Departmental Manual 411 DM, Chapter 3, Standards for Managing Museum Property. The announcement also notes that some museum property management requirements found in 411 DM Chapter 3 are not fully addressed in the initial agreement language; those additional or more detailed tasks are expected to be added later through formal modifications to the agreement. This signals an evolving scope where the baseline curation framework is established first, then expanded as needed to address remaining policy elements.
A key operational detail is the size and growth potential of the collection. At the time of posting, the Reclamation collections located at Wichita State University (WSU) were estimated at about 409 cubic feet. The announcement explicitly anticipates that the footprint could increase over time for several routine museum-collections reasons: materials may require repackaging into archival-quality housing (which can change volume needs), previously unidentified Reclamation-controlled items could be discovered within WSU holdings and then formally incorporated, and new Reclamation-controlled objects and their associated documentation may be added in the future. Any changes in collection size, and the space and curation implications that follow, are intended to be handled collaboratively through mutual agreement and formal modifications to the agreement rather than treated as a fixed, unchangeable quantity.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity projected a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $61,272, and the award ceiling was also listed as $61,272 (with an award floor of $1). There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award. The posting date and creation date were June 25, 2013, with an original and current closing date of July 9, 2013, and an archive date of August 8, 2013, placing it clearly as a time-limited, historically posted funding announcement.
Eligibility was broadly described and inclusive, covering a wide spectrum of potential recipients: state and local agencies; public and private nonprofit institutions; educational and scientific organizations; federally recognized Tribal governments; Native American organizations; minority and specialized groups; small businesses; for-profit organizations; quasi-public nonprofits; other public or private institutions; and even individuals, as long as they possess the requisite professional qualifications. That wide eligibility language reflects the reality that long-term curation capacity can exist in many types of organizations, but the underlying expectation is that any recipient must be able to meet professional museum and collections management standards consistent with federal requirements.
The point of contact listed for access issues or administrative questions was Irene Hoiby, Grants Management Specialist, reachable by phone at 406-247-7615.
Grant Opportunity FAQs (Funding Opportunity Number R13SS60017)
What is Funding Opportunity Number R13SS60017?
R13SS60017 is a Notice of Intent to Award from the Bureau of Reclamation, Great Plains Region, under CFDA 15.511 (Cultural Resources Management). It is framed as a discretionary grant focused on cultural resources management.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), Great Plains Region.
What CFDA program is this associated with?
This opportunity is under CFDA 15.511, Cultural Resources Management.
What is the main goal of the project funded by this grant?
The central goal is to establish a formal, long-term curation agreement for Reclamation-controlled museum and archival collections that are physically housed by an external recipient institution.
What does "Reclamation-controlled" mean in this context?
It means the museum and archival collections remain under Reclamation control (federal control), even though they are held in custody and physically housed by the recipient institution.
What activities or outcomes does the funding support?
The funding supports the continued professional care, storage, and management of federal collections that remain under Reclamation control but are physically housed by the recipient institution.
Where are the referenced collections physically located?
The notice discusses Reclamation collections located at Wichita State University (WSU), which are physically housed by that external institution.
How large is the collection described in the notice?
At the time of posting, the Reclamation collections located at Wichita State University (WSU) were estimated at about 409 cubic feet.
Is the collection size expected to stay fixed?
No. The announcement anticipates the collection footprint could increase over time and indicates that changes in size, space needs, and curation implications would be handled collaboratively through mutual agreement and formal modifications.
Why might the collection footprint increase over time?
The notice identifies several routine museum-collections reasons: materials may need repackaging into archival-quality housing (which can change volume needs), previously unidentified Reclamation-controlled items could be discovered within WSU holdings and incorporated, and new Reclamation-controlled objects and associated documentation may be added in the future.
What standards must long-term curation meet?
Long-term curation is required to meet federally recognized museum property and curation standards, specifically 36 CFR 79 and the Department of the Interior policy guidance in Departmental Manual 411 DM, Chapter 3 (Standards for Managing Museum Property).
What is 36 CFR 79 and why is it mentioned?
36 CFR 79 is cited as the federal standard that sets requirements for the curation of federally owned and administered archaeological collections. The agreement is expected to align with those standards.
What is DOI Departmental Manual 411 DM, Chapter 3 and why is it included?
DOI Departmental Manual 411 DM, Chapter 3 is referenced as policy guidance containing standards for managing museum property. The curation agreement is expected to reflect these museum property management standards.
Does the notice indicate the agreement language is final and complete?
No. The announcement notes that some museum property management requirements found in 411 DM Chapter 3 are not fully addressed in the initial agreement language, and that additional or more detailed tasks are expected to be added later through formal modifications.
How will additional tasks or requirements be incorporated after the agreement is established?
The notice states that additional or more detailed museum property management tasks are expected to be incorporated through formal modifications to the agreement.
How many awards were expected under this opportunity?
The opportunity projected a single award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed was $61,272.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling was listed as $61,272.
What is the award floor for this opportunity?
The award floor was listed as $1.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date (and creation date) was June 25, 2013.
What was the closing date?
The original and current closing date listed was July 9, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was August 8, 2013.
Is this a current open opportunity based on the dates provided?
Based on the listed posting, closing, and archive dates (all in 2013), this appears to be a time-limited, historically posted funding announcement rather than an open, current solicitation.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described broadly, including: state and local agencies; public and private nonprofit institutions; educational and scientific organizations; federally recognized Tribal governments; Native American organizations; minority and specialized groups; small businesses; for-profit organizations; quasi-public nonprofits; other public or private institutions; and individuals, as long as they possess the requisite professional qualifications.
Are individuals eligible?
Yes. The eligibility language explicitly includes individuals, provided they have the requisite professional qualifications.
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. The eligibility language includes for-profit organizations as eligible applicants.
Are Tribal governments or Native American organizations eligible?
Yes. The eligibility language includes federally recognized Tribal governments and Native American organizations.
What is the underlying expectation for any eligible recipient?
While eligibility is broad, the notice emphasizes that the recipient must be able to meet professional museum and collections management standards consistent with federal requirements (including 36 CFR 79 and DOI 411 DM, Chapter 3).
How are changes in collection size and related space/curation impacts handled?
The notice indicates these changes are intended to be managed collaboratively through mutual agreement and formal modifications to the agreement.
Who is the point of contact for access issues or administrative questions?
The listed point of contact was Irene Hoiby, Grants Management Specialist.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Irene Hoiby could be reached by phone at 406-247-7615 for access issues or administrative questions.
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