Opportunity Information: Apply for P14AS00142
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- The National Park Service in the community development education regional development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Oral Administrative Histories Boston National Historical Park" 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 Jun 19, 2014 and posted on Jun 19, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 3, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $112,445.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $112,445.00 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:
The "Oral Administrative Histories Boston National Historical Park" opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00142) is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to award, not an open call for applications. Its purpose is to publicly announce that NPS plans to continue funding an existing effort without full and open competition, using a cooperative agreement mechanism. The anticipated award totals $112,445.20 with no cost share requirement, and it is structured as a continuation task agreement (Task Agreement P14AC00849) under an existing cooperative agreement (H2261100002). The expected period of performance runs from the date of award through June 30, 2017. The statutory authority cited is 16 U.S.C. 1(g), and the program is associated with CFDA 15.946, Cultural Resource Management. Although the listing includes an "original closing date" on Grants.gov (July 3, 2014), the document makes clear that this posting is informational and not soliciting new proposals.
The project itself focuses on producing an administrative history of Boston National Historical Park (authorized in 1974 under Public Law 93-431), a complex "partnership park" made up of multiple non-contiguous sites tied to the American Revolution and the broader founding and growth of the United States. A key management reality for Boston NHP is that only three of its properties are federally owned, while the remainder are held by municipal or private entities operating through cooperative agreements with NPS. Because this partnership model was an early example within the National Park System, it has generated long-running governance, preservation, and public-interpretation questions, especially around coordinating multiple stakeholders with different priorities and navigating how NPS works with sites it does not own. The administrative history is intended to document the park's establishment and management from the late 1950s planning roots (including the Boston National Historic Sites Commission) through 2013, and to situate Boston NHP within the larger story of public park management and historic preservation both inside and outside the National Park System. The practical aim is to give park managers and community constituencies a grounded historical reference for understanding recurring land management and partnership issues that continue to generate debate.
The intended recipient is the Organization of American Historians, with Aidan Smith identified as the principal investigator/program manager. Under the award, the recipient is expected to manage and deliver a scholarly-quality administrative history that meets both professional historical standards and NPS requirements. That includes engaging an appropriate scholar to conduct the work and serving as the liaison between NPS and the scholar, coordinating agency and peer review, and providing editorial and project management support to bring the manuscript to publication quality. Deliverables include a final PDF formatted to align with NPS Graphic Identity Program guidelines for online access, a digital version in Microsoft Word, and printed copies (one unbound and fifteen bound). The project also requires participation in a one-day public workshop at the end of the study, designed to share findings with park staff and community stakeholders and encourage the results to inform future park programming and interpretation.
NPS anticipates substantial involvement throughout, which is why the instrument is a cooperative agreement rather than a more hands-off grant. NPS responsibilities include shaping the research topics, collaborating with the recipient in selecting the scholar(s), providing access to records and relevant park resources, helping identify oral history interviewees, monitoring research progress for relevance and quality, and distributing the final report so it can be used for management, planning, and public benefit. NPS also commits to organizing the concluding one-day workshop in collaboration with the recipient and the scholar. Overall, the arrangement is framed as a cooperative effort where priorities and guidance may be set or adjusted jointly as the work proceeds.
The single-source, non-competitive approach is justified under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2) using the "Continuation" criterion. The rationale given is that this activity is necessary to satisfactorily complete or continue work already in progress, and that running a competition would risk disrupting continuity or completion. For questions, the NPS point of contact listed is June Zastrow (303-987-6718, junezastrow@nps.gov), and the public listing references Grants.gov for source details and access.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this an open grant competition?
No. This is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to award and is not an open call for applications. The posting is informational and is meant to publicly announce that NPS plans to continue funding an existing effort without full and open competition.
Can new applicants submit a proposal through Grants.gov?
No. Even though the opportunity appears on Grants.gov and includes an "original closing date" (July 3, 2014), the notice states that it is not soliciting new proposals and is not requesting applications from new parties.
What is the funding opportunity number for this notice?
The funding opportunity number is P14AS00142, titled "Oral Administrative Histories Boston National Historical Park."
Who does NPS intend to fund under this notice?
The intended recipient is the Organization of American Historians. Aidan Smith is identified as the principal investigator/program manager.
What type of award instrument will be used?
NPS plans to use a cooperative agreement. The notice explains this choice by stating NPS anticipates substantial involvement throughout the project, rather than a more hands-off grant relationship.
Is this a new award or a continuation of existing work?
It is a continuation. The award is structured as a continuation task agreement (Task Agreement P14AC00849) under an existing cooperative agreement (H2261100002).
What is the anticipated total funding amount?
The anticipated award totals $112,445.20.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost share requirement.
What is the expected period of performance?
The expected period of performance runs from the date of award through June 30, 2017.
What statutory authority is cited for this award?
The statutory authority cited is 16 U.S.C. 1(g).
What CFDA/program is associated with this project?
The notice associates the project with CFDA 15.946, Cultural Resource Management.
Why is NPS not using full and open competition?
The notice justifies a single-source, non-competitive approach under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2) using the "Continuation" criterion. The rationale provided is that the activity is necessary to satisfactorily complete or continue work already in progress, and that running a competition would risk disrupting continuity or completion.
What is the project about?
The project focuses on producing an administrative history of Boston National Historical Park (Boston NHP). The history is intended to document the park's establishment and management from late 1950s planning roots through 2013, and to situate the park within broader themes of public park management and historic preservation.
What is Boston National Historical Park and why is it described as complex?
Boston NHP is described as a "partnership park" made up of multiple non-contiguous sites tied to the American Revolution and the broader founding and growth of the United States. A key management reality highlighted in the notice is that only three properties are federally owned, while other sites are held by municipal or private entities and operated through cooperative agreements with NPS.
Why does the partnership model matter for the administrative history?
The notice explains that Boston NHP's partnership model was an early example within the National Park System and has generated long-running governance, preservation, and public-interpretation questions. The administrative history is intended to provide a grounded historical reference for recurring land management and partnership issues and to help inform future debate and decision-making.
What are the practical goals of producing the administrative history?
The practical aim is to give park managers and community constituencies a historical reference for understanding recurring issues related to land management and multi-stakeholder coordination, and to support management, planning, programming, and interpretation.
What responsibilities does the recipient have under the cooperative agreement?
The recipient is expected to manage and deliver a scholarly-quality administrative history that meets professional historical standards and NPS requirements. Responsibilities described include engaging an appropriate scholar to conduct the work, serving as liaison between NPS and the scholar, coordinating agency and peer review, and providing editorial and project management support to bring the manuscript to publication quality.
What responsibilities does NPS have during the project?
NPS is expected to have substantial involvement. The notice lists responsibilities including shaping research topics, collaborating in selecting the scholar(s), providing access to records and park resources, helping identify oral history interviewees, monitoring research progress for relevance and quality, distributing the final report for management and public benefit, and organizing the concluding one-day workshop in collaboration with the recipient and scholar.
What deliverables are required at the end of the project?
Deliverables include a final PDF formatted to align with NPS Graphic Identity Program guidelines for online access, a digital version in Microsoft Word, and printed copies (one unbound and fifteen bound).
Is there a public event associated with this project?
Yes. The project requires participation in a one-day public workshop at the end of the study. The purpose is to share findings with park staff and community stakeholders and to encourage the results to inform future park programming and interpretation.
Why does the notice emphasize a cooperative agreement rather than a traditional grant?
The notice states that NPS anticipates substantial involvement throughout the work, including shaping research topics, supporting access to resources, and participating in review and dissemination. That level of ongoing collaboration is presented as the reason for using a cooperative agreement.
Where can the public find the source listing for this notice?
The notice references Grants.gov for source details and access, while also emphasizing that the posting is informational rather than a solicitation for new applications.
Who is the NPS point of contact for questions?
The NPS point of contact listed is June Zastrow, phone 303-987-6718, email junezastrow@nps.gov.
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