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- The National Park Service in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Preservation and Analysis of NPS/NCR Museum Collection" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945 Cooperative Research and Training Programs Resources of the National Park System.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 14, 2013 and posted on Sep 14, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 16, 2013 This is not a request for applications. This is a single source award to George Washing University for continuation of the project.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $107,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Preservation and Analysis of NPS/NCR Museum Collection opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P13AS00263) is a National Park Service discretionary cooperative agreement focused on cultural resources work tied to the National Park Service Museum Resource Center (MRCE) and National Capital Region (NCR) park units. The purpose of the project is straightforward: to continue funding internship positions that help with core museum-collection stewardship tasks, specifically archiving, cataloging, and processing museum collections. In practical terms, the work supports the behind-the-scenes activities that keep museum holdings organized, documented, and accessible for long-term preservation and responsible use.
This notice is not an open competition and was not intended as a general request for applications. It is explicitly described as a single-source continuation award to George Washington University, meaning the National Park Service had an existing project arrangement and planned to extend or continue that same work with the same partner rather than solicit new proposals. Although the eligibility category listed is "Public and State controlled institutions of higher education," the announcement makes clear that the recipient was predetermined for this continuation action.
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates that the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in the project compared to a standard grant. The estimated total funding amount is $107,000, with no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity anticipated a single award. The posting and creation dates are both September 14, 2013, with an original and current closing date of September 16, 2013, reflecting the administrative nature of the posting rather than a true application window.
From an administrative classification standpoint, it is tied to CFDA number 15.945 (Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System) and is categorized under "Other," clarified as Cultural Resources. The project location focus is the National Park Service Museum Resource Center and multiple parks administered by the National Capital Region, aligning the internships with real, ongoing collection management needs across that regional network.
For further details, the announcement points to Grants.gov as the additional information source, and it lists the National Park Service financial assistance contact as Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer (301-432-7890, ritamihalik@nps.gov) for help accessing the full announcement electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Preservation and Analysis of NPS/NCR Museum Collection."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P13AS00263.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the National Park Service (NPS).
What type of award is it?
It is a discretionary cooperative agreement. A cooperative agreement generally indicates substantial federal involvement in the project compared to a standard grant.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to continue funding internship positions that support core museum-collection stewardship work tied to the National Park Service Museum Resource Center (MRCE) and National Capital Region (NCR) park units.
What activities do the internships support?
The internships support archiving, cataloging, and processing museum collections. These are behind-the-scenes collection management tasks that help keep museum holdings organized, documented, accessible, and properly preserved for long-term stewardship and responsible use.
Is this an open competition?
No. The notice states it is not an open competition and was not intended as a general request for applications.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The announcement describes the action as a single-source continuation award to George Washington University.
What does "single-source continuation award" mean in this context?
Based on the notice, it means the National Park Service had an existing project arrangement and planned to extend or continue the same work with the same partner rather than solicit new proposals from other organizations.
If the eligibility category includes institutions of higher education, can other universities apply?
The eligibility category listed is "Public and State controlled institutions of higher education," but the announcement also makes clear the recipient was predetermined for this continuation action.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount is $107,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice specifies there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What are the key dates (posting and closing dates)?
The posting and creation dates are September 14, 2013. The original and current closing date is September 16, 2013.
Why is the closing date so close to the posting date?
The notice indicates the short window reflects the administrative nature of the posting rather than a true application window.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA number 15.945, identified as "Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System."
How is the opportunity categorized?
It is categorized under "Other," clarified as Cultural Resources.
Where is the work focused geographically or organizationally?
The project location focus is the National Park Service Museum Resource Center (MRCE) and multiple parks administered by the National Capital Region (NCR).
What NPS units are connected to this work?
The work is tied to the Museum Resource Center (MRCE) and multiple park units within the National Capital Region (NCR) network.
Where can someone find additional details about the announcement?
The notice points to Grants.gov as the source for additional information.
Who is the financial assistance contact for this opportunity?
The listed National Park Service financial assistance contact is Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer.
How can the contact person be reached?
Phone: 301-432-7890. Email: ritamihalik@nps.gov.
What kind of help is the contact person offering?
The announcement notes the contact can help with accessing the full announcement electronically.
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