Opportunity Information: Apply for P14AS00355
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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 Collections" 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 8, 2014 and posted on Sep 8, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 9, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Preservation and Analysis of NPS/NCR Museum Collections" (Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00355) is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding announcement offered as a cooperative agreement. It is framed as a continuation of an existing effort rather than a brand-new standalone initiative, with the central purpose of supporting internships that help preserve, organize, and improve access to museum collections connected to the National Park Service. The work is focused specifically on collections housed at the National Park Service Museum Resource Center (MRCE) as well as collections held across the various parks administered by the National Capital Region (NCR). In practical terms, the project is meant to put interns in positions where they can carry out hands-on collections work such as archiving, cataloging, and processing materials, which are essential activities for long-term preservation, accountability, and research use.
The activity is categorized under Cultural Resources, and it is tied to CFDA number 15.945, which covers Cooperative Research and Training Programs related to resources of the National Park System. The emphasis on internships signals that the project is intended to build workforce capacity and provide training opportunities while also addressing real operational needs inside NPS museum and archival environments. Typical tasks implied by the announcement include organizing physical and intellectual control of collections, improving records, and preparing materials for proper storage and future use, all of which are core to responsible stewardship of federal museum property.
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, meaning the primary intended applicants are state universities, public colleges, and similar public higher education entities. The announcement indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award. At the same time, the funding fields in the notice list an estimated total funding amount of 0 and an award ceiling and floor of 0, which often indicates that the announcement is administrative in nature, tied to continuation funding, or that exact funding amounts were not specified in the public synopsis and would be addressed in the full announcement or subsequent agreement documents.
The opportunity was posted and created on September 8, 2014, with an original and current closing date of September 9, 2014. That very short window strongly suggests this was a targeted, continuation, or limited-competition action rather than a broad, open solicitation meant for extended public competition. Anyone needing the complete details was directed to Grants.gov via the additional information link provided in the notice.
For assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed contact was Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer at the National Park Service, reachable by phone at 301-432-7890 or by email at ritamihalik@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Preservation and Analysis of NPS/NCR Museum Collections (P14AS00355)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Preservation and Analysis of NPS/NCR Museum Collections."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is P14AS00355.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding announcement.
What type of award is being offered?
The award is offered as a cooperative agreement.
Is this a new program or a continuation of existing work?
It is framed as a continuation of an existing effort rather than a brand-new standalone initiative.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The central purpose is to support internships that help preserve, organize, and improve access to museum collections connected to the National Park Service.
What kinds of activities would interns typically perform under this project?
The notice describes hands-on collections work such as archiving, cataloging, and processing materials. It also implies organizing physical and intellectual control of collections, improving records, and preparing materials for proper storage and future use.
Where is the work focused?
The work is focused on collections housed at the National Park Service Museum Resource Center (MRCE) and on collections held across various parks administered by the National Capital Region (NCR).
What subject area/category does this opportunity fall under?
The activity is categorized under Cultural Resources.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The notice ties the opportunity to CFDA 15.945, described as Cooperative Research and Training Programs related to resources of the National Park System.
Why does the announcement emphasize internships?
The emphasis suggests the project is intended to build workforce capacity and provide training opportunities while also addressing operational needs within NPS museum and archival environments.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, such as state universities, public colleges, and similar public higher education entities.
Are private universities or non-higher-education organizations eligible?
Based on the eligibility statement provided, only public and state-controlled institutions of higher education are eligible.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
How much funding is available?
The funding fields in the notice list an estimated total funding amount of 0, and an award ceiling and floor of 0. This often indicates the announcement may be administrative in nature, tied to continuation funding, or that exact funding amounts were not specified in the public synopsis and would be addressed in the full announcement or subsequent agreement documents.
Does the listing of $0 mean no award will be made?
The notice explains that $0 entries can indicate that specific funding details were not provided in the public synopsis, or that the action relates to continuation or administrative processing. The complete funding details would typically be found in the full announcement or the resulting agreement documents.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on September 8, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date listed is September 9, 2014.
Why is the application window so short?
The very short window strongly suggests this was a targeted, continuation, or limited-competition action rather than a broad, open solicitation intended for extended public competition.
Where can applicants find the full announcement details?
The notice directs applicants to Grants.gov via the additional information link provided in the announcement.
Who is the listed contact for help with accessing the announcement?
The listed contact is Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer at the National Park Service.
How can Rita Mihalik be reached?
Phone: 301-432-7890
Email: ritamihalik@nps.gov
Which collections are intended to benefit from this project?
The project is intended to benefit NPS museum collections associated with the MRCE and the parks administered by the NPS National Capital Region (NCR), by improving preservation, organization, and access.
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