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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 of National Park Service 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 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 the University of Maryland College Park.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $60,017.00 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 grant opportunity titled "Preservation of National Park Service Museum Collections" (Funding Opportunity Number P13AS00264) is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding action focused on cultural resources work, specifically the hands-on preservation and management of museum collections. The project is designed to support internships that help carry out essential collections-management tasks such as archiving, cataloging, and processing museum holdings. These activities are centered at the National Park Service Museum Resource Center (MRCE) and extend to museum collections held across various parks administered by the National Capital Region, meaning the work is intended to benefit both the central collections facility and multiple park sites within that region.
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates an active partnership between the federal agency and the recipient rather than a more hands-off grant. In practical terms, this type of award typically involves substantial NPS involvement in shaping the work, coordinating access to collections, and ensuring the internship activities align with NPS museum standards and operational needs. The opportunity falls under CFDA 15.945, identified as Cooperative Research and Training Programs related to resources of the National Park System, which fits the internship and training-centered nature of the project.
This notice is not an open competition or a request for applications. It is explicitly described as a single-source award to the University of Maryland, College Park, meaning the NPS intended to make one award to that specific institution rather than soliciting proposals from multiple applicants. While the eligibility category listed is public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, the single-source language makes clear that other institutions were not being invited to apply under this posting.
The expected number of awards is one, with an estimated total funding amount of $60,017. The posting lists no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient would not be required to contribute matching funds as a condition of the award. The award ceiling and floor are both shown as zero, which is sometimes used in postings that are administrative in nature, particularly when the funding amount is effectively set by the agency for a designated recipient rather than structured as a typical competitive range.
The opportunity was posted and created on September 14, 2013, with an original and current closing date of September 16, 2013. Since it was not a request for applications, the short window is best understood as part of the administrative timeline for posting and documenting the intended award rather than a meaningful application period. Additional details were referenced through Grants.gov, and the listed point of contact for access issues or questions was Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer, reachable by phone at 301-432-7890 or by email at ritamihalik@nps.gov.
FAQs: Preservation of National Park Service Museum Collections (P13AS00264)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Preservation of National Park Service Museum Collections."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P13AS00264.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding action.
What is the primary purpose of the project?
The project focuses on cultural resources work, specifically hands-on preservation and management of museum collections through internship support.
What kinds of activities does the project support?
The project supports internships that help carry out essential collections-management tasks, including archiving, cataloging, and processing museum holdings.
Where will the work take place?
The activities are centered at the National Park Service Museum Resource Center (MRCE) and extend to museum collections held across various parks administered by the National Capital Region.
Which museum collections benefit from this work?
The work is intended to benefit both the central collections facility (MRCE) and multiple park sites within the National Capital Region.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does "cooperative agreement" imply for this project?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates active participation by the federal agency. In practical terms here, it suggests substantial NPS involvement in shaping the work, coordinating access to collections, and ensuring internship activities align with NPS museum standards and operational needs.
What is the CFDA number and program description?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 15.945, identified as Cooperative Research and Training Programs related to resources of the National Park System.
Is this an open competition?
No. This notice is explicitly described as a single-source award and is not an open competition or a request for applications.
Who is the intended recipient of this award?
The posting states it is a single-source award to the University of Maryland, College Park.
Are other institutions invited to apply?
No. Although the eligibility category listed includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, the single-source language indicates other institutions were not being invited to apply under this posting.
How many awards does NPS expect to make?
The expected number of awards is one.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $60,017.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The posting lists no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Why do the award ceiling and floor show as zero?
The award ceiling and floor are both shown as zero, which can appear in postings that are administrative in nature, especially when the funding amount is effectively set by the agency for a designated recipient rather than presented as a competitive range.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on September 14, 2013.
What was the closing date?
The original and current closing date was September 16, 2013.
Why was the open period so short?
Because this was not a request for applications, the short window is best understood as part of the administrative timeline for posting and documenting the intended award rather than a meaningful application period.
Where were additional details referenced?
Additional details were referenced through Grants.gov.
Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact is Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Phone: 301-432-7890
Email: ritamihalik@nps.gov
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