Opportunity Information: Apply for P14AS00091
Apply for P14AS00091
- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Preserve and Protect Archeological Sites by Completing Cliffline Survey" 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 May 7, 2014 and posted on May 7, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 16, 2014 The National Park Service (NPS) Notice of Intent to Award. This is not a request for applications. This posting is to provide public notice of NPSs intention to fund the following project activities without full and open competition.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $90,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Preserve and Protect Archeological Sites by Completing Cliffline Survey opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P14AS00091) is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement focused on strengthening the protection of archeological resources at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area (BSF). The core purpose of the project is to gather accurate location and documentation data for vulnerable rockshelter sites situated along BSF cliffline areas. By improving the park's understanding of where these sites are and what condition they are in, the project aims to reduce risk to sensitive places that can be impacted by erosion, weathering, visitation, vandalism, or other disturbances. In practical terms, the work centers on systematic field survey and basic documentation so the park can make better-informed management and preservation decisions.
The project is structured as a cooperative effort in which an awardee would organize, direct, and support three student interns over a twelve-week period. These interns would conduct archeological site location surveys and document sites along the clifflines within BSF. While the posting does not list detailed deliverables item-by-item, the described scope implies field-based reconnaissance, identification of rockshelter locations, and recording of site information in a manner suitable for NPS cultural resource management. The emphasis on "location information" and "documentation" suggests outcomes such as updated site records, improved mapping of site distributions along cliff systems, and stronger baseline datasets that can be used for future monitoring, protection planning, and compliance needs.
This opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding, with a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument type, and it falls under the Natural Resources activity category. The total estimated funding amount is $90,000, with one expected award. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated, which means the recipient would not be required to contribute non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award. The eligible applicants listed are private institutions of higher education, indicating the NPS intended to work with an academic partner capable of supervising interns, supporting field logistics, and ensuring that data collection meets professional and NPS standards.
A key programmatic driver of the work is its connection to NPS performance reporting and baseline data needs. The announcement states the project supports efforts to identify BSF's archeological baseline data as defined under the NPS Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) framework, specifically under Goal Ia8. In other words, beyond the immediate fieldwork, the survey is meant to contribute directly to measurable NPS goals tied to documenting and managing park resources. Baseline data are particularly important in archeology because they establish what is known at a given time, help identify where resources are concentrated, and provide a reference point for detecting changes or impacts over time.
Administratively, the posting is explicitly a Notice of Intent to Award and not a request for applications. That means the NPS used this posting to provide public notice that it intended to fund the described activities without full and open competition, rather than inviting multiple applicants to submit proposals. The opportunity was posted and created on May 7, 2014, had an original and current closing date of May 16, 2014, and an archive date of May 31, 2014. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 15.945, Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System. For further information or assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed contact was Brian Straka at 865-436-1217 or brianstraka@nps.gov, and an additional information link pointed to the Grants.gov website.
FAQs: Preserve and Protect Archeological Sites by Completing Cliffline Survey (P14AS00091)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled "Preserve and Protect Archeological Sites by Completing Cliffline Survey" and the Funding Opportunity Number is P14AS00091.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the National Park Service (NPS).
What type of funding opportunity is this?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity.
What funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument type is a cooperative agreement.
What park or site is the project focused on?
The project focuses on Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area (BSF).
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to strengthen the protection of archeological resources at BSF by gathering accurate location and documentation data for vulnerable rockshelter sites located along BSF cliffline areas.
Why is the project focused on cliffline rockshelter sites?
The project targets rockshelter sites along clifflines because these locations can be vulnerable and impacted by erosion, weathering, visitation, vandalism, or other disturbances. Better location and condition documentation helps reduce risk to these sensitive places.
What activities are included in the scope of work?
The work centers on systematic field survey and basic documentation. The described scope implies field-based reconnaissance along clifflines, identifying rockshelter locations, and recording site information in a form usable for NPS cultural resource management.
What kinds of outcomes or results are implied by the announcement?
While detailed deliverables are not listed item-by-item, the scope suggests outcomes such as updated archeological site records, improved mapping of site distributions along cliff systems, and stronger baseline datasets that can support future monitoring, protection planning, and compliance needs.
How long is the field effort expected to last?
The announcement describes a twelve-week period during which three student interns would conduct archeological site location surveys and document sites along the clifflines within BSF.
How many interns are involved, and what would they do?
Three student interns are expected. They would conduct archeological site location surveys and document sites along BSF clifflines.
What is the role of the awardee in this cooperative agreement?
The awardee would organize, direct, and support the three student interns over the twelve-week period, including supervision and support for field logistics and helping ensure data collection meets professional and NPS standards.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Natural Resources.
How much funding is available?
The total estimated funding amount is $90,000.
How many awards does NPS expect to make?
One award is expected.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated, meaning non-federal matching funds are not required as a condition of the award based on the information provided.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligible applicants listed are private institutions of higher education.
What is the programmatic driver behind the survey work?
The project supports NPS performance reporting and baseline data needs. It is described as supporting identification of BSF's archeological baseline data under the NPS Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) framework, specifically Goal Ia8.
What does "baseline data" mean in the context of this opportunity?
In this context, baseline data refers to foundational information about what archeological resources are known, where they are located, and their condition at a given time. This helps identify concentrations of resources and provides a reference point for detecting changes or impacts over time.
Is this a competitive opportunity where multiple applications will be accepted?
No. The posting is explicitly a Notice of Intent to Award and not a request for applications. It was used to provide public notice that NPS intended to fund the described activities without full and open competition, rather than inviting multiple applicants to submit proposals.
What are the key dates for this posting?
The opportunity was posted and created on May 7, 2014. The original and current closing date is May 16, 2014. The archive date is May 31, 2014.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 15.945, Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System.
Where can someone get more information or assistance about the announcement?
The listed contact is Brian Straka at 865-436-1217 or brianstraka@nps.gov. The additional information link referenced Grants.gov for accessing the full announcement.
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