Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00380
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- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Promote Research and Preservation on National Park Service Collections" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 22, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Notice of Intent. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $58,683.00 in funding.
- 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 Department of the Interior, National Park Service is offering a discretionary funding opportunity titled "Promote Research and Preservation on National Park Service Collections" (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00380). The program is structured as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the National Park Service expects to have substantial involvement in the project as it is carried out, rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. The funding activity category is Natural Resources, and the opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.945.
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, so the intended applicants are colleges and universities that fit that status. The opportunity anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with an award ceiling of $58,683, indicating a relatively focused, small-scale project or a targeted set of activities rather than a large multi-site program. The posting date is July 22, 2016.
The stated purpose of the grant is to promote both research and preservation related to National Park Service collections. In practical terms, that typically points to work that helps study, improve care for, and ensure long-term stewardship of materials held in NPS museum or archival collections. Projects under a theme like this often include tasks such as collections research and analysis, documentation and cataloging support, condition assessment, conservation-oriented preservation planning, or other activities that directly improve understanding and protection of NPS-held objects and associated records. Because it is a cooperative agreement, applicants should expect active collaboration with NPS staff or NPS units, potentially including shared planning, joint decision-making on methods and deliverables, or coordinated access to collections.
The original closing date is listed as "Notice of Intent," which suggests that at the time of posting, the immediate requirement may have been to submit a notice of intent rather than a full application by a standard deadline. Anyone pursuing the opportunity would need to confirm the specific submission steps and timing associated with that notice of intent process, as well as any subsequent full proposal deadline and required application components.
In summary, this is a National Park Service cooperative agreement opportunity aimed at supporting a university partner to carry out a defined project that advances research use and preservation outcomes for NPS collections, with up to $58,683 available for one award under CFDA 15.945.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The discretionary funding opportunity is titled "Promote Research and Preservation on National Park Service Collections."
Who is offering this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P16AS00380.
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally means the National Park Service expects to have substantial involvement in the project as it is carried out, rather than only providing funds. Applicants should anticipate active collaboration with NPS staff or NPS units during planning and implementation.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.945.
What is the purpose of this funding opportunity?
The stated purpose is to promote both research and preservation related to National Park Service collections. The work is intended to support research use and preservation outcomes for materials held in NPS museum or archival collections.
What kinds of projects or activities does this opportunity typically support?
Based on the stated purpose, projects under this theme often include activities such as:
- Collections research and analysis
- Documentation and cataloging support
- Condition assessment of collection materials
- Conservation-oriented preservation planning
- Other tasks that directly improve understanding, care, and long-term stewardship of NPS-held objects and associated records
Is this opportunity aimed at one project or multiple projects?
The opportunity anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1), suggesting a focused project or a targeted set of related activities rather than a large, multi-site program.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling is $58,683.
How many awards does the National Park Service expect to make?
The listing indicates one expected award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. In practical terms, eligible applicants are colleges and universities that meet that status.
Are private colleges and universities eligible?
Only public and state-controlled institutions of higher education are listed as eligible. Based on the information provided, private institutions are not included in the eligible applicant types.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date is July 22, 2016.
What is listed as the closing date or deadline?
The original closing date is listed as "Notice of Intent."
What does it mean that the closing date is listed as "Notice of Intent"?
This suggests that, at the time of posting, the immediate requirement may have been to submit a notice of intent rather than a full application by a standard deadline.
Does "Notice of Intent" mean there is no full application required?
Not necessarily. The information indicates that a notice of intent may have been the first step. Applicants would need to confirm whether a subsequent full proposal deadline and additional application components were required after the notice of intent stage.
What should applicants expect in terms of working with NPS during the project?
Because this is a cooperative agreement, applicants should expect active collaboration with NPS. That can include shared planning, joint decision-making on methods and deliverables, coordinated access to collections, and ongoing coordination with NPS staff or NPS units.
What kinds of National Park Service collections are relevant to this opportunity?
The opportunity is focused on National Park Service collections, described as materials held in NPS museum or archival collections, including objects and associated records.
Is this funding intended for research, preservation, or both?
Both. The stated purpose is to promote research and preservation on National Park Service collections, meaning the project should advance research use and preservation outcomes.
Does the opportunity description indicate the project scale or scope?
Yes. With one expected award and an award ceiling of $58,683, the opportunity appears designed for a relatively focused, small-scale project or a targeted set of activities.
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