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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Recording and Evaluating Two Ranch Complexes" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.654 Visitor Facility Enhancements Refuges and Wildlife.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 31, 2012 and posted on Jul 31, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 1, 2012 This Cooperative Agreement is being awarded to Dr. Ekaterini Vlahos under the Rocky Mountains Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $30,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $30,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments City or township governments Special district governments Independent school districts State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Individuals Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Recording and Evaluating Two Ranch Complexes" (Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00350) is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the environment and natural resources funding category. It is funded at an estimated total of $30,000, with an award ceiling of $30,000 and an award floor of $1,000, and it does not require cost sharing or matching funds. The announcement was posted on July 31, 2012, and had a very short application window, closing on August 1, 2012, with an archive date of December 31, 2012. The notice states that the cooperative agreement is being awarded to Dr. Ekaterini Vlahos through the Rocky Mountains Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit, which signals that this was effectively a targeted award rather than an open competition in practice, even though standard eligibility categories are listed.
The purpose of the award is to record and evaluate two ranch complexes located at the Baca, producing professional-grade cultural resource documentation suitable for historic preservation review and potential National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) district evaluation. Each ranch complex must be documented as its own separate district, and the work is expected to support determinations about which buildings and structures contribute to the historic significance of each district and which do not. In other words, the project is not just a photographic survey; it is a structured historic resource inventory that ties physical documentation to historic context and NRHP-style significance and integrity considerations.
The required deliverables are organized into three main components: a written report, completed survey forms, and a set of digital files. The report must provide a contextual history for the ranch complexes, including background on the Baca Grant 4, the known or estimated construction dates for buildings and structures (where available), changing ownership and uses over time, notable associated individuals, and any other information that helps explain why the complexes matter historically. If the historical background overlaps for both locations, that shared information can be combined into one section rather than duplicated. The report must also include a scaled map for each district showing every recorded building or structure, along with copies of historical photographs, maps, and other relevant documentary materials discovered during research.
A key part of the report is the individual building and structure documentation. Each resource is expected to have a description that covers construction details and methods, materials, dimensions, later modifications or alterations, and an assessment of general condition. While the main emphasis is on exterior documentation, the report is also expected to note significant interior features when present and relevant. Photographic documentation is explicitly required: at least two representative photographs per building or structure must be included with its description. Finally, the report must make recommendations for each building and structure regarding whether it should be treated as a contributing or non-contributing resource within a potential NRHP district, and those recommendations must be justified rather than simply listed.
In addition to the narrative report, the award requires completion of the appropriate Colorado Cultural Resource Survey forms issued by the Colorado State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). These forms must include all required attachments and may include additional information of interest if it supports the record. The guidance for how to conduct the recording and how to fill out the forms must follow the Colorado Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (OAHP) Colorado Cultural Resource Survey Manual and the instructions associated with the forms, as referenced in the announcement. Each ranch complex must be clearly documented as a separate district, with a clear explanation of district boundaries and with explicit justification for which resources are contributing and which are non-contributing. The mapping and photographic requirements are also more specific at the forms level: the project must provide scaled and labeled maps that show individual buildings and structures as well as the boundary of each complex, and it must include color photographs of each building or structure with at least one photograph per elevation, meaning each side of a building should be represented to create a complete visual record.
The final deliverable category is digital submission. The award requires providing a disk or flash drive containing Microsoft Word versions of both the report and the completed survey forms. The digital package must also include scanned copies of any historic documents collected during research and all photographs used or referenced. Photo files must be labeled in a way that clearly corresponds to the descriptions in the report and the forms, so that a reviewer can easily match images to specific resources without confusion. This digital organization requirement is important because it affects long-term usability of the documentation for agency files, SHPO review, and future planning or compliance work.
Administratively, the opportunity lists a broad range of eligible applicants, including various levels of government, tribal governments and tribal organizations, public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) entities and some non-501(c)(3) nonprofits), small businesses, for-profit organizations other than small businesses, public housing authorities, and individuals. Even with that broad eligibility language, the repeated statement that the cooperative agreement is being awarded to Dr. Vlahos under the Rocky Mountains CESU indicates the recipient was predetermined for this specific action. The CFDA number referenced is 15.654, labeled "Visitor Facility Enhancements Refuges and Wildlife," aligning the project with Fish and Wildlife Service program authorities often used to support improvements, documentation, and resource stewardship activities on or connected to refuge and wildlife-related lands.
For questions or issues accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact is Meg Van Ness at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, with phone number 303-236-48103 and email MegvanNess@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Recording and Evaluating Two Ranch Complexes (F12AS00350)
What is the title and Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled "Recording and Evaluating Two Ranch Complexes" and the Funding Opportunity Number is F12AS00350.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is offered through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The notice describes this as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What funding category does this opportunity fall under?
The funding category is Environment and Natural Resources.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total program funding is $30,000.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $30,000 and the award floor is $1,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states that cost sharing or matching funds are not required.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The announcement was posted on July 31, 2012, and the application window closed on August 1, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is December 31, 2012.
Was this an open competitive opportunity in practice?
Although standard eligibility categories are listed, the notice states the cooperative agreement is being awarded to Dr. Ekaterini Vlahos through the Rocky Mountains Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU), indicating it was effectively a targeted award rather than an open competition in practice.
Who is the intended recipient mentioned in the notice?
The notice indicates the cooperative agreement is being awarded to Dr. Ekaterini Vlahos through the Rocky Mountains CESU.
What is the purpose of the project?
The purpose is to record and evaluate two ranch complexes located at the Baca and produce professional-grade cultural resource documentation suitable for historic preservation review and potential National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) district evaluation.
Is the work simply a photo survey?
No. The description emphasizes that this is a structured historic resource inventory that connects physical documentation to historic context and NRHP-style significance and integrity considerations.
How must the two ranch complexes be treated in the documentation?
Each ranch complex must be documented as its own separate district.
What decisions should the documentation support?
The work is expected to support determinations about which buildings and structures contribute to the historic significance of each district and which do not.
What are the main required deliverable components?
The required deliverables are organized into three main components: (1) a written report, (2) completed survey forms, and (3) a set of digital files.
What must be included in the written report's historic context and background?
The report must provide a contextual history for the ranch complexes, including background on the Baca Grant 4, known or estimated construction dates for buildings and structures (where available), changing ownership and uses over time, notable associated individuals, and other information explaining historical importance.
Can shared historical background be combined for both ranch complexes?
Yes. If the historical background overlaps for both locations, the shared information can be combined into one section rather than duplicated.
What mapping is required in the written report?
The report must include a scaled map for each district showing every recorded building or structure.
What documentary materials must be included in the report?
The report must include copies of historical photographs, maps, and other relevant documentary materials discovered during research.
What level of detail is required for each building or structure description?
Each resource description is expected to cover construction details and methods, materials, dimensions, later modifications or alterations, and an assessment of general condition.
Is interior documentation required?
The main emphasis is on exterior documentation, but the report is expected to note significant interior features when present and relevant.
How many photographs are required per building or structure in the report section?
At least two representative photographs per building or structure must be included with its description.
What recommendations must be made for each building or structure?
The report must make recommendations for each building and structure on whether it should be treated as a contributing or non-contributing resource within a potential NRHP district.
Do contributing/non-contributing recommendations need justification?
Yes. The recommendations must be justified, not simply listed.
Which survey forms are required?
The award requires completion of the appropriate Colorado Cultural Resource Survey forms issued by the Colorado State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO).
What guidance must be followed when recording resources and completing forms?
The recording and form completion must follow the Colorado Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (OAHP) Colorado Cultural Resource Survey Manual and the instructions associated with the forms.
What district-level documentation is required on the survey forms?
Each ranch complex must be clearly documented as a separate district, including a clear explanation of district boundaries and explicit justification for which resources are contributing and which are non-contributing.
What mapping requirements apply at the survey forms level?
The project must provide scaled and labeled maps showing individual buildings and structures as well as the boundary of each complex.
What photographic requirements apply at the survey forms level?
The forms-level requirements call for color photographs of each building or structure with at least one photograph per elevation (each side of a building) to create a complete visual record.
What must be included in the digital submission?
The award requires providing a disk or flash drive containing Microsoft Word versions of both the report and the completed survey forms, plus scanned copies of any historic documents collected and all photographs used or referenced.
How should photo files be labeled in the digital package?
Photo files must be labeled so they clearly correspond to the descriptions in the report and the forms, allowing a reviewer to match images to specific resources without confusion.
Why does the digital file organization matter?
The notice highlights organization because it affects long-term usability for agency files, SHPO review, and future planning or compliance work.
Who is eligible to apply according to the eligibility section?
The opportunity lists a broad range of eligible applicants, including various levels of government, tribal governments and tribal organizations, public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) entities and some non-501(c)(3) nonprofits), small businesses, for-profit organizations other than small businesses, public housing authorities, and individuals.
What CFDA number is referenced, and what is its label?
The CFDA number referenced is 15.654, labeled "Visitor Facility Enhancements Refuges and Wildlife."
Who is the point of contact for questions or trouble accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Meg Van Ness at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What contact details are provided for the point of contact?
Phone: 303-236-48103. Email: MegvanNess@fws.gov.
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