Opportunity Information: Apply for ELYLCA2009RD2
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- The Department of the Interior in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Round 2 LC Archaeological Initiative" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.224 Cultural Resource Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 18, 2008 and posted on Dec 18, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 18, 2009 All application packages must be submitted no later than close of business 430 p.m. PST on January 18, 2009.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $600,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
Round 2 LC Archaeological Initiative (Funding Opportunity Number ELYLCA2009RD2) is a Department of the Interior funding opportunity focused on cultural resource management and archaeological stewardship in Lincoln County, Nevada, specifically on lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The program is structured as a mandatory cooperative agreement, meaning the funded work is expected to be carried out in coordination with the federal partner rather than as a completely independent project. The overall intent is to improve knowledge, documentation, and long-term protection of archaeological and historic resources in the county through field research, collections work, and on-the-ground monitoring.
The announcement outlines five main project types that applicants may propose. First, it supports ethnographic evaluation of archaeological sites, which generally involves documenting cultural meanings, traditional knowledge, and community perspectives that relate to specific places. In practical terms, this could include working with knowledgeable community members and consulting relevant ethnographic sources to better understand how certain sites are viewed, used, remembered, or culturally connected to descendant or affiliated groups, and then translating those findings into information that can guide management decisions on BLM land.
Second, the initiative funds inventory, analysis, and/or upgrade of archaeological collections from Lincoln County. This category is aimed at improving the condition, organization, and research value of existing collections, which may include artifacts, field notes, photographs, maps, catalogs, and associated documentation. Projects under this heading might focus on creating or refining inventories, rehousing materials to appropriate archival standards, resolving curation backlogs, improving provenience and record quality, or conducting analyses that extract new information from already-collected materials. The emphasis is on making collections more usable for future research and more secure for long-term preservation.
Third, the opportunity encourages archaeological research at sites described in ethnographic literature. This is essentially a targeted approach to locating and studying sites that have already been mentioned in written ethnographic accounts for Lincoln County. Projects could involve identifying candidate locations from the literature, verifying them in the field, recording site characteristics, and conducting research designed to connect archaeological evidence with ethnographic descriptions. The broader value here is strengthening the link between documentary/ethnographic records and the physical archaeological landscape, which can improve interpretation and resource management.
Fourth, the grant supports an inventory of historic cemeteries on federal land in Lincoln County, along with documentation of each cemetery's condition. This type of work typically includes locating cemeteries, recording boundaries and visible features, noting markers and inscriptions where present and appropriate, photographing conditions, and documenting risks such as erosion, vandalism, vegetation impacts, or other threats. The goal is to produce usable baseline documentation so that land managers can prioritize protection, maintenance, and respectful treatment of these sensitive historic resources.
Fifth, the program includes a site monitoring and site stewardship component centered on building a volunteer monitoring network. Funded projects in this category are expected to recruit, train, manage, and retain community members who will serve as volunteers conducting quarterly monitoring visits to archaeological sites on BLM lands in Lincoln County. The work is to be carried out under the direction and supervision of a full-time Site Stewardship Program Coordinator, indicating the program is meant to be organized, consistent, and sustainable rather than ad hoc. The underlying purpose is to expand capacity for regular site checks, deter damage through presence and reporting, and strengthen community involvement in heritage protection.
In terms of funding and logistics, the opportunity anticipated up to 10 awards, with an estimated total program funding level of $600,000. Individual awards were expected to range from $15,000 (award floor) up to $150,000 (award ceiling). There was no cost sharing or matching requirement stated, which typically lowers the barrier to participation for smaller organizations or partners. Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning any type of applicant could apply as long as they met any additional eligibility details contained in the full announcement text. The CFDA number associated with the program is 15.224 (Cultural Resource Management), placing it squarely within federal support for heritage and cultural resources work.
The posting date and creation date were both December 18, 2008, and applications were due by close of business at 4:30 p.m. PST on January 18, 2009 (the original and current closing date were the same). The archive date was February 17, 2009, indicating the opportunity is historical, but the summary still captures the program structure and priorities. For access issues related to the announcement, the listed contact was Alice Wilson, Grants and Agreement Specialist, reachable by phone at (702) 515-5124.
Round 2 LC Archaeological Initiative (ELYLCA2009RD2) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Round 2 LC Archaeological Initiative?
The Round 2 LC Archaeological Initiative (Funding Opportunity Number ELYLCA2009RD2) is a Department of the Interior funding opportunity focused on cultural resource management and archaeological stewardship in Lincoln County, Nevada, specifically on lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The intent is to improve knowledge, documentation, and long-term protection of archaeological and historic resources through field research, collections work, and on-the-ground monitoring.
Which federal agency is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is within the Department of the Interior and is focused on work on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands in Lincoln County, Nevada.
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This program is structured as a mandatory cooperative agreement. That means the funded work is expected to be carried out in coordination with the federal partner, rather than as a fully independent project.
Where must the work take place?
The focus is Lincoln County, Nevada, and specifically lands managed by the BLM within the county.
What are the main types of projects that can be proposed?
The announcement describes five main project types applicants may propose:
- Ethnographic evaluation of archaeological sites
- Inventory, analysis, and/or upgrade of archaeological collections from Lincoln County
- Archaeological research at sites described in ethnographic literature
- Inventory and condition documentation of historic cemeteries on federal land in Lincoln County
- Site monitoring and site stewardship focused on building a volunteer monitoring network
What does "ethnographic evaluation of archaeological sites" mean in this program?
It generally involves documenting cultural meanings, traditional knowledge, and community perspectives related to specific places. As described, this could include working with knowledgeable community members and consulting ethnographic sources to understand how sites are viewed, used, remembered, or culturally connected to descendant or affiliated groups, and then translating that information into guidance that can support management decisions on BLM land.
What kinds of activities fit under "inventory, analysis, and/or upgrade of archaeological collections"?
This category is aimed at improving the condition, organization, and research value of existing collections connected to Lincoln County. The information provided indicates collections may include artifacts and associated records such as field notes, photographs, maps, catalogs, and related documentation. Example activities include creating or refining inventories, rehousing materials to archival standards, addressing curation backlogs, improving provenience and record quality, and conducting analyses that generate new information from materials that have already been collected.
Does the opportunity support new research at previously documented sites?
Yes. One of the five project types is archaeological research at sites described in ethnographic literature. This is presented as a targeted approach to locating and studying sites that are mentioned in written ethnographic accounts for Lincoln County, then connecting archaeological evidence with those ethnographic descriptions.
What does "archaeological research at sites described in ethnographic literature" typically involve?
Based on the description provided, it could involve identifying candidate locations from ethnographic literature, verifying them in the field, recording site characteristics, and conducting research designed to strengthen the connection between documentary/ethnographic records and physical archaeological evidence on the landscape.
Is cemetery work eligible under this opportunity?
Yes. One of the supported project types is an inventory of historic cemeteries on federal land in Lincoln County, along with documentation of each cemetery's condition.
What does the historic cemetery inventory and condition documentation cover?
The description indicates this work typically includes locating cemeteries, recording boundaries and visible features, noting markers and inscriptions where present and appropriate, photographing conditions, and documenting risks such as erosion, vandalism, vegetation impacts, or other threats. The goal is to produce baseline documentation that land managers can use to prioritize protection, maintenance, and respectful treatment.
Does the program fund site monitoring and stewardship?
Yes. The fifth project type is a site monitoring and site stewardship component centered on building a volunteer monitoring network for archaeological sites on BLM lands in Lincoln County.
What are the expectations for the volunteer monitoring network?
Funded projects in this category are expected to recruit, train, manage, and retain community members as volunteers who will conduct quarterly monitoring visits to archaeological sites on BLM lands in Lincoln County.
Is a dedicated coordinator required for the stewardship component?
For the site stewardship and volunteer monitoring category, the description states the work is to be carried out under the direction and supervision of a full-time Site Stewardship Program Coordinator, emphasizing an organized, consistent, and sustainable program.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated up to 10 awards.
What was the estimated total program funding level?
The estimated total program funding level was $600,000.
What was the expected award size (minimum and maximum)?
Individual awards were expected to range from $15,000 (award floor) up to $150,000 (award ceiling).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was stated in the information provided.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning any type of applicant could apply, as long as they met any additional eligibility details contained in the full announcement text.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number associated with the program is 15.224 (Cultural Resource Management).
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date and creation date were both December 18, 2008.
What was the application deadline?
Applications were due by close of business at 4:30 p.m. PST on January 18, 2009.
Is this opportunity still open?
The archive date was February 17, 2009, indicating the opportunity is historical rather than currently open.
Who was the contact for access issues related to the announcement?
The listed contact was Alice Wilson, Grants and Agreement Specialist. Phone: (702) 515-5124.
What is the overall goal of the initiative across project types?
Across the described project types, the overall intent is to improve knowledge, documentation, and long-term protection of archaeological and historic resources in Lincoln County through a combination of research, collections-focused work, and consistent monitoring and stewardship on BLM-managed lands.
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