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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 "Shared Beringian Heritage Program 2013" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.946 Cultural Resources Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 2, 2012 and posted on May 2, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 1, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- State and local governments, Federal recognized Indian Tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, educational or scientific institutions, and associations
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Opportunity Summary:
The Shared Beringian Heritage Program (SBHP) 2013 grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P12AS11228) is a National Park Service (NPS) funding announcement supporting projects that help protect, understand, and share the natural and cultural heritage of the Beringia region, specifically northwestern Alaska in the United States and eastern Chukotka in the Russian Federation. The program is designed as an international effort that brings together Alaska Native and Russian Native communities, scientists, land managers, conservationists, and other partners to strengthen cooperation around the region's shared history, living cultures, and connected ecosystems. Projects are expected to be relevant to people living in Beringia on both sides of the Bering Strait and to reflect the program's broader goals of stewardship, knowledge-building, and public engagement.
Funded work can fall into two broad categories: scientific research projects and local, community-based educational, cultural, or conservation projects. In practice, that means proposals might involve research collaborations (for example, documenting cultural resources, studying shared ecological systems, or compiling information that benefits resource management) or community-driven efforts such as cultural exchanges, heritage education, language or traditions-focused programming, documentation and interpretation of cultural sites, and conservation activities tied to local priorities. The opportunity is tied to the CFDA listing 15.946 (Cultural Resources Management), and the activity category is described as cultural resource management even though the eligible project types can include both research and community initiatives.
A central requirement is that every proposal must clearly connect to at least one goal of the broader Beringia program and must meaningfully include an international Russian component. This is not treated as an optional add-on; the project design should integrate cross-border cooperation in a practical way. Examples of acceptable Russian components include bringing in a Russian specialist to co-lead or collaborate on research, organizing cultural exchanges between U.S. and Russian communities, conducting part or all of the work on the Russian side of Beringia, or establishing two-way information exchange so that findings, documentation, or educational products are shared and used in both countries. The intent is to ensure the work strengthens relationships and benefits across the whole Beringia region rather than focusing only on one side.
Awards are made as cooperative agreements, indicating NPS anticipates substantial involvement or collaboration during project implementation rather than simply issuing a pass-through grant. The announcement anticipated about five awards with an estimated total program funding of $100,000. Individual awards were expected to range from a floor of $5,000 to a ceiling of $50,000. No cost sharing or matching requirement was identified, which means applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility, though voluntary leverage or partner support could still be valuable for competitiveness depending on project design.
Eligibility was broad and included state and local governments, federally recognized Tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, educational or scientific institutions, and associations. This range fits the program's emphasis on both community-based initiatives and research or educational work, allowing applicants from universities, cultural organizations, Tribes, local entities, and other mission-aligned groups to propose projects that directly serve Beringia communities and resources.
The selection process is described as competitive and multi-stage. Proposals first undergo internal technical review by experts from federal agencies, then are ranked by a panel that is compliant with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) and includes NPS representatives along with external stakeholders, and finally are selected by the Beringia Program Manager. This structure signals that proposals are evaluated for technical merit, alignment with program goals, and stakeholder relevance, with final decisions made by program leadership after panel input.
For application submission, applicants were required to include standard federal forms SF-424, SF-424A, and SF-424B (available through Grants.gov). The opportunity was posted May 2, 2012, with an application deadline of August 1, 2012, and an archive date of August 31, 2012. Additional instructions and program guidance were provided through the Beringia Program website at http://www.nps.gov/akso/beringia/projects/howtoapply.cfm. The listed program contact for project questions was Elizabeth Shea, Project Specialist for the Shared Beringian Heritage Program, National Park Service, at (907) 644-3606 and elizabethshea@nps.gov. For difficulties accessing the full announcement electronically, the notice also provided a contact: Tina Spengler, Contract Specialist, at (907) 644-3303.
Shared Beringian Heritage Program (SBHP) 2013 Grant Opportunity (P12AS11228): FAQs
What is the Shared Beringian Heritage Program (SBHP) 2013 grant opportunity?
The SBHP 2013 grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P12AS11228) is a National Park Service (NPS) funding announcement that supports projects intended to protect, understand, and share the natural and cultural heritage of the Beringia region.
What geographic area does this opportunity focus on?
This opportunity is focused on the Beringia region, specifically northwestern Alaska (United States) and eastern Chukotka (Russian Federation). Projects are expected to be relevant to people living in Beringia on both sides of the Bering Strait.
What is the main purpose of funding under SBHP?
The purpose is to strengthen stewardship, build knowledge, and engage the public around Beringia's shared history, living cultures, and connected ecosystems through international collaboration between U.S. and Russian partners.
What kinds of projects can be funded?
Funded work can fall into two broad categories: (1) scientific research projects and (2) local, community-based educational, cultural, or conservation projects. Examples mentioned include documenting cultural resources, studying shared ecological systems, compiling information to support resource management, cultural exchanges, heritage education, language or traditions-focused programming, documentation and interpretation of cultural sites, and conservation activities tied to local priorities.
Does the program support both research and community-based initiatives?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly includes both scientific research collaborations and community-driven educational, cultural, and conservation efforts.
What CFDA listing and activity category are associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 15.946 (Cultural Resources Management). The activity category is described as cultural resource management, even though eligible project types can include both research and community initiatives.
Is an international Russian component required?
Yes. Every proposal must meaningfully include an international Russian component. This is not optional; the project design is expected to integrate cross-border cooperation in a practical way.
What are examples of acceptable Russian components?
Examples provided include involving a Russian specialist to co-lead or collaborate on research, organizing cultural exchanges between U.S. and Russian communities, conducting part or all of the work on the Russian side of Beringia, or establishing two-way information exchange so findings or educational products are shared and used in both countries.
Do projects need to connect to specific program goals?
Yes. Each proposal must clearly connect to at least one goal of the broader Beringia program and be relevant to people in Beringia on both sides of the Bering Strait.
What type of award is used for this funding?
Awards are made as cooperative agreements, which indicates NPS anticipates substantial involvement or collaboration during project implementation rather than simply issuing a pass-through grant.
How much total funding was anticipated for the program?
The announcement anticipated an estimated total program funding of $100,000.
How many awards were expected to be made?
About five awards were anticipated.
What is the expected award size (minimum and maximum)?
Individual awards were expected to range from a floor of $5,000 to a ceiling of $50,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was identified, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility included state and local governments, federally recognized Tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, educational or scientific institutions, and associations.
Is this opportunity competitive?
Yes. The selection process is described as competitive and multi-stage.
How are proposals reviewed and selected?
Proposals first undergo internal technical review by experts from federal agencies, then are ranked by a FACA-compliant panel that includes NPS representatives and external stakeholders, and final selections are made by the Beringia Program Manager.
What application forms are required?
Applicants were required to include the standard federal forms SF-424, SF-424A, and SF-424B (available through Grants.gov).
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The opportunity was posted May 2, 2012. The application deadline was August 1, 2012. The archive date was August 31, 2012.
Where could applicants find additional instructions or program guidance?
Additional instructions and program guidance were provided through the Beringia Program website at http://www.nps.gov/akso/beringia/projects/howtoapply.cfm.
Who should applicants contact with project questions?
The listed program contact for project questions was Elizabeth Shea, Project Specialist for the Shared Beringian Heritage Program, National Park Service, at (907) 644-3606 and elizabethshea@nps.gov.
Who should be contacted for difficulties accessing the full announcement electronically?
For difficulties accessing the full announcement electronically, the notice provided Tina Spengler, Contract Specialist, at (907) 644-3303.
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