Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 13 NERO 0043
Apply for NPS 13 NERO 0043
- 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 "Shenandoah National Park Archaeological Collections" 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 Jun 17, 2013 and posted on Jun 17, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 21, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $50,000.00 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 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education.
- This is NOT a request for applications this is simply an announcement that JMU has already been awarded this continuation to its existing cooperative agreement with NPS with their work in the field of archaeological research and cataloguing.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Shenandoah National Park Archaeological Collections opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 13 NERO 0043) is a National Park Service discretionary cooperative agreement announcement that serves primarily as a public notice, not as a competitive funding call. In other words, it is not inviting new applications. Instead, it announces that James Madison University (JMU) has already been awarded a continuation under an existing cooperative agreement with the NPS to continue specialized work related to archaeological research, documentation, and cataloging connected to Shenandoah National Park.
The continuation award totals $50,000, with the award floor and ceiling both set at $50,000, indicating a single expected award at a fixed amount. The funding is tied to CFDA 15.945 (Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System). There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed. Although the eligibility category notes private institutions of higher education, the notice repeatedly clarifies that this posting is not meant to solicit proposals because the continuation has already been directed to JMU. The posting was created and posted on June 17, 2013, with an original and current closing date of June 21, 2013, and an archive date of June 22, 2013, which is consistent with an informational notice rather than an open competition.
The core work JMU is committed to perform centers on compliance-related archaeology under the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). First, JMU will conduct archaeological field surveys as needed to meet federal compliance obligations under Sections 106 and 110 of the NHPA. Section 106 generally requires federal agencies to consider the effects of undertakings on historic properties, while Section 110 focuses on broader stewardship responsibilities to identify, evaluate, and manage historic resources under federal control. Alongside new or project-driven surveys, JMU will also carry out condition assessments of archaeological sites already recorded in the Archaeological Site Management Information System (ASMIS). This includes updating the site records within ASMIS so the National Park Service has current, accurate information for resource management, planning, and compliance decision-making.
Second, JMU will produce and submit a final report that summarizes the archaeological survey results, with an emphasis on timeliness so that the findings can support Section 106 compliance actions. Practically, this means the reporting is expected to be delivered in a schedule that aligns with NPS review needs and any associated project timelines, ensuring that survey results and site assessments can be used in consultation, impact evaluation, and related compliance documentation.
The awarding agency is the National Park Service, and the announcement’s point of contact is Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist, reachable by phone at 215-597-9153, with the reference line "SHEN JMU."
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Shenandoah National Park Archaeological Collections opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 13 NERO 0043)?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary cooperative agreement announcement for work tied to archaeological research, documentation, and cataloging connected to Shenandoah National Park. The posting functions primarily as a public notice about an existing agreement continuation rather than a typical open grant competition.
Is this an open, competitive funding opportunity?
No. The announcement is not inviting new applications. It states that the continuation award has already been directed to James Madison University (JMU) under an existing cooperative agreement with the NPS.
Who has been selected to receive the award?
James Madison University (JMU) is the recipient of the continuation award described in the notice.
What type of award is being announced?
The notice describes a discretionary cooperative agreement continuation under an existing cooperative agreement between the National Park Service and JMU.
How much funding is associated with this continuation award?
The continuation award totals $50,000.
What are the award floor and ceiling for this opportunity?
Both the award floor and the award ceiling are listed as $50,000, which indicates a fixed amount and suggests a single expected award at that level.
How many awards are expected?
Based on the award floor and ceiling both being $50,000 and the notice describing a directed continuation, the announcement indicates a single expected award at a fixed amount.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is listed in the information provided.
What is the CFDA number and program name tied to this funding?
The funding is tied to CFDA 15.945, Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System.
What is the main purpose of the work funded through this continuation?
The core work focuses on compliance-related archaeology under the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), along with related archaeological research, documentation, and cataloging activities connected to Shenandoah National Park.
What fieldwork activities will JMU conduct under this continuation?
JMU will conduct archaeological field surveys as needed to meet federal compliance obligations under Sections 106 and 110 of the NHPA.
How does the work relate to NHPA Section 106?
The work supports Section 106 compliance, which generally requires federal agencies to consider the effects of undertakings on historic properties. The archaeological surveys and reporting are intended to provide information needed for Section 106 review and related compliance actions.
How does the work relate to NHPA Section 110?
The work also supports Section 110 responsibilities, which focus on broader stewardship to identify, evaluate, and manage historic resources under federal control.
What is ASMIS, and how is it involved in this project?
ASMIS refers to the Archaeological Site Management Information System. Under this continuation, JMU will carry out condition assessments of sites already recorded in ASMIS and update site records within ASMIS so the NPS has current information for resource management, planning, and compliance decision-making.
What are "condition assessments" in the context of this announcement?
Condition assessments refer to evaluating the current state of archaeological sites that have already been recorded (including those in ASMIS) and documenting updates so the NPS has accurate, up-to-date site information.
What deliverables are specifically mentioned in the notice?
A final report is explicitly mentioned. It will summarize archaeological survey results and is expected to be produced and submitted in a timely manner so the findings can support Section 106 compliance actions.
Why does the announcement emphasize timeliness of the final report?
The report is expected to align with NPS review needs and any associated project timelines, allowing survey results and site assessments to be used in consultation, impact evaluation, and compliance documentation tied to Section 106.
When was this opportunity posted, and what were the closing and archive dates?
The notice was created and posted on June 17, 2013. The original and current closing date is June 21, 2013. The archive date is June 22, 2013.
Do the dates suggest anything about the nature of the announcement?
Yes. The short posting window and quick archival timeline are consistent with an informational notice rather than an open competitive solicitation.
Who is the awarding agency?
The awarding agency is the National Park Service (NPS).
Who is the point of contact for this announcement?
The point of contact is Keith Zotti, Partnership Program Specialist.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Keith Zotti can be reached by phone at 215-597-9153.
Is there a specific reference line to use when contacting the NPS about this notice?
Yes. The notice indicates the reference line "SHEN JMU."
The eligibility category mentions private institutions of higher education. Does that mean other universities can apply?
Even though the eligibility category notes private institutions of higher education, the notice repeatedly clarifies that it is not meant to solicit proposals because the continuation award has already been directed to JMU under an existing cooperative agreement.
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