Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00493
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- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda), other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Survey and Documentation of Historic Archeological Resources at Channel Islands National Park" 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 Aug 15, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS.. (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 $200,000.00 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 National Park Service (NPS), within the U.S. Department of the Interior, published a Notice of Intent to Award for a project titled "Survey and Documentation of Historic Archeological Resources at Channel Islands National Park." This notice functions as a public transparency posting rather than a competitive grant announcement. In practical terms, it is not asking organizations to apply, and it does not open a competition. Instead, it announces that NPS plans to provide funding to a specific partner for a defined scope of work related to identifying, surveying, and documenting historic archaeological resources within Channel Islands National Park.
The opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00493 and is categorized as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument. The activity categories emphasize humanities and cultural resource work (noted as Humanities, with a reference to Cultural Affairs in CFDA), with an additional "Other" category used to capture details that do not fit neatly into a single standard category. The CFDA program number associated with the notice is 15.945, which corresponds to NPS assistance programs.
The notice states that NPS intends to make one award with an anticipated funding ceiling of up to $200,000, and it expects a single award recipient. Eligibility is identified as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, which aligns with the intended recipient named in the notice.
The recipient identified for this non-competitive funding is California State University, Channel Islands (CSUCI). The award is planned as a task agreement (Task Agreement P16AC01497) issued under an existing cooperative agreement framework (Cooperative Agreement P13AC00676). CSUCI is described as a partner under the California Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (often referred to as the CESU network). That detail matters because CESU agreements are commonly used by federal agencies to collaborate with universities and other partners on research, technical assistance, and resource management projects, including cultural resources and archaeology.
The core purpose of the project, as indicated by the title and brief description, is to carry out survey and documentation of historic archaeological resources at Channel Islands National Park. While the notice does not list detailed tasks or deliverables, work under a project like this typically supports park cultural resource stewardship by improving the identification, baseline recording, and understanding of archaeological sites and related historic-era features. The overall intent is consistent with NPS responsibilities to manage and protect cultural resources by developing more complete documentation that can be used for planning, preservation, compliance, and long-term management.
The notice was created on August 15, 2016. The closing date field explicitly states "THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS," reinforcing that there is no application period, no open solicitation, and no opportunity for outside entities to compete for this specific funding action.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this National Park Service (NPS) notice about?
This is a Notice of Intent to Award published by the National Park Service (NPS), U.S. Department of the Interior, for a project titled "Survey and Documentation of Historic Archeological Resources at Channel Islands National Park." It is a public transparency posting that announces NPS plans to fund a specific partner for a defined scope of work.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. The notice is not a competitive grant announcement and does not open a competition.
Can organizations apply for this funding?
No. The notice explicitly states "THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS," meaning it is not asking organizations to apply and there is no open solicitation.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed in the notice is P16AS00493.
What type of award is being used?
The notice describes the action as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument.
How many awards does NPS intend to make under this notice?
NPS intends to make one award and expects a single award recipient.
What is the anticipated funding amount?
The notice states an anticipated funding ceiling of up to $200,000.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The recipient identified for this non-competitive funding is California State University, Channel Islands (CSUCI).
Why is CSU Channel Islands the named recipient?
Based on the notice, CSUCI is identified as an eligible institution of higher education and is described as a partner under the California Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network, which is a common federal collaboration framework for research and technical assistance projects.
What are the stated eligibility categories?
Eligibility is identified as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, which aligns with the intended recipient named in the notice.
What project is being funded?
The project title is "Survey and Documentation of Historic Archeological Resources at Channel Islands National Park." The stated purpose is to identify, survey, and document historic archaeological resources within Channel Islands National Park.
What kinds of activities does this project support?
The notice frames the activity as humanities and cultural resource work (noted as Humanities, with a reference to Cultural Affairs in CFDA), with an additional "Other" category to capture details that do not fit neatly into a single standard category.
Does the notice list detailed tasks or deliverables?
No. The notice does not provide a detailed task list or specific deliverables, but it indicates the work is focused on survey and documentation of historic archaeological resources.
What is the likely purpose of survey and documentation work like this?
As described in the notice, work of this type typically supports NPS cultural resource stewardship by improving identification and baseline recording of archaeological sites and historic-era features. The intent is consistent with NPS responsibilities to manage and protect cultural resources, including support for planning, preservation, compliance, and long-term management.
What is the CFDA program number associated with this notice?
The CFDA program number associated with the notice is 15.945, which corresponds to NPS assistance programs.
Is this award connected to an existing agreement?
Yes. The award is planned as a task agreement (Task Agreement P16AC01497) issued under an existing cooperative agreement framework (Cooperative Agreement P13AC00676).
What does CESU mean in this context?
The notice indicates CSUCI is a partner under the California Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). CESU agreements are commonly used by federal agencies to collaborate with universities and other partners on research, technical assistance, and resource management projects, including cultural resources and archaeology.
Where will the work take place?
The work is tied to Channel Islands National Park.
When was this notice created?
The notice was created on August 15, 2016.
Is there an application deadline or closing date for submissions?
No. While the listing includes a closing date field, it explicitly states "THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS," confirming there is no application period and no submission deadline.
What should someone do if they are looking for an NPS funding opportunity they can apply to?
Based on this notice alone, there is no pathway to apply for this specific funding action because it is not open for applications and is intended for a named recipient.
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