Opportunity Information: Apply for E11AC00398
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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 "Survey for Emergency Habitat Expansion/Improvement and Unknown Archaelogical Sites" 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 26, 2011 and posted on May 26, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 2, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $40,281.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $40,281.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This is a Notice of Intent of a single source task agreement award to the University of Memphis, Memphis, TN under the Great Rivers Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). The cooperator for this project was chosen because of the unique ability. The PI was chosen due to the extensive experience and long research history in the specific project area (Bighorn Canyon NRA) and throughout the region. The PI provides volunteer support capacity and brings as part of an organized archaeological field school. This PI technical expertise is archaeological site identification, evaluation, and analysis with an emphasis on geospatial and geoarchaeological techniques.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Survey for Emergency Habitat Expansion/Improvement and Unknown Archaelogical Sites" (Funding Opportunity Number E11AC00398) was a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement focused on cultural resources work at Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area (BICA). The core purpose of the project was to complete a Class III pedestrian archaeological inventory and evaluate any archaeological resources encountered. In practical terms, this means an on-the-ground, systematic walking survey intended to locate sites, document them, and assess their significance and condition, rather than relying only on existing records or remote methods. The effort was framed as part of the NPS System Wide Archaeological Inventory Program (SAIP), which is designed to improve baseline knowledge of cultural resources across the national park system so that parks can plan, protect resources, and comply with cultural resource laws and policies.
A major feature of this opportunity was its emphasis on training and partnership with Tribal communities. The project explicitly included cultural resources training opportunities for participants from the Crow Tribe and the Northern Cheyenne Tribe. This training was tied to a Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO) development initiative led collaboratively by Tribal cultural committees, BICA, and the University of Memphis. In effect, the work was not only about locating and evaluating archaeological sites, but also about building practical capacity for Tribal participants to engage in cultural resources management, field methods, documentation practices, and related professional skills that support long-term stewardship and formal THPO functions.
Administratively, the award was structured as a discretionary cooperative agreement under the funding activity category of Cultural Resources, and it anticipated a single award. The total estimated funding was $40,281, with an award ceiling of $40,281, and there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The assistance listing/CFDA number associated with the opportunity was 15.946 (Cultural Resources Management). The announcement was posted on May 26, 2011, and had a short application window, closing on June 2, 2011, with an archive date of July 2, 2011.
Eligibility was not broadly competitive because the notice functioned as a single-source notice of intent. The NPS indicated it intended to make a single-source task agreement award to the University of Memphis in Memphis, Tennessee, under the Great Rivers Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). The rationale provided was that the selected principal investigator and institution had unique qualifications for this specific job: extensive experience and a long research history in the Bighorn Canyon area and the surrounding region, strong technical expertise in archaeological site identification, evaluation, and analysis, and particular strengths in geospatial and geoarchaeological techniques. The NPS also noted that the PI brought added capacity through volunteer support and an organized archaeological field school structure, which likely helped the park accomplish the survey efficiently while integrating training objectives.
Overall, the opportunity combined three outcomes: completing a rigorous, field-based archaeological inventory at BICA; improving the park’s cultural resource baseline data through SAIP; and supporting Tribal participation and professional development connected to THPO growth and local cultural stewardship. For access issues with the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Tonya Bradley, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 402-661-1656 (with a help desk reference also included).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled "Survey for Emergency Habitat Expansion/Improvement and Unknown Archaelogical Sites" and the Funding Opportunity Number is E11AC00398.
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
This opportunity was offered by the National Park Service (NPS).
What type of award was this?
It was a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What was the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose was to complete a Class III pedestrian archaeological inventory at Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area (BICA) and evaluate any archaeological resources encountered. This meant a systematic, on-the-ground walking survey to locate sites, document them, and assess their significance and condition.
Where was the work expected to take place?
The work focused on Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area (BICA).
What is a Class III pedestrian archaeological inventory in practical terms?
In practical terms, it is a systematic walking survey conducted on the ground to locate archaeological sites, document them in the field, and evaluate their condition and potential significance, rather than relying only on existing records or remote methods.
How did this project relate to the NPS System Wide Archaeological Inventory Program (SAIP)?
The effort was framed as part of SAIP, which is intended to improve baseline knowledge of cultural resources across the national park system so parks can plan, protect resources, and comply with cultural resource laws and policies.
What were the primary outcomes the NPS expected from this opportunity?
Based on the announcement details, the opportunity combined three outcomes: (1) completing a rigorous, field-based archaeological inventory at BICA, (2) improving the park's cultural resource baseline data through SAIP, and (3) supporting Tribal participation and professional development connected to THPO growth and local cultural stewardship.
Was there an emphasis on training as part of the project?
Yes. A major feature was cultural resources training opportunities for participants from the Crow Tribe and the Northern Cheyenne Tribe, integrated into the overall survey and documentation work.
Which Tribal communities were specifically included in the training emphasis?
The project explicitly included training opportunities for participants from the Crow Tribe and the Northern Cheyenne Tribe.
How was the Tribal training connected to long-term cultural resources management?
The training was tied to a Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO) development initiative led collaboratively by Tribal cultural committees, BICA, and the University of Memphis, with an emphasis on building practical capacity for Tribal participants to engage in cultural resources management and stewardship.
What kinds of skills or capacity-building were implied by the training component?
The description emphasized practical capacity for Tribal participants to engage in cultural resources management, including field methods, documentation practices, and related professional skills that support long-term stewardship and formal THPO functions.
What was the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category was Cultural Resources.
What was the total estimated funding and maximum award amount?
The total estimated funding was $40,281, and the award ceiling was also $40,281.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
How many awards did the NPS anticipate making?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
Was this a broadly competitive opportunity?
No. The notice functioned as a single-source notice of intent rather than an open, broadly competitive solicitation.
Who was the intended recipient of the single-source award?
The NPS indicated it intended to make a single-source task agreement award to the University of Memphis in Memphis, Tennessee.
Under what cooperative framework was the intended award to be made?
The intended award was to be made under the Great Rivers Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU).
Why did the NPS state it intended to select the University of Memphis for this work?
The rationale given was that the principal investigator and institution had unique qualifications, including extensive experience and a long research history in the Bighorn Canyon area and surrounding region, strong technical expertise in archaeological site identification, evaluation, and analysis, and particular strengths in geospatial and geoarchaeological techniques.
Did the announcement mention any additional capacity that supported project delivery?
Yes. The NPS noted that the principal investigator brought added capacity through volunteer support and an organized archaeological field school structure, which likely helped accomplish the survey efficiently while integrating training objectives.
What is the assistance listing/CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The assistance listing/CFDA number associated with the opportunity was 15.946 (Cultural Resources Management).
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the close and archive dates?
The announcement was posted on May 26, 2011. The application window closed on June 2, 2011, and the archive date was July 2, 2011.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posted date (May 26, 2011) and closing date (June 2, 2011), the application window was very short.
Who was the listed point of contact for access issues with the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Tonya Bradley, Contract Specialist.
What phone number was provided for the point of contact?
The phone number provided was 402-661-1656. The notice also referenced a help desk.
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