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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 "The Archeological and Maritime Archeological Signature of Slavery Research and Education" 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 Jul 26, 2013 and posted on Jul 26, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 31, 2013 This is not a request for applications. This is a single source award to George Washington University.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $45,825.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $45,825.00 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 funding opportunity titled "The Archeological and Maritime Archeological Signature of Slavery Research and Education" (Funding Opportunity Number P13AS00161) is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary grant structured as a cooperative agreement focused on cultural resources work. The core purpose of the project is to advance research and education on the material evidence of the global slave trade by investigating both maritime and land-based archeological sites. In practical terms, this includes researching, searching for, and documenting shipwrecks connected to slave trading routes, along with terrestrial sites located within or near major NPS units that represent physical traces of slavery and the broader slave trade system.
A key feature of this opportunity is that it was designed in collaboration with the Southern African Slave Ships project, indicating an emphasis on partnerships that bring specialized expertise in slave ship history, maritime archeology, and related documentation methods. The work described points to an interdisciplinary approach, combining archival research, field survey, site identification, and documentation of archeological resources, with the broader aim of improving understanding of how slavery and slave trading networks are expressed in the archeological record. By focusing on sites "within and proximate to" major NPS units, the project also aligns with NPS stewardship responsibilities and the interpretation of historically significant places for public education.
Administratively, this announcement is not an open competition. It explicitly states it is not a request for applications and is intended as a single-source award to George Washington University. While the listed eligible applicant category is "Public and State controlled institutions of higher education," the single-source language makes clear that the NPS had already identified the recipient for this cooperative agreement. The opportunity anticipated one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $45,825, and both the award ceiling and floor set at $45,825, meaning the project amount was fixed rather than a range.
The opportunity was posted and created on July 26, 2013, with an original and current closing date of July 31, 2013, reflecting the administrative timeline for finalizing the award rather than soliciting proposals. The CFDA listing associated with the opportunity is 15.945, tied to cooperative research and training programs and resources of the National Park System. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient was not required to provide additional non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
For further details, the announcement points to Grants.gov as the additional information link source, and provides a specific NPS contact for access issues: Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer, reachable by phone at 301-432-7890 and by email at ritamihalik@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "The Archeological and Maritime Archeological Signature of Slavery Research and Education."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P13AS00161.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
The opportunity is offered by the National Park Service (NPS).
What type of funding instrument is being used?
This opportunity is a discretionary grant structured as a cooperative agreement.
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to advance research and education on the material evidence of the global slave trade by investigating maritime and land-based archeological sites connected to slavery and slave trading networks.
What kinds of sites or resources does the project focus on?
The work focuses on both maritime and terrestrial archeological resources, including shipwrecks connected to slave trading routes and land-based sites that represent physical traces of slavery and the broader slave trade system.
What kinds of activities are included in the project scope?
Activities described include researching, searching for, and documenting shipwrecks connected to slave trading routes, as well as investigating terrestrial sites. The approach also includes archival research, field survey, site identification, and documentation of archeological resources.
How does this project relate to National Park Service units?
The project emphasizes investigating sites "within and proximate to" major NPS units, aligning the work with NPS stewardship responsibilities and interpretation of historically significant places for public education.
Is this opportunity focused only on maritime archeology?
No. While it includes maritime archeology and shipwreck documentation, it also includes land-based (terrestrial) archeological sites related to slavery and slave trading networks.
Was the opportunity developed with any specific partner or collaboration in mind?
Yes. The opportunity was designed in collaboration with the Southern African Slave Ships project, highlighting an emphasis on partnerships and specialized expertise in slave ship history, maritime archeology, and related documentation methods.
Is this an open, competitive funding opportunity?
No. The announcement explicitly states it is not an open competition and is not a request for applications.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The announcement states it is intended as a single-source award to George Washington University.
What applicant types are listed as eligible?
The listed eligible applicant category is "Public and State controlled institutions of higher education."
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated one award.
What is the total funding amount for the award?
The estimated total funding amount is $45,825.
Is there a funding range, or is the amount fixed?
The amount is fixed. Both the award ceiling and the award floor are set at $45,825.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on July 26, 2013.
What were the closing dates for this opportunity?
The original closing date and the current closing date were both July 31, 2013.
What does the short posting-to-closing timeline suggest?
Based on the announcement language, the dates reflect an administrative timeline for finalizing the award rather than soliciting proposals from multiple applicants.
What CFDA listing is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing associated with the opportunity is 15.945.
Where does the announcement direct people to look for additional information?
It points to Grants.gov as the source for additional information.
Who is the contact person for access issues, and how can they be reached?
The announcement lists Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer, as the contact for access issues. Phone: 301-432-7890. Email: ritamihalik@nps.gov.
What type of work does "cultural resources work" refer to in this announcement?
In the context of this opportunity, it refers to research, survey, identification, and documentation work involving archeological resources (both maritime and terrestrial) that provide material evidence related to slavery and slave trading networks.
What is the main educational or public-facing aim mentioned?
The described work supports improved understanding and interpretation of historically significant places, contributing to public education by strengthening knowledge of how slavery and slave trading networks appear in the archeological record.
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