Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIP15AC01592
Apply for NPS NOIP15AC01592
- The National Park Service in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS Midwest Archeological Center Administrative History THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS" 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 Aug 21, 2015 and posted on Aug 21, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 31, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $80,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $80,000.00 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 NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS Memebers of Organization of American Historians
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Opportunity Summary:
This notice describes a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement related to producing an administrative history of the Midwest Archeological Center (MWAC), covering nearly five decades of the Center's work and development. The document is explicitly labeled "THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS," which means it is not an open, competitive solicitation where the general public is being invited to apply. Instead, it reads like a public-facing record of an intended or already-arranged cooperative agreement activity, likely tied to a specific eligibility group and partnership expectations rather than a standard open grant competition.
The core purpose of the project is to research, document, and publish a detailed history of MWAC. The work involves close collaboration with MWAC staff to shape a detailed scope of work, then carrying out substantial historical research that includes traveling to multiple archives and conducting interviews with key individuals connected to the Center. The principal investigator (PI) is expected to compile and analyze collected materials and then produce two main types of deliverables: (1) a technical report that comprehensively documents MWAC's administrative and institutional history across about fifty years, and (2) one or more scholarly articles suitable for publication. MWAC staff are not just peripheral supporters; the description makes it clear the PI will rely on Center staff for access to MWAC library and archival resources, guidance in navigating those collections, and assistance identifying and locating important interview subjects. MWAC management is also expected to remain involved throughout the project, including during scope development and during the research process, and MWAC will participate in final editing and publication layout, indicating an unusually hands-on federal partner role consistent with a cooperative agreement.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number NPS-NOIP15AC01592, with an activity category in the humanities/cultural affairs area and a CFDA listing of 15.946 (Cultural Resources Management). The anticipated structure is a single award ("ExpectedAwards: 1") with total estimated funding of $80,000, and an award ceiling of $80,000 (with no stated minimum floor beyond $0). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated, so the recipient would not be expected to contribute mandatory non-federal funds as a condition of the award. The instrument type is a cooperative agreement, which generally signals that the NPS expects substantial involvement in the project, aligning with the described MWAC participation in planning, access, and final editorial work.
Eligibility is narrow and specifically described: "Members of [the] Organization of American Historians." The listing also classifies eligible applicants as "Others" with clarification provided in the eligibility text, reinforcing that it is not intended as a broadly open competition. The posting date and creation date are both August 21, 2015, with an original and current closing date of August 31, 2015, and an archive date of September 30, 2015. Even though those dates are included, the repeated "not a request for applications" language is the key signal that this is not meant to invite new submissions in the usual way.
For technical or access issues related to the announcement, the contact provided is Noel Miller, Grants Management Specialist at the National Park Service, reachable by phone at 402-661-1658 or by email at noelmiller@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this notice an open grant competition I can apply to?
No. The notice is explicitly labeled "THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS," meaning it is not an open, competitive solicitation inviting applications from the general public.
What type of funding instrument is described?
The instrument type is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial involvement by the federal partner (here, the National Park Service and MWAC) in the project.
What is the project about?
The project is to research, document, and publish an administrative history of the National Park Service Midwest Archeological Center (MWAC), covering nearly five decades of the Center's work and development.
What are the main goals of the work?
The core purpose is to produce a detailed history of MWAC by collaborating with MWAC staff to shape the scope of work, conducting extensive historical research (including travel and interviews), and publishing the results.
What deliverables are expected?
Two main deliverables are described: (1) a technical report that comprehensively documents MWAC's administrative and institutional history across about fifty years, and (2) one or more scholarly articles suitable for publication.
What does the technical report need to cover?
The technical report is expected to comprehensively document MWAC's administrative and institutional history across approximately fifty years, based on research and analysis of collected materials.
What kind of scholarly publications are anticipated?
The notice indicates "one or more scholarly articles suitable for publication" as part of the expected outcomes.
Who is expected to carry out the research and writing?
A principal investigator (PI) is expected to compile and analyze collected materials and produce the technical report and scholarly article(s).
How involved will MWAC and the National Park Service be during the project?
MWAC staff and management are expected to be substantially involved throughout the project. The PI is expected to collaborate with MWAC staff on the scope of work, rely on staff for access and guidance with MWAC library and archival resources, and MWAC will participate in final editing and publication layout.
Will the project involve travel?
Yes. The research is described as requiring travel to multiple archives as part of the historical research effort.
Will the project involve interviews?
Yes. The work includes conducting interviews with key individuals connected to MWAC, with MWAC staff assisting in identifying and locating interview subjects.
What support will MWAC staff provide to the principal investigator?
MWAC staff are expected to provide access to MWAC library and archival resources, guidance for navigating those collections, and assistance identifying and locating important interview subjects. MWAC management is also expected to stay involved during scope development and research.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS-NOIP15AC01592.
What is the CFDA program listed for this opportunity?
The notice lists CFDA 15.946, Cultural Resources Management.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
It is listed in the humanities/cultural affairs area (as described in the notice summary).
How many awards are anticipated?
The notice indicates a single award is expected ("ExpectedAwards: 1").
How much funding is estimated for the award?
Total estimated funding is $80,000, and the award ceiling is also $80,000.
Is there a minimum award amount stated?
No minimum floor is stated beyond $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the notice.
Who is eligible under the notice?
Eligibility is specifically described as "Members of [the] Organization of American Historians." The notice also classifies eligible applicants as "Others" with that clarification.
Is this intended for the general public or broad eligibility pools?
No. The eligibility language is narrow and specifically limited, and the notice emphasizes it is not a request for applications, indicating it is not a broadly open competition.
What are the key dates shown in the notice?
The posting date and creation date are both August 21, 2015. The original and current closing date is August 31, 2015. The archive date is September 30, 2015.
Who should be contacted for technical or access issues related to the announcement?
The contact listed is Noel Miller, Grants Management Specialist, National Park Service. Phone: 402-661-1658. Email: noelmiller@nps.gov.
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