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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 "Traditional Beringian Sports and Games," 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 22, 2013 and posted on Aug 21, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Notice of the intention to fund the following project activities without full and open competition.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $30,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $30,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Traditional Beringian Sports and Games grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P13AS00223) is a National Park Service (NPS), Alaska Region notice stating the agency's intent to make a single, non-competitive cooperative agreement award to Go North Adventure Learning. The total federal funding amount is $30,000 (estimated total funding and award ceiling both listed as $30,000, with an award floor of $1,000), and it is framed as a discretionary award under the Cultural Resources Management CFDA listing (15.946). The statutory authority cited is the National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 470). Rather than inviting broad applications, the announcement functions primarily as public notice that NPS plans to fund a specific partner for this specific set of activities without full and open competition.
At its core, the project is about protecting and promoting Beringia's traditional sports and games as a living form of Indigenous cultural heritage, using an "adventure learning" approach that blends experiential, place-based programming with online learning tools. The work is organized through the NPS Shared Beringian Heritage Program (SBHP) and is designed to align with SBHP and broader NPS goals around cultural preservation and cross-border collaboration. A major feature is the international dimension: the effort is intended to connect communities on both sides of the Bering Strait, pairing Alaska partners with counterparts in Russia, particularly the Administration of Chukotka (SBHP's counterpart across the strait). SBHP support is described as augmenting funding and logistical support coming from the Chukotka Administration, creating a joint effort that helps communities in rural Alaska and rural Chukotka participate and share knowledge.
The stated outcomes emphasize cultural transmission and education. The project aims to transmit knowledge and improve understanding of the heritage of traditional sports and games, to disseminate and share information broadly, and to increase the role of these activities within formal education in both Alaska and Russia. It also explicitly seeks to strengthen cooperation and exchanges between the United States and Russia, using shared cultural practices as a bridge for collaboration. The narrative reinforces why this matters by framing traditional sports and games as expressions of Indigenous ways of life that support cultural diversity and identity and can serve as a community backbone, consistent with perspectives attributed to UNESCO.
Go North Adventure Learning is positioned as the primary implementing partner because of its adventure learning model and its ability to reach large audiences. A key delivery mechanism is Go North's online platform, PolarHusky.com, which the announcement claims reaches millions of users and is used in about 6,000 schools across 38 countries and all 50 U.S. states. The plan includes promoting Racing Beringia and Beringia Games curriculum materials in schools, while relying heavily on this existing web audience for distribution. Go North is also expected to maintain and promote its website content through additional channels, including SBHP's website and Facebook page, and to share results, gather feedback, and develop materials with SBHP input.
The roles are split in a way that reflects a cooperative agreement with substantial federal involvement rather than a hands-off grant. Go North's commitments include working directly with the Administration of the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug and Native organizations on the Russian side; integrating project goals and results into the wider Beringia Program context; supporting participation by community members from rural Alaska and Chukotka in the Beringia Games; and coordinating with three Chukotka government entities (the Department for Natural Resources and Agriculture, the Department for Education and Culture, and the Department for Sports and Tourism). The NPS, through SBHP, commits to actively supporting the partnership by connecting Go North to its Alaska and Russia networks (especially in Native communities), helping distribute interim and final report information through SBHP communication channels, and assisting with building formal relationships in Chukotka, including advising on cultural matters and helping with international agreements. NPS also agrees to serve as a liaison when needed for translation, logistics, and communication support, and to broaden collaboration by presenting project information to other interested parties in its network. Elizabeth Shea (SBHP Program Specialist) is identified as the Agreements Technical Representative (ATR) and liaison for administering and implementing the cooperative agreement.
The announcement also explains why the award is being made as a single-source action instead of through competition. Under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2), the NPS provides a written justification stating that competition is not practicable due to the partner's unique qualifications. Specifically, Go North's specialized field research and background in adventure learning, youth programming, dog mushing, project management, and cultural exchanges are described as essential to accomplishing the project.
Administratively, the opportunity is categorized as archived as of September 30, 2013, with a posted date of August 21, 2013 and creation date of August 22, 2013. No cost sharing or matching is required. Eligible applicant categories are listed in general terms (nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education), but the content makes clear the intent is to fund Go North directly via non-competitive award. Contact points included Elizabeth Shea (technical contact) and Tina Spengler (Financial Assistance Agreements Officer) for access issues and administrative help, with an additional information link pointing to Grants.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Traditional Beringian Sports and Games (P13AS00223)
What is the Traditional Beringian Sports and Games grant opportunity?
It is a National Park Service (NPS), Alaska Region funding notice describing the agency's intent to support a project focused on protecting and promoting Beringia's traditional sports and games as living Indigenous cultural heritage. The opportunity is associated with Funding Opportunity Number (FON) P13AS00223 and is administered through the NPS Shared Beringian Heritage Program (SBHP).
Is this a competitive grant open to the public?
No. The notice functions primarily as a public announcement that NPS intends to make a single, non-competitive cooperative agreement award to a specific partner, Go North Adventure Learning, rather than inviting applications through full and open competition.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended (and named) recipient is Go North Adventure Learning. The announcement explains that NPS plans to fund Go North through a single-source (non-competitive) action based on unique qualifications.
What type of award is being used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The planned award instrument is a cooperative agreement. The notice describes substantial federal involvement by NPS/SBHP in implementation, communications, relationship-building, and logistical support, which is consistent with a cooperative agreement structure.
How much federal funding is available under this opportunity?
The total estimated federal funding amount is $30,000. The award ceiling is also listed as $30,000, and the award floor is listed as $1,000.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The notice states that no cost sharing or matching is required.
What is the CFDA listing associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is framed as a discretionary award under the Cultural Resources Management CFDA listing, 15.946.
What statutory authority is cited for this award?
The statutory authority cited is the National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 470).
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project focuses on protecting and promoting Beringia's traditional sports and games as a living form of Indigenous cultural heritage. It uses an "adventure learning" approach that blends experiential, place-based learning with online learning tools to support cultural transmission and education.
What are the expected outcomes or goals described in the notice?
The stated outcomes include transmitting knowledge and improving understanding of traditional sports and games heritage, disseminating and sharing information broadly, increasing the role of these activities within formal education in both Alaska and Russia, and strengthening cooperation and exchanges between the United States and Russia through shared cultural practices.
How does the project connect Alaska and Russia?
The project has an explicit international dimension intended to connect communities on both sides of the Bering Strait. It pairs Alaska partners with counterparts in Russia, particularly the Administration of Chukotka (SBHP's counterpart across the strait), to support shared participation and knowledge exchange.
Which Russian partners are referenced in the announcement?
The notice references collaboration with the Administration of the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug and coordination with three Chukotka government entities: the Department for Natural Resources and Agriculture, the Department for Education and Culture, and the Department for Sports and Tourism.
What is the role of the NPS Shared Beringian Heritage Program (SBHP)?
SBHP is the organizing NPS program for the effort. The notice describes SBHP as aligning the work with broader cultural preservation and cross-border collaboration goals, augmenting partner support, and using SBHP communication channels to help share information and results.
What is Go North Adventure Learning expected to do under the cooperative agreement?
Go North is described as the primary implementing partner. Responsibilities include working directly with the Administration of Chukotka and Native organizations on the Russian side, integrating the work into the broader Beringia Program context, supporting participation by community members from rural Alaska and rural Chukotka in the Beringia Games, coordinating with Chukotka government departments, and maintaining/promoting project web content and curriculum materials.
What does NPS/SBHP commit to doing (substantial federal involvement)?
NPS/SBHP commits to actively supporting the partnership by connecting Go North to Alaska and Russia networks (especially in Native communities), helping distribute interim and final report information through SBHP channels, assisting with building formal relationships in Chukotka (including cultural advice and help with international agreements), serving as a liaison for translation/logistics/communication when needed, and presenting project information to other interested parties in its network.
Who is the Agreements Technical Representative (ATR) for this cooperative agreement?
Elizabeth Shea (SBHP Program Specialist) is identified as the Agreements Technical Representative (ATR) and liaison for administering and implementing the cooperative agreement.
Why did NPS choose a single-source (non-competitive) award?
The notice states that under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2), NPS provided a written justification that competition is not practicable because Go North Adventure Learning has unique qualifications needed to accomplish the project, including specialized background in adventure learning, youth programming, dog mushing, project management, field research, and cultural exchanges.
What educational or outreach tools are highlighted for reaching audiences?
A key delivery mechanism described is Go North's online platform, PolarHusky.com. The notice claims it reaches millions of users and is used in about 6,000 schools across 38 countries and all 50 U.S. states. The plan includes promoting Racing Beringia and Beringia Games curriculum materials in schools and distributing content through PolarHusky.com and other channels.
Where will project information be shared besides Go North's website?
The notice states that Go North is expected to promote and maintain website content through additional channels including SBHP's website and SBHP's Facebook page, and that SBHP will help distribute interim and final report information through its communication channels.
Does the opportunity list eligible applicant types even though it is non-competitive?
Yes. Eligible applicant categories are listed in general terms, including nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). However, the narrative makes clear the intent is to fund Go North Adventure Learning directly through a non-competitive award.
What are the key dates shown in the announcement?
The notice shows a posted date of August 21, 2013 and a creation date of August 22, 2013. It is categorized as archived as of September 30, 2013.
Who are the contacts listed for this opportunity and what are they for?
Elizabeth Shea is listed as the technical contact (and is also identified as the ATR). Tina Spengler is listed as the Financial Assistance Agreements Officer for access issues and administrative help.
Where does the notice point for additional information?
An additional information link is referenced as pointing to Grants.gov.
How is the project framed in terms of cultural significance?
The narrative frames traditional sports and games as expressions of Indigenous ways of life that support cultural diversity and identity and can serve as a community backbone, consistent with perspectives attributed to UNESCO.
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