Opportunity Information: Apply for P15AS00174
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- The National Park Service in the education other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Translation of NPS Interpretive Material from English to Spanish" 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 Jun 23, 2015 and posted on Jun 23, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 3, 2015 This is not a request for applications. This funding opportunity is to notify the public of NPSs intention to fund the project activities without full and open competition.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Translation of NPS Interpretive Material from English to Spanish" (Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00174) is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding notice for a cooperative agreement focused on education and cultural resources. The core purpose of the project is straightforward: to translate NPS interpretive content from English into Spanish to improve access for Spanish-speaking audiences. Specifically, the work covers two deliverables: an English-to-Spanish translation of the NPS publication "The American Latinos and the Making of the United States: A Theme Study" and the translation of one national Junior Ranger booklet. These materials are part of NPS efforts to interpret and share U.S. history and cultural heritage with the public in ways that are inclusive and broadly accessible.
This notice is not an open call for proposals. The announcement explicitly states that it is not a request for applications and is instead meant to inform the public of NPS intent to fund the described activities without full and open competition. In other words, it functions as a public transparency notice rather than a competitive grant solicitation. The opportunity was posted and created on June 23, 2015, with an original and current closing date of July 3, 2015, and an archive date of July 23, 2015. The listing includes CFDA number 15.945, associated with Cooperative Research and Training Programs and Resources of the National Park System, aligning the project with NPS cooperative research, education, and interpretive resource development priorities.
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, indicating that the intended partner type is a public university or similar state-affiliated academic institution that can support professional translation work and potentially provide related subject-matter or editorial support. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed. The funding fields show an estimated total funding amount of 0 and award floor/ceiling of 0, which often appears in notices that are informational, administratively determined, or otherwise not structured as a standard competed grant with published funding levels.
For additional details, the announcement points users to Grants.gov (link provided in the notice). The designated contact for access issues or questions is Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer, reachable by phone at 301-663-1481 x 5 and by email at ritamihalik@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Translation of NPS Interpretive Material from English to Spanish."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P15AS00174.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding notice for a cooperative agreement.
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The notice indicates a cooperative agreement.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to translate NPS interpretive content from English into Spanish to improve access for Spanish-speaking audiences.
What deliverables are included in the project?
The notice describes two deliverables: (1) an English-to-Spanish translation of the NPS publication "The American Latinos and the Making of the United States: A Theme Study," and (2) the translation of one national Junior Ranger booklet.
Which specific NPS publication will be translated?
"The American Latinos and the Making of the United States: A Theme Study" will be translated from English to Spanish.
Will any Junior Ranger materials be translated?
Yes. The project includes translation of one national Junior Ranger booklet.
Is this a competitive, open call for proposals?
No. The announcement explicitly states it is not a request for applications. It is a public notice of NPS intent to fund the described activities without full and open competition.
What does it mean that it is "not a request for applications"?
Based on the notice language, it functions as a transparency notice rather than a competitive solicitation. It is intended to inform the public that NPS plans to fund the described work without a full and open competition process.
What is the CFDA number associated with this notice?
The CFDA number listed is 15.945.
What program area does CFDA 15.945 relate to?
CFDA 15.945 is associated with Cooperative Research and Training Programs and Resources of the National Park System, aligning with cooperative research, education, and interpretive resource development priorities.
What is the assistance listing / topic area for this work?
The notice frames the work as focused on education and cultural resources, specifically interpretive content translation to support inclusive public access to U.S. history and cultural heritage materials.
Who is eligible to apply or participate as the partner?
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education (for example, a public university or similar state-affiliated academic institution).
Are private universities eligible?
The notice only lists eligibility as "public and state-controlled institutions of higher education," and does not mention private institutions.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed in the notice.
How much funding is available?
The notice shows an estimated total funding amount of 0 and an award floor and ceiling of 0. The description notes this can appear in notices that are informational, administratively determined, or not structured as a standard competed grant with published funding levels.
What are the posted, closing, and archive dates?
The opportunity was created and posted on June 23, 2015. The original and current closing date is July 3, 2015. The archive date is July 23, 2015.
Where can I find additional details about the notice?
The announcement points users to Grants.gov for additional details (a link is provided in the notice).
Who is the contact person for questions or access issues?
The designated contact is Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer.
How can I contact the designated NPS contact?
Phone: 301-663-1481 x 5. Email: ritamihalik@nps.gov.
What is the general subject of the translated materials?
The materials are NPS interpretive resources intended to interpret and share U.S. history and cultural heritage with the public, with a specific focus on improving accessibility for Spanish-speaking audiences.
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