Opportunity Information: Apply for P15AS00349

  • The National Park Service in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "War of 1812 Tribal Youth Education and Oral History Project" 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 26, 2015 and posted on Aug 26, 2015.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Notification of Intent to Award. No applications will be accepted.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • The funding agency has allocated a total of $84,964.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $84,964.00 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.
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Opportunity Summary:

The War of 1812 Tribal Youth Education and Oral History Project (Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00349) was a National Park Service discretionary funding opportunity structured as a cooperative agreement under the education activity category. Its central purpose was to develop and pilot a classroom-ready education program that uses historical methods and is designed specifically for tribal communities. The program was intended to be delivered by selected teachers who serve targeted tribal communities, with implementation planned for the Fall/Winter portion of the 2016-2017 academic year. At its core, the project aimed to help students understand the legacies of the War of 1812 through a tribal perspective, emphasizing learning that comes from working with historical sources, participating in intergenerational and intercultural discussions, and engaging directly with oral history.

The educational approach described in the announcement focuses on using the tools historians use, rather than relying only on standard textbook narratives. That includes examining primary source materials and encouraging students to interpret evidence while also elevating tribal viewpoints on how the war and its aftermath shaped communities across generations. A key feature is the explicit inclusion of oral history and conversation-based learning, which signals an intent to connect classroom instruction with community knowledge holders and lived experience. In practice, the design suggests a pilot curriculum or set of lesson materials that could be tested in real classrooms and refined based on what works for students and educators in those settings.

Funding for the project was relatively small and tightly defined. The estimated total funding amount was $84,964, with an award ceiling of $84,964 and an award floor listed as $1. The opportunity anticipated making one award. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient would not have been required to contribute non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award. The CFDA listing associated with the announcement was 15.946 (Cultural Resources Management), reflecting the project s alignment with cultural and historical resource education rather than, for example, general K-12 programming.

Eligibility was limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. This constraint indicates the National Park Service was looking for a mission-aligned nonprofit organization capable of curriculum development, teacher support, and community-based engagement, rather than a university-led research or teacher preparation program.

Administratively, this notice functioned more like a formal record of an intent to award than an open competitive solicitation. Both the original and current closing dates were listed as "Notification of Intent to Award. No applications will be accepted," and the archive date was September 5, 2015. In other words, by the time it appeared on Grants.gov, it was not accepting applications, suggesting the award decision was already determined or the opportunity was published for transparency and public recordkeeping. The posting and creation dates were both August 26, 2015.

For reference, the sponsoring agency was the National Park Service, and the listing included a contact for access issues: John Bechtold at 303-969-2492 or JohnBechtold@nps.gov. An additional information link was provided through Grants.gov, though the announcement itself clearly stated that no applications would be accepted.

War of 1812 Tribal Youth Education and Oral History Project (P15AS00349) - FAQs

What is the War of 1812 Tribal Youth Education and Oral History Project?

It is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00349) that was structured as a cooperative agreement under the education activity category. The project centered on creating and piloting a classroom-ready education program designed specifically for tribal communities, focused on the legacies of the War of 1812 from a tribal perspective.

What was the main goal of this project?

The central purpose was to develop and pilot an education program that uses historical methods (the kinds of tools historians use) and is designed for tribal communities. The program was meant to help students understand the War of 1812 and its long-term impacts through tribal viewpoints and community knowledge.

What type of learning approach did the program emphasize?

The announcement emphasized a historical-methods approach rather than relying only on standard textbook narratives. This includes examining primary source materials, interpreting evidence, and elevating tribal perspectives on how the war and its aftermath shaped communities across generations.

How did oral history fit into the program design?

Oral history was an explicit and central feature. The project highlighted learning through intergenerational and intercultural discussions and engaging directly with oral history, signaling an intent to connect classroom instruction with community knowledge holders and lived experience.

Who was the education program intended for?

The program was designed specifically for tribal communities and intended to be delivered by selected teachers who serve targeted tribal communities.

When was the program planned to be implemented?

Implementation was planned for the Fall/Winter portion of the 2016-2017 academic year.

What kinds of deliverables were implied by the announcement?

Based on the description, the project implied a pilot curriculum or a set of classroom-ready lesson materials that could be tested in real classrooms and refined based on what works for students and educators in those settings.

How much funding was available?

The estimated total funding amount was $84,964. The award ceiling was also $84,964, and the award floor was listed as $1.

How many awards did the opportunity anticipate making?

The opportunity anticipated making one award.

Was cost sharing or matching required?

No. The opportunity stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient would not have been required to contribute non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award.

What was the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?

The CFDA listing associated with the announcement was 15.946 (Cultural Resources Management).

What does the CFDA category suggest about the project focus?

Because the CFDA was 15.946 (Cultural Resources Management), the opportunity aligned with cultural and historical resource education rather than general K-12 programming.

Who was eligible to apply?

Eligibility was limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. This indicates NPS was seeking a mission-aligned nonprofit capable of curriculum development, teacher support, and community-based engagement rather than a university-led program.

Were institutions of higher education eligible?

No. Institutions of higher education were explicitly excluded from eligibility.

Was this an open opportunity accepting applications?

No. The notice stated "Notification of Intent to Award. No applications will be accepted." Both the original and current closing dates reflected that no applications would be accepted.

What does "Notification of Intent to Award" mean in this listing?

Based on the information in the listing, it functioned more like a formal record of intent to award rather than an open competitive solicitation. It suggests the award decision was already determined or the opportunity was published for transparency and public recordkeeping.

When was the opportunity posted and created?

The posting date and the creation date were both August 26, 2015.

What was the archive date for this opportunity?

The archive date was September 5, 2015.

Which federal agency sponsored the opportunity?

The sponsoring agency was the National Park Service (NPS).

Who was listed as the contact for access issues?

The listing included a contact for access issues: John Bechtold at 303-969-2492 or JohnBechtold@nps.gov.

Was there an additional information link?

Yes. An additional information link was provided through Grants.gov, though the announcement clearly stated that no applications would be accepted.

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