Opportunity Information: Apply for P13AS00212
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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 "Washington, DC, Civil War Contraband Ethnography Study (1861 1877)" 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 Aug 21, 2013 and posted on Aug 19, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 22, 2013 This is not a request for applications. This is a single source award to American University for continuation of the project.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $38,840.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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 grant opportunity titled "Washington, DC, Civil War Contraband Ethnography Study (1861 1877)" is a National Park Service (NPS) cultural resources project focused on continuing documentation of African American communities associated with the Civil War Defenses of Washington. The work centers on the history of formerly enslaved people and other African Americans who sought refuge in and around Washington, DC during the Civil War era, often referred to in period terminology as "contrabands," and it extends into the Reconstruction period through 1877. The main purpose is ethnographic and historical: to gather, organize, and preserve local community history connected to the network of Civil War fortifications and related landscapes, with an emphasis on how African American communities formed, lived, worked, and persisted during and after the war.
This opportunity was issued under Funding Opportunity Number P13AS00212 and uses a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument, meaning the NPS anticipated substantial involvement in shaping or supporting the project as it proceeds rather than issuing a standard, hands-off grant. The activity category is listed as "Other" with the clarification "Cultural Resources," signaling that the project is tied to heritage documentation, interpretation, and preservation rather than construction or social services. The CFDA listing associated with it is 15.945, "Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System," which aligns with research-oriented partnerships that support NPS stewardship and public history goals.
In practical terms, the announcement is not an open competition. It explicitly states it is not a request for applications and is instead a single-source award to American University to continue an existing project. While the eligible applicant type is noted as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, the single-source language indicates the recipient had already been selected due to continuity needs, specialized expertise, or an established role in earlier phases of the work. The posting and administrative timeline reflects that closed, continuation nature: it was posted on August 19, 2013, created on August 21, 2013, and had an original and current closing date of August 22, 2013, effectively a short window consistent with a continuation award that is being formally recorded rather than solicited competitively.
Funding for the project was modest and targeted, with an estimated total of $38,840 and no stated award floor or ceiling (both listed as zero, which commonly appears in records where the award amount is defined elsewhere or treated as a fixed continuation amount). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient was not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award. Only one award was expected.
For applicants or the public seeking more details, the listing points to Grants.gov for the full announcement record and provides a direct National Park Service contact for access issues: Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer, reachable at 301-432-7890 or ritamihalik@nps.gov. Overall, this funding notice documents a continuation cooperative agreement supporting specialized ethnographic and historical research to deepen understanding and documentation of African American life and community development around the Civil War Defenses of Washington from 1861 through 1877.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Washington, DC, Civil War Contraband Ethnography Study (1861 1877)."
Which federal agency is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with the National Park Service (NPS).
What type of project is this funding intended to support?
It is an NPS cultural resources project focused on ethnographic and historical documentation. The work supports heritage documentation, interpretation, and preservation rather than construction or social services.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to gather, organize, and preserve local community history connected to the Civil War Defenses of Washington and related landscapes, with emphasis on African American communities during the Civil War era and through Reconstruction.
What communities and histories does the project focus on?
The project focuses on African American communities associated with the Civil War Defenses of Washington, including formerly enslaved people and other African Americans who sought refuge in and around Washington, DC during the Civil War era. Period terminology sometimes referred to these individuals as "contrabands."
What time period does the study cover?
The study covers 1861 through 1877, spanning the Civil War era and extending into the Reconstruction period.
How is the Civil War Defenses of Washington related to the work?
The work is connected to the network of Civil War fortifications and related landscapes around Washington, DC, and examines how African American communities formed, lived, worked, and persisted in connection with those places during and after the war.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P13AS00212.
What funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement, meaning the NPS anticipated substantial involvement in shaping or supporting the project as it proceeds rather than issuing a standard, hands-off grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as "Other," with the clarification "Cultural Resources."
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing is 15.945, "Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System."
Is this an open, competitive funding opportunity?
No. The announcement explicitly states it is not a request for applications. It documents a single-source award intended to continue an existing project.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The notice indicates the award is single-source to American University to continue an existing project.
Who is listed as an eligible applicant type?
The eligible applicant type is noted as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, though the single-source language indicates the recipient was already selected for this continuation effort.
Why does the notice emphasize "single-source" and "continuation"?
Based on the notice language, the funding is intended to continue existing work and is being formally recorded rather than solicited competitively, reflecting continuity needs and an established role in earlier phases of the project.
When was this opportunity posted?
It was posted on August 19, 2013.
When was the record created?
The record was created on August 21, 2013.
What were the original and current closing dates?
Both the original and current closing date were August 22, 2013.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $38,840.
Is there an award floor or ceiling listed?
No. The award floor and ceiling are both listed as zero in the record, which commonly appears when the amount is defined elsewhere or treated as a fixed continuation amount.
How many awards were expected?
Only one award was expected.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
Where can someone find the full announcement record?
The listing points to Grants.gov for the full announcement record.
Who is the NPS contact for access issues or questions about the listing?
The contact listed is Rita Mihalik, Financial Assistance Officer.
How can Rita Mihalik be reached?
Phone: 301-432-7890. Email: ritamihalik@nps.gov.
What does this funding notice ultimately document?
It documents a continuation cooperative agreement supporting specialized ethnographic and historical research to deepen understanding and documentation of African American life and community development around the Civil War Defenses of Washington from 1861 through 1877.
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