Opportunity Information: Apply for P19AS00477
The Department of the Interior, National Park Service announced a discretionary funding opportunity titled "Upgrading Curation and Cataloging Collections from Kingsley Plantation, Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve" (Funding Opportunity Number P19AS00477). The award is structured as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.945, with an anticipated single award and a funding ceiling of $72,242. The opportunity was created on August 7, 2019, and it is specifically framed as a Notice of Intent to Award rather than an open call, meaning it is not requesting applications and is being issued to publicly document the agency's intent to fund a particular project without full and open competition.
The core purpose of the project is to improve the curation and, especially, the cataloging of archaeological museum collections associated with sites at Kingsley Plantation, which is part of Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve (TIMU). In practical terms, the work centers on organizing and documenting archaeological materials already in museum collections so they are properly accounted for and easier to locate, understand, and use. The emphasis on "upgrading" suggests the collections may need improved documentation, updated records, or more complete catalog entries to meet current standards for museum accountability and collections management.
The project is positioned to deliver operational benefits for multiple park stakeholders. By strengthening catalog records and inventory control, the park gains better accountability for artifacts and associated documentation, which supports responsible stewardship of federal cultural resources. At the same time, the improved cataloging is intended to produce clearer, more accessible information for researchers conducting archaeological or historical studies, for interpreters developing public-facing programs and exhibits, and for park managers making decisions about preservation, access, and long-term planning. In short, the grant targets the behind-the-scenes infrastructure of museum and archaeological collections so the materials from Kingsley Plantation can be better managed and more effectively used for research, interpretation, and resource management.
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, reflecting an expectation that the work will be carried out in partnership with an academic entity that can provide trained personnel, subject-matter expertise in archaeology and collections management, and the capacity to complete detailed cataloging work to professional standards. Because the instrument is a cooperative agreement, the National Park Service is likely to anticipate active involvement in the project beyond simple pass-through funding, such as coordination on cataloging standards, data requirements, or integration of results into NPS collections systems and management processes.Apply for P19AS00477
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Upgrading Curation and Cataloging Collections from Kingsley Plantation, Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 07, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by This Notice of Intent to Award is not a request for applications. This announcement is to provide public notice of the National Park Services intention to fund the following federal financial assistance project without full and open competition.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $72,242.00 in funding.
- 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Upgrading Curation and Cataloging Collections from Kingsley Plantation, Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve."
Which federal agency is offering this award?
The award is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is P19AS00477.
What type of funding opportunity is this?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity structured as a cooperative agreement.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 15.945.
Is this an open call for proposals?
No. This is framed as a Notice of Intent to Award rather than an open call, meaning it is not requesting applications.
What does "Notice of Intent to Award" mean in this context?
It means the National Park Service is publicly documenting its intent to fund a particular project without full and open competition, and it is not soliciting applications from the general public.
When was this opportunity created/announced?
The opportunity was created on August 7, 2019.
How many awards does NPS anticipate making?
NPS anticipates a single award.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The funding ceiling for the anticipated award is $72,242.
What is the primary purpose of the project?
The purpose is to improve curation and especially the cataloging of archaeological museum collections associated with sites at Kingsley Plantation, part of Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve (TIMU).
What does the project work focus on in practical terms?
The work centers on organizing and documenting archaeological materials that are already in museum collections so they are properly accounted for and easier to locate, understand, and use.
What does "upgrading" curation and cataloging imply?
It suggests the collections may need improved documentation, updated records, and/or more complete catalog entries to meet current standards for museum accountability and collections management.
Which collections are included in the scope?
The scope includes archaeological museum collections associated with sites at Kingsley Plantation within Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve (TIMU).
What kinds of outcomes are expected from improved cataloging?
Expected outcomes include stronger catalog records and improved inventory control so the park has better accountability for artifacts and associated documentation, and so information about the collections is clearer and more accessible for use.
How does the project benefit National Park Service stewardship responsibilities?
By strengthening catalog records and inventory control, the project supports responsible stewardship of federal cultural resources and improves accountability for artifacts and related documentation.
Who is expected to benefit from the upgraded cataloging besides collections staff?
Multiple stakeholders are positioned to benefit, including researchers conducting archaeological or historical studies, interpreters developing public-facing programs and exhibits, and park managers making decisions about preservation, access, and long-term planning.
How does the project support research use of the collections?
By producing clearer and more accessible information about the materials and their documentation, the project makes it easier for researchers to locate, understand, and use the collections.
How does the project support interpretation and public programming?
Improved cataloging helps interpreters access clearer information for developing programs and exhibits, since materials and associated records are better organized and easier to find.
How does the project support park management decisions?
By improving the behind-the-scenes infrastructure of collections information, the project supports park managers with better data for preservation, access decisions, and long-term planning.
Who is eligible to receive this award?
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
Why is eligibility limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education?
The limitation reflects an expectation that the work will be carried out in partnership with an academic entity that can provide trained personnel, archaeology and collections management expertise, and the capacity to complete detailed cataloging work to professional standards.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement indicates NPS is likely to have active involvement in the project beyond providing funds, such as coordinating cataloging standards, defining data requirements, and integrating results into NPS collections systems and management processes.
What kinds of NPS involvement are anticipated under the cooperative agreement?
Based on the description, anticipated involvement may include coordination on cataloging standards, data requirements, and integration of the resulting information into NPS collections systems and management workflows.
Is this project about new excavations or field archaeology?
The description emphasizes organizing and documenting materials already in museum collections, focusing on cataloging and collections management rather than fieldwork.
What is the geographic or site focus of the collections?
The focus is on archaeological museum collections associated with Kingsley Plantation, which is part of Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve (TIMU).
What is the overall goal in plain terms?
The goal is to strengthen the behind-the-scenes systems that track and describe the Kingsley Plantation archaeological collections so they can be managed responsibly and used more effectively for research, interpretation, and park decision-making.
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