Opportunity Information: Apply for P20AS00047
The Archeological Overview and Assessment grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P20AS00047) is a National Park Service effort to produce a foundational planning document for Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. Under NPS cultural resource policy (NPS-28 Cultural Resource Management Guideline), every park is expected to complete an Archeological Overview and Assessment that both compiles what is already known and evaluates how strong that information is, with the goal of guiding future research and day-to-day management decisions. In practical terms, the project is meant to bring scattered archeological knowledge together into one baseline report that park staff can rely on for protecting resources, setting priorities, and supporting interpretation.
The work focuses on describing Glacier Bay's environmental setting and cultural history, then systematically identifying and evaluating archeological resources across the park and preserve. The report is expected to list, describe, and assess all known archeological sites and materials, while also discussing the likelihood that additional, currently unidentified resources exist. A key part of the assessment is a critical review of previous investigations: what has been studied, what methods were used, what conclusions are well supported, where the gaps are, and what limitations or biases may exist in earlier work. The deliverable is not just a summary of past studies, but an analysis that places Glacier Bay's cultural history in a broader regional context and identifies deficiencies that matter for management and future scholarship.
Another required component is documentation of where related archeological collections and associated records are housed. That means the report will include information on the locations of artifacts, samples, field notes, site forms, photographs, and other documentation connected to Glacier Bay resources, along with a comprehensive bibliography. This is intended to make future work more efficient and transparent by showing exactly what exists, where it is curated, and what sources underpin current understanding.
The project is structured in at least two phases. Phase I centers on initiating planning and consultation, compiling existing resources into a thorough literature review, and drafting the background portions of the report, including an initial assessment of known archeological sites. Phase II completes the higher-level analysis and recommendation sections, develops maps and figures, and takes the document through editing, peer review, and final production, including printing. The recommendations are a central outcome: they are meant to help determine whether additional fieldwork or other studies are needed, how those studies should be designed, and what management actions would best protect and interpret cultural resources over time.
Administratively, this is a discretionary award issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, using a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, and categorized under Humanities/Cultural Affairs (CFDA 15.945). The anticipated award amount is up to $200,371, with one expected award. Although eligibility categories are listed (including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and certain nonprofits), the notice explicitly states it is a notice of intent to award to Portland State University and that applications will not be accepted from any other entity. The notice was created March 27, 2020, with an original closing date of April 2, 2020.Apply for P20AS00047
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Archeological Overview and Assessment" 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 Mar 27, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 02, 2020 This is a notice of intent to award to Portland State University. Applications will not be accepted by any other entity.. (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 $200,371.00 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, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Archeological Overview and Assessment (Funding Opportunity Number P20AS00047) - FAQs
What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity supports an Archeological Overview and Assessment (AOA) for Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. The AOA is a foundational planning document that compiles what is already known about archeological resources in the park and evaluates how strong and complete that information is, so park staff can make better management and research decisions.
Who is offering the funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P20AS00047.
What park or location does this project focus on?
The project focuses on Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve.
Why does the National Park Service need an Archeological Overview and Assessment?
Under NPS cultural resource policy (NPS-28 Cultural Resource Management Guideline), every park is expected to complete an Archeological Overview and Assessment. The intent is to compile existing archeological knowledge, evaluate its quality and limitations, and use that evaluation to guide future research and day-to-day cultural resource management.
What is the main purpose of the project in practical terms?
In practical terms, the project is meant to bring scattered archeological knowledge into one baseline report that park staff can rely on for protecting resources, setting priorities, and supporting interpretation.
What kinds of topics will the report cover?
The report is expected to describe Glacier Bay's environmental setting and cultural history, then systematically identify and evaluate archeological resources across the park and preserve.
What does the report need to do with known archeological sites?
The report is expected to list, describe, and assess all known archeological sites and materials connected to Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve.
Does the assessment include potential or undiscovered resources?
Yes. The report is also expected to discuss the likelihood that additional, currently unidentified archeological resources exist within the park and preserve.
How are previous archeological investigations handled in the report?
A key requirement is a critical review of previous investigations. This includes examining what has been studied, what methods were used, whether conclusions are well supported, what gaps remain, and what limitations or biases may exist in earlier work.
Is the deliverable only a summary of prior work?
No. The deliverable is not just a summary of past studies. It must include analysis that places Glacier Bay's cultural history in a broader regional context and identifies deficiencies that matter for management and future scholarship.
What is meant by documenting collections and associated records?
The report must document where related archeological collections and associated records are housed. This includes the locations of artifacts, samples, field notes, site forms, photographs, and other documentation connected to Glacier Bay resources.
Will the report include a bibliography?
Yes. A comprehensive bibliography is an expected component of the final product.
Why is collections-and-records documentation important for this project?
It is intended to make future work more efficient and transparent by showing what materials and records exist, where they are curated, and what sources underpin current understanding of Glacier Bay archeology.
How is the project structured?
The project is structured in at least two phases: Phase I and Phase II.
What activities are included in Phase I?
Phase I centers on initiating planning and consultation, compiling existing resources into a thorough literature review, and drafting background portions of the report. It also includes an initial assessment of known archeological sites.
What activities are included in Phase II?
Phase II completes the higher-level analysis and recommendation sections, develops maps and figures, and moves the document through editing, peer review, and final production, including printing.
What are the expected outcomes of the recommendations section?
The recommendations are a central outcome. They are intended to help determine whether additional fieldwork or other studies are needed, how those studies should be designed, and what management actions would best protect and interpret cultural resources over time.
What type of award is this?
This is a discretionary award.
What funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What is the program category or CFDA number listed?
The opportunity is categorized under Humanities/Cultural Affairs and lists CFDA 15.945.
How much funding is available?
The anticipated award amount is up to $200,371.
How many awards are expected?
One award is expected.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility categories are listed (including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and certain nonprofits). However, the notice explicitly states it is a notice of intent to award to Portland State University and that applications will not be accepted from any other entity.
Can other organizations submit an application?
No. The notice states that applications will not be accepted from any entity other than Portland State University.
Who is the intended recipient named in the notice?
The notice states it is a notice of intent to award to Portland State University.
What are the key dates listed in the notice?
The notice was created March 27, 2020, and the original closing date was April 2, 2020.
What is the overall management value of completing this AOA?
The AOA is designed to give Glacier Bay staff a reliable baseline for protecting archeological resources, prioritizing future work, and supporting interpretation by consolidating existing knowledge, evaluating its strength, and clarifying where gaps and uncertainties remain.
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