Opportunity Information: Apply for P19AS00374
The Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS) posted a discretionary funding opportunity titled "Process and Catalog Park Archives to Preserve the Collections" (Funding Opportunity Number P19AS00374) on July 11, 2019. The activity falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category and is listed under CFDA 15.945. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, meaning the work is intended to be carried out with substantial involvement from the NPS rather than as a simple pass-through grant.
The purpose of the project is to process, catalog, preserve, and improve access to archival collections associated with four specific National Park Service units: Obed Wild and Scenic River, Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, and Fort Donelson National Battlefield. In practical terms, the work centers on organizing and describing archival materials so they can be found and used, applying preservation steps to help protect them from deterioration, and making the information more accessible to a wide range of users. The intended beneficiaries include NPS staff who need reliable historical and administrative records for park management, partner governments and organizations that collaborate with these parks, and members of the public seeking access to government information and historical documentation.
This notice is not a standard open competition. The NPS explicitly states it is not requesting applications and instead is issuing a notice of intent to make a restricted award to Auburn University. Auburn is identified as a partner under the Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU) Network, which is a framework NPS and other federal agencies use to collaborate with universities and other partners on research, technical assistance, and resource management projects. Although the eligibility field lists public and state-controlled institutions of higher education (and "others" as clarified in an additional eligibility section), the practical effect of the announcement is that the award is intended for a single, specified recipient rather than being broadly competed.
Financially, the opportunity lists an award ceiling of $142,631 and anticipates one award. The overall emphasis is on strengthening archival stewardship across the four parks by ensuring materials are properly processed and described, preserved according to archival standards, and positioned for improved discovery and use. The broader public value is improved transparency and access to government-held historical resources, alongside better long-term care of park-related documentation that supports interpretation, research, compliance, and day-to-day decision-making.Apply for P19AS00374
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Process and Catalog Park Archives to Preserve the Collections" 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 Jul 11, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by This is not a request for applications. This is a notice of intent to make a restricted award to Auburn University, a partner under the Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit Network.. (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 $142,631.00 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, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Process and Catalog Park Archives to Preserve the Collections."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P19AS00374.
Who is the federal agency offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS).
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 11, 2019.
What program identifier is associated with this opportunity (CFDA)?
The listing is under CFDA 15.945.
What category does this activity fall under?
The activity is categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement indicates the work is intended to be carried out with substantial involvement from the National Park Service (NPS), rather than being managed solely by the recipient as a simple pass-through grant.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project is intended to process, catalog, preserve, and improve access to archival collections associated with specific National Park Service units. This includes organizing and describing archival materials so they can be found and used, applying preservation steps to reduce deterioration risk, and improving discovery and access for users.
Which National Park Service units are included in this project?
The project focuses on archives associated with four NPS units: Obed Wild and Scenic River, Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, and Fort Donelson National Battlefield.
What kinds of activities are supported by this project?
Based on the description, supported activities include processing archival materials, cataloging and describing collections, taking preservation actions to protect materials from deterioration, and improving access so materials and related information are easier to find and use.
Why is this project important for the parks?
The work is aimed at strengthening archival stewardship by ensuring materials are properly processed and described, preserved according to archival standards, and positioned for improved discovery and use. This supports park operations and long-term care of historically and administratively important documentation.
Who is expected to benefit from the project?
Intended beneficiaries include NPS staff who rely on historical and administrative records for park management, partner governments and organizations that collaborate with these parks, and members of the public seeking access to government information and historical documentation.
Is this an open competitive grant opportunity?
No. The notice states that NPS is not requesting applications and is issuing a notice of intent to make a restricted award.
If applications are not being requested, who is the intended recipient?
The notice identifies Auburn University as the intended recipient of the restricted award.
Why is Auburn University named as the recipient?
Auburn University is identified as a partner under the Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU) Network, which is a framework used by NPS and other federal agencies to collaborate with universities and other partners on research, technical assistance, and resource management projects.
What is the CESU Network in the context of this announcement?
The CESU Network is described as a collaboration framework that federal agencies, including NPS, use to work with universities and other partners on research and resource-related projects. In this opportunity, Auburn University is referenced as a CESU partner.
Who is listed as eligible to receive funding?
The eligibility field lists public and state-controlled institutions of higher education (and "others" as noted in an additional eligibility section). However, the announcement also states it is a restricted award intended for a single specified recipient.
How many awards does NPS anticipate making under this opportunity?
The opportunity anticipates one award.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The listed award ceiling is $142,631.
What is the broader public value of this project?
The notice emphasizes improved transparency and access to government-held historical resources, along with better long-term care of park-related documentation that supports interpretation, research, compliance needs, and day-to-day decision-making.
Does the project focus only on preservation, or also on access?
It addresses both. The purpose includes preserving archival collections and improving access by organizing and describing materials so they can be found and used by staff, partners, and the public.
What does "process and catalog" mean in practical terms according to the notice?
In practical terms, it refers to organizing and describing archival materials so they can be found and used, along with applying preservation steps to help protect them from deterioration and improving how accessible the information is to users.
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