This program by NPS and University of Maryland Ischool offers internship opportunities for students in cultural resource stewardship to gain practical experience in archival management. Participants will be mentored by NPS professionals, assisting in archival curation activities to enhance research and critical thinking skills. Ideal for students interested in Archeology, American History, Archives, Library Science, and material culture studies. Application deadline: Dec 22, 2017.
Opportunity ID: 299369
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P18AS00039 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Internships to Increase Public Access to Archival Resources in the NPS National Capital Region |
| Opportunity Category: | Continuation |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.945 — Cooperative Research and Training Programs – Resources of the National Park System |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 22, 2017 This Cooperative Agreement previously competed under announcement number "P17AS00037". This is a Notice of NPS intent to award the Modification to UMD. No applications are being accepted at this time. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 22, 2017 This Cooperative Agreement previously competed under announcement number "P17AS00037". This is a Notice of NPS intent to award the Modification to UMD. No applications are being accepted at this time. |
| Archive Date: | Jan 21, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $49,900 |
| Award Ceiling: | $49,900 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This Cooperative Agreement previously competed under announcement number "P17AS00037". This is a Notice of NPS intent to award the Modification to UMD. No applications are being accepted at this time. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | Curated archival collections are primary data sources that provide information for long-term research needs. Few students in areas of cultural resource stewardship are trained in the management of archival collections. This project is a partnership of the University of Maryland Ischool and the NPS, which offers unique career exploration opportunities. NPS will mentor students and help them acquire valuable practical experience and build relationships with professionals and organizations in the field of archival management, preservation and curation of museum archives.
The program assists interns gain experience to build their resumes in this field. Participating in archival curation activities helps students develop and demonstrate research strategies, evaluation skills, critical thinking, problem solving, and participate in networked conversation, and use information ethically. This position is ideal for a student interested in Archeology, American History, Archives, Library Science and material culture studies. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
LaQuita Palmer
Grants Management Specialist Phone 202-619-7082 Email:laquita_palmer@nps.gov |
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