National Center for Preservation Technology and Training: 2020 Preservation Technology and Training Grants

The National Center for Preservation Technology and Training is offering the 2020 Preservation Technology and Training Grants (PTT Grants) to support the development of tools, materials, and approaches for conserving cultural resources. These competitive grants, with a maximum award of $20,000, aim to fund innovative research, workshops, symposia, and educational resources that enhance preservation practices. Administered by NCPTT, the grants target federal agencies, states, tribes, local governments, and non-profit organizations. Applications are open until February 24, 2020, and focus on advancing preservation technologies without funding physical construction projects.

Opportunity ID: 323812

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General Information

Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	P20AS00028
Funding Opportunity Title:	2020 Preservation Technology and Training Grants
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:	–
Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
Category of Funding Activity:	Natural Resources
Category Explanation:	–
Expected Number of Awards:	10
Assistance Listings:	15.923 — National Center for Preservation Technology and Training
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No
Version:	Synopsis 1
Posted Date:	Jan 22, 2020
Last Updated Date:	Jan 22, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications:	Feb 24, 2020
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Feb 24, 2020
Archive Date:	Feb 28, 2020
Estimated Total Program Funding:	$200,000
Award Ceiling:	$20,000
Award Floor:	$5,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:	Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility:	In accordance with 54 U.S.C.305304c. Preservation grants, eligible applicants may include: 1. Federal and non-Federal laboratories; 2. accredited museums; 3. universities; 4. nonprofit organizations; 5. System units and offices and Cooperative Park Study Units of the System; 6. State Historic Preservation Offices; 7. tribal preservation offices; and 8. Native Hawaiian organizations.

Additional Information

Agency Name:	National Park Service
Description:	2020 Preservation Technology and Training Grants – PTT Grants – are intended to create better tools, better materials, and better approaches to conserving buildings, landscapes, sites, and collections. The PTT Grants are administered by the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training – NCPTT, the National Park Service¿s innovation center for the preservation community. The competitive grants program will provide funding to federal agencies, states, tribes, local governments, and non-profit organizations. PTT Grants will support the following activities: – Innovative research that develops new technologies or adapts existing technologies to preserve cultural resources – typically 20,000 dollars. – Specialized workshops or symposia that identify and address national preservation needs – typically 15,000 to 20,000 dollars. – How-to videos, mobile applications, podcasts, best practices publications, or webinars that disseminate practical preservation methods or provide better tools for preservation practice – typically 5,000 to 15,000 dollars. The maximum grant award is 20,000 dollars. The actual grant award amount is dependent on the scope of the proposed activity. NCPTT does not fund brick and mortar grants.
Link to Additional Information:	https://www.grants.gov
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Todd Wilson Todd_Wilson@nps.gov Email:Todd_Wilson@nps.gov

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