The Department of the Interior is offering a grant to develop a strategy for protecting cultural sites along the shoreline of Lake Powell within the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area/Rainbow Bridge National Monument. The project aims to address the damages, destabilization, poor sanitation, and graffiti affecting sites like Three Roof Ruin and Widows Ledge. By reviewing literature and consulting field experts, the grant seeks to identify effective methods to mitigate adverse impacts. The grant opportunity falls under the Gulf Coast, Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit and aims to preserve the cultural heritage of the area. Closing date for applications is September 6, 2011.
Opportunity ID: 119293
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | NPS-NOI-GLCA-R1445110044 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Develop a Glen Canyon National Recreation Area/Rainbow Bridge National Monument (GLCA/RABR) Strategy for Protection of Cultural Sites Along the Shoreline of Lake Powell |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 00.000 — Not Elsewhere Classified |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Aug 31, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Sep 06, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Sep 06, 2011 |
| Archive Date:: | Oct 06, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 29,999 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $0 |
| Award Floor:: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | This funding announcement is not a request for applications. This is a single source award to Stephen F. Austin State University. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | National Park Service |
| Description:: | This is a Notice of Intent to award a non-competitive Task Agreement under the Gulf Coast, Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Master Cooperative Agreement (H500002A271) in accordance with Department of Interior, 505 Departmental Manual 2.12C. Three Roof Ruin and Widows Ledge have been closed to the public, yet open or closed these sites continue to experience damage to structures, the destabilization of rock walls, poor sanitation, and ubiquitous graffiti. Cultural sites along the shoreline are experiencing unacceptable impacts. The purpose of this project is to review and build upon current literature and survey field experts to identify the most effective methods for protecting cultural sites from adverse or unacceptable impacts. Please see attached Full Announcement for more information. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Package No: 1