This Federal Cultural Heritage Grant is established to support the development and implementation of comprehensive agreements regarding inadvertent discoveries under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). It aims to provide funding for entities to establish clear protocols and collaborative frameworks for handling the unexpected unearthing of Native American human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, or objects of cultural patrimony. The purpose is to ensure respectful and legally compliant procedures are in place for identification, protection, consultation, and potential repatriation. This grant encourages partnerships between federal agencies, museums, universities, and Native American tribes/organizations to formalize processes, minimize disruption, and uphold the intent of NAGPRA in preserving indigenous heritage. It’s crucial for managing unforeseen archaeological finds ethically and efficiently.
Opportunity ID: 292658
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P17AS00137 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Comprehensive Agreement for Inadvertent Discoveries Under NAGPRA |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Cultural Resources |
| 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: | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – Notice of Intent to Award, not a request for applications |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – Notice of Intent to Award, not a request for applications |
| Archive Date: | Mar 31, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $108,491 |
| Award Ceiling: | $108,491 |
| Award Floor: | $108,491 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | Comprehensive Agreement for Inadvertent Discoveries Under NAGPRA |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Katie Gaertner .
Katie_Gaertner@nps.gov Email:Katie_Gaertner@nps.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 292658 Full Announcement-Synopsis -> B-4 Grants.Gov.pdf
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