Joshua Tree National Park is offering a grant for the protection, preservation, and collection of paleontological resources.

This grant is for the critical protection, preservation, and collection of paleontological resources at Joshua Tree National Park. This initiative aims to comprehensively survey, inventory, characterize, and document these non-renewable assets across JOTR lands. Furthermore, it seeks to prioritize localities for enhanced protection and develop effective strategies for their long-term preservation and collection, adhering to National Park Service guidelines. The proper recovery and documentation of these resources are essential for understanding the history of life and ensuring their enduring scientific, interpretive, and educational values for future generations.

Opportunity ID: 55540

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General Information

Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	NPSNOIH8336100086
Funding Opportunity Title:	Proteciton, Preservation, and Collection of Paleontological Resources at Joshua Tree National Park
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:	–
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity:	Natural Resources
Category Explanation:	–
Expected Number of Awards:	–
Assistance Listings:	00.000 — Not Elsewhere Classified
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No
Version:	Synopsis 1
Posted Date:	Jun 29, 2010
Last Updated Date:	–
Original Closing Date for Applications:	Jul 02, 2010
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Jul 02, 2010
Archive Date:	Aug 01, 2010
Estimated Total Program Funding:	–
Award Ceiling:	$150,000
Award Floor:	–

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:	County governments
Additional Information on Eligibility:	This is a notice of intent to award a Cooperative Agreement to the County of San Bernardino which is a county government. Not seeking applications.

Additional Information

Agency Name:	National Park Service
Description:	Objectives of this Cooperative Agreement are: To survey, inventory, characterize, document and collect paleontological resources on JOTR lands. Characterization should include type and nature of paleontological resources, location and distribution, association with various lithologies and other information as appropriate. To prioritize paleontological localities for protection and preservation. To develop and assess alternatives for protection, preservation, and collection of paleontological resources on JOTR lands. To collect, document and preserve paleontological resources on JOTR lands in accordance with laws, regulations, and policies guiding NPS management and natural and cultural resource compliance. Paleontological resources are an integral and non-renewable part of our natural heritage. Their proper documentation and recovery is critical for our understanding of the history of life, and the long-term preservation and preservation of their scientific, interpretive, and educational values.
Link to Additional Information:	–
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Lilette Baltodano Contract Specialist Phone 510-817-1338 Email:lilette_baltodano@nps.gov

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