The National Park Service, Southeast Region is offering this grant to significantly enhance public access to invaluable park archival collections. This project involves the comprehensive survey, processing, and cataloging of archival materials, culminating in the production of detailed archival finding aids. These essential guides will facilitate easy public access to the collections for diverse research, connecting users to critical information about park history, science, and rich cultural and natural resources. Posting these finding aids on park websites will substantially broaden their reach and increase the visibility of these important collections. Furthermore, this grant provides a unique professional development opportunity for an early career archivist, immersing them in the National Park Service’s crucial mission and extensive resources, thereby fostering future expertise in heritage preservation.
Opportunity ID: 295018
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P17AS00432 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Catalog and Describe Park Archives in the Southeast Region of the National Park Service |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| 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: | Jun 26, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – This is not a request for applications. This is a notice of intent to make a restricted award to Auburn University, a partner under the Piedmont South Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – This is not a request for applications. This is a notice of intent to make a restricted award to Auburn University, a partner under the Piedmont South Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 07, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $73,929 |
| Award Ceiling: | $73,929 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This is not a request for applications. This announcement is to provide public notice of the National Park Service intention to award a task agreement under a previously competed or single source justified master cooperative agreement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | This project will make archival collections from units within the National Park Service, Southeast Region accessible to the public. The survey, processing, and cataloging of the archival materials will result in the production of an archival finding aid, which will guide the reference to the materials. With a finding aid, the public will be able to access the collections for research purposes, connecting them to valuable information about the park, history, science, and cultural and natural resources. Finding aids will be posted to park websites in order to reach a wider audience and increase the visibility of the collections. The project will also provide a professional opportunity for an early career archivist that will expose him or her to the National Park Service mission and resources. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants Management Specialist Alison Smith 4045075754
Alison_Smith@nps.gov Email:Alison_Smith@nps.gov |
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