Opportunity Information: Apply for P18AS00445
Historic Context Development for Southeast Utah Group (Funding Opportunity Number P18AS00445) is a National Park Service cooperative agreement aimed at documenting and evaluating the historic significance of transportation infrastructure within four National Park Service units in southeast Utah: Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Hovenweep National Monument, and Natural Bridges National Monument. The core need driving the project is that these parks have existing roads and trails that may qualify as historically significant resources, and the NPS wants that significance identified and clearly documented before moving forward with planned maintenance work and ongoing management decisions.
The project centers on developing a narrative historic context for specific transportation-related property types, namely roads and trails, across the Southeast Utah Group. In practice, this means the selected recipient is expected to work closely with the NPS to compile research, organize and interpret historical information, and produce documentation detailed enough to help the NPS understand how, why, and when these transportation features were developed, what themes they relate to, and what makes them historically important (or not). The emphasis is on creating a usable historic context that supports evaluation, not just collecting background history for its own sake.
A major purpose of the work is to help streamline environmental review and compliance processes tied to infrastructure projects. By having solid historic-context documentation in place, the Department of the Interior and NPS can more efficiently prioritize infrastructure needs, plan deferred and routine (cyclic) maintenance, and reduce delays that can occur when historical significance questions surface late in project planning. In other words, the deliverable is intended to be directly useful for practical decision-making around maintenance and management of roads and trails in these parks.
The opportunity was offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial involvement and collaboration with the federal partner during the project. The funding activity category is Natural Resources, and the CFDA number listed is 15.945. The award had an anticipated ceiling of $30,000, with one expected award.
Eligibility was limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The opportunity was posted on July 18, 2018, with an original closing date of July 27, 2018, indicating a short application window. The description also notes alignment with the Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) objectives by creating opportunities for collaborative research with the NPS and providing technical assistance that supports Department of the Interior priorities.Apply for P18AS00445
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Historic Context Development for Southeast Utah Group" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 18, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 27, 2018. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $30,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Historic Context Development for Southeast Utah Group opportunity?
This opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P18AS00445) is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement focused on documenting and evaluating the historic significance of transportation infrastructure in specific NPS units in southeast Utah.
Which National Park Service units are included in the Southeast Utah Group for this project?
The project covers four NPS units in southeast Utah: Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Hovenweep National Monument, and Natural Bridges National Monument.
What types of resources are the focus of the historic context work?
The work centers on transportation-related property types, specifically roads and trails within the four parks.
Why is the NPS pursuing this project now?
The parks have existing roads and trails that may qualify as historically significant resources. NPS wants that significance identified and clearly documented before proceeding with planned maintenance work and ongoing management decisions.
What is meant by a "narrative historic context" in this opportunity?
In this project, a narrative historic context means compiling, organizing, and interpreting historical information so the NPS can understand how, why, and when roads and trails were developed, what themes they relate to, and what makes them historically important (or not). The intent is to create documentation that supports evaluation and decision-making, not just general background history.
What is the main purpose of the deliverable?
The deliverable is intended to be directly usable for evaluating potential historic significance of roads and trails and supporting practical management decisions tied to maintenance and ongoing stewardship.
How will this work support environmental review and compliance?
By having solid historic-context documentation in place, the Department of the Interior and NPS can streamline environmental review and compliance processes tied to infrastructure projects and reduce delays that can occur when questions about historical significance come up late in project planning.
How does the project relate to maintenance planning?
The historic context is intended to help NPS more efficiently prioritize infrastructure needs, plan deferred maintenance, and plan routine (cyclic) maintenance for roads and trails in these parks.
What federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service.
What type of award is this?
This was a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial involvement and collaboration with the federal partner (NPS) during the project.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category listed for this opportunity is Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.945.
What was the anticipated funding amount?
The anticipated award ceiling was $30,000.
How many awards were expected?
One award was expected.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Were colleges and universities eligible?
No. The eligibility description specifically excluded institutions of higher education.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 18, 2018.
What was the application closing date?
The original closing date was July 27, 2018.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posted date (July 18, 2018) and closing date (July 27, 2018), the application window was very short.
What kind of collaboration is expected with NPS?
The selected recipient is expected to work closely with the NPS to compile research, organize and interpret historical information, and produce documentation that the NPS can use to evaluate transportation resources and inform management actions.
Does the project require determining whether roads and trails are historically significant?
The project is designed to help the NPS identify and clearly document significance by developing a historic context that supports evaluation, including understanding what makes particular roads and trails historically important (or not).
Is the goal to collect history for its own sake?
No. The emphasis is on producing a usable historic context that supports evaluation and management decision-making, rather than compiling background history without an applied purpose.
How does this opportunity align with CESU objectives?
The description notes alignment with Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) objectives by creating opportunities for collaborative research with the NPS and providing technical assistance that supports Department of the Interior priorities.
What is the core need driving the project?
The core need is that existing roads and trails in these parks may qualify as historically significant resources, and NPS needs their significance identified and documented before moving forward with maintenance and ongoing management decisions.
What kinds of infrastructure decisions is this project intended to inform?
The documentation is intended to inform planning for infrastructure projects involving roads and trails, including deferred and routine maintenance, and to help avoid late-stage surprises during review and compliance.
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