Opportunity Information: Apply for P19AS00270
Advance Access to and Preservation of Museum Collections is a National Park Service (NPS), Department of the Interior discretionary grant opportunity offered through a cooperative agreement (Funding Opportunity Number P19AS00270). It falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category (CFDA 15.945) and was designed to support a single project, with one expected award and a maximum federal funding amount (award ceiling) of $53,297.
The core purpose of the opportunity is to expand public and professional access to museum and archeological collections while strengthening long-term preservation practices. The project is built around a partnership between Archaeology Southwest and the Western Archeological and Conservation Center (WACC) curation staff. Together, they would provide a structured, collection-focused educational work experience for students in archeology, anthropology, and museum studies. In practical terms, the grant supports hands-on training that complements academic coursework by placing students in real-world collection settings where they can learn how cultural materials are managed, documented, cared for, and prepared for access and use.
A key emphasis is skill-building through direct involvement in tasks that help "describe, preserve, and make cultural artifacts more available." That generally points to work such as collections processing, cataloging and documentation, rehousing and storage improvements, basic preventive conservation activities, and other curation workflows that improve both the physical condition of objects and the quality of information associated with them. By focusing on these operational collection needs, the project aims to improve stewardship of cultural artifacts while also producing tangible outcomes that make collections easier to locate, understand, and responsibly use for research, interpretation, and public benefit.
Another major goal is workforce development. The opportunity explicitly frames the student experience as a way to enhance employability across multiple related career paths, including museum collections management, curation, conservation support, archeological repository operations, cultural resource management, and broader heritage stewardship roles. The cooperative agreement structure also signals that NPS expects to be actively involved in the project beyond simply providing funds, typically through substantial collaboration, coordination, or technical input as the work proceeds.
Eligibility for this funding was limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education as direct applicants. The opportunity was posted on June 14, 2019, with an original application closing date of June 23, 2019, indicating a short application window and a targeted, time-sensitive award intended to support a specific collaborative training and collections-preservation effort.Apply for P19AS00270
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Advance Access to and Preservation of Museum Collections" 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 Jun 14, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 23, 2019. (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 $53,297.00 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 name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Advance Access to and Preservation of Museum Collections.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the National Park Service (NPS), within the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What type of award is it?
The funding is offered through a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates substantial federal involvement in the project as it is carried out (for example, collaboration, coordination, or technical input from NPS).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P19AS00270.
What is the CFDA number and funding category?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.945 and falls within the Natural Resources funding activity category.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to expand public and professional access to museum and archeological collections while also strengthening long-term preservation practices. The project emphasizes practical work that improves both the condition of collections and the information needed to find and use them responsibly.
What kinds of activities does the grant support?
Based on the description, the project centers on hands-on, collection-focused tasks that help to "describe, preserve, and make cultural artifacts more available." Examples mentioned or implied include:
- Collections processing
- Cataloging and documentation work
- Rehousing items and improving storage
- Basic preventive conservation activities
- Other curation workflows that improve physical stewardship and documentation quality
How does this opportunity improve access to collections?
The approach is to strengthen the day-to-day operational work that makes collections easier to locate, understand, and responsibly use for research, interpretation, and public benefit. Improving documentation and curation workflows can make cultural materials more discoverable and usable by professionals and the public.
How does this opportunity support long-term preservation?
The project prioritizes preservation practices connected to real collections work, such as rehousing and storage improvements and basic preventive conservation. These activities are intended to support better long-term care and stewardship of cultural artifacts.
Who are the partners involved in the described project?
The opportunity describes a partnership between Archaeology Southwest and the Western Archeological and Conservation Center (WACC) curation staff.
What is the educational or training component?
A central element is a structured, collection-focused educational work experience for students. The intent is to complement academic coursework by placing students in real-world collection settings where they learn how cultural materials are managed, documented, cared for, and prepared for access and use.
Which students is the project designed to serve?
The project is intended to provide work experience for students in archeology, anthropology, and museum studies.
Is workforce development a stated goal of the opportunity?
Yes. Workforce development is a major goal, with the student experience framed as a way to enhance employability in multiple heritage and collections-related career paths.
What career paths are highlighted as outcomes of the training?
The opportunity explicitly connects the training to employability in areas including:
- Museum collections management
- Curation
- Conservation support
- Archeological repository operations
- Cultural resource management
- Broader heritage stewardship roles
How many awards were expected under this opportunity?
The opportunity was designed to support a single project, with one expected award.
What is the maximum federal funding amount (award ceiling)?
The maximum federal funding amount listed for this opportunity is $53,297.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status.
Are institutions of higher education eligible to apply directly?
No. The eligibility language specifically excluded institutions of higher education as direct applicants.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 14, 2019.
What was the application deadline?
The original application closing date was June 23, 2019.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posted date (June 14, 2019) and closing date (June 23, 2019), the opportunity had a short, time-sensitive application window.
What does the cooperative agreement structure suggest about NPS involvement?
Because the award is a cooperative agreement, it suggests NPS expected to be actively involved beyond simply providing funds, typically through substantial collaboration, coordination, or technical input while the work proceeds.
What is the overarching benefit of the project described?
The project is designed to deliver two connected benefits: (1) stronger stewardship and preservation of cultural artifacts through practical curation work, and (2) real-world training that helps students build career-relevant skills while producing tangible improvements in collections access and documentation.
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