Opportunity Information: Apply for P18AS00515
The Department of the Interior, National Park Service is offering a discretionary cooperative agreement under Funding Opportunity Number P18AS00515 titled "Documentation, Condition Assessment and Treatment Plan." The project is narrowly focused on a specific preservation problem at Mission San Francisco de la Espada, specifically the north gate in the perimeter wall. The core issue stems from drainage correction work completed in the 1980s that left an overburden of soil on the north side of the gate. That added soil pressure has contributed to the stone gate leaning south, creating a structural and conservation concern that now needs careful investigation and a clear plan for stabilizing and preserving the historic fabric.
The scope of work centers on removing the excess soil in a controlled way while protecting archeological resources. Because there may be unknown cultural materials or features below ground, the soil removal is expected to be carried out with trained archeologists to reduce the risk of accidental disturbance. As the overburden is removed, the project calls for thorough documentation of the gate area, including the walls, the foundation, and any other subsurface features encountered. This documentation component is meant to capture existing conditions and construction details, and to create a reliable record that can guide future preservation decisions.
In addition to documentation, the work requires a condition assessment of the walls. That assessment would examine the current state of the masonry and structural components, identify deterioration mechanisms and risk factors (including the effects of soil loading and drainage), and evaluate the extent and implications of the observed lean. The final deliverable is a recommended treatment plan based on the findings. In practical terms, the treatment plan is expected to outline preservation-appropriate actions to address the causes of movement, reduce ongoing threats, and support long-term maintenance, while respecting the historic and archeological significance of the site.
The significance of the site raises the stakes for careful planning and professional standards. Mission Espada is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Cultural Site, which implies heightened expectations for documentation quality, conservation ethics, and sensitivity to historic integrity. The National Park Service will support the effort by providing relevant background materials, including information from previous studies and conservation work within NPS-managed areas, as well as historic photographs and other archival records that can help interpret past conditions and changes over time.
Administratively, this opportunity is limited to eligible applicants that are public or state-controlled institutions of higher education. It is listed under CFDA 15.945, with an award ceiling of $26,021 and an expectation of one award. The opportunity was created on August 13, 2018, with an original closing date of August 22, 2018, indicating a short application window. The funding activity category is listed as Natural Resources, and the instrument type is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates active involvement by the agency partner in project coordination, information sharing, and oversight rather than a hands-off grant structure.Apply for P18AS00515
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Documentation, Condition Assessment and Treatment Plan" 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 Aug 13, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 22, 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 $26,021.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled "Documentation, Condition Assessment and Treatment Plan" and is listed under Funding Opportunity Number P18AS00515.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS) is offering this discretionary cooperative agreement.
What type of funding instrument is this?
This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement. Based on the description provided, that implies the National Park Service is expected to be actively involved in coordination, information sharing, and oversight rather than operating as a hands-off grantor.
What is the project focused on?
The project is narrowly focused on a specific preservation problem at Mission San Francisco de la Espada, specifically the north gate in the perimeter wall.
What problem is the project trying to address at the north gate?
Drainage correction work completed in the 1980s left an overburden of soil on the north side of the gate. The added soil pressure has contributed to the stone gate leaning south, creating a structural and conservation concern that requires careful investigation and a plan for stabilizing and preserving the historic fabric.
What is the main field activity described in the scope of work?
The scope centers on removing the excess soil (the overburden) in a controlled manner while protecting archeological resources.
Why does the soil removal need archeological involvement?
Because there may be unknown cultural materials or features below ground, the soil removal is expected to be carried out with trained archeologists to reduce the risk of accidental disturbance.
What documentation is required as part of the project?
As the overburden is removed, the project calls for thorough documentation of the gate area, including the walls, the foundation, and any other subsurface features encountered. The intent is to capture existing conditions and construction details and produce a reliable record to guide future preservation decisions.
What does the condition assessment cover?
The condition assessment is expected to examine the current state of the masonry and structural components, identify deterioration mechanisms and risk factors (including effects of soil loading and drainage), and evaluate the extent and implications of the observed lean.
What is the final deliverable expected from the project?
The final deliverable is a recommended treatment plan based on the findings from documentation and the condition assessment.
What should the treatment plan address?
The treatment plan is expected to outline preservation-appropriate actions to address the causes of movement, reduce ongoing threats, and support long-term maintenance, while respecting the historic and archeological significance of the site.
Why is documentation quality and conservation ethics emphasized here?
Mission Espada is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Cultural Site. That status implies heightened expectations for documentation quality, conservation ethics, and sensitivity to historic integrity.
What support or information will the National Park Service provide to the awardee?
The National Park Service will support the effort by providing relevant background materials, including information from previous studies and conservation work within NPS-managed areas, as well as historic photographs and other archival records to help interpret past conditions and changes over time.
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
This opportunity is limited to eligible applicants that are public or state-controlled institutions of higher education.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.945.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $26,021.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The opportunity states an expectation of one award.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as Natural Resources.
When was the opportunity created and what was the closing date?
The opportunity was created on August 13, 2018, with an original closing date of August 22, 2018, indicating a short application window.
What site and location does the work relate to?
The work relates to Mission San Francisco de la Espada, specifically the north gate in the perimeter wall.
Does the scope mention how work will protect archeological resources?
Yes. The description indicates that soil removal is expected to be carried out with trained archeologists to reduce the risk of accidental disturbance, acknowledging the possibility of unknown subsurface cultural materials or features.
What elements of the gate area are specifically called out for documentation?
The walls, the foundation, and any other subsurface features encountered during controlled soil removal are specifically identified as targets for thorough documentation.
What risk factors are specifically mentioned for the condition assessment?
The condition assessment is expected to consider risk factors including the effects of soil loading and drainage, as well as the extent and implications of the southward lean of the stone gate.
Is this project described as broad or narrowly scoped?
It is described as narrowly focused on a specific preservation problem: the north gate in the perimeter wall at Mission Espada and the impacts from soil overburden related to 1980s drainage correction work.
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