Opportunity Information: Apply for P19AS00426
The Museum and Archives Cataloging, Access and Preservation opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P19AS00426) is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS). It was created on July 26, 2019, with an original application closing date of August 4, 2019. The program sits in the education funding activity category and is associated with CFDA 15.931. In practical terms, this means the award is framed as an educational and workforce-development style project, built around hands-on learning in museum and archival settings rather than a purely academic or research-only effort.
The core purpose of the agreement is to create structured service opportunities for students and early-career participants, including entry-level professional interns, volunteers, or resource assistants. The project is designed so these participants work side-by-side with experienced NPS professional staff, gaining direct exposure to real-world museum and archives work. The emphasis is on complex conservation issues and projects, which suggests participants would be involved in tasks and workflows that go beyond basic collections handling and move into more advanced, detail-oriented work tied to preservation and long-term stewardship of cultural resources.
A key theme of the opportunity is career pathway development. By immersing youth and entry-level participants in professional museum and archival conservation environments, the project aims to give them the background and confidence to make informed long-term career decisions. The grant is not just about completing deliverables; it is also about building professional readiness through mentorship, supervised practice, and learning how conservation and collections management decisions are made in an operational federal context.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, specifically excluding institutions of higher education from eligibility under this particular listing. The opportunity anticipated a single award, with an award ceiling of $165,000. As a cooperative agreement, it implies that NPS expects to have substantial involvement during the project, meaning the partner organization would coordinate and implement the internship or service program while collaborating closely with NPS staff on planning, supervision, and execution of the conservation, cataloging, access, and preservation activities.Apply for P19AS00426
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Museum and Archives Cataloging, Access and Preservation" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.931.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 26, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 04, 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 $165,000.00 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 name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Museum and Archives Cataloging, Access and Preservation.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P19AS00426.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS).
What type of federal award is this?
This opportunity is a discretionary cooperative agreement, which generally indicates that the National Park Service expects to be substantially involved during the project rather than simply issuing funding with minimal interaction.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for how the project will be run?
Based on the description provided, the partner organization would coordinate and implement the internship or service program while collaborating closely with NPS staff on planning, supervision, and execution of the museum and archives work (including conservation, cataloging, access, and preservation activities).
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on July 26, 2019.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was August 4, 2019.
What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The program sits in the education funding activity category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.931.
How is this project framed in practical terms?
In practical terms, the award is framed as an educational and workforce-development style project built around hands-on learning in museum and archival settings, rather than being purely academic or research-only.
What is the core purpose of the agreement?
The core purpose is to create structured service opportunities for students and early-career participants so they can work side-by-side with experienced NPS professional staff in real museum and archives environments.
Who are the intended participants in the project?
The opportunity is designed for students and early-career participants, including entry-level professional interns, volunteers, or resource assistants.
What kinds of experiences are participants expected to gain?
Participants are expected to gain direct exposure to real-world museum and archives work by working alongside NPS professionals, with an emphasis on understanding professional workflows and conservation decision-making in an operational federal context.
What areas of work are emphasized in this opportunity?
The description emphasizes complex conservation issues and projects, suggesting involvement in more advanced, detail-oriented preservation and stewardship work rather than only basic collections handling.
How does this opportunity support career development?
A key theme is career pathway development. By immersing youth and entry-level participants in professional conservation environments with mentorship and supervised practice, the project aims to help them build readiness and make informed long-term career decisions.
Is the grant only about producing deliverables?
No. The description indicates the grant is intended not only to complete project work, but also to build professional readiness through mentorship, supervised practice, and practical learning within NPS museum and archival settings.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status.
Are institutions of higher education eligible to apply?
No. Institutions of higher education are specifically excluded from eligibility under this listing.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $165,000.
What kinds of activities does the project name suggest will be supported?
Based on the opportunity title and description, activities are expected to relate to museum and archives cataloging, improving access, and supporting preservation, delivered in a hands-on environment with NPS professional involvement.
What role does the National Park Service play during the project?
Because this is a cooperative agreement and the project is structured around participants working alongside NPS professionals, NPS staff are expected to be involved in planning, mentorship/supervision, and the execution of the project activities.
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