Opportunity Information: Apply for P18AS00318
Advance Management of Museum Collections (Funding Opportunity Number P18AS00318) is a National Park Service discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior that supports a cooperative agreement focused on improving museum and curation practice through hands-on student training. The project centers on a collaboration between Archaeology Southwest and the Western Archeological and Conservation Center (WACC) curation staff to create a collection-focused educational work experience for students in archeology, anthropology, and museum studies. Rather than being purely academic, the intent is to pair classroom learning with practical, supervised work in real museum and repository settings, so participants build skills that translate directly into professional employment.
The work experience is designed around core collections management needs, especially the kinds of behind-the-scenes activities that determine whether artifacts, archival materials, and natural resource specimens are properly documented, preserved, and usable for research, interpretation, and public benefit. Students would gain exposure to tasks and workflows that help describe collections (such as organizing, documenting, and improving collection records), preserve them (through appropriate handling, storage, conservation-aware practices, and basic preventive care), and make them more available (by improving accessibility and readiness for research use, loans, exhibits, or other approved uses). The emphasis is on strengthening the long-term stewardship of cultural artifacts and natural resource specimens while simultaneously training the next generation of professionals who will manage these kinds of collections.
From a funding standpoint, the opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the National Park Service expects substantial involvement during the project, such as coordination, technical input, or shared oversight with the recipient and partners. The activity category is Natural Resources, and the CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 15.945. Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education, which positions the program for mission-driven organizations capable of hosting or coordinating student-centered curation training in partnership with federal and professional staff.
The announced award ceiling was $113,716, with one expected award, indicating a single, relatively focused project rather than a broad multi-recipient program. The opportunity was created on June 12, 2018, with an original closing date of June 21, 2018, reflecting a short application window. Overall, the grant is aimed at advancing the management and accessibility of museum collections by investing in supervised, practical training that builds employable competencies across several fields, including museum collections management, curation, cultural resource management, and related conservation and heritage stewardship roles.Apply for P18AS00318
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Advance Management 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 12, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 21, 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 $113,716.00 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 "Advance Management of Museum Collections" funding opportunity (P18AS00318)?
Advance Management of Museum Collections (Funding Opportunity Number P18AS00318) is a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior. It supports a cooperative agreement focused on improving museum and curation practice through hands-on student training in real museum and repository environments.
Which federal agency and department are sponsoring this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the National Park Service (NPS), which is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates that the National Park Service expects substantial involvement during the project, such as coordination, technical input, or shared oversight with the recipient and partners.
What is the main purpose of the project supported by this grant?
The project is designed to advance the management and accessibility of museum collections by pairing student classroom learning with practical, supervised work. The aim is to improve long-term stewardship of collections while building employable, job-ready skills for students.
Who is the collaboration between?
The project centers on a collaboration between Archaeology Southwest and the Western Archeological and Conservation Center (WACC) curation staff.
What kind of educational experience does the project create for students?
The project creates a collection-focused educational work experience that is hands-on and supervised. It is intended to be practical rather than purely academic, with students working in real museum and repository settings.
Which student fields of study are emphasized in this work experience?
The work experience is described as serving students in archeology, anthropology, and museum studies.
What kinds of collections work will students be exposed to?
Students would gain exposure to core, behind-the-scenes collections management activities that affect whether items are properly documented, preserved, and usable for research, interpretation, and public benefit.
What does "describing collections" include in this project?
Based on the opportunity description, describing collections includes tasks such as organizing, documenting, and improving collection records.
What does "preserving collections" include in this project?
Preservation-focused work includes appropriate handling, storage, conservation-aware practices, and basic preventive care aimed at supporting long-term stewardship.
What does "making collections more available" mean in this context?
Making collections more available refers to improving accessibility and readiness for approved uses such as research use, loans, exhibits, or other approved purposes.
What types of materials are included in the collections addressed by this project?
The opportunity references artifacts, archival materials, and natural resource specimens.
What is the activity category for this funding opportunity?
The activity category is Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 15.945.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status.
Are institutions of higher education eligible to apply?
No. The eligibility description explicitly excludes institutions of higher education.
How much funding is available?
The announced award ceiling was $113,716.
How many awards were expected?
One expected award was announced, indicating a single, focused project rather than a broad, multi-recipient program.
When was the funding opportunity created, and what was the original closing date?
The opportunity was created on June 12, 2018, and the original closing date was June 21, 2018.
What does the short application window suggest about timing?
Based on the dates provided, the original application window was brief (from June 12, 2018 to June 21, 2018), suggesting applicants were expected to prepare and submit materials quickly within that timeframe.
What professional pathways or roles does the training support?
The grant description indicates the training builds employable competencies relevant to museum collections management, curation, cultural resource management, and related conservation and heritage stewardship roles.
What is the intended long-term impact of the project?
The project emphasizes strengthening long-term stewardship of cultural artifacts and natural resource specimens while training the next generation of professionals who will manage these collections.
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