Archeological Research Associates | P19AS00118

Opportunity Information: Apply for P19AS00118

The Archeological Research Associates opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P19AS00118) is a discretionary federal grant offered by the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, and it is structured as a cooperative agreement. It focuses on education-related activity and is intended to support a hands-on, workforce-development style project in Zion National Park. The central goal is to create service opportunities for entry-level professional resource associates, placing them in a working environment where they can collaborate directly with National Park Service professional staff while contributing to real cultural resource work that matters on the ground.

At its core, the project is designed as an applied learning experience rather than a purely academic research effort. The selected research associate(s) would work side-by-side with NPS staff to build practical skills in archaeology and resource management, specifically by participating in complex cultural resource tasks and projects. This kind of arrangement typically means the associate is not just observing, but actively supporting field and office-based responsibilities that help the park meet its cultural resource stewardship needs. The opportunity emphasizes both professional development for early-career practitioners and tangible benefits to the park through improved management and protection of cultural resources.

Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. In practice, that means the applicant is expected to be a qualified nonprofit capable of administering the cooperative agreement and facilitating the placement and support of entry-level resource associates. Because the instrument is a cooperative agreement, the National Park Service would likely be substantially involved in the project beyond simple oversight, with meaningful collaboration in planning, execution, and supervision of the work performed in Zion National Park.

The funding details indicate an award ceiling of $181,526, with the expectation of a single award. The opportunity was created on April 19, 2019, with an original closing date of April 28, 2019, reflecting a short application window. The listing is associated with CFDA number 15.931, aligning it with National Park Service assistance programs. Overall, the opportunity can be read as a targeted investment in developing early-career cultural resource professionals while simultaneously advancing Zion National Park's ongoing responsibilities for safeguarding archaeological and related cultural resources.

• The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Archeological Research Associates" 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 Apr 19, 2019.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 28, 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 $181,526.00 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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