Opportunity Information: Apply for BOR UC 17 N002
The NGWSP Historic Preservation grant (Funding Opportunity Number BOR UC 17 N002) is a discretionary grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, focused on natural resources and cultural resource protection (CFDA 15.511). Its purpose is very specific: to fund the Pueblo of Acoma's participation in cultural resources compliance and consultation activities connected to the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project (NGWSP), as required under a Programmatic Agreement executed in 2011. In practical terms, the grant supports the Pueblo of Acoma so it can properly review, comment on, and help guide how NGWSP planning and construction activities address archaeological sites, traditional cultural places, and other historic properties that could be affected by the project.
Most of the work is centered at the Pueblo of Acoma in New Mexico and is structured around an organized review-and-consultation process. The Pueblo is expected to appoint a Point of Contact (POC) responsible for reviewing cultural resource compliance documents tied to NGWSP work. After completing reviews, the Pueblo submits any comments, concerns, or recommendations back to the Bureau of Reclamation, creating an official feedback loop to ensure tribal perspectives and preservation requirements are incorporated into project decision-making. The listed Principal Investigator is Dr. Kurt Anschuetz, identified as the Pueblo of Acoma's Tribal Archaeologist, indicating the work is intended to be led by qualified cultural resources leadership within the Pueblo and integrated with the Pueblo's Historic Preservation Office (HPO) governance.
The funded scope of work covers multiple years of compliance support and preservation oversight, spanning fiscal years 2016 through 2019. A major task is the review of all new Cultural Resource Management (CRM) reports produced for NGWSP activities and submitted during FY 2016, FY 2017, FY 2018, and FY 2019. These reviews are to be carried out by the Pueblo's technical staff and HPO Board Members, reflecting both professional evaluation and tribal oversight. Another core component is supporting Acoma's participation in Programmatic Agreement workgroup meetings over the same period, plus follow-up consultation with HPO Board Members, which helps ensure that discussions and decisions made in interagency or multi-party settings are carried back into the Pueblo's internal review process and that the Pueblo's positions are consistently represented.
In addition to ongoing review and meeting participation, the grant includes a targeted, one-time FY 2016 activity: a formal review of an existing catalog and inventory consisting of nearly three dozen major archaeological CRM documents. This element suggests an effort to consolidate institutional knowledge, confirm what prior studies have identified, and strengthen the Pueblo's ability to track findings and commitments across a large, multi-phase infrastructure project. The scope also includes completing Rapid Ethnographic Assessments for 13 project reaches scheduled to begin construction in the latter part of FY 2016. Those assessments are typically designed to quickly document culturally significant locations, land use patterns, and traditional knowledge relevant to a project area, supporting both compliance and better on-the-ground avoidance or mitigation planning before construction starts.
Administrative details show the opportunity was posted on October 14, 2016, with an original closing date of October 28, 2016. The award ceiling is $202,000, with one expected award, and eligibility is limited to Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments), which signals that the funding was likely tailored for a specific tribal organizational entity associated with the Pueblo of Acoma to carry out these responsibilities. Overall, the grant is best understood as a capacity and consultation support award that enables the Pueblo of Acoma to play its defined role under the 2011 Programmatic Agreement, ensuring NGWSP advances while meeting cultural resource compliance obligations and incorporating tribal review, expertise, and priorities.Apply for BOR UC 17 N002
- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NGWSP Historic Preservation" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.511.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 14, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 28, 2016. (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 $202,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - NGWSP Historic Preservation Grant (BOR UC 17 N002)
What is the NGWSP Historic Preservation grant?
The NGWSP Historic Preservation grant is a discretionary grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation. It supports natural resources and cultural resource protection work tied to the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project (NGWSP) under CFDA 15.511.
What is the official Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BOR UC 17 N002.
Who is the funding agency for this opportunity?
The funding agency is the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to fund the Pueblo of Acoma's participation in cultural resources compliance and consultation activities associated with NGWSP, as required under a Programmatic Agreement executed in 2011. The funding is intended to support Acoma's ability to review and comment on project-related cultural resources materials and help ensure preservation requirements and tribal perspectives are incorporated into NGWSP decision-making.
What project is this grant connected to?
This grant is connected to the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project (NGWSP).
Why does the grant focus on consultation and compliance work?
The grant exists to support the Pueblo of Acoma in fulfilling its defined role in cultural resources compliance and consultation under the 2011 Programmatic Agreement. In practice, this means participating in an organized review-and-consultation process so potential effects to archaeological sites, traditional cultural places, and other historic properties can be identified and addressed during NGWSP planning and construction.
What kinds of cultural resources are addressed through the funded work?
The grant supports review and consultation focused on archaeological sites, traditional cultural places, and other historic properties that could be affected by NGWSP activities.
Where is the work primarily carried out?
Most of the work is centered at the Pueblo of Acoma in New Mexico.
What is the basic workflow supported by the grant?
The Pueblo of Acoma is expected to appoint a Point of Contact (POC) who reviews cultural resource compliance documents related to NGWSP. After completing reviews, the Pueblo submits comments, concerns, and recommendations back to the Bureau of Reclamation, creating an official feedback loop connected to project planning and construction decisions.
Who is expected to lead or oversee the work on behalf of the Pueblo of Acoma?
The listed Principal Investigator is Dr. Kurt Anschuetz, identified as the Pueblo of Acoma's Tribal Archaeologist. This indicates the work is intended to be led by qualified cultural resources leadership within the Pueblo and integrated with the Pueblo's Historic Preservation Office (HPO) governance.
Which Pueblo entities are involved in the funded reviews and oversight?
The reviews are to be carried out by the Pueblo's technical staff and Historic Preservation Office (HPO) Board Members, reflecting both professional evaluation and tribal oversight.
What fiscal years does the funded scope of work cover?
The grant supports multiple years of compliance support and preservation oversight spanning fiscal years 2016 through 2019.
What are the major ongoing tasks funded across FY 2016 through FY 2019?
Major ongoing tasks include reviewing all new Cultural Resource Management (CRM) reports produced for NGWSP and submitted during FY 2016, FY 2017, FY 2018, and FY 2019. Another core component is supporting Acoma's participation in Programmatic Agreement workgroup meetings over the same period, plus follow-up consultation with HPO Board Members.
What are CRM reports in the context of this grant?
Within this opportunity, CRM (Cultural Resource Management) reports are cultural resource compliance documents produced for NGWSP activities. The grant funds the Pueblo of Acoma to review these NGWSP-related reports and provide feedback to the Bureau of Reclamation.
What is the purpose of attending Programmatic Agreement workgroup meetings?
Participation in Programmatic Agreement workgroup meetings supports consultation and coordination tied to the 2011 Programmatic Agreement. The grant also supports follow-up consultation with HPO Board Members so discussions and decisions from multi-party settings are incorporated into the Pueblo's internal review process and Acoma's positions are consistently represented.
Is there any one-time or targeted work included in the scope?
Yes. The grant includes a targeted, one-time FY 2016 activity: a formal review of an existing catalog and inventory that consists of nearly three dozen major archaeological CRM documents.
What is the goal of reviewing the catalog and inventory of archaeological CRM documents?
The description indicates the review is meant to consolidate institutional knowledge, confirm what prior studies have identified, and strengthen the Pueblo of Acoma's ability to track findings and commitments across a large, multi-phase infrastructure project.
Does the grant include field-related cultural documentation work?
Yes. The scope includes completing Rapid Ethnographic Assessments for 13 project reaches scheduled to begin construction in the latter part of FY 2016.
What are Rapid Ethnographic Assessments in this grant's scope?
In the context provided, Rapid Ethnographic Assessments are intended to quickly document culturally significant locations, land use patterns, and traditional knowledge relevant to a project area. The goal is to support compliance and improve avoidance or mitigation planning before construction starts.
How many project reaches are covered by the Rapid Ethnographic Assessments?
The grant scope specifies Rapid Ethnographic Assessments for 13 project reaches.
When were those project reaches expected to begin construction?
The 13 project reaches covered by Rapid Ethnographic Assessments were scheduled to begin construction in the latter part of FY 2016.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The award ceiling is $202,000.
How many awards were expected to be made?
One award was expected.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligibility is limited to Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments). The description also signals the funding was likely tailored for a specific tribal organizational entity associated with the Pueblo of Acoma to carry out the described responsibilities.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on October 14, 2016, with an original closing date of October 28, 2016.
What does "discretionary grant" mean in this context?
Based on the description provided, it means the funding is offered as a discretionary award by the Bureau of Reclamation rather than as a formula-based entitlement. The opportunity description frames it as a targeted capacity and consultation support award tied to the 2011 Programmatic Agreement.
What is the overall intended outcome of the grant?
The grant is designed to enable the Pueblo of Acoma to carry out its cultural resources review and consultation role under the 2011 Programmatic Agreement, helping NGWSP proceed while meeting cultural resource compliance obligations and incorporating tribal review, expertise, and priorities.
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