Archeological Inventory Survey of Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument (FLFO), Phase 2
ID: 360904Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Park Service (DOI-NPS)

Award Range

$1 - $65K

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/360904
Timeline
    Description

    The National Park Service is seeking proposals for a cooperative agreement to conduct an Archeological Inventory Survey of the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument (FLFO), specifically for Phase 2 of the project. The objective is to survey approximately 1,500 acres, adhering to Colorado State Historic Preservation Office standards and the Secretary of the Interior's guidelines, while documenting cultural resources and evaluating their eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places. This survey is crucial for preserving cultural resources and ensuring compliance with federal preservation standards. Interested applicants, specifically private institutions of higher education, must submit their applications by January 20, 2026, with a total funding amount of $65,000 available for the project. For further inquiries, contact Katie Gaertner at katie_gaertner@nps.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    katie_gaertner@nps.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    NOFO.bin
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