R Package Development and Data Certification for the National Park Service Units of the National Capital Region and the Northeast
ID: 286105Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Park Service (DOI-NPS)

Award Range

$1 - $90K

Eligible Applicants

Public and State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/286105

Additional Information

http://www.grants.gov
Timeline
    Description

    The National Park Service (NPS) intends to award a cooperative agreement to the University of Delaware for a project titled "R Package Development and Data Certification for the National Park Service Units of the National Capital Region and the Northeast," with a total funding amount of $89,987. The objective of this initiative is to enhance local historic preservation efforts by collaborating with the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions (NAPC) to provide training opportunities and promote the Federal Certified Local Government program. This project is significant as it aims to strengthen local preservation commissions through scholarships for State Certified Local Government Coordinators, workshops, and improved access to preservation information. For further details, interested parties can contact LaQuita Palmer at laquita_palmer@nps.gov or by phone at 202-619-7082; however, it is important to note that this is a Notice of Intent only, and no applications are being accepted at this time.

    Point(s) of Contact
    laquita_palmer@nps.gov
    Files
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    P16AS0322.docx
    The National Park Service (NPS) provides notice of its intent to award a cooperative agreement to the University of Delaware, totaling $89,987, for a project titled "R Package Development and Data Certification for the National Park Service Units of the National Capital Region and the Northeast." This two-year, eight-month project aims to enhance local historic preservation by collaborating with the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions (NAPC) to offer training and promote the Federal Certified Local Government (CLG) program. Key activities include providing scholarships for approximately 20 State CLG Coordinators to attend training sessions, enhancing public access to preservation information, and organizing workshops aimed at strengthening local preservation efforts. The project is justified as a single-source award due to the unique qualifications of the University of Delaware, which is deemed necessary to meet NPS’s historic preservation objectives. Overall, this initiative reflects the NPS's commitment to advancing historic preservation at the community level while fostering collaboration among various stakeholders.
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