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Mary S. Carroll
Information Management Specialist
National Center for Preservation Technology and Training
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Subject: 1995 PRESERVATION TECHNOLOGY AND TRAINING GRANTS
NATIONAL CENTER FOR PRESERVATION TECHNOLOGY AND TRAINING
The National Center for Preservation Technology and Training
is a new effort by the National Park Service to advance the
art and science of historic preservation in the fields of
archeology, architecture, landscape architecture, materials
conservation and history. The Center serves all levels of
public and private practitioners in the United States, and
participates in international preservation efforts.
Established by Congress in 1992, the Center was organized
throughout 1993 and 1994.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
The National Center for Preservation Technology and Training
is seeking proposals for grants to support preservation
technology and training projects in the fields of
archeology, architecture, historic landscapes, materials
conservation, and history or interpretation. Approximately
$900,000 will be awarded in fiscal year 1995.
Eligible projects: Grants will be awarded for preservation
technology and training projects that are innovative and
have broad application in preservation practice. Proposals
shall emphasize the development and distribution of
preservation skills and technologies for the identification,
evaluation, conservation and interpretation of cultural
resources. Grants will not be awarded solely for the
treatment of sites, structures or collections, though
treatment may be part of a research or training proposal.
Eligible applicants: Government agencies and non-profit
institutions may apply. Eligible applicants include but are
not limited to laboratories; museums; libraries; archives;
colleges and universities; offices, units and Cooperative
Park Study Units of the National Park System; State Historic
Preservation Offices; tribal preservation offices; and
Native Hawaiian organizations.
Grants administration: Grants will be administered
according to the Department of the Interior's Uniform
Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative
Agreements, Cost Principles, and Audits. Fiscal and program
reports will be required during and at the close of the
project.
Review and selection: Proposals will be reviewed by peers.
Peer review of grant products may be solicited in the final
phases of grant work. Selection of proposals will reflect
the diversity of historic preservation disciplines as well
as broad geographic distribution.
Principal criteria for selection
1 Proposed projects shall be innovative in their
disciplines and shall not duplicate current or
recent
developments in preservation research or training.
2 Proposed projects shall have broad application in
preservation practice.
3 Proposed projects shall address identifiable national
needs.
4 Proposed projects shall be cost-efficient and
practical.
5 Proposed work shall be completed approximately one year
from award.
Financial considerations: No grant will exceed $40,000, and
proposals for smaller amounts are encouraged. Total direct
and indirect administrative costs shall not exceed 25
percent of the total grant award. Although matching funds
are not required, cooperative ventures are encouraged.
Where possible, Center funds should be matched by other
sources, such as co-sponsoring organizations, foundations
and private donors. Federal funds or the value of in-kind
services by Federal employees cannot be used to match a
Federal grant.
Deadlines: Proposals shall be postmarked no later than
April 1, 1995. Funds will be obligated no later than
September 30, 1995.
For more information regarding grants in the training
category, contact Frances Gale at [log in to unmask]
For more information regarding grants in the research
category, contact Mark Gilberg at [log in to unmask]
INSTRUCTIONS FOR GRANT APPLICATIONS
Applications shall be complete, accurate and concise, and
shall include the following information.
Submit a single cover sheet that includes the following
information in the order listed.
1 Project title
2 Project type: Specify research or training
3 Name and address of individual, organization or
institution submitting application
4 Names and titles of principal investigator(s) and other
personnel
5 Proposed dates for project start and completion
6 Total funding requested from the Center
7 Project abstract that does not exceed 100 words
Submit a project proposal of five pages or less that
includes the following information in the order listed.
1 Project title
2 Project description, including relevant background
information
3 Project objectives, tasks, schedule, and proposed
products
4 National needs addressed by project
5 Practical applications of project results
6 Project budget including personnel, consultants,
travel, office supplies, equipment, printing and
reproduction, and overhead. Project budget shall
highlight Center funds, matching funds and in-kind
services.
7 Suggested peer reviewers
Submit one-page resumes for principal investigators.
Applications shall be postmarked no later than April 1,
1995. Applications postmarked later than April 1 will be
returned unopened.
Send three paper copies of cover sheet, project proposal and
resumes, and send a 3.5-inch diskette containing cover
sheet, project proposal and resumes in WordPerfect 5.0, 5.1
or 5.2 (DOS or Windows); no other materials will be
considered. No faxed applications will be considered.
Send applications to either of the following addresses --
Mail NCPTT Grants
NSU Box 5682
Natchitoches, LA 71497
Delivery NCPTT Grants
108 Kyser Hall/NSU
Natchitoches, LA 71457
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