Opportunity Information: Apply for P20AS00085
The grant opportunity titled "Inventory Archaeological Resources, Gardner River Geothermal Area" (Funding Opportunity Number P20AS00085) is a National Park Service funding notice under the U.S. Department of the Interior focused on cultural resource research and documentation in Yellowstone National Park. The project centers on a defined study area along the east side of the Gardner River, specifically near hydrothermal features, where archaeological resources can shed light on long-term human use of geothermal landscapes. The work is positioned as both an inventory effort and an evaluative study designed to improve baseline knowledge of sites in an area where environmental conditions and visitation can affect site integrity.
The core purpose of the project is threefold: (1) inventory archaeological resources within the specified Gardner River geothermal corridor, (2) complete formal site condition assessments to document current site status and any observed threats or impacts, and (3) evaluate identified or revisited sites for eligibility for listing on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). In practical terms, this means systematic fieldwork to locate and document sites, standardized assessments to characterize condition and vulnerability, and professional evaluation against NRHP criteria so the park can determine which places warrant formal recognition and stronger protection under federal cultural resource frameworks.
A key emphasis in the description is the research value of these archaeological sites for understanding pre-contact and traditional human use of hydrothermal areas. Yellowstone's geothermal zones have long attracted people for reasons that can include travel routes, resource gathering, toolstone use, hunting and processing activities, camping, and culturally meaningful engagement with warm springs and steam vents. Because hydrothermal landscapes can preserve distinctive patterns of use and have continued cultural relevance for Indigenous communities, the inventory and evaluation work supported by this grant is intended to strengthen the park's ability to interpret, manage, and protect these resources with better evidence and clearer documentation.
This opportunity is offered as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement, indicating that the National Park Service would expect substantial involvement in the project as it is carried out, such as coordination on methods, data standards, reporting, and compliance expectations. The funding activity category is listed under Natural Resources, Science and Technology, and other Research and Development, and the CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 15.945. Only public and state-controlled institutions of higher education are eligible to apply, which points to an intended applicant pool of universities and similar public academic entities with archaeological expertise and the capacity to conduct field and documentation work in coordination with a federal land management agency.
In terms of scale and timing, the award ceiling for the project is $36,680, with one expected award. The opportunity was created on June 11, 2020, with an original application closing date of June 20, 2020, reflecting a short submission window. Overall, the grant supports a targeted cultural resource initiative in Yellowstone aimed at producing actionable outputs: a more complete archaeological inventory for a sensitive geothermal river corridor, up-to-date condition assessments that can guide stewardship priorities, and NRHP eligibility recommendations that can strengthen long-term protection and management decisions.Apply for P20AS00085
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources, science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Inventory Archaeological Resources, Gardner River Geothermal Area," and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 11, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 20, 2020. (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 $36,680.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Inventory Archaeological Resources, Gardner River Geothermal Area."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P20AS00085.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a National Park Service funding notice under the U.S. Department of the Interior.
Where will the project take place?
The work is focused in Yellowstone National Park within a defined study area along the east side of the Gardner River, specifically near hydrothermal features in the Gardner River geothermal corridor.
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The project is a cultural resource research and documentation effort intended to improve baseline knowledge of archaeological sites in a geothermal river corridor where environmental conditions and visitation can affect site integrity.
What are the three main project objectives described in the notice?
The core purpose is threefold: (1) inventory archaeological resources within the specified Gardner River geothermal corridor, (2) complete formal site condition assessments to document current site status and any observed threats or impacts, and (3) evaluate identified or revisited sites for eligibility for listing on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).
What does "inventory archaeological resources" mean in this context?
It refers to systematic fieldwork to locate and document archaeological sites within the defined study area so the park has a more complete record of resources in the corridor.
What are "site condition assessments" expected to document?
The assessments are intended to document current site status and any observed threats or impacts, including issues related to environmental conditions and visitation that may affect site integrity.
What does NRHP eligibility evaluation involve for this project?
It involves a professional evaluation of identified or revisited sites against National Register of Historic Places criteria, resulting in recommendations about whether sites are eligible for listing.
Why is the project focused on geothermal areas near the Gardner River?
The notice emphasizes that archaeological resources in hydrothermal landscapes can shed light on long-term human use of geothermal areas, including pre-contact and traditional uses, and that these settings can preserve distinctive patterns of use.
What kinds of human activities might the archaeological record help explain in this area?
Examples mentioned include travel routes, resource gathering, toolstone use, hunting and processing activities, camping, and culturally meaningful engagement with warm springs and steam vents.
How will the project help Yellowstone National Park manage cultural resources?
The intended outputs include a more complete inventory, up-to-date condition assessments to guide stewardship priorities, and NRHP eligibility recommendations to support stronger long-term protection and management decisions.
What type of award instrument will be used?
The opportunity is offered as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
It indicates the National Park Service expects substantial involvement during the project, such as coordination on methods, data standards, reporting, and compliance expectations.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is listed under Natural Resources, Science and Technology, and other Research and Development.
What is the CFDA number associated with this grant?
The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 15.945.
Who is eligible to apply?
Only public and state-controlled institutions of higher education are eligible to apply.
Does the eligibility description suggest what kind of applicants are intended?
Yes. The eligible applicant pool points to public universities and similar state-controlled academic entities with archaeological expertise and the capacity to conduct fieldwork and documentation in coordination with a federal land management agency.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $36,680.
How many awards are expected?
One award is expected.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on June 11, 2020.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was June 20, 2020.
How long was the submission window based on the dates provided?
Based on the creation date (June 11, 2020) and the original closing date (June 20, 2020), the notice reflects a short submission window.
Is the project described as both an inventory and an evaluative study?
Yes. The notice frames the work as an inventory effort and an evaluative study intended to strengthen baseline knowledge and support management decisions, including NRHP eligibility recommendations.
What kinds of factors are mentioned as potentially affecting site integrity in the study area?
The description notes that environmental conditions and visitation can affect site integrity in the geothermal corridor.
What is the stated research value of the archaeological work in this notice?
The notice highlights the value of the sites for understanding pre-contact and traditional human use of hydrothermal areas and for supporting better interpretation, management, and protection through clearer documentation and evidence.
Does the notice mention cultural relevance to Indigenous communities?
Yes. It notes that hydrothermal landscapes can have continued cultural relevance for Indigenous communities, and that improved inventory and evaluation can help the park manage and protect these resources with better documentation.
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