Opportunity Information: Apply for P17AS00604
The Cold War Era Official National Park Service (NPS) Handbook opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P17AS00604) is a Department of the Interior, National Park Service discretionary cooperative agreement in the humanities (CFDA 15.946). Its purpose is to create a complete draft of an official NPS handbook focused on the Cold War era. The work is meant to be comprehensive and publication-ready, covering the full development process from historical research and writing through photograph selection, editing, and the final layout and design, following established NPS publication standards and matching the style of other official NPS handbooks.
The handbook is envisioned as an edited collection of essays paired with photographs. That means the project is not just a single-author narrative, but a coordinated compilation that brings together multiple contributors with demonstrated expertise in Cold War history. A key requirement is selecting appropriate scholars and authors, managing their participation, and ensuring the resulting chapters read as a coherent, consistent volume with unified editorial direction. In practice, this implies substantial coordination: defining themes and chapter topics, setting editorial guidelines, aligning tone and interpretive approach with NPS expectations, and integrating imagery that supports the text while meeting rights and quality standards suitable for both web and print distribution.
The end product is intended for broad public access and educational use. Once completed, the handbook will be made publicly available online through the NPS website (www.nps.gov). It is also expected to be distributed in published form and shared at conferences, symposia, and other settings such as educational programs and community-based events, expanding its reach beyond the NPS digital platform and into professional and public history communities.
In terms of funding and administrative details, the anticipated award ceiling is $49,972 with one expected award. However, this notice is not an open competition. The opportunity functions as a notice of intent to partner under an existing cooperative agreement (referencing P17AC00528) with the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers, and it explicitly states that no applications will be accepted. The posting date for the opportunity is listed as August 3, 2017.Apply for P17AS00604
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cold War Era Official National Park Service Handbook" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.946.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 03, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Notice of intent to partner with National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers under existing cooperative agreement P17AC00528. No applications will be accepted.. (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 $49,972.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Cold War Era Official National Park Service (NPS) Handbook" opportunity?
This opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P17AS00604) is a Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS) discretionary cooperative agreement in the humanities (CFDA 15.946) to produce a complete draft of an official NPS handbook focused on the Cold War era.
What is the main purpose of this grant-funded project?
The purpose is to create a comprehensive, publication-ready draft of an official NPS handbook on the Cold War era, covering the full development process from historical research and writing through photograph selection, editing, and final layout and design.
What kind of final product is expected?
The expected end product is a complete draft of an official NPS handbook that is comprehensive and ready for publication, prepared in a way that can be used for both web and print distribution.
What format will the handbook take?
The handbook is envisioned as an edited collection of essays paired with photographs, rather than a single-author narrative.
Does the project require multiple contributors?
Yes. Because it is an edited collection of essays, the work involves bringing together multiple contributors with demonstrated expertise in Cold War history.
What is required in terms of editorial coordination?
A key requirement is selecting appropriate scholars and authors, managing their participation, and ensuring the chapters read as a coherent and consistent volume under unified editorial direction. This includes defining themes and chapter topics, setting editorial guidelines, aligning tone and interpretive approach with NPS expectations, and integrating imagery that supports the text.
What types of work are included in the project scope?
The scope includes historical research, writing, photograph selection, editing, and final layout and design, following established NPS publication standards and matching the style of other official NPS handbooks.
Are there specific standards the handbook must follow?
Yes. The handbook must follow established NPS publication standards and match the style of other official NPS handbooks.
What are the expectations for photographs and imagery?
Photographs are intended to be paired with the essays, and imagery must meet rights and quality standards suitable for both web and print distribution.
Who is the awarding agency for this opportunity?
The awarding agency is the Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS).
What type of funding instrument is this?
It is described as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.946.
How much funding is available?
The anticipated award ceiling is $49,972.
How many awards does NPS expect to make?
The notice states that one award is expected.
Is this an open competitive funding opportunity?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not an open competition.
Can organizations or individuals apply for this funding?
No. The opportunity functions as a notice of intent to partner and explicitly states that no applications will be accepted.
Who is NPS intending to partner with for this work?
The notice indicates a notice of intent to partner under an existing cooperative agreement (referencing P17AC00528) with the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers.
Where will the completed handbook be made available to the public?
Once completed, the handbook will be made publicly available online through the NPS website at www.nps.gov.
How else is the handbook expected to be distributed or shared?
In addition to being available online, it is expected to be distributed in published form and shared at conferences, symposia, and other settings such as educational programs and community-based events.
What audiences is the handbook intended to serve?
The end product is intended for broad public access and educational use, with reach extending into professional and public history communities.
What is the posting date for this opportunity?
The posting date listed is August 3, 2017.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for reference?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P17AS00604.
What does "publication-ready" mean in this context?
Based on the description, "publication-ready" means the draft is expected to be comprehensive and complete through research, writing, photo selection, editing, and final layout and design, prepared in accordance with established NPS publication standards and consistent with the style of official NPS handbooks.
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