Opportunity Information: Apply for P17AS00686
This grant opportunity, titled "Notice of Intent: Repair Wind Damaged Adobe Building at Cow Creek" (Funding Opportunity Number P17AS00686), comes from the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, and focuses on stabilizing and repairing a historic adobe structure in Death Valley National Park. The project targets Building CC64, located within the Cow Creek Historic District, a listed historic area where individual structures contribute to the district's overall significance. The award is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning the National Park Service expects to be actively involved in shaping or participating in the work rather than simply issuing funds with minimal oversight.
Building CC64 has a long service history tied to the park's operational development. Constructed in 1939 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, it originally functioned as a small, one-room hydroelectric plant providing steady power for tools, and supporting practical needs like fire protection and irrigation for the nearby maintenance and administrative area. After being out of use for about a decade, it was rebuilt in 1953 to serve as a radio communications structure, reflecting how park infrastructure evolved as operational priorities changed. Physically, it is a small building of about 320 square feet, built with adobe brick walls, a concrete floor, and a corrugated metal roof. Inside, remnants of its early hydroelectric function remain, including the stand for a Pelton wheel on the south end of the interior; later, the Pelton wheel system was replaced with a gasoline-powered generator. Exterior features also changed over time, especially on the west wall, which originally had five windows with wooden louvers beneath them but was later altered when the windows were replaced with louvers to improve airflow for generator combustion.
The immediate reason for the project is storm damage that occurred in 2016, when a high-wind event tore the roof off the building. With the roof removed, the adobe walls were left exposed to weather, creating an urgent preservation problem because adobe can deteriorate quickly when unprotected. The core goal of the funded work is to assess and repair the damaged adobe walls and return them to a stable, "good condition" state so the structure can safely receive a replacement roof. The roof itself is not part of this specific grant effort; it is expected to be restored later through a separate project, but the wall repairs funded here are a necessary prerequisite for that future work.
A major feature of the project is its training and educational approach. Instead of being treated purely as a construction job, the work is set up in a field school format that will train a mix of students, interns, and volunteers. Participants will learn foundational concepts in historic preservation along with hands-on methods for evaluating and repairing damaged adobe. In addition to basic repairs, the project will incorporate seismic retrofits to reduce earthquake vulnerability, which is particularly important for unreinforced masonry and adobe structures. The work will also be designed to better connect the roof structure to the adobe walls, specifically to lower the risk of another wind event lifting the roof off in the future.
Seismic retrofitting options will be developed as part of an academic and applied engineering component. Engineering students at New Mexico State University will produce various retrofit proposals, present them to park staff, and the park will select which approach to implement. That setup reinforces the cooperative nature of the agreement: the park is not only funding outcomes, but also coordinating decision-making, reviewing technical options, and integrating preservation and safety considerations before construction methods are finalized.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was created on August 17, 2017, with an original closing date of August 27, 2017, indicating a short response window typical of certain intent notices and partnership-driven projects. The expected number of awards is one, with an award ceiling of $1, which is a common listing artifact for notices that may be tied to a specific partner or a predetermined cooperative arrangement rather than a broad, competitive funding pool. The activity category is natural resources, and the CFDA number listed is 15.945. Eligibility is described generally as "Others," with additional clarification normally provided in the full eligibility text associated with the announcement.
Overall, the project is designed to keep a historically important CCC-era building viable and contributing to the Cow Creek Historic District. By repairing the adobe walls, integrating earthquake-related reinforcements, improving how the future roof will be anchored, and training participants in preservation practice, the National Park Service aims to stabilize the structure now and set it up for a successful roof restoration later, ultimately returning CC64 to serviceable condition and preserving its role in the National Register-listed historic district.Apply for P17AS00686
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent: Repair Wind Damaged Adobe Building at Cow Creek" 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 Aug 17, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 27, 2017. (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 $1.00 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 title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Notice of Intent: Repair Wind Damaged Adobe Building at Cow Creek".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P17AS00686.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service.
Where will the funded work take place?
The work focuses on a historic adobe building in Death Valley National Park, specifically at Cow Creek within the Cow Creek Historic District.
What specific building is the project targeting?
The project targets Building CC64, a small historic adobe structure located within the Cow Creek Historic District.
Why is Building CC64 considered historically significant?
Building CC64 contributes to the significance of the Cow Creek Historic District, which is described as a listed historic area where individual structures collectively support the district's overall historic value. The building also reflects important phases of park development, including Civilian Conservation Corps-era construction and later operational adaptations.
What is the main purpose of the grant-funded project?
The core purpose is to assess and repair storm-damaged adobe walls and return them to a stable, "good condition" state so the building can safely receive a replacement roof later.
What caused the damage that prompted this project?
In 2016, a high-wind event tore the roof off the building, leaving the adobe walls exposed to the elements and creating an urgent preservation concern.
Why is repairing the adobe walls urgent?
With the roof removed, the adobe walls are exposed to weather. Adobe can deteriorate quickly when unprotected, so stabilizing and repairing the walls is treated as urgent preservation work.
Is replacing the roof included in this grant?
No. The roof replacement is not part of this specific grant effort. The roof is expected to be restored later through a separate project. The wall repairs funded here are described as a necessary prerequisite for that future roof work.
What kind of award is this?
The award is described as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning the National Park Service expects to be actively involved in shaping the work or participating in it, rather than simply providing funds with minimal oversight.
What does "cooperative agreement" mean in the context of this project?
Based on the description provided, it means the National Park Service will have an active role in the project, including coordination and decision-making elements (such as reviewing technical options and selecting a retrofit approach).
What is the approximate size and construction of Building CC64?
Building CC64 is described as about 320 square feet, built with adobe brick walls, a concrete floor, and a corrugated metal roof (the roof having been torn off in the 2016 wind event).
When was Building CC64 built, and what was its original function?
The building was constructed in 1939 by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). It originally served as a small, one-room hydroelectric plant providing power for tools and supporting operational needs like fire protection and irrigation for the nearby maintenance and administrative area.
How did the building's use change over time?
After being out of use for about a decade, the building was rebuilt in 1953 to serve as a radio communications structure, reflecting evolving park operational priorities.
Are there remnants of the building's original hydroelectric system still present?
Yes. The description notes remnants of its early hydroelectric function, including a stand for a Pelton wheel at the south end of the interior. The Pelton wheel system was later replaced with a gasoline-powered generator.
What exterior changes to the building are mentioned?
The west wall originally had five windows with wooden louvers beneath them, but it was later altered when the windows were replaced with louvers to improve airflow for generator combustion.
What is the training or educational component of this project?
A major feature is that the work is organized in a field school format. It will train a mix of students, interns, and volunteers in historic preservation concepts and hands-on methods for evaluating and repairing damaged adobe.
Will the project include seismic improvements?
Yes. The project will incorporate seismic retrofits intended to reduce earthquake vulnerability, which is particularly relevant for unreinforced masonry and adobe structures.
Will the project address how the roof connects to the walls?
Yes. The project includes work designed to better connect the roof structure to the adobe walls to reduce the risk of another wind event lifting the roof off in the future.
How will the seismic retrofit approach be selected?
Seismic retrofitting options will be developed through an academic and applied engineering component. Engineering students at New Mexico State University will produce retrofit proposals, present them to park staff, and the park will select which approach to implement.
How many awards are expected under this opportunity?
The expected number of awards is one (1).
What is the award ceiling for this funding opportunity?
The award ceiling is listed as $1, which is noted as a common listing artifact for notices that may be tied to a specific partner or predetermined cooperative arrangement rather than a broad competitive funding pool.
When was the opportunity created and when did it close?
The opportunity was created on August 17, 2017, with an original closing date of August 27, 2017, indicating a short response window.
What is the activity category and CFDA number?
The activity category is listed as natural resources, and the CFDA number is 15.945.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described generally as "Others", with the note that additional clarification would normally appear in the full eligibility text associated with the announcement.
What is the broader outcome the National Park Service is aiming for?
The described intent is to keep a historically important CCC-era building viable and contributing to the Cow Creek Historic District by stabilizing the adobe walls now, integrating seismic reinforcement and improved roof-to-wall connections, and setting up the structure for a later, separate roof restoration project.
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