Consultation NOFO Revised P24AS00505 12.05.23.pdf

National Park Service

CRFA-PGC - Cultural Resources Financial Assistance

P24AS00505

Table of Contents A. Program Description

B. Federal Award Information

B1. Total Funding

B2. Expected Award Amount

B3. Anticipated Award Funding and Dates

B4. Number of Awards

B5. Type of Award

C. Eligibility Information

C1. Eligible Applicants

C2. Cost Sharing or Matching

C3. Other

Eligible Grant Activities

D. Application and Submission Information

D1. Address to Request Application Package

D2. Content and Form of Application Submission

Project Narrative

Project Abstract

Notice to Applicants Regarding Project Staff

Supplemental Application Documents

Other Disclosures

D3. Unique Entity Identifier and System for Award Management (SAM)

D4. Submission Dates and Times

D5. Intergovernmental Review

D6. Funding Restrictions

D7. Other Submission Requirements

E. Application Review Information

E1. Criteria

E2. Review and Selection Process

E3. CFR – Regulatory Information

E4. Anticipated Announcement and Federal Award Dates

F. Federal Award Administration Information

F1. Federal Award Notices

F2. Administrative and National Policy Requirements

F3. Reporting

G. Federal Awarding Agency Contact(s)

G1. Program Technical Contact

G2. Program Administration Contact

G3. Application System Technical Support

H. Other Information

Modification or Changes to the Notice of Funding Opportunity

Government Right to Reject or Negotiate

Notice of Right to Conduct a Review of Financial Capability

A. Program Description Authority:

Legislative Authority: 25 U.S.C. 3008 Federal Regulations: 2 CFR § 200; 2 CFR § 1402; 43 CFR § 10

Assistance Listing:

15.922 Program Background, Objectives, and Goals:

The National Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) Program assists the Secretary of the Interior with some responsibilities under NAGPRA. One of these responsibilities is to administer the section of NAGPRA which authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to make grants to museums, Indian Tribes, and Native Hawaiian organizations for the purposes of assisting in consultation, documentation, and repatriation of Native American cultural items, including human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, and objects of cultural patrimony (25 U.S.C. 3008). Two types of grants are available each fiscal year:

Consultation/Documentation Grants and Repatriation Grants. The National Park Service has awarded approximately 1,148 NAGPRA grants since 1994. More information on these grants can be found on the program website. Under this Funding Opportunity, grant funds must be used for CONSULTATION or DOCUMENTATION projects under NAGPRA.

Funding Opportunity Goals The goal of this announcement is to fund consultation projects that support efforts related to compiling or revising a NAGPRA inventory and making or responding to requests for repatriation of items in a NAGPRA summary.The goal of this announcement is to fund documentation projects that support determining the geographical origin, cultural affiliation, and other basic facts surrounding the acquisition of Native American cultural items.The goal of this announcement is to fund projects (consultation and documentation projects) that are collaborative andlead to determining control, treatment, repatriation, and disposition of NAGPRA cultural items.

B. Federal Award Information https://www.nps.gov/subjects/nagpra/index.htm

B1. Total Funding Estimated Total Funding $3,407,000

B2. Expected Award Amount Maximum Award $100,000 Minimum Award $5,000 Anticipated Federal Funding:

The amount of funding available per award for this NOFO will be determined once final FY2024 appropriations have been made. This NOFO will be cancelled if FY2024 appropriations are insufficient to support new awards.

Non-Federal Entity Cost Share:

Non-Federal cost share is not required for this agreement and will not be used as a factor during the merit review of applications under this announcement.

Estimated Amount of Funding Available Per Award:

The amount of funding available per award for this NOFO will be determined as part of the application review process based on applications received and funding made available through appropriations. Based on prior year data, NPS anticipates the average dollar amount of awards made under this announcement to be between $5,000 to $100,000.

B3. Anticipated Award Funding and Dates Anticipated Award Date August 01, 2024 Projects receiving funding through this announcement will start once funding has been secured and awards have been made. Pre-award costs are not allowable unless specified in the written Notice of Award/Grant Agreement.

Anticipated Term of the Agreement:

Agreement terms for funded projects are estimated to range between one to two years, depending on the negotiated project statement of work. Agreements are not effective until fully executed and issued by the NPS Financial Assistance Awarding Officer.

B4. Number of Awards Expected Number of Awards

Based on prior year data, NPS anticipates between 25-30 agreements for FY2024. The actual number of awards will depend on the number of meritorious applications and the availability of appropriated funds.

Multiple Project Proposals Applicants may submit more than one consultation/documentation proposal under this announcement. A separate and complete application must be submitted for each unique project.

A maximum of $100,000 is available for a unique consultation/documentation project.

Applicants must demonstrate their ability to successfully fulfill the administrative requirements of managing multiple projects simultaneously. Applicants may not submit multiple proposals for the same project where the total combined Federal request for the project exceeds $100,000.

Other Information Applications for renewal or supplementation of existing projects are eligible to compete with applications for new Federal awards. Applications to renew or supplement existing projects must explain in full the specific, discrete project that can be accomplished within the term of the agreement that is a part of a larger, ongoing project.

B5. Type of Award Funding Instrument Type G - Grant A legal instrument of financial assistance between The National Park Service and a non-Federal entity that, consistent with 31 U.S.C. §6302, 6304:

1. Is used to enter into a relationship the principal purpose of which is to transfer anything of value from the Federal awarding agency to the non-Federal entity to carry out a public purpose authorized by a law of the United States (see 31 U.S.C. §6101(3)); and not to acquire property or services for the Federal awarding agency’s direct benefit or use;

2. Is distinguished from a cooperative agreement in that it does not provide for substantial involvement between the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity and the non- Federal entity in carrying out the activity contemplated by the Federal award.

Substantial Involvement:

For a grant agreement, no substantial involvement on the part of the National Park Service is anticipated.

C. Eligibility Information

C1. Eligible Applicants Eligible Applicants

00 – State governments 01 – County governments 02 – City or township governments 04 – Special district governments 06 – Public and State controlled institutions of higher education 07 – Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) 11 – Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) 12 – Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education 20 – Private institutions of higher education 25 – Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Additional Information on Eligibility The following entities are eligible to apply for a NAGPRA Consultation/Documentation grant:

An Indian Tribe, Alaska Native village, or Native Hawaiian Organization An Indian Tribe means any tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community of Indians, including Alaska Native villages, which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.

The Department of the Interior has interpreted this definition as applying to the 574 Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages that are recognized by the United States Government. The Bureau of Indian Affairs’ list of Federally recognized tribes is available at www.bia.gov. This list does not include Alaska regional or village corporations.

Native Hawaiian organization (NHO) includes any organization that: a) serves and represents the interests of Native Hawaiians; b) has as a primary and stated purpose the provision of services to Native Hawaiians; and c) has expertise in Native Hawaiian Affairs. NAGPRA states that this shall include the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.

A Museum that has control of Native American human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, or objects of cultural patrimony and has received Federal funds.

The term "Museum" includes state or local government agencies, private institutions, and institutions of higher learning that have received Federal funds. Eligible museums must have completed and provided the following documents to the National NAGPRA Program and to Indian tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, as appropriate, prior to submission of a grant application:

• A NAGPRA Summary of the cultural items in their possession or control by November 16, 1993, or after according to timelines in 43 CFR 10.13.

• A NAGPRA Inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects in their possession or control by November 16, 1995, or after according to timelines in 43 CFR 10.13.

A museum that has not yet completed a summary or inventory, but does so prior to submitting a grant proposal, may then be eligible to receive an award. Museums determined to be out of compliance with NAGPRA may be excluded from consideration. Federal agencies and the Smithsonian Institution may not apply for grants. Applicants who previously received a http://www.bia.gov

NAGPRA grant but did not meet the conditions of the grant agreement, including reports or deliverables, may be penalized in the review process.

C2. Cost Sharing or Matching Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement No Non-Federal cost share is not required to be eligible for an award under this announcement and will not be used as a factor during the merit review of applications under this announcement.

Applicants are not recommended to include cost-sharing or matching funds in their proposals.

C3. Other Eligible Grant Activities Grants are intended to assist museums, Indian Tribes, & NHOs with consultation/documentation activities leading towards repatriation or disposition of Native American human remains and cultural items. Grants support specific, discrete projects that can be accomplished within the 2-year agreement term. Project activities may include, but are not limited to:

a. Research and data collection. This includes collections research, database enhancements or development, interviews with tribal elders or NAGPRA representatives, and other forms of data collection to support consultations leading to cultural affiliation determinations and repatriation or disposition requests. This should not be interpreted as authorizing the initiation of new scientific studies or other means of acquiring or preserving additional scientific information from the human remains and/or cultural items. Funds are intended for the limited purpose of determining the geographic origin, cultural affiliation, and basic facts surrounding acquisition of Native American human remains and cultural items.

b. Training. This may include the development of or attendance at NAGPRA-focused conferences, sessions, trainings, and workshops, including NAGPRA Review Committee meetings, to gain or impart knowledge on NAGPRA-related issues, processes, and best practices.

c. Travel. This may include airfare or other transportation, lodging, and per diem for museum project staff or tribal representatives to conduct in-person consultation and information-sharing on NAGPRA collections for the purposes of identification, cultural or geographical affiliation, proper handling and care, and repatriation or disposition.

d. Meetings. This may include supplies, technological resources, and support for the preparation and hosting of in-person or virtual meetings, teleconferences, webinars, etc.

Meeting content/agendas must be primarily NAGPRA-related, such as consultations, internal NAGPRA committees, NAGPRA coalitions, or presentations to tribal councils.

e. Collections Care. This may include preparing Native American human remains and cultural items for repatriation, disposition, and/or reburial as requested by tribal representatives, testing NAGPRA collections for the presence of pesticides, preservatives, or other potentially harmful contaminants prior to repatriation, decontaminating human remains and cultural items, or stabilizing NAGPRA collections subject to handling or transport during consultation and repatriation.

The table below outlines allowable activities under NAGPRA consultation/documentation grants. Ineligible or unallowable activities will be disallowed.

Activity Does Not Fund Will Fund

Advocacy/Fundraising

Any activity or staff time that can be construed as advocacy or fundraising, including the preparation of grant applications, fundraising committee meetings, & lobbying.

None.

Capital Projects/Construction

The purchase, construction, repair, or renovation of land, facilities, or buildings, including the purchase or maintenance of cemetery plots, gravesites, memorials, or grave markers.

None.

Coalitions & Partnerships

Coalitions or partnerships that do not relate to the

NAGPRA process.

Travel costs & materials for coalition meetings, training for coalition members, development of MOUs, protocols, & other agreements to facilitate the

NAGPRA process.

Collections Care

Costs for the ongoing care & curation of cultural items.

Conservation treatments on non-NAGPRA collections.

The purchase, construction, or installation of display cases, storage systems, or other materials to hold human remains & cultural items in a non-temporary capacity.

Rehousing NAGPRA collections in culturally appropriate materials for temporary storage or transportation.

Contamination testing & treatment on NAGPRA items identified for repatriation. Stabilizing & securing NAGPRA collections subject to handling or transport during consultation & repatriation.

Consultation Meetings

Entertainment costs, including amusement, diversion, receptions, social activities, contests, festivals, or similar events &

Rental of facilities, speaker fees, attendee stipends, ceremonial food & supplies, local transportation, & activities. Programs or meetings that do not directly impact a NAGPRA effort.

Consultation for the primary purposes of fulfilling Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.

other costs incidental to such meetings.

Cultural Resources & Historic Preservation

Costs for the management, care, or maintenance of cultural landscapes or historic properties, including grave sites.

Costs of general or ongoing cultural or historic preservation activities not directly tied to a discrete NAGPRA consultation, including general preservation planning, oral history, traditional skill/craft, or language projects.

Archaeological equipment, surveys, or excavations to locate new or existing burial sites.

Documentation efforts that directly support discrete NAGPRA consultation projects & are integral to resolving the cultural affiliation or Tribal

/Aboriginal land for the purpose of a NAGPRA determination.

Genealogical research for the purpose of determining lineal descendancy under

NAGPRA.

Databases

Database costs or work beyond the scope of the NAGPRA grant project, such as for general collections management.

Databases or software integral to the NAGPRA process.

Digitization Digitization supplies or efforts for non-NAGPRA collections.

Digitization supplies or items such as cameras, scanners, computer hardware & software, & web development in support of the NAGPRA process.

Disposition Transfer of any human remains or objects that fall outside of NAGPRA.

Disposition of human remains & cultural items as described in the NAGPRA regulations at 43 CFR 10.2(g)(5).

Education & Outreach

General cultural resource & historic preservation interpretation or education.

Advertising or public relations costs or promotional activities other than those related to the specific NAGPRA project.

Exhibition design, installation, or maintenance costs.

Interpretation, education, & outreach activities specific to a NAGPRA consultation.

Design & printing costs, press releases, brochures, signage, or other announcements of NAGPRA project activities.

Federal Agency Collections

Federal agency compliance efforts. Travel costs, per diem, or payments of any kind to Federal employees.

Documentation of items under the control of a Federal agency, only if applied for by a Tribe/NHO.

Proposal must justify the need for funding & make clear there is no support of Federal NAGPRA responsibilities.

Food & Beverages

Alcoholic beverages; food & beverages for general meetings, workshops, or conferences whose primary purpose is not NAGPRA consultation.

Per diem for subsistence while in travel status; food & non-alcoholic beverages specifically needed for consultation meetings, conferences, or ceremonies.

Foreign Institutions

Any consultation/documentation activities associated with human remains & cultural items under the control of a foreign institution.

Consultation/documentation on human remains & cultural items in the custody of a foreign institution that are under the control of a museum subject to

NAGPRA.

Intentional Excavations/Inadvertent

Discoveries

Activities related to NAGPRA compliance for excavations or inadvertent discoveries on Federal or tribal lands after November 16, 1990.

Consultation/documentation activities related to existing museum collections that are the result of excavations on local or state land.

Inventories & Summaries

Compliance activities, including the development

& submission of initial summaries & inventories to

Inspection of faunal remains to identify unreported

Native American human remains. Additional consultation for the purpose achieve compliance with

NAGPRA.

of revisions of NAGPRA inventories & summaries for human remains or cultural items that were lost or miscataloged when initial compliance documents were developed.

Litigation & Civil Penalty Allegations

Any litigation-related costs, including any costs related to filing or mitigating an allegation of failure to comply with NAGPRA.

None.

Non-Federally Recognized Indian Groups

Members of Indian groups that are not integral to the consultation process.

Travel & related expenses for representatives from Indian groups who are integral to a consultation.

Non-NAGPRA Collections

Consultation/documentation efforts on any collection in the control of an institution that does not have NAGPRA obligations.

Consultation/documentation efforts on non-NAGPRA items. Smithsonian Institution.

None.

Review Committee Dispute actions.

Presentations at NAGPRA Review Committee meetings to inform them of successes & barriers to consultation under NAGPRA.

Scientific Study or Destructive Analysis

Testing to determine whether or not human remains are Native American. Scientific studies or destructive analysis on human remains or cultural items without prior consent of the Tribal/NHO project partners.

Projects that clearly show all possibly interested tribes have been consulted & have given their consent to the scientific study or the use of destructive analysis; studies must be shown to be integral to resolving cultural affiliation for the purpose of a NAGPRA determination.

Training

Payments for Federal staff, including National

NAGPRA Program, to conduct training or attend a

Attendance & registration for NAGPRA-specific trainings & conferences, including NAGPRA Review conference or other event.

General cultural resources, historic preservation, or collections care training.

Committee meetings.

Training on object handling, care, or hazardous substance testing for human remains & cultural items.

Excluded Parties:

NPSconducts a review of the SAM.gov Exclusions database for all applicant entities and their key project personnel prior to award. The NPS cannot award funds to entities or their key project personnel identified in the SAM.gov Exclusions database as ineligible, prohibited/restricted or otherwise excluded from receiving Federal contracts, certain subcontracts, and certain Federal assistance and benefits, as their ineligibility condition applies to this Federal program.

Compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act Projects funded under this program may constitute “undertakings” as defined by Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (54 U.S.C. 306108). Accordingly, the NPS may request additional information than what is described in this announcement in order to consult with State Historic Preservation Officers and/or Indian Tribes prior to awarding funds.

Foreign Entities or Projects This program does not provide funding to foreign entities or for projects conducted outside the United States.

D. Application and Submission Information

D1. Address to Request Application Package All application information and documentation can be found on Grants.gov under opportunity number P24AS00505. The Application Package contains the mandatory forms that must be submitted (see the "Package" tab). Applicants must also submit any applicable supporting documents using the additional Attachments forms. Applicants may request paper copies of application materials by contacting the Awarding Agency using the information provided in Section G of this announcement.

Applications may be submitted any time up until the closing date of this announcement. An applicant's failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the closing date of this announcement will result in the application being excluded from consideration. This includes, but is not limited to, late and incomplete application packages.

D2. Content and Form of Application Submission Project Narrative Applicants must complete the mandatory forms and any applicable optional forms, in accordance with the instructions below, as required by this NOFO. Incomplete applications may be excluded from consideration.

A complete application shall include:

1. Standard Form 424 – Application for Financial Assistance

2. Standard Form 424A – Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs

3. Standard Form 424B – Assurances for Non-Construction Programs

4. Project Narrative (via the Project Narrative Attachment Form)

5. Project Abstract (via the Project Abstract Summary Form)

6. Budget Narrative (via the Budget Narrative Attachment Form)

7. Resumes for Key Personnel and/or Position Descriptions (as applicable, via the Other

Attachments Form)

8. Letters of Commitment from Project Partners and/or Consultants (as applicable, via the

Other Attachments Form)

9. Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (if applicable, via the Other Attachments Form)

Project Narrative Using the section headings provided below, write a narrative that addresses the prompts listed below. Answers to all items are required (A-G and H, as applicable). Limit the narrative to eight numbered pages. Be concise but provide sufficient detail that a reviewer will be able to answer the review criteria provided in Section E.1 of this announcement. Only include information that is pertinent to the proposal. Use at least 0.5- inch margins on all sides and a font size of at least twelve points. Submit the Project Narrative as a single .pdf via the Project Narrative Attachment Form available through this announcement on Grants.gov.

A. Objectives and Activities

i. What are the goals and objectives of this project? How do they support the goal of this NAGPRA grant program (to increase the ability of tribes/NHOs and museums to facilitate consultations and collaboration in carrying out the NAGPRA process)?

ii. What specific grant-funded activities will you undertake to achieve the project goals and objectives? (Reference Section C.3 of this NOFO for types of eligible activities).

iii. What milestones will be met and/or deliverables produced as a result of the project activities? Do not include required grant reporting as a milestone/deliverable.

B. Partnerships

i. Who are the project beneficiaries?

ii. List all project partners and briefly explain their involvement. Applicants may choose to distinguish between confirmed project partners (for whom letters of commitment must be included) and potential partners (for whom letters of commitment or support should be included), if applicable. (It is highly recommended that applicants include letters of commitment and/or support from ALL parties).

iii. How were partners and/or beneficiaries involved in the development of this project?

C. Implementation/Administration

i. List all key project staff, including consultants. "Key project staff" are those who play a significant role in the development, execution, and/or oversight of the project. Describe each person’s role and explain how their experience and qualifications are appropriate for the project. If you plan to hire new personnel or consultants, either provide position descriptions or describe the criteria that will be used to competitively select these individuals or services. Clearly distinguish whether or not key project staff members' time will be paid for by this grant or by other funding sources.

ii. In a table or outline format, provide a schedule of completion that includes each major project activity identified in Item A of the Project Narrative and shows how the project will be completed within a 24-month period of performance. Include milestones and/or deliverables in this schedule, as applicable. The schedule of completion should be no longer than one page per project year.

iii. Describe what internal controls are in place to monitor the progress of the grant project and ensure compliance with all administrative and financial requirements.

"Internal Controls" are the means by which an organization assures operational effectiveness and efficiency, reliable financial reporting, and compliance with laws, regulations and policies. What corrective actions will be taken if work does not proceed as planned?

D. Impact/Evaluation

i. Briefly describe your institution's NAGPRA goals and/or priorities, how they were established, and how this project will help support or achieve them.

ii. What are the expected outcomes of the project and how do they align with the

NAGPRA process?

iii. Describe how you will measure and evaluate project impact. What does success look like?

E. Status of Current or Recent NAGPRA Grant(s)

State whether or not you have received a NAGPRA Consultation/Documentation Grant or Repatriation Grant within the past five years. Choose from the following three statement options, as applicable:

i. “ABC Institute does not currently have a NAGPRA grant, nor did we complete one in the past five years.”

ii. “ABC Institute currently has an active NAGPRA grant.”

iii. “ABC Institute received a NAGPRA grant within the past five years and the grant is closed.”

If ii or iii are applicable, provide the grant number and project title of your NAGPRA grant(s). Also provide a brief summary of whether or not the project(s) are/were successful and why.

F. Statement of No Overlap Applicants must provide a statement affirming that no overlap exists between the proposed project and any other active or anticipated projects in terms of activities, costs, or time commitment of key personnel. A sample statement to satisfy this requirement might be: "There are no overlaps or duplication between this application and any of our other Federal applications or funded projects."

i. If any overlap does exist and the applicant cannot provide a statement like the one above, they must provide a description of the overlap in their application and provide a copy of any overlapping or duplicative proposal submitted to any other potential funding entity. See the "Overlap or Duplication of Effort Statement" paragraph in this section (below).

G. Statement of Impact on Historic Properties Applicants must provide a statement identifying if the proposed project has the potential to impact historic properties. As defined in 36 CFR § 800.16, “historic properties” are any prehistoric or historic districts, sites, buildings, structures, or objects that are eligible for or already listed in the National Register of Historic Places. A sample statement to satisfy this requirement might be: "[Tribe/Museum Name] does not believe that the proposed project has the potential to affect historic properties as defined in Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.”

i. If the applicant cannot provide a statement like the one above, they must provide a brief description of the potential impact in their application.

H. NAGPRA Collection (Museum applicants only; "Museum" means any non-tribal/NHO applicant) Describe the museum’s Native American collections. What is the total number of NAGPRA-related items? What is the estimated number of Native American human remains in the museum’s possession or control? (Specify if these are individual bones or sets of remains). If this project prioritizes or addresses certain collections or items instead of others, explain why. Museums may attach up to two pages of relevant supporting documentation if this information does not fit within the eight-page limit for the proposal narrative.

Project Abstract As of December 1, 2021, all applicants must complete and submit the “Project Abstract Summary" Grants.gov common form with their application. The Department of Interior is implementing use of this form to meet the requirements in OMB memorandums M-22-02, M-21- 20, and M-21-03, which contain specific requirements for agencies to send more detailed project descriptions to USASpending.gov for financial assistance awards. Applicants must succinctly summarize the proposed project purpose, goals, activities, partners, and potential outcomes/impact (limited to 4,000 characters). Funded applications' abstracts will be made available to the public on USASpending.gov, so do use plain language that can be understood by the public without access to the full project proposal, and do not include personally identifiable, sensitive, or proprietary information. Enter the text and submit the Project Abstract directly via the "Project Abstract Summary" Form available through this announcement on Grants.gov.

SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance Applicants must submit the appropriate Standard Form (SF)-424, Application for Federal Assistance. Individuals applying as a private citizen (i.e., unrelated to any business or nonprofit organization you may own or operate in your name), must complete the SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance-Individual form. All other applicants must complete the standard SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance. The required application forms are available with this announcement on Grants.gov. The SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance must be complete, signed, and dated. Do not include any proprietary or personally identifiable information. Please note: Enter only the amount requested from this Federal program in the “Federal” funding box on the SF-424 Application form. Include any other Federal sources of https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/M-22-02.pdf https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/M_21_20.pdf https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/M_21_20.pdf https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/M-21-03.pdf funding in the “Other” box and provide details on those Federal source(s) and funding amount(s) in the required Budget Narrative (see the “Budget Narrative” section below).

Complete this form with all applicable information. The starred/yellow highlighted fields are required. An Authorized Representative is a person who has the authority to legally bind your organization to an agreement. The Authorized Representative cannot be the same person as the Project Director, who will have primary responsibility for carrying out your project’s activities. Failure to designate two separate people will result in delays in processing the application.

Notice to Applicants Regarding Project Staff Successfully funded applications will have project staff associated with the grant agreement. The default data for project staff that become associated with a grant agreement are drawn from the contacts listed on the SF-424. This means that the individuals identified by name on the SF-424 will become the grantee authorized official and grantee principal investigator/project director named in the grant agreement (if the project is selected for funding). The individual named on the SF-424 in block 21 will be the grantee authorized official; the person named on the SF-424 in block 8f will be the principal investigator/project director. This does not mean that the personnel named on the SF-424 must be the individuals that act as the authorized individual or principal investigator/project director for successfully funded project; however, this does mean that we assume that the individuals on the SF-424 will assume these roles unless indicated otherwise in the supplemental application documents. If you do not want the individuals named on the SF- 424 in blocks 8f and 21 to be considered “key officials” for the purposes of a grant, please clearly state this in the project narrative and identify who those individuals should be.

Applicants must submit the appropriate SF-424 Budget Information form and Budget Narrative.

For non-construction programs or projects, applicants must complete and submit the SF-424A, “Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs” form. All of the required application forms are available with this announcement on Grants.gov. Federal award recipients and subrecipients are subject to Federal award cost principles in 2 CFR 200.

The estimated project budget must align with the projected scope of work presented in the application. Round all numbers to the nearest dollar amount, even if exact costs are known. If any costs are not applicable to your project, fill-in $0.00. Check that the amounts listed on the SF-424A match those on the Budget Narrative before submitting.

Any applicant organization that has not completed the financial assistance certifications and representations within their SAM.gov registration must submit the appropriate signed and dated Assurances form. All of the required application forms are available with this announcement on Grants.gov.

This form must be signed by an Authorized Representative and submitted with the application (digital signatures are acceptable). Submission of the electronic application acknowledges that your organization certifies compliance with relevant Federal requirements to the same extent as the signature does on a paper application.

Detailed Budget Narrative The project budget shall include detailed information on all cost categories and must clearly identify all estimated project costs. Unit costs shall be provided for all budget items including the cost of work to be provided by contractors or sub-recipients. In addition, applicants shall include a narrative description of the items included in the project budget, including the value of in-kind contributions of goods and services provided to complete the project when cost share is identified to be included (reference section C of this announcement). Cost categories can include, but are not limited to, those costs items included on the SF424A or SF424C.

Using the section headings provided below, write a narrative budget justification that is aligned with the budget categories in Section B of the SF-424A. Provide unit costs for all budget items including any contracts or sub-awards. Provide a subtotal for each budget category, show how you arrived at the figures provided, and explain why these items are necessary to accomplish the grant objectives. There is no page limit or required format for the budget narrative. Round all numbers to the nearest dollar amount, even if exact costs are known. If any cost categories are not applicable to your project, write $0.00 or N/A. Check that the amounts listed in the Budget Narrative are correct (double-check your math!) and that the subtotals for each cost category match those on Section B of the SF-424A before submitting. Inconsistencies will result in delays in processing the application. Submit the Budget Narrative as a single .pdf via the Budget Narrative Attachment Form available through this announcement on Grants.gov.

A. Personnel: Provide name, title, unit of time, quantity, cost per unit of time, and resultant dollar amount for each of the personnel included in the total line item dollar amount.

(Example: Joe Smith, Registrar, 40 hours/week for 50 weeks at $20.00/hr. =$40,000).

B. Fringe Benefits: For each person included above, provide the fringe benefits rate and total line item dollar amount. If your organization has a separate fringe benefit rate agreement, attach it as a supplemental document to your application.

C. Travel: Provide the unit of measure, quantity, cost per unit, and resultant dollar amount for each of the following travel details: airfare, lodging, per diem, ground transportation, housing stipend and/or transportation stipend. Also provide a statement that the proposed travel and per diem costs do not exceed current maximum Federal rates (which can be found at https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/per-diem-rates), OR that the proposed travel and per diem costs are in line with your organization’s written travel policy.

i. Under GSA requirements, the first and last travel days of any trip must be calculated at 75% of the full per diem rate. (Example: For a 3-day trip to a location with a GSA per diem rate of $100.00 the total allowable per diem is $75 (Day 1) + $100 (Day 2) + $75 (Day 3) = $250).

ii. The Federal allowable mileage rate of 65.5 cents per mile (as of FY24 - subject to change) should be applied to any personally owned vehicle use.

iii. All travel costs must adhere to applicable regulations and conditions including 2 CFR Part 200.474.

D. Equipment: Equipment is defined in 2 CFR Part 200.33 as “tangible personal property (including information technology systems) having a useful life of more than one year and a per-unit acquisition cost which equals or exceeds $5,000.” List any equipment being purchased with federal funds, provide quotes or estimates obtained to support the cost amount, and include a written justification as to why this equipment is necessary for the proposed project. An applicant must demonstrate purchasing permanent equipment is less expensive than renting. If funded, applicants are required to maintain records demonstrate that a competitive bidding process was used to purchase such services or equipment. Grant recipients who purchase equipment must adhere to applicable regulations and conditions including 2 CFR Part 200.313 and 2 CFR Part 200.439.

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E. Supplies: Provide a description, quantity, cost per unit, and resultant dollar amount for any consumable supplies, raw materials, and expendable equipment (items costing less than $5,000 and/or have an estimated useful life of less than 1 year). “General office supplies” or “miscellaneous supplies” are not acceptable line items.

F. Contractual: Provide the contract description, unit of time, quantity, cost per unit of time, and resultant dollar amount for each contract. Do not include stipends for tribal elders here (see budget category H below). Where applicable, include a justification for costs indicating regional costs or ranges for services. Applicants will be required to submit documentation showing a competitive selection process was used for contracts over the Federal micro-purchase threshold of $10,000 if their applications are selected for award.

G. Construction: Construction costs are unallowable under NAGPRA grants. Do not include any costs under this category and instead enter $0.00.

H. Other Costs: Provide a description, quantity, cost per unit, and resultant dollar amount for each item. This category includes such items as stipends for tribal elders or students and other items not previously listed. “Miscellaneous,” “overhead,” and “contingency” are not acceptable line items.

I. Total Direct Charges: List the subtotal of budget categories A – H.

J. Indirect Costs: Provide the indirect cost rate percentage, type (negotiated or 10% de minimis), associated base (modified total direct costs), and resultant indirect amount.

Provide an explanation if the associated base to which you're applying the indirect rate differs from budget category I (Total Direct Charges). If indirect costs are included, applicants must include a copy of the negotiated indirect cost rate agreement (NICRA) and apply the approved rate accordingly.

1. See Section D.6 "Required Indirect Cost Statement to be submitted with Application" below for a statement that must be included in your Budget Narrative (choose the one statement that is applicable to your proposal and include it here).

2. Per 2 CFR 200.75 “Participant support costs means direct costs for items such as stipends or subsistence allowances, travel allowances, and registration fees paid to or on behalf of participants or trainees (but not employees) in connection with conferences or training projects.” NAGPRA consultation meetings do not qualify as "conferences or training projects" therefore these costs do not have to be excluded from the associated base. Stipends, travel costs, and registration fees for conferences or trainings must still be excluded from the associated base.

K. Total Federal Funding Request: List the total amount of federal funds being requested.

Double-check that this amount matches those listed on the SF-424 and SF-424A before submitting your application. Inconsistencies will result in delays in processing your application.

Supplemental Application Documents Submit the following required documents as clearly labeled .pdfs via the Other Attachments Form available through this announcement on Grants.gov.

Resumes of Key Personnel Attach brief (2 page maximum) resumes for all key project personnel, including consultants, listed in Item C.i. of the Project Narrative. If project personnel or consultants have not yet been chosen, attach detailed position descriptions and/or search criteria. The applicant must be able to show that a competitive selection process for professional consultants was used for contracts over $10,000. If awarded, applicable recipients will be required to submit a Competitive Negotiation and Small Purchases Contracting Document, which can be found on the National NAGPRA Program website. Additional information on procurement standards for Federal grants can be found in 2 CFR Part 200.317-326. Identify who the authorized representative and principal investigator/project director will be if this application is selected for funding.

Letters of Commitment Attach letters of commitment for all project partners listed in Item B.ii. of the Project Narrative and for all professional consultants (if known). It is recommended that applicants include letters from all confirmed and potential partners. Letters should be current, and should state the partner or consultant’s specific role and responsibilities in the project and assert their commitment to participating in the project, if funded.

Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (if applicable) If your proposed budget includes indirect costs, a current negotiated indirect cost rate agreement must be provided with your proposal. The rate as proposed must meet the requirements of 2 CFR Part 200.414 and 2 CFR Part 200 Appendix III – VII, as applicable. Proposals that fail to document their indirect costs will have those costs disallowed. See Section D.6 "Required Indirect Cost Statement to be submitted with Application" below for the required statement that should be included in the Budget Narrative.

Other Disclosures If selected for award, NPS reserves the right to request additional or clarifying information for any reason deemed necessary, including, but not limited to:

(a) Other budget information

(b) Financial capability

(c) Evaluation of risk

(d) Name and phone number of the Designated Responsible Employee for complying with national policies prohibiting discrimination (See 43 CFR § 17)

Project Abstract Summary Please complete and submit with your application package the Project Abstract Summary form with the following information:

• Funding Opportunity Number;

• Goals and Objectives of your proposed project;

• Summary of Project Activities;

• Performance Goals including milestones and expected outcomes;

• Who will benefit from your project.

This information will be transmitted to USASpending.gov and be viewable by the public.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure Per the Financial Assistance Interior Regulation (FAIR), 2 CFR §1402.112, applicants must state in their application if any actual or potential conflict of interest exists at the time of submission.

(a) Applicability.

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(1) This section intends to ensure that non-Federal entities and their employees take appropriate steps to avoid conflicts of interest in their responsibilities under or with respect to Federal financial assistance agreements.

(2) In the procurement of supplies, equipment, construction, and services by recipients and by sub recipients, the conflict of interest provisions in 2 CFR §200.318 apply.

(b) Notification.

(1) Non-Federal entities, including applicants for financial assistance awards, must disclose in writing any conflict of interest to the DOI awarding agency or pass-through entity in accordance with 2 CFR §200.112.

(2) Recipients must establish internal controls that include, at a minimum, procedures to identify, disclose, and mitigate or eliminate identified conflicts of interest. The recipient is responsible for notifying the Financial Assistance Officer in writing of any conflicts of interest that may arise during the life of the award, including those that have been reported by sub recipients.

(c) Restrictions on lobbying. Non-Federal entities are strictly prohibited from using funds under a grant or cooperative agreement for lobbying activities and must provide the required certifications and disclosures pursuant to 43 CFR §18 and prelim@title31/subtitle2/chapter13&edition=prelim">31 USC §1352.

(d) Review procedures. The Financial Assistance Officer will examine each conflict of interest disclosure on the basis of its particular facts and the nature of the proposed grant or cooperative agreement, and will determine whether a significant potential conflict exists and, if it does, develop an appropriate means for resolving it.

(e) Enforcement. Failure to resolve conflicts of interest in a manner that satisfies the government may be cause for termination of the award. Failure to make required disclosures may result in any of the remedies described in 2 CFR §200.339, Remedies for noncompliance, including suspension or debarment (see also 2 CFR §180).

Uniform Audit Reporting Statement All U.S. states, local governments, federally recognized Indian tribes, institutions of higher education, and non- profit organizations expending $750,000 USD or more in Federal award funds in the applicant’s fiscal year must submit a Single Audit report for that year through the Federal Audit Clearinghouse’s Internet Data Entry System, in accordance with 2 CFR 200 subpart F. U.S. state, local government, federally recognized Indian tribes, institutions of higher education, and non-profit applicants must state if your organization was or was not required to submit a Single Audit report for the most recently closed fiscal year. If your organization was required to submit a Single Audit report for the most recently closed fiscal year, provide the EIN associated with that report and state if it is available through the Federal Audit Clearinghouse website.

The audit access and submission system (Harvester) housed at the Bureau of the Census will be shut down on December 31, 2023. After that date, historic audit data and new audit submissions will only be available from the new Federal Audit Clearinghouse website at https://www.fac.gov.

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Applicants requesting more than $100,000 in Federal funding must certify to the statements in 43 CFR Part 18, Appendix A-Certification Regarding Lobbying. If this application requests more than $100,000 in Federal funds, the Authorized Official’s signature on the appropriate SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance form also represents the entity’s certification of the statements in 43 CFR Part 18, Appendix A.

Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Applicants and recipients must not use any federally appropriated funds (annually appropriated or continuing appropriations) or matching funds under a Federal award to pay any person for lobbying in connection with the award. Lobbying is influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any U.S.