FAQs - P24AS00434 FY24-25.pdf

U.S. Department of the Interior

National Park Service

Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Culture and Arts Development Grant Program

FY 24/25 Notice of Funding Opportunity

Frequently Asked Questions

Published 8/26/2024

1. Q: Are Alaska Native Corporations (ANCs) eligible to apply for this grant?

A: No, ANCs are not eligible to apply. Eligible applicants must be either private nonprofit organizations, or private nonprofit institutions. Non-profit arms of Alaska Native entities are eligible to apply if they meet the required non-profit organization or institution requirement.

2. Q: What falls under the Project Narrative 20-page limit?

A: The Project Narrative must specifically address each item asked within the review criteria in

Section E. The responses to these criteria must fit within the 20-page limit. Forms SF-424, SF-

424A, SF-424B, SF-LLL, the statement of indirect charges, and other required items do NOT count as part of the page limit under the Project Narrative.

3. Q: Can an organization/institution manage this grant remotely from another state

(outside of Hawaii or Alaska)?

A: Yes, organizations/institutions outside of Hawaii and Alaska which primarily serve and/or represent Native Hawaiians or Alaska Natives and have been recognized by the Governor of the

State of Hawaii or the Governor of the State of Alaska may apply, and if awarded, manage the grant from any state. Please see Section C of the NOFO for more information.

4. Q: Are public institutions of higher education eligible to apply for this grant?

A: No, public institutions of higher education are not eligible to apply for this grant. Eligible applicants must be either private nonprofit organizations, or private nonprofit institutions.

5. Q: Are federally-recognized tribes allowed to apply?

A: No, federally-recognized tribes are not eligible to apply, however, Native American tribal organizations may apply and collaborate with one or more tribal governments on the project.

6. Q: How should Alaska applicants contact the Governor of Alaska for the required recommendation letter?

A: Visit the Email the Dunleavy Administration page, select “I would like to request a proclamation or special recognition, or have a flag flown over the Capitol,” complete the form, and select “Special Recognition” under the Type of Request dropdown list, and submit.

https://gov.alaska.gov/contact/email-the-governor/

7. Q: How do I download the NOFO pdf document to view?

A: On the grants.gov page, select the “Related Documents” tab, and click the link under the File

Name column that says “P24AS00434-Full Announcement - Full Announcement.zip” which will allow you to download the document(s).

8. Q: Can Hawaiian applicants ask the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Bishop Museum, and

UH President for letters of recommendation/support rather than have them commit to serving on a governing board for the project to be eligible?

A: For this FY24/25 NOFO cycle, we are bound to the legislative requirements that require a governing board that includes a representative of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs of the State of

Hawaii, the president of the University of Hawaii, and the president of the Bishop Museum.

Unfortunately, letters of recommendation/support do not meet this requirement.

9. Q: Who is the point of contact for questions on this NOFO and the application process?

A: Please contact Megan Thomson at megan_thomson@nps.gov for any question regarding this grant opportunity.

10. Q: Where can I read about projects funded by past funding cycles?

A: The press release for the FY23/24 grant can be found here, and the press release for the

FY22/23 grant can be found here.

https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/355715 mailto:megan_thomson@nps.gov https://home.nps.gov/orgs/1207/national-park-service-awards-$1-5-million-to-support-alaska-native-culture-and-arts-programming.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/na-nh-grants-08-23.htm