P21AS00291_DOI_NPS_02_03_2021.pdf

National Park Service

CRFA-PGC - Cultural Resources Financial Assistance

P21AS00291

Table of Contents A. Program Description

A1. Authority

A2. Background, Purpose and Program Requirements

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

D. Application and Submission Information

D1. Address to Request Application Package

D2. Content and Form of Application Submission

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

A. Program Description

A1. Authority Federal Agency Name: Department of the Interior, National Park Service

Funding Opportunity Title: Battlefield Interpretation Grants

Funding Opportunity Number: P21AS00291

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 15.926

Legislative Authority: 54 U.S.C. § 308104

Federal Regulations: 2 CFR § 200, 2 CFR § 1402

Other Authority: Executive Order 13933

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number 15.926

A2. Background, Purpose and Program Requirements The American Battlefield Protection Program supports the identification, research, evaluation, interpretation, and protection of historic battlefields and associated sites on a national, State, and local level.

Under this new Funding Opportunity, grant funds will be awarded for projects that deploy technology to modernize and enhance battlefield interpretation and education at Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War battlefield sites eligible for assistance under the battlefield acquisition grant program established under 54 U.S.C. §308103(b). Grants require a non-Federal cost share of at least 50%. State, local, and tribal governments and nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply.

Successful projects should:

include expertise in content, interpretive and educational methods, and integration of technology at all stages of the project;

convene a project team with a diversity of perspectives and sources of knowledge (disciplinary, cultural, experiential, etc.) – to better understand and interpret the past, projects should not rely on a single subject matter expert;

incorporate recent and high-quality scholarship on the historical, social, and/or natural contexts of battlefields and associated sites;

undergo clear, collaborative, and comprehensive scoping with both subject matter specialists and technical specialists prior to technical production;

use technology in ways that foster effective communication with the intended audience(s) - projects may combine multiple forms of technology or traditional interpretive media, and grants may fund stakeholder consultation and audience research to ensure that appropriate platforms and technologies are selected;

ensure accessibility for people with disabilities (e.g. through subtitles and audio description of videos, or wheelchair-accessible exhibit areas), following Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act, as applicable (see https://www.ada.gov/cguide.htm);

define appropriate metrics and strategies for evaluating the project’s effectiveness during and after implementation; and plan for technological and institutional sustainability.

To encourage a collaborative approach to project development and efficient use of Federal funds, two categories of grants are available for projects in different stages:

Scoping grants are available to fund early stages of project development, such as research and content creation, consultation with stakeholders, exploration of available technologies, audience research, and development of technical proposals. The federal share for these grants should range from $20,000-$50,000 and have a period of performance of 1-2 years.

Implementation grants are available to applicants who have completed interdisciplinary scoping prior to application and can provide draft content and design plans. The federal share for these grants should range from $50,000-$200,000 and have a period of performance of 2-3 years.

It is not necessary to receive a scoping grant before applying for an implementation grant, but the application must show that equivalent preparatory work has been completed. On a case-by-case basis, amounts and periods of performance may differ from the above recommendations. Applicants may contact the NPS American Battlefield Protection Program with questions about developing an application.

As the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, NPS ABPP encourages projects that promote and expand preservation as well as enhance our understanding of the origins of the United States. Special thematic priority will be given to applications that preserve and interpret historic sites associated with the American Revolutionary War as a living part of community life and development.

Secretary of the Interior Priorities:

This program supports the following Secretary of the Interior Priorities:

“Foster relationships with conservation organizations advocating for balanced stewardship and use of public lands.”

https://www.ada.gov/cguide.htm

“Expand the lines of communication with Governors, state natural resources offices, Fish and Wildlife offices, water authorities, county commissioners, Tribes, and local communities.”

The program supports the priorities listed above by providing financial and technical assistance to conservation or preservation organizations as well as state, local, and tribal governments for projects and partnerships related to local and regional community needs and interests. Grant funds support battlefield interpretation projects using technology.

B. Federal Award Information

B1. Total Funding Estimated Total Funding $ 1,000,000

B2. Expected Award Amount Maximum Award $ 200,000 Minimum Award $ 20,000 Proposals must identify whether they are seeking "Scoping Grants," with a funding level of $20,000-50,000 in Federal share, or "Implementation grants," with a funding level of $50,000- 200,000 in Federal share. Scoping grants are available to fund early stages of project development, while implementation grants are available to applicants who have completed interdisciplinary scoping prior to application and can provide draft content and design plans.

B3. Anticipated Award Funding and Dates Anticipated Award Date July 31, 2021

B4. Number of Awards Expected Number of Awards This is a new grant program without prior year data. The actual number of awards will depend on the number of meritorious applications and the availability of appropriated funds.

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:

No substantial involvement on the part of the National Park Service is anticipated.

Other Information:

Projects funded under this program constitute “undertakings” as defined by Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended (54 U.S.C. 306108). See Section F of this NOFO for more information.

Depending on the project, per Executive Order 13933, information may be required that will enable the NPS to assess whether the project includes reasonable measures for protection from vandalism or other damage, including measures to protect any monuments, memorials, or other statues. This may include, as applicable, a certification that the grant recipient will implement reasonable measures to protect the project site.

C. Eligibility Information

C1. Eligible Applicants Eligible Applicants 00 – State governments 01 – County governments 02 – City or township governments 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 06 – Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

20 – Private institutions of higher education 13 – Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Additional Information on Eligibility

C2. Cost Sharing or Matching Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement Yes Non-Federal Entity Cost Share:

The applicant must provide a cost match of minimum of 50% of the total project cost.

Contributions for cost match must be made from non-Federal sources and may include cash, in-kind contributions or services, or materials.

C3. Other Eligible activities must enhance interpretation and education at eligible battlefields and associated sites using technology. Proposals should clearly explain the role of technology in the context of the specific project, which may include a mix of traditional and innovative media and methods. Activities may include content development, consultation with stakeholders and subject matter experts, audience research and evaluation, technical scoping and development, prototyping, fabrication and installation, production and implementation, and costs associated with Section 106 identification and evaluation requirements for eligible project activities.

Eligible activities must involve education about or interpretation of Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War battlefields and associated sites eligible for assistance under the battlefield acquisition grant program established under 54 U.S.C. §308103(b). These sites are listed in the Civil War Sites Advisory Commission Report on the Nation's Civil War Battlefields and Report to Congress on the Historic Preservation of Revolutionary War and War of 1812 Sites in the United States, available online at https://www.nps.gov/subjects/battlefields/battles-and-wars.htm.

The NPS ABPP encourages partnerships between private organizations and all levels of government, including Federal, state and local entities. Grants may not be used for the acquisition of property or services of direct benefit to the Federal government, including support of the day-to-day operations of a Federal agency. This does not preclude applicants from using funds from, or sites and materials controlled by, Federal entities in their projects. Applicants developing partnerships with Federal entities should work with Federal points of contact to ensure that proposed projects meet the public purpose criteria for financial assistance and may contact NPS ABPP to discuss project-specific eligibility questions.

Excluded Parties: NPS conducts 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.

https://www.nps.gov/subjects/battlefields/battles-and-wars.htm

D. Application and Submission Information

D1. Address to Request Application Package An application package is included within Appendix A of this NOFO. The Application Package contains mandatory forms that must be submitted with your proposal: SF-424 (Application for Financial Assistance), SF-424A (Budget Information), SF-424B (Assurances), Project Narrative Attachment, Budget Narrative Attachment, and Other Attachments. The Other Attachments form must be used to attach additional supporting documents, as applicable. The Application Package can be accessed and downloaded from the “Package” tab of this announcement on Grants.gov. Applicants may also request paper copies of application materials by contacting NPS using the information provided in Section G of this NOFO.

D2. Content and Form of Application Submission Project Narrative The program-specific components of this application consist of the Project Narrative and additional documents listed below. Do not include any proprietary or personally identifiable information. A complete application includes:

1) Project Narrative (via the Project Narrative Attachment Form)

2) Letter of commitment from the non-Federal awarding entity for cost matching (via the Other Attachments Form)

3) Project Team CVs, resumes, or selection criteria (via the Other Attachments Form)

4) Detailed design document, draft content, and/or prototype (required for implementation grants only, via the Other Attachments Form)

5) Supporting Documents (as applicable to the specific project, via the Other Attachments Form)

Detailed Instructions:

1. Project Narrative – Proposal Submission Format: Using the provided section headings, write a narrative that addresses the prompts listed below (Items A-G). Answers to all items are required. Limit the narrative to 10 numbered pages, including all text and references. Use at least 1- inch margins on all sides and a font size of at least eleven points. Be concise but provide enough detail that a reviewer will be able to answer the review criteria provided in Section E, Paragraph 1 of this NOFO. Other supporting documents may be submitted as separate attachments via the Other Attachments Form (see Part 11 below). Only include information that is pertinent to the proposal. Submit the Project Narrative as a single .pdf via the Mandatory Project Narrative Attachment Form available through the funding opportunity announcement on www.Grants.gov.

A. Project Summary: Summarize the project by naming the eligible battlefield or associated site and its survey code (e.g. VA042) from the Civil War Sites Advisory Commission Report on the Nation's Civil War Battlefields or the Report to Congress on the Historic Preservation of Revolutionary War and War of 1812 Sites in the United States,, noting whether the application is for a scoping or implementation grant, and explaining in brief how the project proposes to enhance and modernize battlefield interpretation using technology.

B. Innovation in Content Development: Explain how and why the project seeks to innovate and enhance the content as well as the medium of battlefield interpretation. Discuss how the project’s approach to content development reflects current scholarship or incorporates new sources or perspectives to understand battlefield history and resources (an optional bibliography may be included in “Supporting Documents” using the “Other Attachments” form). Identify the team of subject matter experts and/or stakeholders who have or will develop the content, or for scoping grants only, a plan for locating and consulting additional subject matter experts during the process. Discuss how the different disciplinary, cultural, and/or experiential knowledge and perspectives on the team will shape the quality and relevancy of the resulting content.

C. Interpretive and Technical Approach: Describe the project’s proposed interpretive approach and outcomes. Discuss how these will define and invite audience engagement with the battlefield’s history and resources in ways that advance best practices in public history and interpretive design. Identify the activities and work tasks needed to accomplish the project’s interpretive objectives. Identify all resulting interim and final products. Justify why the proposed formats, media, platforms, or technologies will further the project’s interpretive goals. Discuss how the project will ensure effective communication for people with disabilities (e.g. through captioning, audio description, use of accessible video players, physical design of exhibitions or signage, or choice of approach;

see https://section508.gov/ for guidance on accessible technology). Reference and compare any existing tools or projects that serve as models for this proposal.

D. Administration and Implementation: Explain how the project objectives and activities identified above will be achieved in one to three years by providing a tentative project schedule. Identify key project personnel with expertise in content, interpretive methods, project management or administration, and technical design. Describe their roles on the project and explain how their experience and qualifications are appropriate for the project (including resumes or CVs as “Supporting Documents” using the “Other Attachments” form). Identify if new staff or contractors will be required and provide brief position descriptions or describe the criteria that will be used to select these individuals or procure these services. Identify any property owner permissions and Federal, State, local, or tribal permits that will be required and describe plans for obtaining them. If applicable, describe how the project will meet Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties and avoid adverse effects on historic properties. If applicable, per Executive Order 13933, describe experience with protection of grant-assisted property from vandalism or other damage and the ability to implement and manage reasonable measures to prevent vandalism or other damage. Attach and clearly label all relevant supporting documentation as PDFs via the Other Attachments Form available through the funding opportunity announcement on www.Grants.gov.

E. Collaboration and Engagement: Describe how the project team will include, consult, or collaborate with stakeholders with historical and contemporary interests in the site and story, https://section508.gov/ including those who may not be involved in current preservation advocacy or management (for example, local residents, tribes with ancestral connections to the area, descendant communities, and nonprofit organizations such as community museums, faith-based organizations, and educational groups). Discuss how this inclusion will influence the outcomes of the project. Identify the project’s specific intended audience(s) and discuss how the chosen methods and use of technology are appropriate for that audience. Explain the project’s goals for increasing audience engagement with the site and its history, whether through the design process or participatory or audience-centered interpretive techniques, and how these will be evaluated during and after project development.

F. Secretary of the Interior Priorities: Briefly explain how the proposed project will:

1) Advocate or plan for balanced stewardship and use of public lands or foster relationships with organizations that do, and/or

2) Expand lines of communication with Governors, state natural resources offices, Fish and Wildlife offices, water authorities, county commissioners, Tribes, and local communities.

G. Current or Recent Grant Performance: As applicable, list any previously awarded NPS ABPP grants from the last five years (include grant numbers and project titles). Also provide a brief (2-3 sentence) summary of whether the project(s) are/were successful and why.

2. Letter of commitment for cost match: Provide a letter acknowledging formal commitment to supplying the non-Federal share of at least 50% of the total project cost, as described in the Budget Narrative. The letter should be from the non-Federal entity providing the funding and addressed to the applicant. Submit the letter as a clearly named single .pdf via the Other Attachments Form available through the funding opportunity announcement on www.Grants.gov. Applicants may submit multiple letters for multiple funding sources.

3. Project team CVs, resumes, or selection criteria: Include resumes or CVs of key project personnel, or position descriptions, selection criteria, quotes, or statements of work for staff, consultants, or contractors to be hired as part of the project. These attachments should support the descriptions of the project team in the “Innovation in Content Development” and “Administration and Implementation” sections of the Project Narrative.

4. Detailed design document, draft content, and/or prototype (required for implementation grants only): Include a detailed design schematic, requirements document, or prototype, as well as any draft content for the project (e.g. bibliography, outline or wireframe, text, etc.), to show that the project has completed the necessary planning to produce a high quality finished product on the proposed schedule.

5. Other Supporting Documents (as applicable to the specific project): Provide any materials outside of the Project Narrative text to support effective merit review of your proposal. These may include letters of commitment from identified project partners; letters of support from additional potential partners and logical stakeholders; bibliography; existing models for this project; plans and designs related to project work; audience surveys; or evaluation plans.

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Supporting documents should be clearly labeled and should relate to the specific scope of work proposed in the Project Narrative. Submit all supporting documents as clearly named .pdfs via the Other Attachments Form available through the funding opportunity announcement on www.Grants.gov.

1. 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 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).

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.

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.

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.

Budget Narrative – Proposal Submission Format:

Using the section headings provided below (Items A-L), write a narrative budget justification that addresses both grant funds requested and any cost share provided and 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. For each line item, explain how you arrived at the figures provided and 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 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 Mandatory Budget Narrative Attachment Form available through the funding opportunity announcement on www.Grants.gov.

A. Personnel: Provide the 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. Personnel are part of your organization. Consultants and independent contractors should be listed under Category F. Contractual. (Example: J. Smith, Curator, 40 hours/week for 50 weeks at $20.00/hr = $40,000).

B. Fringe Benefits: For each position description included above, provide the fringe benefits rate and dollar amount.

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 (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 the applicant’s written travel policy.

1. 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).

2. The Federal allowable mileage rate of 58 cents per mile should be applied to any personally owned vehicle use.

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. Applicants must demonstrate how purchasing permanent equipment is less expensive than renting. If funded, applicants are required to maintain records demonstrating that a competitive bidding process was used to purchase such services or equipment.

Recipients who purchase equipment must adhere to applicable regulations and conditions including 2 CFR Part 200.313 and 2 CFR Part 200.439.

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 having an estimated useful life of less than 1 year). “General office supplies” or “miscellaneous supplies” are not acceptable line items.

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F. Contractual: Describe market research undertaken to determine an accurate budgetary estimate. Provide the contract/sub-award description, unit of time, quantity, cost per unit of time and resultant dollar amount for each contract/sub-award. Describe how contract services will be obtained. Award recipients will be required to submit documentation showing that a competitive selection process or other appropriate method of procurement allowable under 2 CFR 200.320 was used for contracts over $10,000, as well as any sub-awards.

G. Construction: Construction costs are unallowable under this NOFO. Do not include any costs under this category and instead write $0.00 or N/A.

H. Other Costs: Provide the description, quantity, cost per unit and resultant dollar amount for each item that does not fit within one of the other budget categories. “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. If indirect costs are included, applicants must include a copy of the current negotiated indirect cost rate agreement, or elect the 10% de minimis rate, and apply the approved rate accordingly. Provide an explanation if the associated base differs from budget category I (Total Direct Charges). Proposals that fail to document their indirect costs may have those costs disallowed.

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

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

L. Non-Federal Share of Budget: Provide the details of the non-Federal share of the budget, including description, source, quantity, cost per unit and resultant dollar amount for each item. Award recipients will be required to fulfill any matching commitments they agree to and inability to do so may result in a reduction of the Federal award.

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).

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.

(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 subrecipients, 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 subrecipients.

(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 part 18 and 31 U.S.C. 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 200.338, Remedies for noncompliance, including suspension or debarment (see also 2 CFR part 180).

Single Audit Reporting Statement All U.S. states, local governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, 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. U.S. state, local government, federally recognized Indian tribal government, 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.

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Overlap or Duplication of Effort Statement

Applicants must provide a statement indicating if there is any overlap between this Federal application and any other Federal application, or funded project, in regards to activities, costs, or time commitment of key personnel. If no such overlap or duplication exists, state, “There are no overlaps or duplication between this application and any of our other Federal applications or funded projects, including in regards to activities, costs, or time commitment of key personnel”.

If any such overlap exists, provide a complete description of overlaps or duplications between this proposal and any other federally funded project or application in regards to activities, costs, and time commitment of key personnel, as applicable. Provide a copy of any overlapping or duplicative proposal submitted to any other potential funding entity and identify when that proposal was submitted, to whom (entity name and program), and when you anticipate being notified of their funding decision. The statement and the description of overlap or duplication, when applicable, may be provided within the proposal or as a separate attachment to the application. If at any time a proposal is awarded funds that would be overlapping or duplicative of the funding requested from NPS, the applicant must immediately notify the NPS point of contact. Any overlap or duplication of funding between the proposed project and other active or anticipated projects may impact selection and/or funding amount.

D3. Unique Entity Identifier and System for Award Management (SAM) Identifier and System for Award Management (SAM.gov) Registration: This requirement does not apply to individuals applying for funds as individual (i.e., unrelated to any business or nonprofit organization you may own or operate) or any entity with an exception approved by the funding bureau or office in accordance with bureau or office policy. All other applicants are required to obtain a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number from Dun & Bradstreet and then register in SAM.gov prior to submitting a Federal award application. Federal award recipients must continue to maintain an active SAM.gov registration with current information through the life of their Federal award(s). See the “Submission Requirements” section of this document below for more information on SAM.gov registration. We may not make a Federal award to an applicant that has not completed the SAM.gov registration. If an applicant selected for funding has not completed their SAM.gov registration by the time the program is ready to make an award, the program may determine that the applicant is not qualified to receive an award. The program can use that determination as a basis for making an award to another applicant. There is no cost to register with Dun & Bradstreet or SAM.gov. There are third-party vendors who will charge a fee in exchange for registering entities with Dun & Bradstreet and SAM.gov; please be aware you can register and request help for free.

Obtain a DUNS Number

Request a DUNS Number through the Dun & Bradstreet website. For technical difficulties, send an email to the D&B SAM Help Desk. Please ensure that you are able to receive emails from SAMHelp@dnb.com. The Grants.gov “Obtain a DUNS Number” webpage also provides detailed instructions. Once assigned a DUNS number, your organization must maintain up-to-mailto:SAMHelp@dnb.com date information with Dun & Bradstreet. Applicants must enter their DUNS number in the “Organizational DUNS” field on the SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance form.

Register with the System for Award Management (SAM)

Register on the SAM.gov website. “Help” tab on the website contains User Guides and other information to assist you with registration. The Grants.gov Register with SAM page also provides detailed instructions. You can also contact the supporting Federal Service Desk for help registering in SAM. Once registered in SAM, entities must renew and revalidate their SAM registration at least once every 12 months from the date previously registered. Entities are strongly encouraged to revalidate their registration as often as needed to ensure their information is up to date and reflects changes that may have been to the entity’s DUNS or IRS information.

D4. Submission Dates and Times Due Date for Applications 05/05/2021 Application Due Date Explanation Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date. Applications received after the deadline will not be reviewed or considered for award. If it is determined that a proposal was not considered due to lateness, the applicant will be notified during the selection process. Application preparation time may take several weeks, so start the application process as soon as possible.

D5. Intergovernmental Review Prior to application submission, U.S. state and local government applicants should visit the OMB Office of Federal Financial Management website and view the “State Point of Contact (SPOC) List” to determine whether their application is subject to the state intergovernmental review process under Executive Order (E.O.) 12372 “Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs.”

States not on the list do not participate in the intergovernmental review process, and therefore do not have a SPOC. If you are located within a State that does not have a SPOC, you may send application materials directly to a Federal awarding agency. If your state is on the list, contact the designated entity for more information on the state’s prior review requirements for Federal assistance applications.

D6. Funding Restrictions The Federal awarding agency that provides the largest amount of direct funding to your organization is your cognizant agency for indirect costs, unless otherwise assigned by the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB). If the Department of the Interior is your organization’s cognizant agency, the Interior Business Center will negotiate your indirect cost rate. Contact the Interior Business Center by phone 916-930-3803 or using the IBC Email Submission Form. See the IBC Website for more information.

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Organizations must have an active Federal award before they can submit an indirect cost rate proposal to their cognizant agency. Failure to establish an approved rate during the award period renders all costs otherwise allocable as indirect costs unallowable under the award. Recipients must have prior written approval from the Service to use amounts budgeted for direct costs to satisfy cost-share or match requirements or to cover unallowable indirect costs. Recipients shall not shift unallowable indirect costs to another Federal award unless specifically authorized to do so by legislation.

Required Indirect Cost Statement to be submitted with Application All organizations must include the applicable statement from the following list in their application, and attach to their application any documentation identified in the applicable statement:

We are:

A U.S. state or local government entity receiving more than $35 million in direct Federal funding each year with an indirect cost rate of [insert rate]. We submit our indirect cost rate proposals to our cognizant agency. Attached is a copy of our most recently approved rate agreement/certification.

A U.S. state or local government entity receiving less than $35 million in direct Federal funding with an indirect cost rate of [insert rate]. We have prepared and will retain for audit an indirect cost rate proposal and related documentation.

A [insert your organization type; U.S. states and local governments, do not use this statement] that has previously negotiated or currently has an approved indirect cost rate with our cognizant agency. Our indirect cost rate is [insert rate]. [Insert either:

“Attached is a copy of our most recently approved but expired rate agreement. In the event an award is made, we will submit an indirect cost rate proposal to our cognizant agency within 90 calendar days after the award is made.” or “Attached is a copy of our current negotiated indirect cost rate agreement.”]

A [insert your organization type] that has never submitted an indirect cost rate proposal to our cognizant agency. Our indirect cost rate is [insert rate]. If we receive an award, we will submit an indirect cost rate proposal to our cognizant agency within 90 calendar days after the award date.

A [insert your organization type] that has never submitted an indirect cost rate proposal to our cognizant agency and has an indirect cost rate that is lower than 10%. Our indirect cost rate is [insert rate; must be lower than 10%]. However, if we receive an award we will not be able to meet the requirement to submit an indirect cost rate proposal to our cognizant agency within 90 calendar days after award. We request as a condition of award to charge a flat indirect cost rate of [insert rate; must be lower than 10%] against [insert a clear description of the direct cost base against which your rate is charged (e.g., salaries; salaries and fringe benefits; or modified total direct costs). However, please note that your organization cannot charge indirect costs in excess of the indirect costs that would be recovered if applied against modified total direct costs as defined in §2 CFR 200.68]. We understand that we must notify the Service in writing if we establish an approved rate with our cognizant agency at any point during the award period.

A [insert your organization type] that has never submitted an indirect cost rate proposal to our cognizant agency and has an indirect cost rate that is 10% or higher. Our indirect https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=0bb1f5386f36f965f85dc05b2ad8a804&mc=true&node=pt2.1.200&rgn=div5#se2.1.200_168 https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=0bb1f5386f36f965f85dc05b2ad8a804&mc=true&node=pt2.1.200&rgn=div5#se2.1.200_168 cost rate is [insert your organization’s indirect rate; must be 10% or higher]. However, if we receive an award we will not be able to meet the requirement to submit an indirect cost rate proposal to our cognizant agency within 90 calendar days after award. We request as a condition of award to charge a flat de minimis indirect cost rate of 10% to be charged against modified total direct project costs as defined in 2 CFR §200.68. We understand that we must notify the Service in writing if we establish a negotiated rate with our cognizant agency at any point during the award period. We understand that additional Federal funds may not be available to support an unexpected increase in indirect costs during the project period and that such changes are subject to review, negotiation, and prior approval by the Service.

A [insert your organization type] that is submitting this proposal for consideration under the “Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit Network”, which has a Department of the Interior-approved indirect cost rate cap of 17.5%. If we have an approved indirect cost rate with our cognizant agency, we understand that we must apply this reduced rate against the same direct cost base as identified in our approved indirect cost rate agreement per 2 CFR §1402.414. If we do not have an approved indirect cost rate with our cognizant agency, we understand that we must charge indirect costs against the modified total direct cost base defined in 2 CFR §200.68 “Modified Total Direct Cost (MTDC)”. We understand that we must request prior approval from the Service to use the 2 CFR 200 MTDC base instead of the base identified in our approved indirect cost rate agreement. We understand that Service approval of such a request will be based on:

1) a determination that our approved base is only a subset of the MTDC (such as salaries and wages); and 2) that use of the MTDC base will still result in a reduction of the total indirect costs to be charged to the award. In accordance with 2 CFR §200.405, we understand that indirect costs not recovered due to a voluntary reduction to our federally negotiated rate are not allowable for recovery via any other means.

A [insert your organization type] that will charge all costs directly.

D7. Other Submission Requirements Applications must be submitted electronically via www.grants.gov by the deadline identified in Paragraph 4 above. Applications submitted by other means or not received by the deadline will not be considered. If, due to extraordinary circumstances, an applicant is unable to submit their proposal through Grants.gov, NPS ABPP may approve submission by other means. Failure on the applicant’s part to register in Dun & Bradstreet (DUNS), SAM.gov, or Grants.gov in a timely manner does not constitute extraordinary circumstances. Applications that are not submitted through Grants.gov will only be accepted if the applicant has received prior approval from the NPS ABPP office and they are submitted by the deadline.

Proof of timely submission shall be the date and time that Grants.gov receives the application.

An electronic time stamp is automatically generated within the system when the application is successfully received by Grants.gov. The applicant will receive an acknowledgement of receipt and a tracking number from Grants.gov with the successful transmission of their application.

Applicants should print this receipt and save it as proof of timely submission. Applicants using dial-up connections should be aware that transmission may take some time before Grants.gov receives it. Grants.gov will provide either an error or a successfully received transmission https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=0bb1f5386f36f965f85dc05b2ad8a804&mc=true&node=pt2.1.200&rgn=div5#se2.1.200_168 https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=1bfd0da1190f850482e94794cca23a5d&mc=true&node=20190830y1.1 file:///C:/Users/sglass/Downloads/www.grants.gov message. Some applicants abort the transmission because they think that nothing is occurring;

please be patient and give the system time to process the application. In the event the applicant experiences technical difficulties with submission, please first contact the Grants.gov Help Desk toll free at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov.

E. Application Review Information

E1. Criteria Criterion 1: Innovation in Content Development Maximum Points: 20 Criterion 1 Innovation in Content Development 20%

How innovative is the proposed approach to understanding the battlefield’s history and resources through interpretive or educational content?

How extensively will the project incorporate relevant recent scholarship and sources or…