The Area of Interest in Phase 2 includes all area of the Monument that is east of CR 1.docx

This document is a descriptive file related to an archaeological survey project for the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument (FLFO). The Area of Interest for Phase 2 encompasses all monument areas east of County Road 1, with the project funded through a Cooperative Agreement under the Department of the Interior National Park Service's Cultural Resources Management Program (CFDA 15.946).

The archaeological survey requires comprehensive fieldwork including surveying approximately 1,500 acres, meeting Colorado State Historic Preservation Office standards, recording accurate site locations using GPS/GNSS technology, evaluating National Register of Historic Places eligibility, and producing detailed research reports. The project involves no-collection archaeological documentation, with all field notes, photos, GIS data, and artifacts to be submitted to FLFO. The federal grant opportunity targets state, local, tribal governments, educational institutions, or private nonprofit organizations, with typical awards ranging from $15,000 to $1,976,362 and performance periods between six months to five years.