National Center for Preservation Technology and Training

The purposes of the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training are to- (1) develop and distribute preservation and conservation skills and technologies for the identification, evaluation, conservation, and interpretation of historic pr

This program supports projects that develop innovative tools, materials, and methods for preserving historic buildings, landscapes, and cultural resources across the United States. The National Park Service's National Center for Preservation Technology and Training (NCPTT) partners with public institutions, governments, and educational organizations to advance the field of preservation and make new technologies more accessible to practitioners and the public. What makes this program unique is its focus on innovation. Funded projects are expected to push the preservation field forward-developing new methods, adapting emerging technologies, or finding creative ways to share preservation knowledge widely.

Anyone/General Public.

The NCPTT supports preservation research, technology, and training in archeology, historic architecture, historic landscapes, objects preservation and materials conservation through cooperative agreements and grants. Projects that develop new technologies or adapt existing technologies to preserve cultural resources are considered for funding. Projects may include, but are not limited to: laboratory or field research that explores or assesses novel or adaptive methods; training activities, including workshops, webinars, instructional videos, and course or curriculum development that promote the use of new technology in preservation; documentation using new methods; manuscript, website or social media development that disseminates innovative preservation technologies; and meetings that convene experts to discuss the use of technologies to address preservation problems.

Detailed use and use restrictions are specified in the applicable Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) documents. Contact the headquarters office for more specific information. NCPTT generally does not fund the following -- 1) "Brick and mortar" construction or rehabilitation projects. 2) Publications for profit during the project funding cycle. 3) Trainings that generate income to the applicant. 4) Routine or well-established technologies that lack innovation. 5) Conventional archeological or architectural survey that lack innovation. 6) Natural Resource projects. Note: The awards are cultural resource focused.

Assistance length and time depends on project complexity. Projects cannot exceed five years.

An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.

Specific evaluation criteria will be included in the funding announcements posted on www.grants.gov.

Proposals received in response announcements on grants.gov are reviewed on the basis of a competitive, merit-based review process, and are rated in accordance with the evaluation criteria stated in the announcement. Awards may be made to the highest rated proposals based on the amount of funding available each year.

Varies depending on the type and complexity of the project. Further information will be available for each specific project at the time the funding opportunity announcement is posted on www.grants.gov and may be obtained by contacting the Program Manager listed as the point of contact. Generally 30 - 120 days.

If renewals or extensions are applicable to the project, this information will be included in the funding opportunity announcement. When renewals or extensions are applicable, continuation of funding for these activities is at the discretion of Congress and will be subject to availability of appropriated funds.

None. Final award decisions are not subject to appeal; however, the National Park Service will provide applicants with information on why their proposals were not selected for award, upon request.