Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIP17AC00065 01
This grant opportunity from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS), seeks a nonprofit partner to research and write a full Administrative History (AH) for Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park in Ohio. Issued through the NPS Midwest Regional Office, the project is meant to produce a well-documented, readable narrative that supports both day-to-day park management and long-term interpretation. In practical terms, the AH is intended to become a core reference for how and why the park developed the way it did, what decisions shaped its stewardship, and how its stories and resources have been managed over time.
A central purpose of the study is to synthesize relevant primary and secondary sources specifically tied to Dayton Aviation Heritage NHP, then analyze the park's distinctive partnership-based model. The NPS is looking for more than a simple chronology. The administrative history is expected to examine the park's non-traditional relationships and cooperative arrangements, evaluate whether the partnership model is rational and effective, and consider whether it can serve as a useful template in other contexts across the National Park System and the broader historic preservation field. The intended audience is broad: park staff and NPS leadership who need operational and policy context, scholars interested in commemoration and agency history, and general readers who want a clear explanation of how the park came to be and how it functions.
The need is described as urgent because many key individuals involved in creating the park during the 1980s are elderly, making it important to capture their firsthand accounts while they are still available. As a result, oral history interviewing is an important component, alongside document-based research. The scope emphasizes studying major events, activities, and issues connected to NPS stewardship, with a detailed narrative analysis rather than an overly exhaustive treatment of every minor topic.
The required level of investigation is described as "thorough" as defined by NPS-28 guidance. That means focused research in accessible, relevant documentary sources (both primary and secondary) without extensive travel, efficient extraction of usable information, interviewing all readily available knowledgeable individuals, and reporting findings at a depth appropriate to the project directives rather than producing unnecessary detail. The outcome is expected to transfer knowledge effectively, preserving institutional memory and providing a management tool that can guide future decisions.
Administratively, the opportunity is a discretionary award made through a cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.945, in the categories of Education, Humanities, and research and development. Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The funding opportunity number is NPS NOIP17AC00065 01. The anticipated award ceiling is $150,000, with one award expected. The opportunity was posted July 13, 2018, with an original closing date of July 27, 2018.Apply for NPS NOIP17AC00065 01
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the education, humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda), science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Administrative History for Dayton Aviaiton Heritage National Historic Site" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 13, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 27, 2018. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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1) What is this grant opportunity about?
This funding opportunity from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS), seeks a nonprofit partner to research and write a full Administrative History (AH) for Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park (NHP) in Ohio. The work is issued through the NPS Midwest Regional Office and is intended to produce a well-documented, readable narrative that supports day-to-day park management and long-term interpretation.
2) What is an Administrative History (AH) in this context?
In this opportunity, an Administrative History is intended to be a core reference that explains how and why the park developed the way it did, what decisions shaped its stewardship, and how the park's stories and resources have been managed over time. It is more than a simple timeline; it is a narrative analysis that captures institutional memory and informs future management decisions.
3) Which park is the focus of the Administrative History?
The Administrative History will focus on Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park in Ohio.
4) What is the main purpose of the project?
The main purpose is to synthesize relevant primary and secondary sources specifically tied to Dayton Aviation Heritage NHP and produce a narrative that can be used as a management tool and an interpretive foundation. The study is also expected to analyze the park's distinctive partnership-based model and what it means for stewardship and historic preservation practice.
5) Is the NPS looking for a simple chronology of events?
No. The NPS is explicitly looking for more than a chronology. The Administrative History is expected to examine non-traditional relationships and cooperative arrangements, evaluate whether the partnership model is rational and effective, and consider whether that model could serve as a useful template for other contexts across the National Park System and the broader historic preservation field.
6) What makes Dayton Aviation Heritage NHP especially important for this kind of study?
A central theme of the project is the park's distinctive partnership-based model. The Administrative History is expected to analyze these cooperative arrangements and explain how they have shaped the park's development and stewardship.
7) Who is the intended audience for the finished Administrative History?
The intended audience is broad and includes: (1) park staff and NPS leadership who need operational and policy context, (2) scholars interested in commemoration and agency history, and (3) general readers who want a clear explanation of how the park came to be and how it functions.
8) Why does the opportunity describe the need as urgent?
The need is described as urgent because many key individuals involved in creating the park during the 1980s are elderly. The project aims to capture their firsthand accounts while they are still available, which makes oral history interviewing an important component of the work.
9) What kinds of research methods are expected?
The scope emphasizes both document-based research and oral history interviewing. The Administrative History is expected to synthesize primary and secondary sources relevant to the park and interview all readily available knowledgeable individuals in order to preserve institutional memory and inform management.
10) How detailed does the research need to be?
The required level of investigation is described as "thorough" as defined by NPS-28 guidance. In the terms provided, this means focused research in accessible, relevant documentary sources (primary and secondary), efficient extraction of usable information, interviewing all readily available knowledgeable individuals, and reporting findings at an appropriate depth for the project directives rather than producing unnecessary detail.
11) Does the project require extensive travel?
The "thorough" investigation level described indicates research in accessible, relevant documentary sources without extensive travel, focusing on efficiency and relevance rather than broad travel for marginal sources.
12) What topics should the Administrative History emphasize?
The scope emphasizes major events, activities, and issues connected to NPS stewardship, with detailed narrative analysis. It is not intended to be an overly exhaustive treatment of every minor topic, but rather a focused, well-supported account that supports management and interpretation.
13) What does the NPS expect the Administrative History to accomplish for the park?
The outcome is expected to transfer knowledge effectively, preserve institutional memory, and provide a practical management tool that can guide future decisions. It is also intended to support long-term interpretation by clearly explaining how the park developed and how it functions.
14) What type of award is this?
This is a discretionary award made through a cooperative agreement.
15) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued under CFDA 15.945.
16) What program categories are associated with this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under the categories of Education, Humanities, and research and development.
17) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status. Institutions of higher education are excluded.
18) How many awards does the NPS expect to make?
One award is expected.
19) What is the anticipated maximum funding amount?
The anticipated award ceiling is $150,000.
20) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is NPS NOIP17AC00065 01.
21) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 13, 2018.
22) What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was July 27, 2018.
23) Which NPS office issued this opportunity?
The opportunity was issued through the NPS Midwest Regional Office.
24) What kind of final product is expected?
A full Administrative History is expected, written as a well-documented, readable narrative. The product should function as a core reference for management and interpretation and should include analysis of the park's partnership-based model, supported by documentary research and oral history interviews.
25) What is meant by evaluating the park's partnership model?
The Administrative History is expected to examine the park's non-traditional relationships and cooperative arrangements, assess whether the partnership model is rational and effective, and consider whether it could be used as a useful template for other settings within the National Park System and the broader historic preservation field.
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