Nome Community Archaeology Expedition | P17AS00404

Opportunity Information: Apply for P17AS00404

The Nome Community Archaeology Expedition (Funding Opportunity Number P17AS00404) is a National Park Service funding opportunity under the U.S. Department of the Interior focused on education and cultural resource protection in Alaska's Bering Strait region. This area contains some of the most significant cultural and archaeological resources in the world, many of which fall within or relate closely to National Park Service units such as Bering Land Bridge National Preserve and Cape Krusenstern National Monument. The opportunity centers on a community-based archaeology expedition designed to connect local residents, especially students, with the purpose and methods of archaeology and to show how archaeological research can deepen understanding of Alaska Native traditions and history.

A major driver behind the project is the urgent threat to archaeological and cultural sites in the region. The announcement highlights two primary risks: rapid coastal erosion that can destroy sites outright, and widespread looting that removes artifacts and damages context that archaeologists rely on to interpret the past. By building local awareness and enthusiasm for archaeology, the project aims to strengthen stewardship and help communities recognize the value of protecting cultural places before they are lost to environmental change or human disturbance.

This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the National Park Service expects to be actively involved in the project rather than simply issuing funds with minimal interaction. The activity categories associated with the funding include education, environment, and humanities (noted under cultural affairs), reflecting that the work is intended to be both scientifically grounded and culturally meaningful, with direct public and youth engagement rather than purely academic research.

The administrative details show it is a single-award action with an expected award count of one and a funding ceiling of $140,000. Eligibility is listed as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), but the notice is explicitly a notice of intent to award to Alaska Geographic, and it states that applications will not be accepted from any other applicant. The opportunity was created on June 20, 2017, with an original closing date of June 26, 2017, indicating a short timeline consistent with an intent-to-award notice rather than an open competitive solicitation. The CFDA number associated with the program is 15.945, which corresponds to National Park Service assistance listings.

• The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the education, environment, humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Nome Community Archaeology Expedition" 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 Jun 20, 2017.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 26, 2017 This is a notice of intent to award to Alaska Geographic. Applications will not be accepted from any other applicant.. (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 $140,000.00 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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