FY2025 NAGPRA Repatriation Grants

P25AS00474_NAGPRA Repatriation rev3_25-0325.pdf

National Park Service
Notice of Funding Opportunity
FY2025 NAGPRA Repatriation Grants
Funding Opportunity Number
P25AS00474
3/25/2025
Signature Date

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Table of Contents
BASIC INFORMATION .................................................................................................................2
ELIGIBILITY ..................................................................................................................................3
Cost Sharing Requirement ...........................................................................................................4
GET READY TO APPLY ...............................................................................................................4
Required System Registrations ....................................................................................................4
PROGRAM OVERVIEW ...............................................................................................................5
Program Goals ..............................................................................................................................5
Program Description ....................................................................................................................5
Legislative Authority ...................................................................................................................5
Type of Award .............................................................................................................................6
PREPARE YOUR APPLICATION ................................................................................................6
Applications Content and Format ................................................................................................6
Application Documents ................................................................................................................6
1. Activities ..................................................................................................................................7
2. Partnerships ..............................................................................................................................7
3. Implementation/Administration ...............................................................................................8
4. Impact/Evaluation ....................................................................................................................8
5. Status of Current or Recent NAGPRA Grant(s) ......................................................................8
6. Statement of No Overlap ..........................................................................................................8
7. Federal Agency Collections (only include if applicable) .........................................................9
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES ..............................................................13
Address to Request Application Package ..................................................................................13
Submission Dates and Times .....................................................................................................13
Submission Instructions .............................................................................................................14
APPLICATION REVIEW INFORMATION ................................................................................14
Eligibility Review ......................................................................................................................14
Merit Review ..............................................................................................................................15
Criterion 1: Activities- 25% ...........................................................................................................15
Criterion 2: Partnerships - 25% .....................................................................................................15
Criterion 3: Implementation/Adminstration - 25% ........................................................................15
Criterion 4: Impact/Evaluation - 25% ............................................................................................16
Review and Selection Process ....................................................................................................16
Risk Review ...............................................................................................................................17
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AWARD NOTICES ......................................................................................................................18
POST AWARD REQUIREMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION ................................................18
Administration and National Policy Requirements ...................................................................18
Reporting ....................................................................................................................................19
BASIC INFORMATION
Announcement Type: Initial
Funding Opportunity Number: P25AS00474
Assistance Listing Number(s): 15.922
Estimated Total Program Funding: $3,407,000
Expected Number of Awards: 15
Award Ceiling: $25,000
Award Floor: $1,000
Projects receiving funding through this NOFO will start once funding has been secured and
awards have been made.
Cost Sharing Required?
No
Closing Date Explanation
Complete applications must be submitted to the National Park Service by Friday, May 8, 2026,
11:59PM PT. Applicants are encouraged to submit the application well before the deadline.
Application preparation time may take several weeks, so please start the application
process as soon as possible. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be reviewed or
considered for award. If it is determined that a proposal was not considered due its being late or
incomplete, the applicant will be notified during the selection process. Applications will be
accepted on an ongoing basis until cancellation of this NOFO or all available funds have been
expended. This means that the application period could close earlier than May 9 because
applications are considered for funding on a “rolling” basis. No applications will be accepted
after May 8, 2026.
Closing Date Explanation
Complete applications must be submitted to the National Park Service by Friday, May 8, 2026,
11:59PM PT. Applicants are encouraged to submit the application well before the deadline.
Application preparation time may take several weeks, so please start the application
process as soon as possible. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be reviewed or
considered for award. If it is determined that a proposal was not considered due its being late or
incomplete, the applicant will be notified during the selection process. Applications will be
accepted on an ongoing basis until cancellation of this NOFO or all available funds have been
expended. This means that the application period could close earlier than May 9 because
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applications are considered for funding on a “rolling” basis. No applications will be accepted
after May 8, 2026.
OMB Control Number:
Have Questions?
All questions should be sent to:
NAGPRA_grants@nps.gov
202-354-2201 (voicemail line)
Executive Summary
The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990 authorizes the Secretary of
the Interior to make grants to museums, Indian Tribes, and Native Hawaiian organizations for the
purposes of assisting in consultation, documentation, and repatriation of Native American human
remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, and objects of cultural patrimony (25 U.S.C. 3008).
NAGPRA Repatriation grants assist museums, Indian Tribes, and NHOs to defray costs
associated with the packaging, transportation, contamination removal, reburial, and/or storage of
NAGPRA human remains or cultural items. Project activities may include, but are not limited to:
• Travel,
• Transportation,
• Testing or decontamination,
• Building containers for transport,
• Ceremonial materials, or
• Staff time.
See Program Overview for more details on project activities.
ELIGIBILITY
Eligible Applicants
State governments
County governments
City or township governments
Special district governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility
The following entities are eligible to apply for a NAGPRA Repatriation Grant:
• An Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian Organization
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o Indian Tribe is defined at 43 CFR 10.2. The Bureau of Indian Affairs’ list of
Federally recognized tribes is available at www.bia.gov. Native Hawaiian
organization (NHO) is defined at 43 CFR 10.2.
• A Museum within the United States.
o Museum and United States are defined at 43 CFR 10.2.
o A museum is eligible to apply for a grant only if it has complied with the
requirements of NAGPRA (25 U.S.C. 3001-3013) and the implementing
regulations (43 CFR part 10) at the time it applies for the grant. Federal agencies
and the Smithsonian Institution may not apply for grants.
Any applicant who previously received a NAGPRA grant but did not meet the conditions of the
grant agreement, including reports or statement of work, may be penalized in the review process.
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.
Cost Sharing Requirement
Cost Sharing Required?
No
Non-Federal cost sharing is not required to be eligible for an award under this NOFO and will
not be used as a factor during the merit review of applications under this announcement.
GET READY TO APPLY
Required System Registrations
Unique Entity Identifier and SAM.gov Registration
Before applying, all applicants except individuals applying as a natural person must be
registered in SAM.gov. During the SAM.gov registration the entity will obtain their Unique
Entity Identifier (UEI).
The SAM.gov registration process can take several months. If your organization is not
already registered in SAM.gov, begin the registration process as soon as possible.
To register in SAM.gov, go to the SAM.gov website and use the available resources to
complete registration.
• Financial assistance registrants must review and certify compliance with the SAM.gov
“Financial Assistance General Representations and Certifications”.
• Already registered? You already have a Unique Entity ID. Before applying, check that
your “Financial Assistance General Representations and Certifications” on SAM.gov is
complete. Remember to renew your registration every year to keep it active while you
have an award or application in progress. You can update your registration whenever you
need, including during renewal.
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• Need help? For additional information and contact information on the SAM.gov Help
page.
Refer to Attachment – Submission Instructions & Tips.
GRANTS.GOV
This program accepts application through Grants.gov so once you receive your UEI return to
Grants.gov to register with Grants.gov. Please allow for 30 days to register and set up a
Workspace in Grants.gov. See Submission Instructions section below for additional details.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Program Goals
• This NOFO will fund repatriation projects in order to defray costs associated with the
packaging, transportation, contamination removal, reburial, and/or storage of NAGPRA-
related human remains and/or cultural items.
• The goal of this announcement is to fund repatriation projects that support physical
transfer of NAGPRA human remains or cultural items after publication of a notice and
issuance of a repatriation statement.
Program Description
NAGPRA authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to make grants to museums, Indian Tribes, and
Native Hawaiian organizations for the purposes of assisting in consultation, documentation, and
repatriation of Native American cultural items, including human remains, funerary objects,
sacred objects, and objects of cultural patrimony (25 U.S.C. 3008). NAGPRA Repatriation
grants assist museums, Indian Tribes, and NHOs with the physical transfer of Native American
human remains and cultural items as defined at 43 CFR 10.2. Project activities may include:
1. Travel by representatives from Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations and
museums to prepare and/or accompany Native American human remains and/or cultural
items to the Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization.
2. Transportation of Native American human remains and/or cultural items to the Indian
Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization.
3. Hazardous substance testing, documentation, and decontamination of Native American
human remains and/or cultural items.
4. Building of appropriate containers for the transport of Native American human remains
and/or cultural items.
5. Ceremonial materials necessary for the appropriate return of Native American human
remains and/or cultural items.
6. Staff time dedicated to the administrative and logistical arrangements of physical transfer.
NAGPRA grants do not fund infrastructure projects.
Legislative Authority
Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (25 USC §3008)
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Type of Award
Projects will be funded through:
Funding Instrument
G (Grant)
PREPARE YOUR APPLICATION
Applications Content and Format
Pre-Application Requirements
Prior to submitting an application, applicants should review presidential actions found at:
https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/ and DOI Secretary’s Orders found at:
https://www.doi.gov/document-library/secretary-order. By submitting an application in response
to this Notice of Funding Opportunity, the applicant certifies awareness and compliance with all
current and applicable executive and secretary orders.
Application Documents
Applicants must submit the following forms with their application as specified below.
Instructions for accessing and submitting application forms are provided in the Submission
Instructions section of this document below. For instructions on completing form fields, see the
form instructions on the Grants.gov Forms Repository.
Forms/Assurances/Certifications Submission Requirement
SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance
Note: For applicants requesting more than $100,000 in
Federal funds, the Authorized Representative’s
signature (or electronic equivalent) on the Application Required from all applicants
for Federal Assistance form also represents their
certification of the statements in Appendix A to 43
CFR 18-Certification Regarding Lobbying
SF-424A, Budget Information – Non-Construction
Required for all projects
Programs
SF-424B: Assurance for Non-Construction Programs Required for all projects
Required if requesting more than
$100,000 in Federal funds and the
applicant has used or plans to use
SF-LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
funds other than Federal
appropriated funds for lobbying
related to the proposed project.
Project Abstract Summary (OMB 4040-0019). Must
include, in plain language:
• Award purpose,
Required from all applicants
• Activities to be performed,
• Expected deliverables or outcomes,
• Intended beneficiaries,
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Forms/Assurances/Certifications Submission Requirement
Subrecipient activities (if known or specified at time
of award)
Project Narrative (via the Attachment Form) Required for all projects
Detailed Budget (via the Attachment Form) Required for all projects
Repatriation Statement and relevant Federal Register
Required from all applicant
notice(s) (via the Attachment Form)
Resumes for Key Personnel and/or Position
If applicable
Descriptions (via the Attachment Form)
Letters of Commitment from Project Partners and/or
If applicable
Consultants (via the Attachment Form)
Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (via the
If applicable
Attachments Form)
Project Narrative
The proposal is a narrative description that should specifically address each of the review criteria
(see Merit Review Criteria) The proposal text must be no longer than eight pages, no smaller
than font size 12, and have 1-inch margins. The eight-page limit includes all text, figures,
references, and resumes (Forms SF-424, SF-424A, SF-LLL, and the statement of indirect
charges are not counted as part of the page limit). Additionally, only information that is pertinent
to the proposal should be included. Submit the Project Narrative as a single .pdf via the Project
Narrative Attachment Form available through this announcement on Grants.gov.
1. Activities
1. What activities will you undertake to achieve a successful repatriation? (Reference Section
C.3 of this NOFO for types of eligible activities). Include the number and type of NAGPRA
cultural items that will be transferred as a result of this grant.
2. Provide citations for the applicable Federal Register Notice(s) including: notice title, date
of publication, Federal Register volume and number, and page numbers. (Example: Notice of
Inventory Completion: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 10/16/2014, Vol. 79, No.
200, pages 62202-62203). Remember to attach a .pdf copy of the cited notice(s) as a
supporting document.
2. Partnerships
1. For museum applicants, list the tribe(s) designated to take physical custody of the human
remains/cultural items.
2. For tribal applicants, list the museum(s) that will physically transfer the human remains
and/or cultural items.
3. For either: if the project involves working with additional tribes or institutions, briefly
explain their involvement.
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3. Implementation/Administration
• List all key project staff, including consultants. "Key project staff" are those who play a
significant role in the development, execution, and/or oversight of the project. Describe
each person’s role and explain how their experience and qualifications are appropriate for
the project. If you plan to hire new personnel or consultants, either provide position
descriptions or describe the criteria that will be used to competitively select these
individuals or services. This does not include tribal elders or students, but only pertains to
professional contractors and personnel.
• In a table or outline format, provide a schedule of completion that includes each major
project activity identified in Item A of the Project Narrative and shows how the project
will be completed within a 12-month period of performance (may be shorter).
• Describe what internal controls are in place to monitor the progress of the grant project
and ensure compliance with all administrative and financial requirements. "Internal
Controls" are the means by which an organization assures operational effectiveness and
efficiency, reliable financial reporting, and compliance with laws, regulations and
policies. What corrective actions will be taken if work does not proceed as planned?
4. Impact/Evaluation
• Describe how you will measure and evaluate project success. Who will benefit from the
completion of this repatriation?
5. Status of Current or Recent NAGPRA Grant(s)
• State whether or not you have received a NAGPRA Consultation/Documentation Grant
or Repatriation Grant within the past five years. Choose from the following three
statement options, as applicable:
1. “ABC Institute does not currently have a NAGPRA grant, nor did we complete
one in the past five years.”
2. “ABC Institute currently has an active NAGPRA grant.”
3. “ABC Institute received a NAGPRA grant within the past five years and the grant
is closed.” If ii or iii are applicable, provide the grant number and project title of your
NAGPRA grant(s).
6. Statement of No Overlap
• Applicants must provide a statement affirming that no overlap exists between the
proposed project and any other active or anticipated projects in terms of activities, costs,
or time commitment of key personnel. A sample statement to satisfy this requirement
might be: "There are no overlaps or duplication between this application and any of our
other Federal applications or funded projects."
• If any overlap does exist and the applicant cannot provide a statement like the one above,
they must provide a description of the overlap in their application and provide a copy of
any overlapping or duplicative proposal submitted to any other potential funding entity.
See the "Overlap or Duplication of Effort Statement" paragraph in this section (below).
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7. Federal Agency Collections (only include if applicable)
• NAGPRA Repatriation Grants are not intended to replace Federal agency funds for
repatriation. If this is a grant to conduct repatriation for human remains or cultural items
from a Federal agency, identify the agency and explain why funds are being requested.
Budget Narrative
Applicants must describe and justify items and costs listed in their budget. The budget narrative
must identify the following cost items: total estimated costs, non-Federal cost share, third-party
contributions, and any pre-award costs. Total project cost is the sum of all allowable costs,
including required and voluntary cost share and third-party contributions.
Budget items must be:
• Reasonable, allowable, allocable, and necessary
• Compliant with 2 CFR §200 Subpart E cost principles
Indirect Costs: Applicants must indicate in their budget narrative how they will charge indirect
costs, including the rate to be applied:
• De Minimis Rate: If eligible, state if your organization is opting to use the de minimis
rate of up to 15% of total modified direct costs. Entities that do not have a current Federal
negotiated indirect cost rate (including provisional rate) may propose to use the de
minimis rate. For more information, refer to 2 CFR 200.414(f).
• Negotiated Rate: State if you will negotiate with your cognizant agency. If your
organization has previously negotiated a rate, attach a copy of the most recently
negotiated rate agreement (active or expired).
Applicants must describe and justify items and costs listed in their budget. The budget narrative
must identify the following cost items: total estimated costs, non-Federal cost share, third-party
contributions, and any pre-award costs. Total project cost is the sum of all allowable costs,
including required and voluntary cost share and third-party contributions.
Budget items must be:
• ·Reasonable, allowable, allocable, and necessary · Compliant with 2 CFR §200 Subpart E
cost principles
Indirect Costs: Applicants must indicate in their budget narrative how they will charge indirect
costs, including the rate to be applied:
• De Minimis Rate: If eligible, state if your organization is opting to use the de minimis
rate of up to 15% of total modified direct costs. Entities that do not have a current Federal
negotiated indirect cost rate (including provisional rate) may propose to use the de
minimis rate. For more information, refer to 2 CFR 200.414(f).
• Negotiated Rate: State if you will negotiate with your cognizant agency. If your
organization has previously negotiated a rate, attach a copy of the most recently
negotiated rate agreement (active or expired).
• Data and Evaluation Costs: Applicant budgets may include costs related to data and
evaluation as relevant per 2 CFR §200.455. Include the data and evaluation section for all
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programs except where there is a specific statutory or regulatory prohibition on using
program funds for these purposes.
• Describe how recipients must charge indirect costs under the program when the program
has a mandated cap on indirect costs or approved rate deviation (e.g., CESU, CRUs).
Budget Directions:
Using the section headings provided below, write a narrative budget justification that is aligned
with the budget categories in Section B of the SF-424A. Provide a sub-total for each budget
category, show how you arrived at the figures provided, and explain why these items are
necessary to accomplish the grant
objectives. There is no page limit or format required 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 your Budget
Narrative are correct (double-check your math!) and that the subtotals for each cost category
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 Budget Narrative Attachment Form available through this announcement
on Grants.gov.
1. Personnel: Provide name, 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. (Example:
Joe Smith, Registrar, 40 hours/week for 50 weeks at $20.00/hr. =$40,000).
2. Fringe Benefits: For each person included above, provide the fringe benefits rate and total
line item dollar amount. If your organization has a separate fringe benefit rate agreement, attach
it as a supplemental document to your application.
3. 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 (which can be 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 your organization’s written travel policy.
• 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).
• The Federal allowable mileage rate of 65.5 cents per mile (as of FY2023 - subject to
change in FY24) 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.
4. 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
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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. An applicant
must demonstrate purchasing permanent equipment is less expensive than renting. If funded,
applicants are required to maintain records demonstrate that a competitive bidding process was
used to purchase such services or equipment. Grant recipients who purchase equipment must
adhere to applicable regulations and conditions including 2 CFR Part 200.313 and 2 CFR Part
200.439.
5. 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 have an estimated useful life of less than 1 year). “General office supplies” or
“miscellaneous supplies” are not acceptable line items.
6. Contractual: Provide the contract description, unit of time, quantity, cost per unit of time, and
resultant dollar amount for each contract. Do not include stipends for tribal elders here (see
budget category H below). Where applicable, include a justification for costs indicating regional
costs or ranges for services. Applicants will be required to submit documentation showing a
competitive selection process was used for contracts over the Federal micro-purchase threshold
of $50,000 if their applications are selected for award.
7. Construction: Construction costs are unallowable under NAGPRA grants. Do not include any
costs under this category and instead enter $0.00.
8. Other Costs: Provide a description, quantity, cost per unit, and resultant dollar amount for
each item. This category includes such items as stipends for tribal elders or students and other
items not previously listed. “Miscellaneous,” “overhead,” and “contingency” are not acceptable
line items.
9. Total Direct Charges: List the subtotal of budget categories A – H.
10. Indirect Costs: Provide the indirect cost rate percentage, type (negotiated or 15% de
minimis), associated base (modified total direct costs), and resultant indirect amount. Provide an
explanation if the associated base to which you're applying the indirect rate differs from budget
category I (Total Direct Charges). If indirect costs are included, applicants must include a copy
of the negotiated indirect cost rate agreement (NICRA) and apply the approved rate accordingly.
• See Section D.6 "Required Indirect Cost Statement to be submitted with Application"
below for a statement that must be included in your Budget Narrative (choose the one
statement that is applicable to your proposal and include it here).
• Per 2 CFR 200.75 “Participant support costs means direct costs for items such as stipends
or subsistence allowances, travel allowances, and registration fees paid to or on behalf of
participants or trainees (but not employees) in connection with conferences or training
projects.” NAGPRA consultation meetings do not qualify as "conferences or training
projects" therefore these costs do not have to be excluded from the associated base.
Stipends, travel costs, and registration fees for conferences or trainings must still be
excluded from the associated base.
11. Total Federal Funding Request: List the total amount of federal funds being requested.
Double-check that this amount matches those listed on the SF-424 and SF-424A before
submitting your application. Inconsistencies will result in delays in processing your application.
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Other Required Information
Conflict of Interest and Unresolved Matters Disclosures: If any actual or potential conflict of
interest exists related to this project at the time of application, the applicant must provide
sufficient information to support a program determination of significance per 2 CFR 1402.112.
Refer to 2 CFR 200.112 Conflict of Interest and 2 CFR 200.113.
Overlap or Duplication of Effort Statement:
Applicants must state in their application if the activities, costs, or time commitment of key
personnel proposed in this application overlap with those in any other Federal proposal or award
or not. If no overlap exists, include a statement to that effect. If any overlap exists, provide:
• Activities: Description any overlapping activities.
• Costs: Description of any overlapping costs.
• Time: Description of any overlapping key personnel time.
• A copy of any overlapping or duplicative proposal submitted to any other potential
funding entity.
• Details on when any overlapping proposal was submitted, to whom, and the expected
date of the funding decision.
Conflict of Interest and Unresolved Matters Disclosures: If any actual or potential conflict of
interest exists related to this project at the time of application, the applicant must provide
sufficient information to support a program determination of significance per 2 CFR 1402.112.
Refer to 2 CFR 200.112 Conflict of Interest and 2 CFR 200.113.
Submit the following required documents as clearly-labeled .pdfs via the Attachments
Form available through this announcement on Grants.gov.
• Repatriation Statement and relevant Federal Register notice(s)
o For purposes of a grant application, museums and Federal agencies must provide
a written repatriation statement to the requesting Indian Tribe(s) or Native
Hawaiian organization(s) (NHO). A repatriation statement is required of all
applicants – Indian Tribes or NHOs must obtain the required repatriation
statement from the applicable museum(s) or Federal agency prior to submitting an
application. The repatriation statement must include:
▪ The Federal Register citation for the applicable notice(s) of inventory
completion or notice(s) of intent to repatriate. Attach a copy of the
published notice(s).
▪ The names of all requesting Indian Tribes or NHOs. There is no required
format for the repatriation statement. A template is available on the
National NAGPRA Program website here:
https://www.nps.gov/subjects/nagpra/templates.htm.
• Letters of Commitment from Project Partner(s)
o Letters should be current, signed by an authorized representative, and correspond
to the partners listed in Item B: Partnerships of the applicant’s Project Narrative.
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▪ 1. For museum applicants: a letter of commitment from the tribe(s) or
NHO(s) who will receive physical custody of the items.
▪ 2. For tribal applicants: a letter of commitment from the museum(s) or
Federal agencies who will physically transfer the items.
• Letters of Commitment from Professional Consultants (if applicable)
o If the proposed budget includes professional consultants (not including tribal
elders' stipends), letters of commitment must be provided with the proposal.
Letters should state the consultant’s specific responsibilities and their
commitment to participating in the project, if funded. If consultants have not yet
been chosen, attach position descriptions and/or search criteria.
o Remember, applicants must be able to prove that a competitive selection process
for consultants was used for contracts over $10,000. A sample Competitive
Negotiation and Small Purchases Contracting Document can be found on the
National NAGPRA Program website (www.nps.gov/nagpra). Additional
information on procurement standards for federal grants can be found in 2 CFR
Part 200.317-326.
Other Disclosures
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)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES
Address to Request Application Package
All application information and documentation can be found on Grants.gov under opportunity
number P25AS00474. The Application Package contains the mandatory forms that must be
submitted (see the "Package" tab). Applicants must also submit any applicable supporting
documents using the additional Attachments forms.
Applicants may request paper copies of application materials by contacting:
Angelina Pearson
202-354-2020 (voicemail line)
nagpra_grants@nps.gov
Submission Dates and Times
Closing Date for Applications: 06/01/2026
Closing Date Explanation
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Complete applications must be submitted to the National Park Service by Friday, May 8, 2026,
11:59PM PT. Applicants are encouraged to submit the application well before the deadline.
Application preparation time may take several weeks, so please start the application
process as soon as possible. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be reviewed or
considered for award. If it is determined that a proposal was not considered due its being late or
incomplete, the applicant will be notified during the selection process. Applications will be
accepted on an ongoing basis until cancellation of this NOFO or all available funds have been
expended. This means that the application period could close earlier than May 9 because
applications are considered for funding on a “rolling” basis. No applications will be accepted
after May 8, 2026.
Submission Instructions
Apply Through Grants.gov
To apply through Grants.gov, please follow the instructions in the Quick Start Guide for
Applicants. Before applying, ensure that at least one person at your organization is registered and
has the Authorized Organization Representative (AOR). Only the AOR can submit the
application. If you need more users, they must create their own Grants.gov account. Follow these
steps below to apply:
• Create a Workspace: Creating a workspace allows you to complete it online and route it
through your organization for review before submitting.
• Complete a Workspace: Invite participants to the workspace so you can collaborate on
the application. Required applications forms are included in the Grants.gov Funding
Opportunity Package and can be completed in the Workspace, unless noted otherwise in
the Required Forms table above. Check for errors before submission.
• Submit a Workspace: An application may be submitted through workspace by clicking
the Sign and Submit button on the Manage Workspace page, under the Forms tab
• Track a Workspace Submission: After successfully submitting a workspace application, a
Grants.gov Tracking Number (GRANTXXXXXXXX) is automatically assigned to the
application.
The system generates a date and time stamp and sends it to the applicant’s AOR via email as
proof of submission. Make sure your application passes the Grants.gov validation checks. Do not
encrypt, zip, or password-protect any files. Only registered individuals in SAM as both a user
and an AOR can submit applications. Please allow 30 days to register in Grants.gov.
Application System Technical Support: For Grants.gov technical registration and submission,
downloading forms, and application packages, contact Grants.gov Customer Support at 1-800-
518-4726 or by email at Support@grants.gov.
APPLICATION REVIEW INFORMATION
Eligibility Review
During the eligibility review, the application is checked for timely submission, completed
packages (see Application Documents above) and alignment with the requirements of this
announcement. The Federal agency may remove an application if it does not pass the eligibility
review.
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During the eligibility review, the application is checked for timely submission, completed
packages (see Application Documents above) and alignment with the requirements of this
announcement. The Federal agency may remove an application if it does not pass the eligibility
review.
If an applicant selected for funding hasn't finished their SAM.gov registration (see 2 CFR 25.200
and 2 CFR 25.110) when the federal agency is ready to make an award, we may decide that the
applicant is ineligible for the award and choose to grant it to someone else. Please refer 2 CFR
25.205 for more information.
If removed from consideration for ineligibility, the Federal agency will notify the applicant in
writing.
If an applicant selected for funding hasn't finished their SAM.gov registration (see 2 CFR 25.200
and 2 CFR 25.110) when the federal agency is ready to make an award, we may decide that the
applicant is ineligible for the award and choose to grant it to someone else. Please refer 2 CFR
25.205 for more information.
Prior to making an award, the DOI checks the anticipated recipient and their key project
personnel against the current list of prohibited or restricted persons or entities in the System for
Award Management (SAM.gov) Exclusions database. We are prohibited from making an award
if a recipient or any key personnel are found ineligible, prohibited, restricted, or otherwise
excluded from receiving or participating in an award, as their ineligibility condition applies to
this program.
If removed from consideration for ineligibility, the Federal agency will notify the applicant in
writing.
Merit Review
Criterion 1: Activities- 25%
1. Are project activities described in detail, reasonable, and appropriate?
2. Are all project activities eligible for funding?
3. Are project activities consistent with the goals of the NAGPRA repatriation grant
program?
Criterion 2: Partnerships - 25%
1. Are partnerships described in detail and relevant?
2. Does the Repatriation Statement have all the required information?
3. Is there evidence of commitment to this project from all partners?
Criterion 3: Implementation/Adminstration - 25%
1. Are budget items described in detail, reasonable and necessary to accomplish project
activities?
2. Are the roles and responsibilities of key project personnel clearly described and defined?
3. Can the project activities be accomplished within the time frame provided?
4. Does the applicant demonstrate an ability to ensure all administrative and financial grant
requirements will be met in a timely manner?
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Criterion 4: Impact/Evaluation - 25%
1. Are there logical measures in place to assess and evaluate project success and/or impact?
Review and Selection Process
This program reviews proposed budgets to ensure:
• figures are correct
• estimated costs are necessary and reasonable and clearly linked to project narratives
• avoid obviously unallowable costs
• identify costs requiring prior approval
• ensure indirect cost rates are applied correctly
• confirm cost sharing requirements are reflected in the budget.
This program reviews applications for potential overlap or duplication between the proposed
project and any other funded or proposed project. Depending on the circumstances, DOI may
choose to not make an award.
a. Initial Review
Prior to conducting the comprehensive merit review, an initial review will be performed to
determine whether: (1) the applicant is eligible for an award; (2) the information required by the
NOFO has been submitted; (3) all mandatory requirements of the NOFO are satisfied; (4) the
proposed project is responsive to the program objectives of the NOFO (program determination);
and (5) the proposed project is in compliance with all applicable executive and secretary orders.
If an applicant fails to meet the requirements or objectives of the NOFO, or does not provide
sufficient information for review, the applicant will be considered non-responsive and eliminated
from further review.
b. Comprehensive Merit Review
All applications that satisfactorily pass the initial review will be eligible for the Comprehensive
Merit Review. Proposals will be read and reviewed by NPS personnel. Applications will be
evaluated based on the four equally weighted criteria. Each criterion will be assigned a rating of
“Exceeds”, “Meets”, or “Does not meet” based on whether it exceeds, meets, or does not meet
the criteria. Based upon their review, the merit reviewers will categorize each proposal into one
of three categories:
• Category 1: Proposal meets or exceeds the program interests of the NPS with a strong
confidence that the objectives of the agreement will be met based on the demonstrated
qualifications, experience, and capabilities of the applicant.
• Category 2: Proposal meets some of the program interests of the NPS, or there is a
marginal confidence that the objectives of the agreement will be met based on the
demonstrated qualifications, experience, and capabilities of the applicant.
• Category 3: Proposal either does not meet the program interests of the NPS, or there is
low confidence of meeting the objectives of the agreement based on the demonstrated
qualifications, experience, and capabilities of the applicant
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Category 1 proposals are anticipated to be funded if funding is available. Category 2 may be
funded after Category 1 proposals, if funding is available, but additional clarifications may be
requested prior to funding. Category 3 proposals will not be funded.
c. Selection
The Selection Official may consider the merit review recommendation, program policy factors,
review of applicant risk, (including past grant performance), geographic distribution of project
performance and impact, and the amount of funds available to select applications for funding.
d. Discussions and Award
The Government may enter into discussions with a selected applicant for any reason deemed
necessary, including, but not limited to: (1) only a portion of the application is selected for
award; (2) the Government needs additional information to determine that the applicant is
capable of complying with the requirements of the Department of Interior (DOI) Financial
Assistance Regulations, and/or (3) additional specific terms and conditions are required. Failure
to satisfactorily resolve the issues identified by the Government may preclude award to the
applicant.
This program reviews proposed budgets to ensure:
· figures are correct
· estimated costs are necessary and reasonable and clearly linked to project narratives
· avoid obviously unallowable costs
· identify costs requiring prior approval
· ensure indirect cost rates are applied correctly
· confirm cost sharing requirements are reflected in the budget.
This program reviews applications for potential overlap or duplication between the proposed
project and any other funded or proposed project. Depending on the circumstances, DOI may
choose to not make an award.
Risk Review
Prior to making an award, the program assesses the risk posed by the applicant per 2 CFR
200.206. If an award will be made, the program may apply special conditions corresponding to
the risk assessed. For awards over the simplified acquisition threshold (currently $250,000), the
program reviews eligibility and financial integrity information in the applicant’s SAM.gov
records per 2 CFR 200.206(a). The program also assesses financial management capabilities,
project delivery experience, staffing resources, past performance, administration and reporting
compliance records, and overall project complexity and potential challenges.
Negative information that leads to an applicant being designated as “Medium Risk” or “High
Risk” may result in specific conditions, as identified in 2 C.F.R. § 200.206, being incorporated
into the final award.
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AWARD NOTICES
Notices of Federal Award are sent electronically via GrantSolutions or e-mail. These notices
outline the terms, conditions, and payment instructions per 2 CFR 200.211. The Notice of
Federal Award signed by an authorized Grants Officer is the legal instrument obligating financial
assistance to a recipient. Any other prior notice is not an authorization to begin work. If the
program allows pre-award costs per 2 CFR 200.458, beginning performance before receiving a
Notice of Federal Award is at the applicant’s own risk.
Anticipated Project Start Date: 10/01/2025
Anticipated Project End Date: 08/31/2026
Notices of Federal Award are sent electronically via GrantSolutions or e-mail. These notices
outline the terms, conditions, and payment instructions per 2 CFR 200.211. The Notice of
Federal Award signed by an authorized Grants Officer is the legal instrument obligating financial
assistance to a recipient. Any other prior notice is not an authorization to begin work. If the
program allows pre-award costs per 2 CFR 200.458, beginning performance before receiving a
Notice of Federal Award is at the applicant’s own risk.
POST AWARD REQUIREMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION
Administration and National Policy Requirements
For award administration and national policy requirements, see the DOI General Terms and
Conditions. Infrastructure projects require the use of American iron, steel, manufacture products,
and construction materials per 2 CFR 184.
NPS will communicate any other program- or project-specific special terms and conditions to
recipients in their notices of award.
Geospatial Data
If you receive financial assistance from the Department of the Interior (DOI), recipient must
follow these rules for geospatial data:
Follow Federal Standards: All geospatial data you collect or create must meet the standards set
by the Federal Geospatial Data Committee (FGDC) or the Department of the Interior. This is
required by the Geospatial Data Act of 2018, which is part of Public Law 115-254, specifically
in Subtitle F (Geospatial Data), sections 751-759C (codified at 43 U.S.C. §§ 2801–2811).
Include Metadata: Your Geographic Information Systems (GIS) files must include complete
metadata. Metadata is information that describes the data, such as where it came from, how
accurate it is, and how it should be used. This is to ensure that anyone using the data understands
its context and quality.
Check for Existing Data: Before you start collecting new geospatial data, you need to check
GeoPlatform.gov. This is to see if there is already existing geospatial data from federal, state,
local, or private sources that can meet your needs and is available for free. If such data is
available, you should use it instead of gathering new data.
These rules help ensure that geospatial data is reliable, high-quality, and that resources are used
efficiently.
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Reporting
The recipient’s Notice of Award will detail all reporting requirements, including frequency, due
dates, and instructions for requesting extensions. In general, but not limited to, recipients must:
• Submit Federal Financial reports and Program Performance reports.
• Use the Federal Financial Report (SF-425) form for financial reporting,
• Monitor award activities and report on program performance per 2 CFR 200.329,
• Promptly notify the awarding program in writing of any issues, delays, or conditions
impairing award objectives per 2 CFR 200.329(e),
• Disclose any conflicts of interest related to their award that arise during the award period
per 2 CFR 1402.112,
• Report on the status of real property acquired under the award in which the Federal
government retains an interest per 2 CFR 200.330, and
• Report all violations of Federal criminal law involving fraud, bribery, or gratuity
violations potentially affecting the Federal award per 2 CFR 200.113.
• Report any matters related to recipient integrity and performance to SAM.gov per
Appendix XII to 2 CFR 200.
• If the Federal share of the award is more than $100,000 and the recipient makes or agrees
to make any payment using non-appropriated funds for lobbying in connection to the
award, disclose those activities using the Disclosure of Lobbying (SF-LLL) form per
43 CFR 18.100.
• Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (FFATA) requires certain
recipients to report information on executive compensation through SAM.gov and
information on all sub-awards, subcontracts, and consortiums over $30,000 to the
FFATA Subaward Reporting System (FSRS).
Other Information
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P25AS00474_NAGPRA Repatriation rev3_25-0325

National Park Service
Notice of Funding Opportunity
FY2025 NAGPRA Repatriation Grants
Funding Opportunity Number
P25AS00474
3/25/2025
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Table of Contents
BASIC INFORMATION .................................................................................................................2
ELIGIBILITY ..................................................................................................................................3
Cost Sharing Requirement ...........................................................................................................4
GET READY TO APPLY ...............................................................................................................4
Required System Registrations ....................................................................................................4
PROGRAM OVERVIEW ...............................................................................................................5
Program Goals ..............................................................................................................................5
Program Description ....................................................................................................................5
Legislative Authority ...................................................................................................................5
Type of Award .............................................................................................................................6
PREPARE YOUR APPLICATION ................................................................................................6
Applications Content and Format ................................................................................................6
Application Documents ................................................................................................................6
1. Activities ..................................................................................................................................7
2. Partnerships ..............................................................................................................................7
3. Implementation/Administration ...............................................................................................8
4. Impact/Evaluation ....................................................................................................................8
5. Status of Current or Recent NAGPRA Grant(s) ......................................................................8
6. Statement of No Overlap ..........................................................................................................8
7. Federal Agency Collections (only include if applicable) .........................................................9
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES ..............................................................13
Address to Request Application Package ..................................................................................13
Submission Dates and Times .....................................................................................................13
Submission Instructions .............................................................................................................14
APPLICATION REVIEW INFORMATION ................................................................................14
Eligibility Review ......................................................................................................................14
Merit Review ..............................................................................................................................15
Criterion 1: Activities- 25% ...........................................................................................................15
Criterion 2: Partnerships - 25% .....................................................................................................15
Criterion 3: Implementation/Adminstration - 25% ........................................................................15
Criterion 4: Impact/Evaluation - 25% ............................................................................................16
Review and Selection Process ....................................................................................................16
Risk Review ...............................................................................................................................17
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AWARD NOTICES ......................................................................................................................18
POST AWARD REQUIREMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION ................................................18
Administration and National Policy Requirements ...................................................................18
Reporting ....................................................................................................................................19
BASIC INFORMATION
Announcement Type: Initial
Funding Opportunity Number: P25AS00474
Assistance Listing Number(s): 15.922
Estimated Total Program Funding: $3,407,000
Expected Number of Awards: 15
Award Ceiling: $25,000
Award Floor: $1,000
Projects receiving funding through this NOFO will start once funding has been secured and
awards have been made.
Cost Sharing Required?
No
Closing Date Explanation
Complete applications must be submitted to the National Park Service by Friday, May 8, 2026,
11:59PM PT. Applicants are encouraged to submit the application well before the deadline.
Application preparation time may take several weeks, so please start the application
process as soon as possible. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be reviewed or
considered for award. If it is determined that a proposal was not considered due its being late or
incomplete, the applicant will be notified during the selection process. Applications will be
accepted on an ongoing basis until cancellation of this NOFO or all available funds have been
expended. This means that the application period could close earlier than May 9 because
applications are considered for funding on a “rolling” basis. No applications will be accepted
after May 8, 2026.
Closing Date Explanation
Complete applications must be submitted to the National Park Service by Friday, May 8, 2026,
11:59PM PT. Applicants are encouraged to submit the application well before the deadline.
Application preparation time may take several weeks, so please start the application
process as soon as possible. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be reviewed or
considered for award. If it is determined that a proposal was not considered due its being late or
incomplete, the applicant will be notified during the selection process. Applications will be
accepted on an ongoing basis until cancellation of this NOFO or all available funds have been
expended. This means that the application period could close earlier than May 9 because
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applications are considered for funding on a “rolling” basis. No applications will be accepted
after May 8, 2026.
OMB Control Number:
Have Questions?
All questions should be sent to:
NAGPRA_grants@nps.gov
202-354-2201 (voicemail line)
Executive Summary
The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990 authorizes the Secretary of
the Interior to make grants to museums, Indian Tribes, and Native Hawaiian organizations for the
purposes of assisting in consultation, documentation, and repatriation of Native American human
remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, and objects of cultural patrimony (25 U.S.C. 3008).
NAGPRA Repatriation grants assist museums, Indian Tribes, and NHOs to defray costs
associated with the packaging, transportation, contamination removal, reburial, and/or storage of
NAGPRA human remains or cultural items. Project activities may include, but are not limited to:
• Travel,
• Transportation,
• Testing or decontamination,
• Building containers for transport,
• Ceremonial materials, or
• Staff time.
See Program Overview for more details on project activities.
ELIGIBILITY
Eligible Applicants
State governments
County governments
City or township governments
Special district governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility
The following entities are eligible to apply for a NAGPRA Repatriation Grant:
• An Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian Organization
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o Indian Tribe is defined at 43 CFR 10.2. The Bureau of Indian Affairs’ list of
Federally recognized tribes is available at www.bia.gov. Native Hawaiian
organization (NHO) is defined at 43 CFR 10.2.
• A Museum within the United States.
o Museum and United States are defined at 43 CFR 10.2.
o A museum is eligible to apply for a grant only if it has complied with the
requirements of NAGPRA (25 U.S.C. 3001-3013) and the implementing
regulations (43 CFR part 10) at the time it applies for the grant. Federal agencies
and the Smithsonian Institution may not apply for grants.
Any applicant who previously received a NAGPRA grant but did not meet the conditions of the
grant agreement, including reports or statement of work, may be penalized in the review process.
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.
Cost Sharing Requirement
Cost Sharing Required?
No
Non-Federal cost sharing is not required to be eligible for an award under this NOFO and will
not be used as a factor during the merit review of applications under this announcement.
GET READY TO APPLY
Required System Registrations
Unique Entity Identifier and SAM.gov Registration
Before applying, all applicants except individuals applying as a natural person must be
registered in SAM.gov. During the SAM.gov registration the entity will obtain their Unique
Entity Identifier (UEI).
The SAM.gov registration process can take several months. If your organization is not
already registered in SAM.gov, begin the registration process as soon as possible.
To register in SAM.gov, go to the SAM.gov website and use the available resources to
complete registration.
• Financial assistance registrants must review and certify compliance with the SAM.gov
“Financial Assistance General Representations and Certifications”.
• Already registered? You already have a Unique Entity ID. Before applying, check that
your “Financial Assistance General Representations and Certifications” on SAM.gov is
complete. Remember to renew your registration every year to keep it active while you
have an award or application in progress. You can update your registration whenever you
need, including during renewal.
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• Need help? For additional information and contact information on the SAM.gov Help
page.
Refer to Attachment – Submission Instructions & Tips.
GRANTS.GOV
This program accepts application through Grants.gov so once you receive your UEI return to
Grants.gov to register with Grants.gov. Please allow for 30 days to register and set up a
Workspace in Grants.gov. See Submission Instructions section below for additional details.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Program Goals
• This NOFO will fund repatriation projects in order to defray costs associated with the
packaging, transportation, contamination removal, reburial, and/or storage of NAGPRA-
related human remains and/or cultural items.
• The goal of this announcement is to fund repatriation projects that support physical
transfer of NAGPRA human remains or cultural items after publication of a notice and
issuance of a repatriation statement.
Program Description
NAGPRA authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to make grants to museums, Indian Tribes, and
Native Hawaiian organizations for the purposes of assisting in consultation, documentation, and
repatriation of Native American cultural items, including human remains, funerary objects,
sacred objects, and objects of cultural patrimony (25 U.S.C. 3008). NAGPRA Repatriation
grants assist museums, Indian Tribes, and NHOs with the physical transfer of Native American
human remains and cultural items as defined at 43 CFR 10.2. Project activities may include:
1. Travel by representatives from Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations and
museums to prepare and/or accompany Native American human remains and/or cultural
items to the Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization.
2. Transportation of Native American human remains and/or cultural items to the Indian
Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization.
3. Hazardous substance testing, documentation, and decontamination of Native American
human remains and/or cultural items.
4. Building of appropriate containers for the transport of Native American human remains
and/or cultural items.
5. Ceremonial materials necessary for the appropriate return of Native American human
remains and/or cultural items.
6. Staff time dedicated to the administrative and logistical arrangements of physical transfer.
NAGPRA grants do not fund infrastructure projects.
Legislative Authority
Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (25 USC §3008)
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Type of Award
Projects will be funded through:
Funding Instrument
G (Grant)
PREPARE YOUR APPLICATION
Applications Content and Format
Pre-Application Requirements
Prior to submitting an application, applicants should review presidential actions found at:
https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/ and DOI Secretary’s Orders found at:
https://www.doi.gov/document-library/secretary-order. By submitting an application in response
to this Notice of Funding Opportunity, the applicant certifies awareness and compliance with all
current and applicable executive and secretary orders.
Application Documents
Applicants must submit the following forms with their application as specified below.
Instructions for accessing and submitting application forms are provided in the Submission
Instructions section of this document below. For instructions on completing form fields, see the
form instructions on the Grants.gov Forms Repository.
Forms/Assurances/Certifications Submission Requirement
SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance
Note: For applicants requesting more than $100,000 in
Federal funds, the Authorized Representative’s
signature (or electronic equivalent) on the Application Required from all applicants
for Federal Assistance form also represents their
certification of the statements in Appendix A to 43
CFR 18-Certification Regarding Lobbying
SF-424A, Budget Information – Non-Construction
Required for all projects
Programs
SF-424B: Assurance for Non-Construction Programs Required for all projects
Required if requesting more than
$100,000 in Federal funds and the
applicant has used or plans to use
SF-LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
funds other than Federal
appropriated funds for lobbying
related to the proposed project.
Project Abstract Summary (OMB 4040-0019). Must
include, in plain language:
• Award purpose,
Required from all applicants
• Activities to be performed,
• Expected deliverables or outcomes,
• Intended beneficiaries,
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Forms/Assurances/Certifications Submission Requirement
Subrecipient activities (if known or specified at time
of award)
Project Narrative (via the Attachment Form) Required for all projects
Detailed Budget (via the Attachment Form) Required for all projects
Repatriation Statement and relevant Federal Register
Required from all applicant
notice(s) (via the Attachment Form)
Resumes for Key Personnel and/or Position
If applicable
Descriptions (via the Attachment Form)
Letters of Commitment from Project Partners and/or
If applicable
Consultants (via the Attachment Form)
Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (via the
If applicable
Attachments Form)
Project Narrative
The proposal is a narrative description that should specifically address each of the review criteria
(see Merit Review Criteria) The proposal text must be no longer than eight pages, no smaller
than font size 12, and have 1-inch margins. The eight-page limit includes all text, figures,
references, and resumes (Forms SF-424, SF-424A, SF-LLL, and the statement of indirect
charges are not counted as part of the page limit). Additionally, only information that is pertinent
to the proposal should be included. Submit the Project Narrative as a single .pdf via the Project
Narrative Attachment Form available through this announcement on Grants.gov.
1. Activities
1. What activities will you undertake to achieve a successful repatriation? (Reference Section
C.3 of this NOFO for types of eligible activities). Include the number and type of NAGPRA
cultural items that will be transferred as a result of this grant.
2. Provide citations for the applicable Federal Register Notice(s) including: notice title, date
of publication, Federal Register volume and number, and page numbers. (Example: Notice of
Inventory Completion: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 10/16/2014, Vol. 79, No.
200, pages 62202-62203). Remember to attach a .pdf copy of the cited notice(s) as a
supporting document.
2. Partnerships
1. For museum applicants, list the tribe(s) designated to take physical custody of the human
remains/cultural items.
2. For tribal applicants, list the museum(s) that will physically transfer the human remains
and/or cultural items.
3. For either: if the project involves working with additional tribes or institutions, briefly
explain their involvement.
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3. Implementation/Administration
• List all key project staff, including consultants. "Key project staff" are those who play a
significant role in the development, execution, and/or oversight of the project. Describe
each person’s role and explain how their experience and qualifications are appropriate for
the project. If you plan to hire new personnel or consultants, either provide position
descriptions or describe the criteria that will be used to competitively select these
individuals or services. This does not include tribal elders or students, but only pertains to
professional contractors and personnel.
• In a table or outline format, provide a schedule of completion that includes each major
project activity identified in Item A of the Project Narrative and shows how the project
will be completed within a 12-month period of performance (may be shorter).
• Describe what internal controls are in place to monitor the progress of the grant project
and ensure compliance with all administrative and financial requirements. "Internal
Controls" are the means by which an organization assures operational effectiveness and
efficiency, reliable financial reporting, and compliance with laws, regulations and
policies. What corrective actions will be taken if work does not proceed as planned?
4. Impact/Evaluation
• Describe how you will measure and evaluate project success. Who will benefit from the
completion of this repatriation?
5. Status of Current or Recent NAGPRA Grant(s)
• State whether or not you have received a NAGPRA Consultation/Documentation Grant
or Repatriation Grant within the past five years. Choose from the following three
statement options, as applicable:
1. “ABC Institute does not currently have a NAGPRA grant, nor did we complete
one in the past five years.”
2. “ABC Institute currently has an active NAGPRA grant.”
3. “ABC Institute received a NAGPRA grant within the past five years and the grant
is closed.” If ii or iii are applicable, provide the grant number and project title of your
NAGPRA grant(s).
6. Statement of No Overlap
• Applicants must provide a statement affirming that no overlap exists between the
proposed project and any other active or anticipated projects in terms of activities, costs,
or time commitment of key personnel. A sample statement to satisfy this requirement
might be: "There are no overlaps or duplication between this application and any of our
other Federal applications or funded projects."
• If any overlap does exist and the applicant cannot provide a statement like the one above,
they must provide a description of the overlap in their application and provide a copy of
any overlapping or duplicative proposal submitted to any other potential funding entity.
See the "Overlap or Duplication of Effort Statement" paragraph in this section (below).
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7. Federal Agency Collections (only include if applicable)
• NAGPRA Repatriation Grants are not intended to replace Federal agency funds for
repatriation. If this is a grant to conduct repatriation for human remains or cultural items
from a Federal agency, identify the agency and explain why funds are being requested.
Budget Narrative
Applicants must describe and justify items and costs listed in their budget. The budget narrative
must identify the following cost items: total estimated costs, non-Federal cost share, third-party
contributions, and any pre-award costs. Total project cost is the sum of all allowable costs,
including required and voluntary cost share and third-party contributions.
Budget items must be:
• Reasonable, allowable, allocable, and necessary
• Compliant with 2 CFR §200 Subpart E cost principles
Indirect Costs: Applicants must indicate in their budget narrative how they will charge indirect
costs, including the rate to be applied:
• De Minimis Rate: If eligible, state if your organization is opting to use the de minimis
rate of up to 15% of total modified direct costs. Entities that do not have a current Federal
negotiated indirect cost rate (including provisional rate) may propose to use the de
minimis rate. For more information, refer to 2 CFR 200.414(f).
• Negotiated Rate: State if you will negotiate with your cognizant agency. If your
organization has previously negotiated a rate, attach a copy of the most recently
negotiated rate agreement (active or expired).
Applicants must describe and justify items and costs listed in their budget. The budget narrative
must identify the following cost items: total estimated costs, non-Federal cost share, third-party
contributions, and any pre-award costs. Total project cost is the sum of all allowable costs,
including required and voluntary cost share and third-party contributions.
Budget items must be:
• ·Reasonable, allowable, allocable, and necessary · Compliant with 2 CFR §200 Subpart E
cost principles
Indirect Costs: Applicants must indicate in their budget narrative how they will charge indirect
costs, including the rate to be applied:
• De Minimis Rate: If eligible, state if your organization is opting to use the de minimis
rate of up to 15% of total modified direct costs. Entities that do not have a current Federal
negotiated indirect cost rate (including provisional rate) may propose to use the de
minimis rate. For more information, refer to 2 CFR 200.414(f).
• Negotiated Rate: State if you will negotiate with your cognizant agency. If your
organization has previously negotiated a rate, attach a copy of the most recently
negotiated rate agreement (active or expired).
• Data and Evaluation Costs: Applicant budgets may include costs related to data and
evaluation as relevant per 2 CFR §200.455. Include the data and evaluation section for all
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programs except where there is a specific statutory or regulatory prohibition on using
program funds for these purposes.
• Describe how recipients must charge indirect costs under the program when the program
has a mandated cap on indirect costs or approved rate deviation (e.g., CESU, CRUs).
Budget Directions:
Using the section headings provided below, write a narrative budget justification that is aligned
with the budget categories in Section B of the SF-424A. Provide a sub-total for each budget
category, show how you arrived at the figures provided, and explain why these items are
necessary to accomplish the grant
objectives. There is no page limit or format required 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 your Budget
Narrative are correct (double-check your math!) and that the subtotals for each cost category
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 Budget Narrative Attachment Form available through this announcement
on Grants.gov.
1. Personnel: Provide name, 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. (Example:
Joe Smith, Registrar, 40 hours/week for 50 weeks at $20.00/hr. =$40,000).
2. Fringe Benefits: For each person included above, provide the fringe benefits rate and total
line item dollar amount. If your organization has a separate fringe benefit rate agreement, attach
it as a supplemental document to your application.
3. 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 (which can be 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 your organization’s written travel policy.
• 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).
• The Federal allowable mileage rate of 65.5 cents per mile (as of FY2023 - subject to
change in FY24) 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.
4. 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
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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. An applicant
must demonstrate purchasing permanent equipment is less expensive than renting. If funded,
applicants are required to maintain records demonstrate that a competitive bidding process was
used to purchase such services or equipment. Grant recipients who purchase equipment must
adhere to applicable regulations and conditions including 2 CFR Part 200.313 and 2 CFR Part
200.439.
5. 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 have an estimated useful life of less than 1 year). “General office supplies” or
“miscellaneous supplies” are not acceptable line items.
6. Contractual: Provide the contract description, unit of time, quantity, cost per unit of time, and
resultant dollar amount for each contract. Do not include stipends for tribal elders here (see
budget category H below). Where applicable, include a justification for costs indicating regional
costs or ranges for services. Applicants will be required to submit documentation showing a
competitive selection process was used for contracts over the Federal micro-purchase threshold
of $50,000 if their applications are selected for award.
7. Construction: Construction costs are unallowable under NAGPRA grants. Do not include any
costs under this category and instead enter $0.00.
8. Other Costs: Provide a description, quantity, cost per unit, and resultant dollar amount for
each item. This category includes such items as stipends for tribal elders or students and other
items not previously listed. “Miscellaneous,” “overhead,” and “contingency” are not acceptable
line items.
9. Total Direct Charges: List the subtotal of budget categories A – H.
10. Indirect Costs: Provide the indirect cost rate percentage, type (negotiated or 15% de
minimis), associated base (modified total direct costs), and resultant indirect amount. Provide an
explanation if the associated base to which you're applying the indirect rate differs from budget
category I (Total Direct Charges). If indirect costs are included, applicants must include a copy
of the negotiated indirect cost rate agreement (NICRA) and apply the approved rate accordingly.
• See Section D.6 "Required Indirect Cost Statement to be submitted with Application"
below for a statement that must be included in your Budget Narrative (choose the one
statement that is applicable to your proposal and include it here).
• Per 2 CFR 200.75 “Participant support costs means direct costs for items such as stipends
or subsistence allowances, travel allowances, and registration fees paid to or on behalf of
participants or trainees (but not employees) in connection with conferences or training
projects.” NAGPRA consultation meetings do not qualify as "conferences or training
projects" therefore these costs do not have to be excluded from the associated base.
Stipends, travel costs, and registration fees for conferences or trainings must still be
excluded from the associated base.
11. Total Federal Funding Request: List the total amount of federal funds being requested.
Double-check that this amount matches those listed on the SF-424 and SF-424A before
submitting your application. Inconsistencies will result in delays in processing your application.
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Other Required Information
Conflict of Interest and Unresolved Matters Disclosures: If any actual or potential conflict of
interest exists related to this project at the time of application, the applicant must provide
sufficient information to support a program determination of significance per 2 CFR 1402.112.
Refer to 2 CFR 200.112 Conflict of Interest and 2 CFR 200.113.
Overlap or Duplication of Effort Statement:
Applicants must state in their application if the activities, costs, or time commitment of key
personnel proposed in this application overlap with those in any other Federal proposal or award
or not. If no overlap exists, include a statement to that effect. If any overlap exists, provide:
• Activities: Description any overlapping activities.
• Costs: Description of any overlapping costs.
• Time: Description of any overlapping key personnel time.
• A copy of any overlapping or duplicative proposal submitted to any other potential
funding entity.
• Details on when any overlapping proposal was submitted, to whom, and the expected
date of the funding decision.
Conflict of Interest and Unresolved Matters Disclosures: If any actual or potential conflict of
interest exists related to this project at the time of application, the applicant must provide
sufficient information to support a program determination of significance per 2 CFR 1402.112.
Refer to 2 CFR 200.112 Conflict of Interest and 2 CFR 200.113.
Submit the following required documents as clearly-labeled .pdfs via the Attachments
Form available through this announcement on Grants.gov.
• Repatriation Statement and relevant Federal Register notice(s)
o For purposes of a grant application, museums and Federal agencies must provide
a written repatriation statement to the requesting Indian Tribe(s) or Native
Hawaiian organization(s) (NHO). A repatriation statement is required of all
applicants – Indian Tribes or NHOs must obtain the required repatriation
statement from the applicable museum(s) or Federal agency prior to submitting an
application. The repatriation statement must include:
▪ The Federal Register citation for the applicable notice(s) of inventory
completion or notice(s) of intent to repatriate. Attach a copy of the
published notice(s).
▪ The names of all requesting Indian Tribes or NHOs. There is no required
format for the repatriation statement. A template is available on the
National NAGPRA Program website here:
https://www.nps.gov/subjects/nagpra/templates.htm.
• Letters of Commitment from Project Partner(s)
o Letters should be current, signed by an authorized representative, and correspond
to the partners listed in Item B: Partnerships of the applicant’s Project Narrative.
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▪ 1. For museum applicants: a letter of commitment from the tribe(s) or
NHO(s) who will receive physical custody of the items.
▪ 2. For tribal applicants: a letter of commitment from the museum(s) or
Federal agencies who will physically transfer the items.
• Letters of Commitment from Professional Consultants (if applicable)
o If the proposed budget includes professional consultants (not including tribal
elders' stipends), letters of commitment must be provided with the proposal.
Letters should state the consultant’s specific responsibilities and their
commitment to participating in the project, if funded. If consultants have not yet
been chosen, attach position descriptions and/or search criteria.
o Remember, applicants must be able to prove that a competitive selection process
for consultants was used for contracts over $10,000. A sample Competitive
Negotiation and Small Purchases Contracting Document can be found on the
National NAGPRA Program website (www.nps.gov/nagpra). Additional
information on procurement standards for federal grants can be found in 2 CFR
Part 200.317-326.
Other Disclosures
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)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES
Address to Request Application Package
All application information and documentation can be found on Grants.gov under opportunity
number P25AS00474. The Application Package contains the mandatory forms that must be
submitted (see the "Package" tab). Applicants must also submit any applicable supporting
documents using the additional Attachments forms.
Applicants may request paper copies of application materials by contacting:
Angelina Pearson
202-354-2020 (voicemail line)
nagpra_grants@nps.gov
Submission Dates and Times
Closing Date for Applications: 06/01/2026
Closing Date Explanation
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Complete applications must be submitted to the National Park Service by Friday, May 8, 2026,
11:59PM PT. Applicants are encouraged to submit the application well before the deadline.
Application preparation time may take several weeks, so please start the application
process as soon as possible. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be reviewed or
considered for award. If it is determined that a proposal was not considered due its being late or
incomplete, the applicant will be notified during the selection process. Applications will be
accepted on an ongoing basis until cancellation of this NOFO or all available funds have been
expended. This means that the application period could close earlier than May 9 because
applications are considered for funding on a “rolling” basis. No applications will be accepted
after May 8, 2026.
Submission Instructions
Apply Through Grants.gov
To apply through Grants.gov, please follow the instructions in the Quick Start Guide for
Applicants. Before applying, ensure that at least one person at your organization is registered and
has the Authorized Organization Representative (AOR). Only the AOR can submit the
application. If you need more users, they must create their own Grants.gov account. Follow these
steps below to apply:
• Create a Workspace: Creating a workspace allows you to complete it online and route it
through your organization for review before submitting.
• Complete a Workspace: Invite participants to the workspace so you can collaborate on
the application. Required applications forms are included in the Grants.gov Funding
Opportunity Package and can be completed in the Workspace, unless noted otherwise in
the Required Forms table above. Check for errors before submission.
• Submit a Workspace: An application may be submitted through workspace by clicking
the Sign and Submit button on the Manage Workspace page, under the Forms tab
• Track a Workspace Submission: After successfully submitting a workspace application, a
Grants.gov Tracking Number (GRANTXXXXXXXX) is automatically assigned to the
application.
The system generates a date and time stamp and sends it to the applicant’s AOR via email as
proof of submission. Make sure your application passes the Grants.gov validation checks. Do not
encrypt, zip, or password-protect any files. Only registered individuals in SAM as both a user
and an AOR can submit applications. Please allow 30 days to register in Grants.gov.
Application System Technical Support: For Grants.gov technical registration and submission,
downloading forms, and application packages, contact Grants.gov Customer Support at 1-800-
518-4726 or by email at Support@grants.gov.
APPLICATION REVIEW INFORMATION
Eligibility Review
During the eligibility review, the application is checked for timely submission, completed
packages (see Application Documents above) and alignment with the requirements of this
announcement. The Federal agency may remove an application if it does not pass the eligibility
review.
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During the eligibility review, the application is checked for timely submission, completed
packages (see Application Documents above) and alignment with the requirements of this
announcement. The Federal agency may remove an application if it does not pass the eligibility
review.
If an applicant selected for funding hasn't finished their SAM.gov registration (see 2 CFR 25.200
and 2 CFR 25.110) when the federal agency is ready to make an award, we may decide that the
applicant is ineligible for the award and choose to grant it to someone else. Please refer 2 CFR
25.205 for more information.
If removed from consideration for ineligibility, the Federal agency will notify the applicant in
writing.
If an applicant selected for funding hasn't finished their SAM.gov registration (see 2 CFR 25.200
and 2 CFR 25.110) when the federal agency is ready to make an award, we may decide that the
applicant is ineligible for the award and choose to grant it to someone else. Please refer 2 CFR
25.205 for more information.
Prior to making an award, the DOI checks the anticipated recipient and their key project
personnel against the current list of prohibited or restricted persons or entities in the System for
Award Management (SAM.gov) Exclusions database. We are prohibited from making an award
if a recipient or any key personnel are found ineligible, prohibited, restricted, or otherwise
excluded from receiving or participating in an award, as their ineligibility condition applies to
this program.
If removed from consideration for ineligibility, the Federal agency will notify the applicant in
writing.
Merit Review
Criterion 1: Activities- 25%
1. Are project activities described in detail, reasonable, and appropriate?
2. Are all project activities eligible for funding?
3. Are project activities consistent with the goals of the NAGPRA repatriation grant
program?
Criterion 2: Partnerships - 25%
1. Are partnerships described in detail and relevant?
2. Does the Repatriation Statement have all the required information?
3. Is there evidence of commitment to this project from all partners?
Criterion 3: Implementation/Adminstration - 25%
1. Are budget items described in detail, reasonable and necessary to accomplish project
activities?
2. Are the roles and responsibilities of key project personnel clearly described and defined?
3. Can the project activities be accomplished within the time frame provided?
4. Does the applicant demonstrate an ability to ensure all administrative and financial grant
requirements will be met in a timely manner?
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Criterion 4: Impact/Evaluation - 25%
1. Are there logical measures in place to assess and evaluate project success and/or impact?
Review and Selection Process
This program reviews proposed budgets to ensure:
• figures are correct
• estimated costs are necessary and reasonable and clearly linked to project narratives
• avoid obviously unallowable costs
• identify costs requiring prior approval
• ensure indirect cost rates are applied correctly
• confirm cost sharing requirements are reflected in the budget.
This program reviews applications for potential overlap or duplication between the proposed
project and any other funded or proposed project. Depending on the circumstances, DOI may
choose to not make an award.
a. Initial Review
Prior to conducting the comprehensive merit review, an initial review will be performed to
determine whether: (1) the applicant is eligible for an award; (2) the information required by the
NOFO has been submitted; (3) all mandatory requirements of the NOFO are satisfied; (4) the
proposed project is responsive to the program objectives of the NOFO (program determination);
and (5) the proposed project is in compliance with all applicable executive and secretary orders.
If an applicant fails to meet the requirements or objectives of the NOFO, or does not provide
sufficient information for review, the applicant will be considered non-responsive and eliminated
from further review.
b. Comprehensive Merit Review
All applications that satisfactorily pass the initial review will be eligible for the Comprehensive
Merit Review. Proposals will be read and reviewed by NPS personnel. Applications will be
evaluated based on the four equally weighted criteria. Each criterion will be assigned a rating of
“Exceeds”, “Meets”, or “Does not meet” based on whether it exceeds, meets, or does not meet
the criteria. Based upon their review, the merit reviewers will categorize each proposal into one
of three categories:
• Category 1: Proposal meets or exceeds the program interests of the NPS with a strong
confidence that the objectives of the agreement will be met based on the demonstrated
qualifications, experience, and capabilities of the applicant.
• Category 2: Proposal meets some of the program interests of the NPS, or there is a
marginal confidence that the objectives of the agreement will be met based on the
demonstrated qualifications, experience, and capabilities of the applicant.
• Category 3: Proposal either does not meet the program interests of the NPS, or there is
low confidence of meeting the objectives of the agreement based on the demonstrated
qualifications, experience, and capabilities of the applicant
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Category 1 proposals are anticipated to be funded if funding is available. Category 2 may be
funded after Category 1 proposals, if funding is available, but additional clarifications may be
requested prior to funding. Category 3 proposals will not be funded.
c. Selection
The Selection Official may consider the merit review recommendation, program policy factors,
review of applicant risk, (including past grant performance), geographic distribution of project
performance and impact, and the amount of funds available to select applications for funding.
d. Discussions and Award
The Government may enter into discussions with a selected applicant for any reason deemed
necessary, including, but not limited to: (1) only a portion of the application is selected for
award; (2) the Government needs additional information to determine that the applicant is
capable of complying with the requirements of the Department of Interior (DOI) Financial
Assistance Regulations, and/or (3) additional specific terms and conditions are required. Failure
to satisfactorily resolve the issues identified by the Government may preclude award to the
applicant.
This program reviews proposed budgets to ensure:
· figures are correct
· estimated costs are necessary and reasonable and clearly linked to project narratives
· avoid obviously unallowable costs
· identify costs requiring prior approval
· ensure indirect cost rates are applied correctly
· confirm cost sharing requirements are reflected in the budget.
This program reviews applications for potential overlap or duplication between the proposed
project and any other funded or proposed project. Depending on the circumstances, DOI may
choose to not make an award.
Risk Review
Prior to making an award, the program assesses the risk posed by the applicant per 2 CFR
200.206. If an award will be made, the program may apply special conditions corresponding to
the risk assessed. For awards over the simplified acquisition threshold (currently $250,000), the
program reviews eligibility and financial integrity information in the applicant’s SAM.gov
records per 2 CFR 200.206(a). The program also assesses financial management capabilities,
project delivery experience, staffing resources, past performance, administration and reporting
compliance records, and overall project complexity and potential challenges.
Negative information that leads to an applicant being designated as “Medium Risk” or “High
Risk” may result in specific conditions, as identified in 2 C.F.R. § 200.206, being incorporated
into the final award.
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AWARD NOTICES
Notices of Federal Award are sent electronically via GrantSolutions or e-mail. These notices
outline the terms, conditions, and payment instructions per 2 CFR 200.211. The Notice of
Federal Award signed by an authorized Grants Officer is the legal instrument obligating financial
assistance to a recipient. Any other prior notice is not an authorization to begin work. If the
program allows pre-award costs per 2 CFR 200.458, beginning performance before receiving a
Notice of Federal Award is at the applicant’s own risk.
Anticipated Project Start Date: 10/01/2025
Anticipated Project End Date: 08/31/2026
Notices of Federal Award are sent electronically via GrantSolutions or e-mail. These notices
outline the terms, conditions, and payment instructions per 2 CFR 200.211. The Notice of
Federal Award signed by an authorized Grants Officer is the legal instrument obligating financial
assistance to a recipient. Any other prior notice is not an authorization to begin work. If the
program allows pre-award costs per 2 CFR 200.458, beginning performance before receiving a
Notice of Federal Award is at the applicant’s own risk.
POST AWARD REQUIREMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION
Administration and National Policy Requirements
For award administration and national policy requirements, see the DOI General Terms and
Conditions. Infrastructure projects require the use of American iron, steel, manufacture products,
and construction materials per 2 CFR 184.
NPS will communicate any other program- or project-specific special terms and conditions to
recipients in their notices of award.
Geospatial Data
If you receive financial assistance from the Department of the Interior (DOI), recipient must
follow these rules for geospatial data:
Follow Federal Standards: All geospatial data you collect or create must meet the standards set
by the Federal Geospatial Data Committee (FGDC) or the Department of the Interior. This is
required by the Geospatial Data Act of 2018, which is part of Public Law 115-254, specifically
in Subtitle F (Geospatial Data), sections 751-759C (codified at 43 U.S.C. §§ 2801–2811).
Include Metadata: Your Geographic Information Systems (GIS) files must include complete
metadata. Metadata is information that describes the data, such as where it came from, how
accurate it is, and how it should be used. This is to ensure that anyone using the data understands
its context and quality.
Check for Existing Data: Before you start collecting new geospatial data, you need to check
GeoPlatform.gov. This is to see if there is already existing geospatial data from federal, state,
local, or private sources that can meet your needs and is available for free. If such data is
available, you should use it instead of gathering new data.
These rules help ensure that geospatial data is reliable, high-quality, and that resources are used
efficiently.
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Reporting
The recipient’s Notice of Award will detail all reporting requirements, including frequency, due
dates, and instructions for requesting extensions. In general, but not limited to, recipients must:
• Submit Federal Financial reports and Program Performance reports.
• Use the Federal Financial Report (SF-425) form for financial reporting,
• Monitor award activities and report on program performance per 2 CFR 200.329,
• Promptly notify the awarding program in writing of any issues, delays, or conditions
impairing award objectives per 2 CFR 200.329(e),
• Disclose any conflicts of interest related to their award that arise during the award period
per 2 CFR 1402.112,
• Report on the status of real property acquired under the award in which the Federal
government retains an interest per 2 CFR 200.330, and
• Report all violations of Federal criminal law involving fraud, bribery, or gratuity
violations potentially affecting the Federal award per 2 CFR 200.113.
• Report any matters related to recipient integrity and performance to SAM.gov per
Appendix XII to 2 CFR 200.
• If the Federal share of the award is more than $100,000 and the recipient makes or agrees
to make any payment using non-appropriated funds for lobbying in connection to the
award, disclose those activities using the Disclosure of Lobbying (SF-LLL) form per
43 CFR 18.100.
• Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (FFATA) requires certain
recipients to report information on executive compensation through SAM.gov and
information on all sub-awards, subcontracts, and consortiums over $30,000 to the
FFATA Subaward Reporting System (FSRS).
Other Information
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