Opportunity Information: Apply for P19AS00176
The "Residence 1 Viga Preservation" grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P19AS00176) is a National Park Service (Department of the Interior) cooperative agreement focused on preserving historic architectural elements at Wupatki National Monument (WUPA). The project centers on stabilizing and protecting the exposed ends of vigas in Residence 1. Vigas are rough-hewn wooden roof beams commonly used in adobe and Pueblo-style construction, and their ends often project beyond exterior wall surfaces, which makes them especially vulnerable to long-term weathering.
The core preservation need is driven by decades of environmental exposure since the building was constructed in 1940. The viga ends have become weathered and, in some areas, rotted due to repeated cycles of sun and temperature changes, moisture and water intrusion, wind abrasion, insect activity, and dry rot. Rather than replacing these elements, the work is described as preserving them in place, which typically aligns with historic preservation goals of retaining original fabric whenever possible while slowing or stopping further deterioration.
A defining feature of the project is its practical training component: it includes a two-week, on-site, hands-on workshop specifically devoted to viga preservation. This indicates the effort is not only about completing a one-time repair but also about building field capacity and transferring preservation skills through direct instruction and supervised work at the monument.
Administratively, this is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement, meaning the National Park Service is expected to have substantial involvement in the project beyond simply issuing funds. The funding activity category falls under Energy and Natural Resources (CFDA 15.945). The opportunity anticipated a single award, with an award ceiling of $32,337. The posting was created on May 22, 2019, with an original closing date of May 31, 2019, reflecting a short application window.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education. In practical terms, this points toward a fairly specific pool of potential partners, such as certain nonprofit entities or organizations operating under alternative nonprofit designations, that can support cultural resource preservation work in partnership with the National Park Service.Apply for P19AS00176
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the energy, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Residence 1 Viga Preservation" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 22, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 31, 2019. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $32,337.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Residence 1 Viga Preservation (P19AS00176)
What is the "Residence 1 Viga Preservation" grant opportunity?
The Residence 1 Viga Preservation grant opportunity is a National Park Service (Department of the Interior) cooperative agreement focused on preserving historic architectural elements at Wupatki National Monument (WUPA). The work specifically targets the exposed ends of vigas in a building known as Residence 1.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P19AS00176.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the National Park Service (NPS), which is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the description provided, a cooperative agreement means the National Park Service is expected to have substantial involvement in the project beyond simply issuing funds.
Is this a discretionary funding opportunity?
Yes. The opportunity is described as a discretionary funding opportunity.
Where will the project work take place?
The preservation work will take place at Wupatki National Monument (WUPA), specifically at Residence 1.
What are vigas, and why are they important to this project?
Vigas are rough-hewn wooden roof beams commonly used in adobe and Pueblo-style construction. In this building, the ends of the vigas project beyond the exterior wall surfaces, which makes them visually and historically significant architectural elements as well as especially vulnerable to weathering.
What part of the building is the project focused on preserving?
The project centers on stabilizing and protecting the exposed ends of the vigas in Residence 1.
Why do the viga ends need preservation work now?
The need is driven by decades of environmental exposure since the building was constructed in 1940. The viga ends have weathered over time and, in some areas, have rotted.
What factors have contributed to the deterioration of the viga ends?
The deterioration is attributed to repeated cycles and impacts from sun and temperature changes, moisture and water intrusion, wind abrasion, insect activity, and dry rot.
Is the project intended to replace the vigas?
No. The work is described as preserving the vigas in place rather than replacing them.
What is the preservation approach described for this project?
The approach is to stabilize and protect the exposed viga ends while retaining the original fabric where possible and slowing or stopping further deterioration.
Does the opportunity include any training or educational component?
Yes. A defining feature of the project is a practical training component, including a two-week, on-site, hands-on workshop specifically devoted to viga preservation.
How long is the hands-on workshop?
The workshop is described as two weeks long.
Where will the workshop be held?
The workshop is described as on-site, meaning it will be conducted at the monument where the preservation work is taking place.
What is the broader purpose of including a workshop in the project?
Based on the description, the workshop indicates the effort is not only about completing a one-time repair but also about building field capacity and transferring preservation skills through direct instruction and supervised work at the monument.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Energy and Natural Resources.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.945.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The award ceiling is $32,337.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting was created on May 22, 2019.
What was the original application closing date?
The original closing date was May 31, 2019.
How long was the application window based on the posted dates?
Based on a creation date of May 22, 2019 and an original closing date of May 31, 2019, the opportunity reflected a short application window.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant opportunity?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
Does the eligibility statement mention institutions of higher education?
Yes. The eligibility is limited to nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, with an exception noted for institutions of higher education.
What kinds of organizations does the eligibility restriction suggest as potential partners?
Based on the description, it points toward a fairly specific pool of potential partners, such as certain nonprofit entities or organizations operating under alternative nonprofit designations that can support cultural resource preservation work in partnership with the National Park Service.
What historic structure does the project relate to?
The project relates to Residence 1, a building constructed in 1940, located at Wupatki National Monument.
What is the main preservation problem being addressed?
The main preservation problem is the long-term weathering and localized rot of exposed viga ends caused by decades of environmental exposure.
What is the stated goal for the viga ends?
The stated goal is to stabilize and protect the exposed viga ends and to preserve them in place to slow or stop further deterioration.
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