Opportunity Information: Apply for BOR UC 17 N013
The Navajo Gallup Water Supply Project Historic Preservation grant is a Bureau of Reclamation (Department of the Interior) discretionary funding opportunity designed to fund the Pueblo of Acoma's role in historic preservation and cultural resources compliance for the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project (NGWSP). The funding supports the Pueblo of Acoma's participation as laid out in a 2011 Programmatic Agreement, with a central purpose of ensuring that cultural, archaeological, and ethnographic considerations are properly reviewed and integrated as NGWSP planning and construction activities move forward.
A key requirement of the grant is that the Pueblo of Acoma designates a Point of Contact (POC) to receive and review cultural resource compliance materials produced for NGWSP. The POC, along with the Pueblo's technical staff and Historic Preservation Office (HPO) Board Members, reviews Cultural Resource Management (CRM) reports and related documentation and then submits comments, concerns, and consultation input back to Reclamation. In practice, this positions the Pueblo as an active reviewing party rather than a passive recipient of information, so that issues can be raised early and addressed through the project compliance process.
The scope of work described in the opportunity covers multiple, connected activities over several fiscal years. First, the Pueblo's technical staff and HPO Board Members are funded to review all new CRM reports generated during FY 2016, FY 2017, FY 2018, and FY 2019. Second, the grant supports the Pueblo's participation in Programmatic Agreement workgroup meetings, along with follow-up consultation within the Pueblo (including consultation with HPO Board Members) across those same fiscal years. Third, the Pueblo conducts a formal review of a catalog and existing inventory of nearly three dozen major archaeological CRM documents, with that catalog review specifically identified as a FY 2016 activity. Fourth, the Pueblo completes Rapid Ethnographic Assessments for 13 construction reaches anticipated to begin construction in the latter part of FY 2016, reflecting a need to capture place-based cultural knowledge and concerns in areas likely to be affected by near-term ground disturbance.
The opportunity also reflects a later change to the work plan through Modification 001, which adds three additional task areas focused on Reach 22B and related activities. These added tasks include rapid ethnographic assessment training (REAT) for Pueblo of Acoma participants, safety training, and REAT work connected to Reach 22B Phase II and "Na baama" investigations. The modification further includes Reach 22B rapid ethnographic assessment phase II fieldwork, work tied to a Reach 22B Na baama inadvertent discovery, and the preparation and delivery of Reach 22B Na baama reports to the Acoma Historic Preservation Office. Taken together, these additions indicate that new or evolving field needs arose during implementation that required added training, additional field investigation, and additional reporting back to the Pueblo's preservation authorities.
From an administrative standpoint, the grant is listed under Funding Opportunity Number BOR UC 17 N013 and CFDA 15.511, categorized under Natural Resources. Eligibility is limited to federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and the narrative makes clear this award is intended to enable the Pueblo of Acoma specifically to carry out its Programmatic Agreement responsibilities for NGWSP. The anticipated award profile is a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1) with an award ceiling of $85,000. The opportunity was created on July 27, 2017, with an original closing date of August 10, 2017, signaling a short application window typical of targeted or project-specific compliance support funding.
Overall, this funding opportunity is less about general infrastructure construction and more about ensuring culturally informed compliance and consultation are properly resourced during a major federal water supply project. It pays for the people, review processes, meetings, training, and ethnographic and documentation tasks needed so the Pueblo of Acoma can consistently and formally review NGWSP cultural resource materials, participate in structured consultation forums, and provide timely input on areas where construction and related activities could affect archaeological sites, traditional cultural properties, or other culturally important resources.Apply for BOR UC 17 N013
- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Navajo Gallup Water Supply Project Historic Preservation" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.511.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 27, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 10, 2017. (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 $85,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Navajo Gallup Water Supply Project Historic Preservation grant?
This is a Bureau of Reclamation (U.S. Department of the Interior) discretionary funding opportunity that supports the Pueblo of Acoma's role in historic preservation and cultural resources compliance for the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project (NGWSP).
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The central purpose is to ensure cultural, archaeological, and ethnographic considerations are reviewed and integrated into NGWSP planning and construction as the project moves forward, consistent with the Pueblo of Acoma's responsibilities under a 2011 Programmatic Agreement.
Is this grant intended to fund water infrastructure construction?
No. Based on the description provided, the funding is focused on culturally informed compliance and consultation activities (reviews, meetings, training, ethnographic assessments, and related documentation tasks), not on general construction activities.
Which federal agency is offering the grant?
The funding opportunity is offered by the Bureau of Reclamation, which is part of the Department of the Interior.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BOR UC 17 N013.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.511.
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized under Natural Resources.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The narrative also indicates this award is intended specifically to enable the Pueblo of Acoma to carry out its Programmatic Agreement responsibilities for NGWSP.
Is this a competitive opportunity open to multiple applicants?
The opportunity description states eligibility is limited to federally recognized tribal governments, and it also makes clear the award is intended for the Pueblo of Acoma specifically. In addition, the anticipated award profile indicates a single award is expected.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity indicates ExpectedAwards: 1.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The award ceiling listed is $85,000.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on July 27, 2017.
What was the original application closing date?
The original closing date was August 10, 2017.
What key administrative requirement is emphasized for the Pueblo of Acoma?
A key requirement is that the Pueblo of Acoma designates a Point of Contact (POC) who will receive and review cultural resource compliance materials produced for NGWSP.
What does the Point of Contact (POC) do under this grant?
The POC receives cultural resource compliance materials, participates in review of CRM reports and related documentation with the Pueblo's technical staff and Historic Preservation Office (HPO) Board Members, and submits comments, concerns, and consultation input back to Reclamation.
How does this grant position the Pueblo of Acoma in the compliance process?
The described process positions the Pueblo as an active reviewing party rather than a passive recipient of information, allowing issues to be raised early and addressed through the project compliance process.
What types of materials are reviewed with grant support?
The grant supports review of Cultural Resource Management (CRM) reports and related documentation produced for NGWSP, as well as a formal review of a catalog and existing inventory of nearly three dozen major archaeological CRM documents.
Which Pueblo entities participate in the reviews and consultation activities?
The description identifies the Pueblo's designated POC, technical staff, and Historic Preservation Office (HPO) Board Members as participating in reviews and consultation-related activities.
What fiscal years are covered for reviewing new CRM reports?
The scope of work funds the Pueblo's technical staff and HPO Board Members to review all new CRM reports generated during FY 2016, FY 2017, FY 2018, and FY 2019.
What meeting and consultation activities are included in the scope of work?
The grant supports participation in Programmatic Agreement workgroup meetings and follow-up consultation within the Pueblo (including consultation with HPO Board Members) across FY 2016 through FY 2019.
What is the FY 2016 catalog and inventory review?
A specific FY 2016 activity is a formal review of a catalog and existing inventory of nearly three dozen major archaeological CRM documents.
What are Rapid Ethnographic Assessments, and why are they included?
The opportunity includes Rapid Ethnographic Assessments to capture place-based cultural knowledge and concerns in areas anticipated to experience near-term ground disturbance, helping inform review and consultation as construction activities proceed.
How many construction reaches were identified for Rapid Ethnographic Assessments in the original scope?
The scope states the Pueblo completes Rapid Ethnographic Assessments for 13 construction reaches anticipated to begin construction in the latter part of FY 2016.
What change was made through Modification 001?
Modification 001 added three additional task areas focused on Reach 22B and related activities, indicating additional or evolving field needs during implementation.
What tasks were added under Modification 001?
The added tasks include rapid ethnographic assessment training (REAT) for Pueblo of Acoma participants, safety training, and REAT work connected to Reach 22B Phase II and "Na baama" investigations.
What additional fieldwork and reporting related to Reach 22B is included?
The modification includes Reach 22B rapid ethnographic assessment Phase II fieldwork, work tied to a Reach 22B "Na baama" inadvertent discovery, and preparation and delivery of Reach 22B "Na baama" reports to the Acoma Historic Preservation Office.
Where are the Reach 22B reports delivered?
The description specifies that Reach 22B "Na baama" reports are prepared and delivered to the Acoma Historic Preservation Office.
Why does the grant include training components?
Based on Modification 001, training (rapid ethnographic assessment training and safety training) was added to support participation and fieldwork needs associated with Reach 22B and related activities.
What does the opportunity indicate about the timeline and application window?
The creation date (July 27, 2017) and original closing date (August 10, 2017) indicate a short application window, consistent with targeted or project-specific compliance support funding.
What kinds of project impacts is this grant meant to help address?
The opportunity is intended to resource review and consultation so that potential effects from NGWSP construction and related activities on archaeological sites, traditional cultural properties, and other culturally important resources can be identified and addressed through the compliance process.
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