[National Park Service](https://www.nps.gov)

January 20, 2026, 5pm Mountain Time

Up to $65,000 total; one award; project duration ~12 months

Funds a comprehensive archaeological inventory survey of approximately 1,500 acres at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Colorado, to support cultural resource management and compliance.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity supports a Phase 2 archaeological inventory survey of Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument (FLFO) in Colorado. The project aims to survey approximately 1,500 acres of parkland that have not been adequately assessed, meeting current Colorado State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) standards and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for archaeology and historic preservation. The work will include field documentation, accurate site mapping using submeter GPS/GNSS, evaluation of National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) eligibility for identified cultural resources, and the production of a comprehensive research report. The project is intended to update and expand the park’s archaeological baseline, support compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Sections 106 and 110, and improve GIS and cultural resource information systems. Deliverables include all field documentation, GIS data, and artifacts (from a generally no-collection project), as well as preliminary, draft, and final reports for review and approval by FLFO staff. The information generated will also be shared with affiliated tribes, researchers, and educators. --- ## Due Dates - Application Deadline: January 20, 2026, by 5:00 pm Mountain Time - Anticipated Award Date: May 2026 - Anticipated Project Start: May 2026 - Anticipated Project End: May 2027 --- ## Funding Amount - **Total funding available:** Up to $65,000 (one award expected) - **Award ceiling:** $65,000 - **Award floor:** $1 - **Estimated project duration:** 12 months No cost sharing or matching is required. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Federally recognized Native American tribal governments - County governments **Additional requirements:** - Foreign entities/projects are not eligible. - Projects must be conducted within the United States. - Entities and key personnel must not be listed in the SAM.gov Exclusions database. --- ## Application Process - **Registration:** Applicants must be registered in [SAM.gov](https://sam.gov) and have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Registration can take several weeks. - **Submission:** Applications must be submitted electronically via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360904) by the deadline. - **Required forms:** SF-424, SF-424A, SF-424B, Project Abstract Summary, Budget Narrative, Project Narrative (up to 25 pages), and (if applicable) SF-LLL for lobbying activities. - **Review criteria:** Applications will be evaluated on personnel/experience and cost effectiveness of the budget (each weighted 50%). It is recommended to start the application process early due to registration and document preparation requirements. --- ## Additional Information - **Funding instrument:** Cooperative Agreement (substantial involvement from NPS anticipated) - **Reporting:** Recipients must submit financial and performance reports as detailed in the award notice. - **Data:** All data and documentation generated will be available for federal use and third-party evaluation. - **Pre-award costs:** Not authorized unless specified in the award notice. --- ## External Links - [Full opportunity details and application (Grants.gov)](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360904) - [National Park Service - Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument](https://www.nps.gov/flfo/index.htm) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Notes | |-----------------|-----------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------| | Katie Gaertner | [katie_gaertner@nps.gov](mailto:katie_gaertner@nps.gov) | Program contact for questions and support |

Archeological Inventory Survey of Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument (FLFO), Phase 2

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