National Center for Preservation Technology and Training

 

The purposes of the Center shall be to (1) develop and distribute preservation and conservation skills and technologies for the identification, evaluation, conservation, and interpretation of historic property; (2) develop and facilitate training for Federal, State, and local resource preservation professionals, cultural resource managers, maintenance personnel, and others working in the preservation field; (3) take steps to apply preservation technology benefits from ongoing research by other agencies and institutions; (4) facilitate the transfer of preservation technology among Federal agencies, State and local governments, universities, international organizations, and the private sector; and (5) cooperate with related international organizations including the International Council on Monuments and Sites, the International Center for the Study of Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property, and the International Council on Museums.

Active 15.923 National Park Service, Department of The Interior B - Project Grants Fiscal Year 2017 No information available. The grants program received 50 applications and issued 13 awards.
Fiscal Year 2018 The grants program received 27 applications and expects to issue 7 awards.
Fiscal Year 2019 The grants program awarded approximately 15 projects through grants and several more through cooperative agreements.
Fiscal Year 2020 Ten+ projects were funded.
Fiscal Year 2021 Over 10 financial assistance agreements were entered into that support NCTTs mission.
Fiscal Year 2022 In Fiscal Year 2022, this program provided funding for 15 new projects in addition to modifications to existing projects. 54 U.S.C. §305305 Department of Interior National Center for Preservation and Technology and Training Contract and Cooperative Agreement Authority. U.S. universities and two and four year colleges; U.S. private nonprofit institution/organizations and quasi-public nonprofit institution/organizations that are directly associated with educational or research activity; Federal, State, local government agencies, Federally recognized Indian Tribal governments and their Tribal Historic Preservation Offices; For-profit organizations and private individuals may submit proposals only in partnership with an eligible U.S. organization. Anyone/General Public. Proof of nonprofit status is required of nonprofit organizations and institutions. Preapplication coordination is required. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. An environmental impact assessment is not required for this listing. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Funding announcements for this program, along with registration procedures, application packages and instructions, points of contact, and procedures for submitting applications will be available on www.grants.gov. Information is available upon request via mail, e-mail (ncptt@ncptt.nps.gov), or our website http://www.ncptt.nps.gov. Proposals received in response announcements on grants.gov are reviewed on the basis of a competitive, merit-based review process, and are rated in accordance with the evaluation criteria stated in the announcement. Awards may be made to the highest rated proposals based on the amount of funding available each year. Reviews determine the feasibility of the proposed project, and consistency with National Park Service financial and policy requirements concerning the project's scope and purpose. Final award is by the Director of the National Park Service. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines From 90 to 180 days. None. Final award decisions are not subject to appeal; however, the National Park Service will provide applicants with information on why their proposals were not selected for award. Applicants may reapply if a revised application is submitted in the subsequent competition. Renewal may be requested through a new, competing application. Extensions of time may be requested subject to acceptable work progress and reasons for the delay. The grants are awarded based on merit review. The criteria includes: Does the project relate to one of the Secretary of Interior's priorities? Does the project display preservation technology Innovation? Does the project meet a national need? How will it impact preservation practice? Is the methodology technically sound? Can the work plan be accomplished in a year? Does the project have a dissemination plan? Is the team qualified to undertake the work? The Selection Official may consider the merit review recommendation, program policy factors, and the amount of funds available to select applications for funding. Program Policy factors 1. Geographic distribution 2.Leveraging of federal resources and partnerships (including cost sharing) 3.Equitable distribution of funding to a range of program objective The NCPTT supports preservation research, technology, and training in archeology, historic architecture, historic landscapes, objects preservation and materials conservation through cooperative agreements and grants. Projects that develop new technologies or adapt existing technologies to preserve cultural resources are considered for funding. Projects may include, but are not limited to: laboratory or field research that explores or assesses novel or adaptive methods; training activities, including workshops, webinars, instructional videos, and course or curriculum development that promote the use of new technology in preservation; documentation using new methods; manuscript, website or social media development that disseminates innovative preservation technologies; and meetings that convene experts to discuss the use of technologies to address preservation problems. Performance Reports: Program Performance Report Not applicable. Per 2 CFR Part 200.333 - 200.337. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching is voluntary. 50% Recipient cost share is required under this program. Eligible match may be inkind, federal or nonfederal cash.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Projects cannot exceed five years. Award amounts are subject to availability of funds. In accordance with Title IV, Public Law 102-575, Section 405(b): (1) Grants shall be allocated in such a fashion to reflect the diversity of the historic preservation fields and shall be geographically distributed. (2) No recipient may receive more than 10 percent of the awards allocated within any year. (3) Total administrative costs, direct and indirect, charged for carrying out these grants may not exceed 25 percent of aggregate costs. Matching share is not required by law, but is an administrative requirement imposed by NPS. Mary F. Striegel, Ph.D. Chief, Materials Conservation National Center for Preservation Technology and Training 645 University Parkway Natchitoches, LA 71457 318-356-7444 ex 256 office Mary_striegel@nps.gov Todd Wilson
12795 West Alameda Parkway
Lakewood, CO 80228 USA
todd_wilson@nps.gov
Phone: 303-358-8403 http://www.ncptt.nps.gov 14-1042-0-1-303 (Cooperative Agreements (Discretionary Grants)) FY 22$928,024.00; FY 23 est $930,000.00; FY 24 est $930,000.00; FY 21$663,616.00; FY 20$690,767.00; FY 19$551,316.00; FY 18$764,600.00; FY 17$1,112,247.00; - $15,000 to $200,000; The average funding for a grant or cooperative agreement is $40,000. 2 CFR, Part 200, 43 CFR, OMB Circulars, standard forms, and program information. Fiscal Year 2017 No information available. Examples include: •Characterizing the Impacts of Environmental Change to Wooden Structures •Testing and Treatment of Microbial Impacts on Generic Archeological Collections •Examining the Performance of Protective Coatings on Painted Aluminum for Preventative Maintenance •Testing Protective Treatments for Western Red Cedar Shingle and Shake Roofs •Enhancing the Usability of a Cultural Landscape Online Database
Fiscal Year 2018 Program anticipates funding innovative research, training, podcasts, and websites that develop new technologies or adapt existing technologies to preserve cultural resources.
Fiscal Year 2019 Program anticipates funding innovative research, training, podcasts, and websites that develop new technologies or adapt existing technologies to preserve cultural resources.
Fiscal Year 2020 2020 Preservation Technology and Training Grants (PTT Grants) are intended to create better tools, better materials, and better approaches to conserving buildings, landscapes, sites, and collections. The PTT Grants are administered by the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training (NCPTT), the National Park Service’s innovation center for the preservation community. The competitive grants program will provide funding to federal agencies, states, tribes, local governments, and non-profit organizations. PTT Grants will support the following activities: Innovative research that develops new technologies or adapts existing technologies to preserve cultural resources (typically $20,000) Specialized workshops or symposia that identify and address national preservation needs (typically $15,000 to $20,000) How-to videos, mobile applications, podcasts, best practices publications, or webinars that disseminate practical preservation methods or provide better tools for preservation practice (typically $5,000 to $15,000) The maximum grant award is $20,000. The actual grant award amount is dependent on the scope of the proposed activity. NCPTT does not fund “bricks and mortar” grants.
Fiscal Year 2022 "• Innovative research that develops new technologies or adapts existing technologies to preserve cultural resources • Specialized workshops or symposia that identify and address national preservation needs • How-to videos, mobile applications, podcasts, best practices publications, or webinars that disseminate practical preservation methods or provide better tools for preservation practice"