Pacific Northwest and Hawaiian Islands Arts

 

Provide enhanced Pacific Northwest and Hawaiian Islands art programs that promote the scholarly study of, and instruction in, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian arts and culture. Work will establish programs which culminate in the awarding of degrees in the various fields of Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian art and culture, or to establish centers and programs with respect to Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian art and culture.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
15.071
Federal Agency/Office
National Park Service, Department of The Interior
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
B - Project Grants
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2022 This program may (1) provide scholarly study of, and instruction in, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian traditional and contemporary arts and culture, (2) establish centers and educational programs that lead to degrees in Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian art and culture programs, and/or (3) establish programs that develop traditional and contemporary arts in the community through coordinate efforts to preserve, support, revitalize, and develop evolving forms of Indian art and culture (as defined in 20 U.S.C. § 4402(1)). Examples include: a Departments of Arts and Sciences, fellowship programs, seminars, scholar in residence, inter-institutional programs of cooperation at national and international levels, visual arts, performance arts, language, literature, museology, and learning resource centers. Programs primarily serve Alaska Natives or Native. The Governor of the State of Alaska or Hawaii must have formally recognized the organization or institution that applies for grant funding as appropriate to receive funding under this program.
Authorization
USC 20 - Program for Native Hawaiian and Alaska Native culture and arts development U.S.C. Subchapter II, 4441(a)-(c)
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Private, nonprofit organization or institution that primarily serves and represents Native Hawaiians or Alaska Natives.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Native Hawaiians and Alaska Natives
Credentials/Documentation
Any private, nonprofit organization or institution which primarily serves and represents Native Hawaiians or Alaska Natives, and has been recognized by the Governor of the State of Hawaii or the Governor of the State of Alaska, as appropriate, for the purpose of making such organization or institution eligible to receive such grants.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
Application Procedure
This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.
Award Procedure
Awards are based on merit review and scoring of the submitted applications in Grants.gov based on the selection criteria. After merit review scoring occurs, funds are distributed to successful applicants based on available funds.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
From 60 to 90 days.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Not applicable.
How are proposals selected?
The Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement in Grants.gov details selection criteria.
How may assistance be used?
Any organization or institution which is the recipient of a grant made under subsection (a) shall establish a governing board to manage and control the program with respect to which such grant is made. (2) For any grants made with respect to Native Hawaiian art and culture, the members of the governing board which is required to be established under paragraph (1) shall- (A) be Native Hawaiians or individuals widely recognized in the field of Native Hawaiian art and culture, (B) include a representative of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs of the State of Hawaii, (C) include the president of the University of Hawaii, (D) include the president of the Bishop Museum, and (E) serve for a fixed term of office. (3) For any grants made with respect to Alaska Native art and culture, the members of the governing board which is required to be established under paragraph (1) shall- (A) include Alaska Natives and individuals widely recognized in the field of Alaska Native art and culture, (B) represent the Eskimo, Indian and Aleut cultures of Alaska, and (C) serve for a fixed term.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Performance Reports: Annual reports detailing performance under the award are required. This requirement may be reduced or increased at the discretion of the grantor.
Auditing
Not applicable.
Records
Not applicable.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Assistance is provided on available appropriations. A project may last from -1 to 5 years. Funding must be expended within 5 years. Funds are released through the ASAP system as requested by the recipient for reimbursable costs associated with the funded agreement.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
None/Not specified.
Headquarters Office
Erica Cordeiro
National Park Service - Alaska Region
240 W. 5th Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99501 USA
erica_cordeiro@nps.gov
Phone: 970-644-3315
Financial Information
Account Identification
14-1042-0-1-303
Obligations
(Project Grants) FY 22$1,250,000.00; FY 23 est $1,500,000.00; FY 24 est $2,750,000.00; FY 21$0.00; -
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$500,000 - $2,750,000 based on available funds provided through annual appropriations.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Not applicable.
Examples of Funded Projects
Fiscal Year 2022 Artists in Residence, Mentor/Apprentice Teams, AK Native art workshops to local communities, Performing Arts Program, Sustainable Art, AK Native Research, Exhibition, & Publication.

 



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