# Cultural Resources Support – Professional Archaeologist and Project Liaison for Solar EUL Development Project Oversight at Edwards AFB, CA

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/w9126g-21-2-soi-4579-cultural-resources-support-professional-archaeologist-and/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/334355

> Fort Worth District offered grants of up to $415,000 (at least $415,000) to any type of organization. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on July 24, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | W9126G-21-2-SOI-4579 |
| Agency | Fort Worth District |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 24, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $415,000 |
| Award floor | $415,000 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 12.005 |

## Who can apply

- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"

ELIGIBILITY: This funding opportunity is ONLY available for Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units under the Colorado Plateau CESU, Californian CESU, & Desert Southwest CESU.

## What the grant funds

Project Title: Cultural Resources Support – Professional Archaeologist and Project Liaison for Solar EUL Development Project Oversight at Edwards AFB, CA Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential investigators for a project to be funded by the US Air Force which provides professional and technical support for Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB) in order to facilitate successful implementation of the 16 USC 670c-1 Sikes Act. Approximately $415,000 is expected to be available to support this project during the base period. There will be no additional option awards. Type of Award: This project will be awarded under the authority of the Sikes Act (Sec. 103A [16 USC 670c-1]) “the Secretary of a military department may enter into cooperative agreements with States, local governments, Indian Tribes, non-governmental organizations, and individuals, ….” This project is in support of the Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan, as directed in the Sikes Act, and as a result, it is anticipated that a cooperative agreement through the CESU program will be awarded. Such awards may be administered through a CESU only upon mutual agreement and official authorization by both parties of the acceptance of the application of the CESU Network IDC rate (17.5%). Note: Must be a non-federal partner in one of the CESU Units, referenced above, to be qualified for considered. Specific Support Duties and Responsibilities:  In coordination with CRM staff at Edwards AFB, and in support of the general construction schedule and needs of the project developer and their archaeological subcontractor, the PAPL shall:  Ensure that at least one liaison archaeologist is in the field at all times that the developer is working, conducting oversight of the project developer and contracted archaeologists  The PAPL not in the field acting as a liaison and monitor can use the shared office provided by EAFB to complete paperwork, draft status reports, review CRM monitoring reports from the project developer, or accomplish other appropriate CRM work  Participate in meetings with Environmental Office personnel to discuss how the solar development is proceeding, issues encountered, and other relevant information  Participate in site visits by Air Force personnel, tribal representatives, and other officials  If inclement weather, construction delays or other factors force a hiatus in fieldwork, the PAPLs may assist EAFB staff with general CRM duties…

## Questions people ask

### Is W9126G-21-2-SOI-4579 still open?

No. It closed on July 24, 2021.

### Who can apply for Cultural Resources Support – Professional Archaeologist and Project Liaison for Solar EUL Development Project Oversight at Edwards AFB, CA?

Fort Worth District accepted applications from any type of organization. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Cultural Resources Support – Professional Archaeologist and Project Liaison for Solar EUL Development Project Oversight at Edwards AFB, CA?

Closed July 24, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $415,000 each.

### Who has won Conservation and Rehabilitation of Natural Resources on Military Installations grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Colorado State University, Salcha-Delta SWCD, University of Hawaii. The program made 322 awards worth $557 million in that time.