Advancing Technology in Art Conservation

Funding Opportunity Number: P16AS00158 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: Cooperative AgreementCategory of Funding Activity: EducationCFDA Number: 15.923Eligible Applicants Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationAgency Name: DOI-NPSClosing Date: This is a non-competitive Notice of Intent only. No applications are being accepted at this time.Award Ceiling: $50,000Expected Number of Awards: 1Creation Date: May 10, 2016Funding Opportunity Description: The National Park Service (NPS), through its National Center for Preservation Technology and Training (NCPTT), supports basic and applied research and develops and disseminates technologies for the preservation of cultural resources. NCPTT trains practitioners in new technologies and promotes technical preservation education for student and career professionals. The Recipient and NPS have identified mutual interests and goals for this agreement including: A. Research: develop and implement new technologies for the preservation and conservation of cultural heritage. B. Training: adapt new and existing technologies to the field of art conservation. Offer training courses for students and convene experts on technical and scientific aspects of hands-on conservation. C. Information Management: serve as knowledge centers and clearinghouses for conservation and preservation information. D. Financial As...
Source: Grants.gov - Category: Research Tags: Education Source Type: funding