95-6393. National Center for Preservation Technology and Training: Grant Program Announcement

[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 50 (Wednesday, March 15, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14001-14002]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-6393]



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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Center for Preservation Technology and Training: Grant 
Program Announcement

AGENCY: National Park Service, Department of the Interior.

ACTION: Grant program announcement and publication of selection 
criteria.

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    The National Center for Preservation Technology and Training, an 
office of the National Park Service, is accepting proposals for its 
1995 Preservation Technology and Training Grants. Only proposals 
postmarked no later than April 1, 1995 will be considered.
    The Center's grant program supports preservation technology and 
training projects in the fields of archeology, architecture, historic 
landscapes, materials conservation, and history or interpretation. 
Approximately $900,000.00 will be awarded; each grant [[Page 14002]] is 
limited to $40,000.00 and proposals for smaller amounts are encouraged. 
Grantee's total direct and indirect administrative costs shall not 
exceed 25 percent of their total grant award.
    Proposals from government agencies and non-profit institutions are 
eligible. Principal criteria for selection include:
    1. Proposed projects shall be innovative in their disciplines and 
shall not duplicate current or recent developments in preservation 
research or training.
    2. Proposed projects shall have broad application in preservation 
practice.
    3. Proposed projects shall address identifiable national needs.
    4. Proposed projects shall be cost-efficient and practical.
    5. Proposed work shall be completed approximately one year from 
award.
    Grants will be selected in a two-tier process. The first tier will 
be comments by expert readers; the second tier will be a selection 
panel comprised of Federal employees.
    Funds for the 1995 grants program will be obligated no later than 
September 30, 1995.

    Dated: March 6, 1995.
E. Blaine Cliver,
Chief, Preservation Assistance Division.
[FR Doc. 95-6393 Filed 3-14-95; 8:45 am]
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