Opportunity Information: Apply for P18AS00387
Future Leaders in Art Conservation Technology (Funding Opportunity Number P18AS00387) is a National Park Service initiative under the U.S. Department of the Interior focused on strengthening the role of science and technology in the conservation of cultural heritage. Structured as a cooperative agreement within the Arts/Cultural Affairs activity area (CFDA 15.946), the opportunity is designed to build practical bridges between working conservators and scientific research methods, with the broader goal of improving how historic and artistic works are preserved over time.
The effort centers on three connected outcomes. First, it aims to create a science and technology showcase specifically for art conservators. The point of this showcase is to make scientific approaches more visible and accessible to practitioners, highlighting tools, techniques, and analytical methods that can directly inform treatment decisions and preventive conservation. By widening exposure to these methods, the program intends to support better, more evidence-based conservation and, in turn, stronger protection of cultural heritage materials.
Second, the opportunity emphasizes workforce development by creating hands-on research experiences for youth, students, and emerging professionals in conservation. Participants would be exposed to, and able to carry out, research in an art conservation science laboratory setting. This is meant to cultivate a new generation of conservators who are comfortable working with research processes, laboratory practices, and scientific thinking as part of routine conservation work, rather than viewing research as separate from day-to-day treatment and collections care.
Third, the program includes a dissemination component focused on preservation technology information. In practice, this means sharing knowledge and lessons learned about conservation science and technology with the field, so that insights do not remain confined to a single lab or project. The intent is to help spread effective approaches, raise baseline technical literacy among conservators, and encourage broader adoption of proven preservation technologies.
In terms of award details, the funding ceiling is $27,625 with one expected award. Importantly, this notice is not an open competition: it is a notice of intent to partner with the Foundation of the American Institute of Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works under an existing cooperative agreement, and no applications are accepted. The opportunity was created July 2, 2018, and eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," but the practical reality is that the funding action is tied to the pre-identified partner rather than being available to the general public or to new applicants.Apply for P18AS00387
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Future Leaders in Art Conservation Technology" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.946.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 02, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Notice of Intent to partner with Foundation of the American Institute of Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works under an existing cooperative agreement. No applications will be accepted.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $27,625.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Future Leaders in Art Conservation Technology" opportunity?
Future Leaders in Art Conservation Technology (Funding Opportunity Number P18AS00387) is a National Park Service initiative under the U.S. Department of the Interior. It focuses on strengthening the role of science and technology in conserving cultural heritage, with an emphasis on connecting practical conservation work with scientific research methods.
Which federal agency is offering this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is offered through the National Park Service (NPS), which is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What type of funding mechanism is used for this opportunity?
The opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement.
What is the activity area or program category for this opportunity?
The activity area is Arts/Cultural Affairs, and it is identified as CFDA 15.946.
What is the main purpose of this initiative?
The initiative is designed to build practical bridges between working conservators and scientific research methods, with the broader goal of improving how historic and artistic works are preserved over time.
What are the core outcomes the program is intended to achieve?
The effort centers on three connected outcomes: (1) creating a science and technology showcase for art conservators, (2) developing the conservation workforce through hands-on research experiences, and (3) disseminating preservation technology information to the field.
What is meant by a "science and technology showcase" for art conservators?
The showcase is intended to make scientific approaches more visible and accessible to practicing conservators by highlighting tools, techniques, and analytical methods that can directly inform treatment decisions and preventive conservation.
How does the showcase support conservation practice?
By widening exposure to scientific tools and methods, the program aims to support more evidence-based conservation decisions and strengthen long-term protection of cultural heritage materials.
What does the workforce development component involve?
The program emphasizes workforce development by creating hands-on research experiences for youth, students, and emerging professionals in conservation, allowing participants to be exposed to and carry out research in an art conservation science laboratory setting.
Who is the workforce development component designed to benefit?
It is designed for youth, students, and emerging professionals in conservation.
What kinds of experiences are participants expected to gain through the hands-on research component?
Participants are expected to gain exposure to research processes, laboratory practices, and scientific thinking, with the goal of making research feel integrated into routine conservation work rather than separate from day-to-day treatment and collections care.
What is the dissemination component of the program?
The dissemination component focuses on sharing preservation technology information, including knowledge and lessons learned about conservation science and technology, so insights extend beyond a single lab or project.
Why is dissemination emphasized in this opportunity?
The intent is to spread effective approaches, raise baseline technical literacy among conservators, and encourage broader adoption of proven preservation technologies across the field.
What is the maximum award amount (funding ceiling)?
The funding ceiling is $27,625.
How many awards are expected to be made?
One award is expected.
Is this funding opportunity open for applications?
No. This notice is not an open competition, and no applications are accepted.
Why are no applications being accepted?
It is a notice of intent to partner with a pre-identified organization under an existing cooperative agreement, rather than a competitive funding announcement open to new applicants.
Who is the intended partner for this cooperative agreement action?
The notice states an intent to partner with the Foundation of the American Institute of Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works under an existing cooperative agreement.
Does the eligibility category "Others" mean the public can apply?
Although eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," the practical reality described in the notice is that the funding action is tied to the pre-identified partner and is not available to the general public or to new applicants.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is P18AS00387.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on July 2, 2018.
What is the overall long-term goal of connecting conservators with science and technology?
The broader goal is to improve how historic and artistic works are preserved over time by strengthening the integration of scientific research methods into conservation decision-making and practice.
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