At a glance
This program funds projects in Lincoln County, Nevada that find, study, protect, and manage archaeological resources, including work on sites, collections, records, research, public outreach, and watershed restoration tied to archaeology. Eligible applicants are state, local, tribal, special district, higher education, and nonprofit organizations; individuals and for-profit organizations cannot apply. The announcement says it expects about 5 awards, with a total of $750,000 available, and awards ranging from $30,000 to $250,000. No cost share is required. All projects must be in Lincoln County, Nevada, and only archaeological resources at least 100 years old are eligible for funding.
What it funds
Official description from grants.gov
The goal is to find, study, protect, and manage archaeological resources in Lincoln County, Nevada. All work should follow U.S. Department of the Interior priorities and support Eastern Nevada"s conservation and development goals.Project ObjectivesEach project should meet one or more of these objectives:Protect archaeological sites where they are found.Care for archaeological collections and records.Use and share research results in clear ways.Increase public outreach and involvement in archeology.Balance current land use with future needs by:Protecting archaeological resources for the future.Restoring damaged watersheds to safeguard sites.Support science and culture by managing archaeological resources responsibly.Lincoln County Archeology Initiative projects must follow the rules in the Lincoln County Land Act, which uses the Archaeological Resources Protection Act (Public Law 96-95) definition of archaeological resources. This means that only proposals about things at least 100 years old can get funding. Anything newer than that will not be funded.
Who can apply
- City or township governments
- County governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Special district governments
- State governments
“All projects must be in Lincoln County, Nevada.” — From the announcement