Opportunity Information: Apply for P19AS00185
The grant opportunity titled "Historic Masonry Repair of Pinery Station and Frijole Ranch" (Funding Opportunity Number P19AS00185) is a National Park Service cooperative agreement focused on hands-on preservation work and skill-building around historic masonry repair, with a specific emphasis in the provided description on Pinery Station. It sits within the Department of the Interior and is categorized under Natural Resources (CFDA 15.945). The program is discretionary, expects to make a single award, and lists an award ceiling of $85,200. Eligible applicants are public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, reflecting that the project is designed to involve students and academic partners alongside park professionals.
At Pinery Station, the core goal is to develop and apply an earthen mortar mix that is historically appropriate and more durable under local conditions. The project brings together a team that includes historical architects, materials conservators, National Park Service staff, and students. The work begins with a mortar analysis of existing historic mortars on site. That analysis is intended to identify key characteristics of the original material, including aggregate size, potential sourcing of aggregates, and the lime-to-aggregate ratios used historically. Using those findings, the team will formulate a compatible mortar mix, then refine it to better resist rapid erosion caused by exposure and the slope conditions of remaining wall elevations. In other words, the project is not just about copying the historic mortar, but also about adjusting the final recipe so it performs better while still matching the historic fabric and preservation standards.
A major deliverable is documentation. The finalized mortar mix and the steps used to develop it will be recorded in park archives and entered into the Facility Management Software System (FMSS) so it can be used for ongoing cyclic maintenance. That recordkeeping component matters because it turns what could be a one-time repair into a repeatable maintenance practice that future staff can follow, improving consistency and long-term preservation outcomes.
The application of the new mortar is planned as a one-week workshop conducted on the ruin itself. That workshop functions as both project labor and structured training, teaching National Park Service staff and student volunteers how to analyze mortars, prepare the mix, and apply it correctly in a repointing context. The expected end results include a stabilized and repaired ruin, a documented methodology for future repointing efforts by the NPS, and a trained group of staff and students who can carry those preservation skills into future projects. The opportunity also highlights visitor benefits: Pinery Station is described as a popular destination accessible by a short trail from the visitor center, so the repairs are expected to enhance the visitor experience while supporting the preservation and interpretation goals that feed directly into park programs.Apply for P19AS00185
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Historic Masonry Repair of Pinery Station and Frijole Ranch" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 22, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 31, 2019. (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 $85,200.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Historic Masonry Repair of Pinery Station and Frijole Ranch".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P19AS00185.
What type of funding mechanism is this?
This opportunity is a National Park Service cooperative agreement, which indicates active collaboration between the National Park Service and the recipient during the project.
Which federal agency and department are associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered through the National Park Service (NPS) within the Department of the Interior.
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized under Natural Resources and is identified as CFDA 15.945.
Is this a discretionary program?
Yes. The description indicates the program is discretionary.
How many awards does the opportunity expect to make?
The opportunity expects to make a single award.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The listed award ceiling is $85,200.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
Why are higher education institutions the eligible applicants?
The project is designed to involve students and academic partners working alongside National Park Service professionals, combining preservation work with hands-on skill-building.
What is the primary preservation focus described for this project?
The provided description places a specific emphasis on Pinery Station, focusing on historic masonry repair through development and application of an appropriate mortar.
What is the main technical goal at Pinery Station?
The core goal is to develop and apply an earthen mortar mix that is historically appropriate and more durable under local conditions.
What is meant by a "historically appropriate" mortar mix in this project?
It means the mortar will be formulated based on analysis of the existing historic mortars at the site, so key characteristics of the original material are understood and matched as closely as possible.
Does the project only replicate the historic mortar, or does it modify it?
It goes beyond replication. After establishing compatibility with the historic material, the mortar recipe is intended to be refined to better resist rapid erosion caused by exposure and the slope conditions of remaining wall elevations, while still aligning with preservation standards.
What work happens first at the site?
The work begins with a mortar analysis of existing historic mortars on site.
What does the mortar analysis aim to identify?
The analysis is intended to identify characteristics such as:
- Aggregate size
- Potential sourcing of aggregates
- Lime-to-aggregate ratios used historically
Who is expected to be involved in the project team?
The project brings together a team that includes historical architects, materials conservators, NPS staff, and students.
What on-the-ground activity is planned to apply the new mortar?
The application of the new mortar is planned as a one-week workshop conducted on the ruin itself.
Is the workshop only for completing the repair work?
No. The workshop is described as both project labor and structured training, with a focus on skill-building for NPS staff and student volunteers.
What skills or tasks does the workshop teach?
The workshop is expected to teach participants how to:
- Analyze mortars
- Prepare the mortar mix
- Apply mortar correctly in a repointing context
What is repointing in the context of this project?
In this project, repointing refers to the process of applying mortar in the joints of the masonry so the ruin can be stabilized and better protected from ongoing deterioration.
What documentation is expected as a major deliverable?
A major deliverable is detailed documentation of the finalized mortar mix and the steps used to develop it, so the approach is repeatable for future maintenance.
Where will the finalized mortar mix and methodology be recorded?
The finalized mortar mix and process will be recorded in:
- Park archives
- The Facility Management Software System (FMSS)
Why is entering the information into FMSS important?
Recording the mix and methodology in FMSS supports ongoing cyclic maintenance, helping transform what could be a one-time repair into a repeatable maintenance practice that future staff can follow.
What are the expected end results of the project?
The expected end results include:
- A stabilized and repaired ruin at Pinery Station
- A documented methodology for future NPS repointing work
- A trained group of NPS staff and students who can apply these preservation skills on future projects
How does this project benefit park visitors?
The opportunity highlights visitor benefits because Pinery Station is a popular destination accessible by a short trail from the visitor center. The repairs are expected to enhance the visitor experience while supporting preservation and interpretation goals used in park programs.
Is Pinery Station the only location referenced in the description?
While the opportunity title references both Pinery Station and Frijole Ranch, the provided description places its specific emphasis on the preservation work and training activities at Pinery Station.
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