Funding Opportunities
RLOI: Special History Study- Fort Rosalie (Natchez, MS)
The National Park Service (NPS), Interior Region 2 (IR-2)- South Atlantic-Gulf, is seeking the services of a principal investigator(s)/editor(s) for a project to be funded by the National Park Service (NPS) and coordinated by Natchez National Historical Park (NATC). The project involves the development and production of a multi-authored and multi-chaptered Special History Study detailing the history and significance of the Fort Rosalie Site, with a special focus on the experiences and interactions between people of Native American, European, and African descent. This Special History Study will aid the park in managing the Fort Rosalie resources as well as developing associated interpretive media. This project requires a principal investigator(s) with the following:
a) A scholarly research focus in one or more of the following fields: US History, Colonial
History/Archaeology, American Studies, Native American Studies, African American Studies.
b) Demonstrated experience researching, writing, and producing government reports, especially as related to NPS interpretive histories, historic contexts, or theme studies.
c) Demonstrated experience in editing and collaborating with multiple authors and scholars to produce an edited publication.
Network for Landscape Conservation 2024 Catalyst Fund
Network for Landscape Conservation 2024 Catalyst Fund | Deadline – 03 May 2024
The Network for Landscape Conservation is pleased to be currently accepting proposals for the 2024 funding round of the Catalyst Fund. Interested applicants should review the RFP and the Applicant Guidance Document to best understand how to submit a strong proposal. These FAQs may also be helpful in clarifying any questions.
The purpose of the Catalyst Fund is to accelerate the pace and practice of landscape conservation and stewardship across the United States. A portion of the Catalyst Fund is dedicated to supporting Indigenous leadership in landscape conservation. We especially invite Partnerships that are led by Tribes and/or Indigenous peoples, organizations, and communities to apply.
The RFP had originally set a submission deadline of Friday, April 26th, but we are pleased to announce that we have extended the deadline by one week and are now accepting proposals through Friday, May 3.
Special History Study - The Sandburgs' Views and Roles Related to African Americans and Civil Rights.
Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential investors for a project to be funded by the National Park Service (NPS) and coordinated by Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site (CARL). The project involves the development and production of a special history study that uses research and analysis to document Carl and Lillian Sandburg’s views on and relationships with African Americans and the struggle for civil rights.
This opportunity is open to non-federal members of the CESU National Network. Information on the CESU National Network can be accessed at htps://www.cesu.org. Note the deadline for submissions has been extended to May 15, 2024. Details follow and are attached in the RSOI:
Questions: Please contact William M. Hunter, Regional Historian, Interior Region 2 (Legacy Southeast Region), William_Hunter@nps.gov, (404) 450-5322.