Sivungam Nevngallgha Quteghllagmun (Savoonga's Bond & Connection to the Great land (Chukotka)

Post Date

November 12th 2015

Application Due Date

November 22nd 2015

This is a notice of intent to award to the Native Village of Savoonga IRA Council.

Funding Opportunity Number

P16AS00004

CFDA Number(s)

15.946

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Cooperative Agreement

Funding Activity Categories

Other

Cultural Resources

Number of Awards

1

Eligibility Categories

Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $150000

• Award Range:

  $50000 - $200000

Grant Description

The Shared Beringian Heritage Program recognizes and celebrates the natural resources and cultural heritage shared by Russia and the United States on both sides of the Bering Strait. The program works to improve local, national, and international understanding of these resources and sustain the cultural vitality of Native peoples in the region. The program's goals are to: Foster a climate of mutual understanding and cooperation among the United States, Russia, and the indigenous people of Beringia in environmental protection, historic preservation, and interpretation. Support subsistence opportunities within Beringia and recognize the unique and traditional activities by indigenous people of the region. Promote the study, interpretation, and enjoyment of the natural and cultural resources of international significance. Support cultural exchange between the indigenous people on both sides of the Bering Strait.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of the Interior

• Office:

  National Park Service

• Agency Contact:

  Erica Cordeiro
  Erica_Cordeiro@nps.gov
  

• Agency Mailing Address:

  Erica_Cordeiro@nps.gov

• Agency Email Address:

  Erica_Cordeiro@nps.gov

• More Information:

  www.grant.gov