R Package Development and Data Certification for the National Park Service Units of the National Capital Region and the Northeast

The National Park Service intends to fund a project for R Package Development and Data Certification without competition. The project aims to advance historic preservation at the local level by providing training opportunities, promoting the Federal Certified Local Government program, and strengthening local preservation commissions. The recipient, the University of Delaware, will work with the National Park Service to develop and disseminate information, increase public access to preservation information, and organize training sessions. The key aspects of the project include: • Providing scholarships to approximately 20 State CLG Coordinators to attend bi-annual training on the Federal Certified Local Government program • Developing and disseminating information related to expanding the reach of the NPS Certified Local Government (CLG) program • Increasing public access to NPS information and training for CLG communities • Organizing seminars, workshops, and training programs for historic preservation The project has an anticipated award amount of $89,987 and a duration of 2 years and 8 months.