The National Park Service is offering a grant to support projects promoting cultural heritage diversity, such as overseeing landmark nominations, organizing youth summits, developing heritage travel websites, and supporting African American historical programs. Recipients are required to incorporate NPS funds into heritage preservation efforts, engage the public in historical education, and provide management and reporting on fund usage. NPS staff will collaborate closely to ensure successful project implementation. Applications are accepted until August 19, 2011.
Opportunity ID: 115593
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | NPS-NOI-WASO-11-0010 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Cultural Heritage Diversity |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Humanities (see “Cultural Affairs” in CFDA) |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 15.946 — Cultural Resources Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date:: | Aug 18, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Aug 18, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 28, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 19, 2011 |
| Archive Date:: | Sep 27, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | National Park Service |
| Description:: | OVERVIEWActivities under this Agreement may include, but are not limited to, projects that will:� Oversee the preparation of the American Latino Heritage theme study.� Oversee the National Historic Landmark nominations.� Oversee the development of Latino American Youth summits and associated programs.� Develop a travel itinerary website associated with Latino American heritage.� Support activities of the Underground Railroad Network to Freedom�s annual conference and annual grants program.� Support activities involved in gathering data of U.S. Colored Troops who fought during the Civil War.� Support projects administered with the NPS Office of Interpretation and Education, such as �Civil Rights and African American History Education,� �Civil War Sesquicentennial Commemorations� and other programs.� Support other projects associated with the African American Experience Fund (AAEF), the American Latino Heritage Fund (ALHF) and other similar project funds.RECIPIENT INVOLVEMENT1. Accept and incorporate NPS funds into the AAEF and ALHF to support the preservation, interpretation and experience of America�s nationally significant cultural heritage. 2. Support projects that benefit the American public including, but not limited to, the preparation of National Historic Landmark nominations of historic properties associated with American Latino history, the organization and implementation of Youth Summits nationwide that engage Latino youth in historic preservation and develop digital and electronic educational videos and materials to illuminate African American history. 3. Provide overall management for the administration and management of NPS funds and will provide appropriate briefings and annual reports pursuant to the requirements identified in this Agreement. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE INVOLVEMENT1. Designate staff members who will be substantially involved with NPF in undertaking activities covered by this Agreement.2. Help oversee the implementation of projects supported by Agreement. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 2 | The end date was modified. | Aug 18, 2011 |
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 15.946 |
| Competition ID: | NPS-NOI-WASO-11-0010 |
| Competition Title: | Cultural Heritage Diversity |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00072910 |
| Opening Date: | Aug 18, 2011 |
| Closing Date: | Aug 19, 2011 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Beth Walden |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization and Individual Applicants |
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Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.0] Grants.gov Lobbying Form [V1.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] |
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Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] Attachments [V1.1] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.946 | NPS-NOI-WASO-11-0010 | Cultural Heritage Diversity | PKG00072910 | Aug 18, 2011 | Aug 19, 2011 | View | Beth Walden | Organization and Individual Applicants |