The National Park Service is offering a grant for the restoration of the 1872 Neosho Colored School in Neosho, MO, where George Washington Carver attended. Through a partnership with a local organization, the project aims to nominate the site to the National Register of Historic Places. The grant supports educational initiatives and promotes tourism, with the NPS providing technical expertise and monitoring progress. The cooperative agreement furthers the public purpose of historic preservation and economic stimulation. Applications must be submitted by July 30, 2016. This grant opportunity is not to be missed for those passionate about preserving history.
Opportunity ID: 286360
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NPS-NOIP11AC90813 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATION- 1872 Neosho Colored School- THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.956 — Ebey-s Landing National Historical Reserve and Ebey-s Landing National Historical Reserve Trust Board |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 20, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 30, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 30, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 29, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $50,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| 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: | THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS- This is a continuation of Cooperative Agreement P11AC90813 Carver Birthplace Association- THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | The park and CBA entered into a formal Friend’s Group partnership in 2010, and entered into a cooperative agreement for the 1872 Neosho Colored School Project in 2012. In 2004 CBA received the donation of a lot and house located at 639 Young Street in Neosho, MO – the site of the 1872 Neosho Colored School. The site is of special historical significance as the first school George Washington Carver attended in his quest for education. CBA and the park are working collectively toward to goal of restoration of the historic property and nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. The cooperative agreement fulfills a public purpose of support and economic stimulation by encouraging cooperative work to carry out tasks in preparation for restoration of the historic 1872 Neosho Colored School (located in Neosho, MO). The public-at-large benefits from this cooperative arrangement, which supports education and stimulates tourism. The NPS is substantially engaged in writing scopes of work for various components of the project, monitoring the progress of each activity and adjusting work plans as needed, reviewing one stage of work before the next stage can begin, participating in ongoing partnership meetings, and providing technical expertise in historic preservation and historic research. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Noel Miller
Grants Management Specialist Phone 402-661-1658 Email:noel_miller@nps.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 286360 Full Announcement-Notice of Intent to Fund -> NOI P11AC90813 .pdf
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