The National Park Service is offering the FY 2016 African American Civil Rights Grant Program to support projects that document and preserve sites and stories related to the African American struggle for equal rights. This grant program funds a variety of projects such as surveying, interpretation, education, and preservation activities for historic sites. The goal is to commemorate and educate about the efforts for civil rights in the 20th Century. Applications are accepted until October 21, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 287536
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P16AS00485 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Park Service FY 2016 African American Civil Rights Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Cultural Heritage and Historic Preservation |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 55 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.904 — Historic Preservation Fund Grants-In-Aid |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 7 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 16, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 17, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 14, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 21, 2016 In response to requests to extend the deadline following Hurricane Matthew, NPS will now accept applications through October 21, 2016 at 11:59 pm Eastern. |
| Archive Date: | Nov 16, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $7,750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $15,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Certified Local Governments (CLGs) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | The National Park Service(NPS) FY 2016 African American Civil Rights Grant Program (Civil Rights Grants) will document, interpret, and preserve the sites and stories related to the African American struggle to gain equal rights as citizens in the 20th Century. Grants will fund a broad range of planning, development, and research projects for historic sites including: survey, inventory, documentation, interpretation, education, architectural services, historic structure reports, planning, and bricks and mortar repair. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Megan Brown 202 354 2062
Megan_Brown@nps.gov Email:Megan_Brown@nps.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Changed due date for applications | Oct 17, 2016 | |
| The application deadline for this award has been extended by one week to Friday, October 21, 2016.
In light of the issues created by Hurricane Matthew, and the requests that the NPS received from a number of parties in the affected states, the Service has decided to extend the deadline for the African American Civil Rights grant program for all states (deadline was this Friday, Oct. 14). It will be extended one week to 11:59 pm, Oct. 21, 2016. (Grants.gov will be down this weekend for maintenance, but should be operational on Monday). |
Oct 17, 2016 | |
| This change reminds applicants of the necessity of obtaining (for free) a DUNS number and registering in SAM.gov. Details on how to do this are available at: http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/applicants/organization-registration.html . | Oct 12, 2016 | |
| Corrected number of expected awards. Had 300 (that is number of applications expected). 55-80 awards expected to be made. | Oct 07, 2016 | |
| Corrected Expected number of applications from "0" to "300" | Aug 26, 2016 | |
| Updated grantor contact information and link for additional information. | Aug 23, 2016 | |
| Aug 22, 2016 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 7
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P16AS00485 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Park Service FY 2016 African American Civil Rights Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Cultural Heritage and Historic Preservation |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 55 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.904 — Historic Preservation Fund Grants-In-Aid |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 7 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 16, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 17, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 14, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 21, 2016 In response to requests to extend the deadline following Hurricane Matthew, NPS will now accept applications through October 21, 2016 at 11:59 pm Eastern. |
| Archive Date: | Nov 16, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $7,750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $15,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Certified Local Governments (CLGs) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | The National Park Service(NPS) FY 2016 African American Civil Rights Grant Program (Civil Rights Grants) will document, interpret, and preserve the sites and stories related to the African American struggle to gain equal rights as citizens in the 20th Century. Grants will fund a broad range of planning, development, and research projects for historic sites including: survey, inventory, documentation, interpretation, education, architectural services, historic structure reports, planning, and bricks and mortar repair. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Megan Brown 202 354 2062
Megan_Brown@nps.gov Email:Megan_Brown@nps.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 6
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P16AS00485 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Park Service FY 2016 African American Civil Rights Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Cultural Heritage and Historic Preservation |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 55 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.904 — Historic Preservation Fund Grants-In-Aid |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 6 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 17, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 12, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 21, 2016 In response to requests received following Hurricane Matthew, NPS is extending the deadline by one week to October, 21, 2016. Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern through grants.gov. |
| Archive Date: | Nov 16, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $7,750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $15,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Certified Local Governments (CLGs) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | The National Park Service (NPS) FY 2016 African American Civil Rights Grant Program (Civil Rights Grants) will document, interpret, and preserve the sites and stories related to the African American struggle to gain equal rights as citizens in the 20th Century. Grants will fund a broad range of planning, development, and research projects for historic sites including: survey, inventory, documentation, interpretation, education, architectural services, historic structure reports, planning, and bricks and mortar repair.In order to apply for this grant, applicants must have a DUNS number and be registered in SAM.gov. Grants.gov provides step-by-step guidance on how to do this at: http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/applicants/organization-registration.html . Registration for all required systems is free; applicants do not have to pay for any of these services. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Program Grant Webpage |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Megan Brown 202 354 2020
preservation_grants_info@nps.gov Email:preservation_grants_info@nps.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P16AS00485 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Park Service FY 2016 African American Civil Rights Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Cultural Heritage and Historic Preservation |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 55 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.904 — Historic Preservation Fund Grants-In-Aid |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 12, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 07, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 14, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 16, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $7,750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $15,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Certified Local Governments (CLGs) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | The National Park Service (NPS) FY 2016 African American Civil Rights Grant Program (Civil Rights Grants) will document, interpret, and preserve the sites and stories related to the African American struggle to gain equal rights as citizens in the 20th Century. Grants will fund a broad range of planning, development, and research projects for historic sites including: survey, inventory, documentation, interpretation, education, architectural services, historic structure reports, planning, and bricks and mortar repair.
In order to apply for this grant, applicants must have a DUNS number and be registered in SAM.gov. Grants.gov provides step-by-step guidance on how to do this at: http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/applicants/organization-registration.html . Registration for all required systems is free; applicants do not have to pay for any of these services. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Program Grant Webpage |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Megan Brown 202 354 2020
preservation_grants_info@nps.gov Email:preservation_grants_info@nps.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P16AS00485 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Park Service FY 2016 African American Civil Rights Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Cultural Heritage and Historic Preservation |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 55 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.904 — Historic Preservation Fund Grants-In-Aid |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 07, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 26, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 14, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 16, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $7,750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $15,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Certified Local Governments (CLGs) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | The National Park Service(NPS) FY 2016 African American Civil Rights Grant Program (Civil Rights Grants) will document, interpret, and preserve the sites and stories related to the African American struggle to gain equal rights as citizens in the 20th Century. Grants will fund a broad range of planning, development, and research projects for historic sites including: survey, inventory, documentation, interpretation, education, architectural services, historic structure reports, planning, and bricks and mortar repair. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Program Grant Webpage |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Megan Brown 202 354 2020
preservation_grants_info@nps.gov Email:preservation_grants_info@nps.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P16AS00485 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Park Service FY 2016 African American Civil Rights Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Cultural Heritage and Historic Preservation |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 300 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.904 — Historic Preservation Fund Grants-In-Aid |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 26, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 23, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 14, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 16, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $7,750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $15,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Certified Local Governments (CLGs) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | The National Park Service(NPS) FY 2016 African American Civil Rights Grant Program (Civil Rights Grants) will document, interpret, and preserve the sites and stories related to the African American struggle to gain equal rights as citizens in the 20th Century. Grants will fund a broad range of planning, development, and research projects for historic sites including: survey, inventory, documentation, interpretation, education, architectural services, historic structure reports, planning, and bricks and mortar repair. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Program Grant Webpage |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Megan Brown 202 354 2020
preservation_grants_info@nps.gov Email:preservation_grants_info@nps.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P16AS00485 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Park Service FY 2016 African American Civil Rights Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Cultural Heritage and Historic Preservation |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 0 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.904 — Historic Preservation Fund Grants-In-Aid |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 23, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 22, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 14, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 16, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $7,750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $15,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Certified Local Governments (CLGs) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | The National Park Service(NPS) FY 2016 African American Civil Rights Grant Program (Civil Rights Grants) will document, interpret, and preserve the sites and stories related to the African American struggle to gain equal rights as citizens in the 20th Century. Grants will fund a broad range of planning, development, and research projects for historic sites including: survey, inventory, documentation, interpretation, education, architectural services, historic structure reports, planning, and bricks and mortar repair. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Program Grant Webpage |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Megan Brown 202 354 2020
preservation_grants_info@nps.gov Email:preservation_grants_info@nps.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P16AS00485 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Park Service FY 2016 African American Civil Rights Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Cultural Heritage and Historic Preservation |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 0 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.904 — Historic Preservation Fund Grants-In-Aid |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 22, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 14, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 16, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $7,750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $15,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Certified Local Governments (CLGs) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | The National Park Service(NPS) FY 2016 African American Civil Rights Grant Program (Civil Rights Grants) will document, interpret, and preserve the sites and stories related to the African American struggle to gain equal rights as citizens in the 20th Century. Grants will fund a broad range of planning, development, and research projects for historic sites including: survey, inventory, documentation, interpretation, education, architectural services, historic structure reports, planning, and bricks and mortar repair. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Megan Brown 202 354 2062
Megan_Brown@nps.gov Email:Megan_Brown@nps.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 287536 Full Announcement-Instructions and Attachments -> Image_Form.pdf
Folder 287536 Full Announcement-Instructions and Attachments -> NPS_Grant_Budget.pdf
Folder 287536 Full Announcement-Instructions and Attachments -> AACR_Grants_Guidance_Version2.pdf
Folder 287536 Full Announcement-Instructions and Attachments -> Civil Rights Project Description.pdf
Folder 287536 Full Announcement-Instructions and Attachments -> Civil Rights NR Eligibility Assessment.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Megan Brown 202 354 2062 Megan_Brown@nps.gov Email: Megan_Brown@nps.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.904 | P16AS00485 | 2016 African American Civil Rights Grants | PKG00226948 | Aug 17, 2016 | Oct 21, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
287536 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
287536 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
287536 SF424D-1.1.pdf
287536 SF424B-1.1.pdf
287536 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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