The National Park Service offers the African American Civil Rights Grant Program to preserve and document sites linked to the African American struggle for equal rights in the 20th Century. Funded by the Historic Preservation Fund, these grants support various preservation projects for historic sites without requiring a non-Federal match. Grants cover architectural services, historic reports, preservation plans, and physical preservation of structures. There are distinct funding announcements for physical preservation and historical research/documentation projects. Applicants must refer to the NPS 2008 report ‘Civil Rights in America’ for project appropriateness. Apply by October 15, 2018, for this opportunity focused on physical preservation grants.
Opportunity ID: 308042
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P18AS00485 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | African American Civil Rights (AACR) Preservation Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts Community Development Humanities 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: | 50 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.904 — Historic Preservation Fund Grants-In-Aid |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 07, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 25, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 08, 2018 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Daylight Time on October 8, 2018. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 15, 2018 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Daylight Time on October 15, 2018. |
| Archive Date: | Dec 30, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $13,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $75,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | In accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act as amended, 54 USC §300101, this funding opportunity is limited to States, Territories, Federally-recognized Tribes, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiian Organizations, as defined by 54 USC § 300300, local governments including Certified Local Governments, and non-profit organizations, including non-profit Historically Black College and Universities (HBCUs). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | The National Park Service’s (NPS) African American Civil Rights Grant Program (AACR) will document, interpret, and preserve the sites related to the African American struggle to gain equal rights as citizens in the 20th Century. The NPS 2008 report, “Civil Rights in America, A Framework for Identifying Significant Sites,” will serve as the reference document in determining the appropriateness of proposed projects and properties. AACR Grants are funded by the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF), administered by the NPS, and will fund a broad range of preservation projects for historic sites including: architectural services, historic structure reports, preservation plans, and physical preservation to structures. Grants are awarded through a competitive process and do not require non-Federal match. There are separate funding announcements for physical preservation projects and for historical research/documentation projects. Funding announcement P18AS00485 is for physical preservation of historic sites only; P18AS00484 is for historical research/documentation projects only. This funding opportunity is for physical preservation grants. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full announcement posted on grants.gov. |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Program Staff Seth Tinkham 202-354-2020
preservation_grants_info@nps.gov Email:preservation_grants_info@nps.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Application deadline extended to October 15, 2018. | Sep 25, 2018 | |
| Sep 25, 2018 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P18AS00485 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | African American Civil Rights (AACR) Preservation Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts Community Development Humanities 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: | 50 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.904 — Historic Preservation Fund Grants-In-Aid |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 07, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 25, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 08, 2018 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Daylight Time on October 8, 2018. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 15, 2018 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Daylight Time on October 15, 2018. |
| Archive Date: | Dec 30, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $13,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $75,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | In accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act as amended, 54 USC §300101, this funding opportunity is limited to States, Territories, Federally-recognized Tribes, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiian Organizations, as defined by 54 USC § 300300, local governments including Certified Local Governments, and non-profit organizations, including non-profit Historically Black College and Universities (HBCUs). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | The National Park Service’s (NPS) African American Civil Rights Grant Program (AACR) will document, interpret, and preserve the sites related to the African American struggle to gain equal rights as citizens in the 20th Century. The NPS 2008 report, “Civil Rights in America, A Framework for Identifying Significant Sites,” will serve as the reference document in determining the appropriateness of proposed projects and properties. AACR Grants are funded by the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF), administered by the NPS, and will fund a broad range of preservation projects for historic sites including: architectural services, historic structure reports, preservation plans, and physical preservation to structures. Grants are awarded through a competitive process and do not require non-Federal match. There are separate funding announcements for physical preservation projects and for historical research/documentation projects. Funding announcement P18AS00485 is for physical preservation of historic sites only; P18AS00484 is for historical research/documentation projects only. This funding opportunity is for physical preservation grants. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full announcement posted on grants.gov. |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Program Staff Seth Tinkham 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: | P18AS00485 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | African American Civil Rights (AACR) Preservation Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts Community Development Humanities 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: | 50 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.904 — Historic Preservation Fund Grants-In-Aid |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 25, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 08, 2018 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Daylight Time on October 8, 2018. |
| Archive Date: | Dec 30, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $13,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $75,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | In accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act as amended, 54 USC §300101, this funding opportunity is limited to States, Territories, Federally-recognized Tribes, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiian Organizations, as defined by 54 USC § 300300, local governments including Certified Local Governments, and non-profit organizations, including non-profit Historically Black College and Universities (HBCUs). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | The National Park Service’s (NPS) African American Civil Rights Grant Program (AACR) will document, interpret, and preserve the sites related to the African American struggle to gain equal rights as citizens in the 20th Century. The NPS 2008 report, “Civil Rights in America, A Framework for Identifying Significant Sites,” will serve as the reference document in determining the appropriateness of proposed projects and properties. AACR Grants are funded by the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF), administered by the NPS, and will fund a broad range of preservation projects for historic sites including: architectural services, historic structure reports, preservation plans, and physical preservation to structures. Grants are awarded through a competitive process and do not require non-Federal match. There are separate funding announcements for physical preservation projects and for historical research/documentation projects. Funding announcement P18AS00485 is for physical preservation of historic sites only; P18AS00484 is for historical research/documentation projects only. This funding opportunity is for physical preservation grants. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full announcement posted on grants.gov. |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Program Staff Seth Tinkham 202-354-2020
preservation_grants_info@nps.gov Email:preservation_grants_info@nps.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 308042 Full Announcement-AACR Preservation Grants -> Budget Justification Worksheet.pdf
Folder 308042 Full Announcement-AACR Preservation Grants -> AACR Project Description Worksheet FY18.pdf
Folder 308042 Full Announcement-AACR Preservation Grants -> AACR National Register Eligibility Worksheet.pdf
Folder 308042 Full Announcement-AACR Preservation Grants -> DeMinimus Indirect Cost Rate Certification.pdf
Folder 308042 Full Announcement-AACR Preservation Grants -> Project Images Worksheet.pdf
Folder 308042 Full Announcement-AACR Preservation Grants -> Framework draft, revised Nov 2008.pdf
Folder 308042 Full Announcement-AACR Preservation Grants -> FY18 AACR Preservation HPF NOFO Extension Revision.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Program Staff Seth Tinkham 202-354-2020 preservation_grants_info@nps.gov Email: preservation_grants_info@nps.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.904 | PKG00244287 | Aug 07, 2018 | Oct 15, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
308042 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
308042 SF424A-1.0.pdf
308042 SF424B-1.1.pdf
308042 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
308042 SF424D-1.1.pdf
308042 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
308042 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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