This grant is for the purpose of producing and televising the annual Memorial Day and Independence Day programs, showcasing the National Symphony Orchestra on the historic West Lawn of the United States Capitol. This initiative serves a crucial public purpose by enhancing the public’s understanding of America’s rich cultural heritage. By encouraging greater public and private engagement in historic preservation, the project broadens support for these vital programs. The concerts are shared extensively through live performances, public service television broadcasts, and worldwide streaming to U.S. military personnel, reaching diverse audiences globally. This high-profile event on a significant historic site significantly elevates public awareness, knowledge, and active support for the stewardship of our national cultural and historical heritage.
Opportunity ID: 293917
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P17AS00274 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Produce and Televise Memorial Day and Independence Day Programs Featuring the National Symphony Orchestra on the West Lawn of the United States Capitol |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.946 — Cultural Resources Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 18, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – Notice of intent to partner with Capital Concerts, Inc. under existing Cooperative Agreement P13AC00130 without additional competition. No applications will be accepted. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – Notice of intent to partner with Capital Concerts, Inc. under existing Cooperative Agreement P13AC00130 without additional competition. No applications will be accepted. |
| Archive Date: | May 28, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $6,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $6,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Notice of intent to partner with Capital Concerts, Inc. under existing Cooperative Agreement P13AC00130 without additional competition. No applications will be accepted. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | Produce and televise the 2017 Memorial Day and Independence Day programs featuring the National Symphony Orchestra on the West Lawn of the United States Capitol. This project assists in promotion of the publicâ¿¿s understanding of our cultural heritage on the grounds of a local partnerâ¿¿s West Lawn, This agreement serves a public purpose by encouraging greater public and private participation in in historic preservation programs and activities. The Memorial Day and Independence Day concerts are shared to a broad audience through a live performance, a public service broadcast on T.V, and streamed world-wide to members of the U.S. military. These concerts are shared to a wide audience all over the U.S and all over the world. The high profile nature of the performance on historic property increases public awareness, knowledge and support for historic preservation and stewardship of the nationâ¿¿s natural, cultural and historical heritage. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
JOHN BECHTOLD
John_Bechtold@nps.gov Email:John_Bechtold@nps.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 293917 Other Supporting Documents-Notice of Intent -> P17AS00274 NOI.pdf
Packages
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