This grant is for the purpose of fostering hands-on historical research experience for students focusing on the significant National Historic Trails crossing Kansas and Missouri. It aims to immerse participants in primary source analysis, fieldwork, and interpretive skills development related to these historic pathways, such as the Santa Fe, Oregon, or California Trails. Selected students will gain invaluable practical experience in collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing historical data, often under the guidance of faculty mentors. The program encourages deeper understanding of American frontier expansion, cultural interactions, and preservation efforts. This initiative provides a unique opportunity for aspiring historians to contribute to scholarly knowledge while developing critical research and presentation abilities essential for future academic or professional careers.
Opportunity ID: 294871
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P17AS00414 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Student Experience in Historical Research on National Historic Trails in Kansas and Missouri |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Cultural Resources |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.945 — Cooperative Research and Training Programs – Resources of the National Park System |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 21, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – Notice of Intent to Award – not a request for applications |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – Notice of Intent to Award – not a request for applications |
| Archive Date: | Jul 01, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $26,663 |
| Award Ceiling: | $26,663 |
| Award Floor: | $26,663 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | Student Experience in Historical Research on National Historic Trails in Kansas and Missouri |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Katie Gaertner .
Katie_Gaertner@nps.gov Email:Katie_Gaertner@nps.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 294871 Full Announcement-Synopsis -> B-4 Grants.gov.pdf
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