This grant, offered by the National Park Service (NPS), aims to reconnect Americans with their rich historic and cultural heritage by supporting activities that amplify diverse stories. The NPS seeks partners to collaboratively deliver education, service learning, and special events focusing on the life and legacy of Frederick Douglass, particularly during his bicentennial. The initiative seeks to inform park audiences, foster dialogue on complex issues like race, gender, class, and ethnicity, and raise awareness about modern-day slavery. Ultimately, this grant is designed to deepen the public’s appreciation and connection with the invaluable cultural resources preserved by the National Park Service, ensuring a powerful link between culture and place.
Opportunity ID: 295099
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P17AS00456 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Support Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Activities and Events |
| 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: | 15.954 — National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 28, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – This is a Notice of Intent only. This Task Agreement is being awarded under Cooperative Agreement P17AC00700 which was already awarded under a competitive process. No applications are being accepted at this time. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – This is a Notice of Intent only. This Task Agreement is being awarded under Cooperative Agreement P17AC00700 which was already awarded under a competitive process. No applications are being accepted at this time. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 07, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $40,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $40,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | As the National Park Service enters its 21st century, it is committed to reconnecting the American people to both the natural world and to our nationâ¿¿s rich historic and cultural heritage. In support of these interests, the NPS seeks out partners that help to amplify the diverse stories, people, and historic places that form the proud heritage of our nation. With a goal of ensuring that all Americans experience the powerful connection between culture and place that the NPS is so uniquely suited to make possible. Together, the NPS and the FDFI agree to jointly collaborate and coordinate education, service learning, and special events to inform park audiences about the life and times of Frederick Douglas; to create opportunities that serve as a catalyst to push forward on the complex and difficult questions of race, gender, class, and ethnicity; to increase awareness of modern day slavery; and to broaden awareness and deepen the relationship Americans have with the cultural resources of the National Park Service. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
STEVE LIVINGSTON
Steve_Livingston@nps.gov Email:Steve_Livingston@nps.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 295099 Full Announcement-P17AS00456 -> P17AS00456.pdf
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