Opportunity ID: 327469

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: WHS-WWII75
Funding Opportunity Title: WWII 75th Celebration
Opportunity Category: Earmark
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: Funding Opportunity for the end of WWII celebration. Looking for projects to support the objectives of this celebration.
Expected Number of Awards: 5
Assistance Listings: 12.599 — Congressionally Directed Assistance
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Jun 03, 2020
Last Updated Date: Jun 10, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jul 31, 2020
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jul 31, 2020
Archive Date: Aug 30, 2020
Estimated Total Program Funding: –
Award Ceiling: –
Award Floor: –

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: –

Additional Information

Agency Name: Department of Defense
Description:

The Department of Defense, Office of the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs (OASD PA) is announcing the potential availability of funding for the purpose of commemorating the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. As outlined in Public Law 115-433, the Department of Defense is the lead component for the national commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. The objectives of the program are:

  1. To thank and honor veterans of World War II, including personnel who were held as prisoners of war or listed as missing in action;
  2. To educate the public about the history of World War II and highlight the service of the Armed Forces during World War II and the contributions of Federal agencies and governmental and nongovernmental organizations that served with, or in support of, the Armed Forces;
  3. To pay tribute to the contributions made on the home front by the people of the United States during World War II;
  4. To recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by the Allies of the United States during World War II;
  5. And to remember the Holocaust, the annihilation of 6 million Jews by the Nazi regime, and to pay tribute to the Allied troops who liberated Nazi concentration camps during World War II.

All programs and/or initiatives must be dignified and show a sensitivity and appreciation for the solemnity of war and the losses suffered by many. The Government intends to award grants to multiple entities. Awards are anticipated to be made to the Applicant(s) whose proposals contain plans that appropriately fulfil the Government’s program objectives. Proposals must include programs and/or initiatives which fulfill one or more of the above objectives of the program. Proposals that thank and honor veterans of World War II and educate the public on the history of WWII and highlight the service of the Armed Forces are highly encouraged. State and local governments and not-for-profit organizations are encouraged to apply. As outlined in Public Law 115-433, the commemoration program ends on December 31, 2021. 
Link to Additional Information: –
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Kellie Buck

Supervisory Contract Specialist

Phone 703-545-3376
Email:kellie.e.buck.civ@mail.mil

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
This modification includes a revision of the eligible applicants to include all colleges and universities. In addition, the complete FOA was revised to revise the Letter of Intent (LOI) submission email address. Jun 10, 2020
Jun 03, 2020

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: WHS-WWII75
Funding Opportunity Title: WWII 75th Celebration
Opportunity Category: Earmark
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: Funding Opportunity for the end of WWII celebration. Looking for projects to support the objectives of this celebration.
Expected Number of Awards: 5
Assistance Listings: 12.599 — Congressionally Directed Assistance
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Jun 03, 2020
Last Updated Date: Jun 10, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jul 31, 2020
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jul 31, 2020
Archive Date: Aug 30, 2020
Estimated Total Program Funding: –
Award Ceiling: –
Award Floor: –

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: –

Additional Information

Agency Name: Department of Defense
Description:

The Department of Defense, Office of the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs (OASD PA) is announcing the potential availability of funding for the purpose of commemorating the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. As outlined in Public Law 115-433, the Department of Defense is the lead component for the national commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. The objectives of the program are:

  1. To thank and honor veterans of World War II, including personnel who were held as prisoners of war or listed as missing in action;
  2. To educate the public about the history of World War II and highlight the service of the Armed Forces during World War II and the contributions of Federal agencies and governmental and nongovernmental organizations that served with, or in support of, the Armed Forces;
  3. To pay tribute to the contributions made on the home front by the people of the United States during World War II;
  4. To recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by the Allies of the United States during World War II;
  5. And to remember the Holocaust, the annihilation of 6 million Jews by the Nazi regime, and to pay tribute to the Allied troops who liberated Nazi concentration camps during World War II.

All programs and/or initiatives must be dignified and show a sensitivity and appreciation for the solemnity of war and the losses suffered by many. The Government intends to award grants to multiple entities. Awards are anticipated to be made to the Applicant(s) whose proposals contain plans that appropriately fulfil the Government’s program objectives. Proposals must include programs and/or initiatives which fulfill one or more of the above objectives of the program. Proposals that thank and honor veterans of World War II and educate the public on the history of WWII and highlight the service of the Armed Forces are highly encouraged. State and local governments and not-for-profit organizations are encouraged to apply. As outlined in Public Law 115-433, the commemoration program ends on December 31, 2021. 
Link to Additional Information: –
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Kellie Buck

Supervisory Contract Specialist

Phone 703-545-3376
Email:kellie.e.buck.civ@mail.mil

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: WHS-WWII75
Funding Opportunity Title: WWII 75th Celebration
Opportunity Category: Earmark
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: Funding Opportunity for the end of WWII celebration. Looking for projects to support the objectives of this celebration.
Expected Number of Awards: 5
Assistance Listings: 12.599 — Congressionally Directed Assistance
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Jun 03, 2020
Last Updated Date: Jun 03, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications: –
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jul 31, 2020
Archive Date: Aug 30, 2020
Estimated Total Program Funding: –
Award Ceiling: –
Award Floor: –

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: Department of Defense
Description:

The Department of Defense, Office of the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs (OASD PA) is announcing the potential availability of funding for the purpose of commemorating the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. As outlined in Public Law 115-433, the Department of Defense is the lead component for the national commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. The objectives of the program are:

  1. To thank and honor veterans of World War II, including personnel who were held as prisoners of war or listed as missing in action;
  2. To educate the public about the history of World War II and highlight the service of the Armed Forces during World War II and the contributions of Federal agencies and governmental and nongovernmental organizations that served with, or in support of, the Armed Forces;
  3. To pay tribute to the contributions made on the home front by the people of the United States during World War II;
  4. To recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by the Allies of the United States during World War II;
  5. And to remember the Holocaust, the annihilation of 6 million Jews by the Nazi regime, and to pay tribute to the Allied troops who liberated Nazi concentration camps during World War II.

All programs and/or initiatives must be dignified and show a sensitivity and appreciation for the solemnity of war and the losses suffered by many. The Government intends to award grants to multiple entities. Awards are anticipated to be made to the Applicant(s) whose proposals contain plans that appropriately fulfil the Government’s program objectives. Proposals must include programs and/or initiatives which fulfill one or more of the above objectives of the program. Proposals that thank and honor veterans of World War II and educate the public on the history of WWII and highlight the service of the Armed Forces are highly encouraged. State and local governments and not-for-profit organizations are encouraged to apply. As outlined in Public Law 115-433, the commemoration program ends on December 31, 2021. 
Link to Additional Information: –
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Kellie Buck

Supervisory Contract Specialist

Phone 703-545-3376
Email:kellie.e.buck.civ@mail.mil

Folder 327469 Full Announcement-WHS-WWII75 -> WWII75 Grant Announcement_06102020.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Kellie Buck
Supervisory Contract Specialist
Phone 703-545-3376
Email: kellie.e.buck.civ@mail.mil
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
12.599 PKG00262053 Jun 01, 2020 Jul 31, 2020 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

327469 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf

327469 SF424A-1.0.pdf

Optional forms

327469 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf

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