The Education Department is offering the Educational Civic Engagement Grant to increase the use of parks as educational spaces for students to learn about the civil rights movement. This grant aims to engage students in studying historical civil rights issues, fostering dialogue to connect the past with current racial justice efforts. By visiting significant sites and engaging in discussions, students will gain a deeper understanding of diverse perspectives and promote a culture of learning and healing.
Opportunity ID: 282194
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P16AS00073 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Educational Civic Engagement |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| 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: | Mar 15, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – Notification of Intent to Award. No applications will be accepted. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – Notification of Intent to Award. No applications will be accepted. |
| Archive Date: | Mar 26, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $40,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $40,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have 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: | This project is designed to: increase the use of parks as places of learning and healing by offering a unique opportunity for students to visit the sites, the churches, the schools, and neighborhoods associated with the powerful story of civil rights movement; to engage students in the study and discussion of historical human and civil rights issues and its impact on students today; help students understand different perspectives while facilitating opportunities for analysis and dialogue in an effort to forge connections between the past and the struggle for racial justice today. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
JOHN BECHTOLD 303-969-2492
John_Bechtold@nps.gov Email:John_Bechtold@nps.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 282194 Other Supporting Documents-Notification of Intent to Awar -> P16AS00073 NOI.pdf
Packages
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