Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00577
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- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Historic Resource Study, focused on the African American Experience, for Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.946.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 30, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 07, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $80,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity, titled "Historic Resource Study, focused on the African American Experience, for Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site," is a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior through the National Park Service. It was issued under Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00577 and uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, which generally means the National Park Service expects to have substantial involvement during the project rather than simply issuing funds and stepping away. The program is listed under CFDA 15.946 and is categorized under the Natural Resources funding activity area, reflecting the National Park Service context even though the work itself is primarily historical and cultural research.
The core purpose of the project is narrowly defined: to produce a Historic Resource Study (HRS) for Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site (CARL) that specifically examines and documents the social history of African Americans connected to the site. In practical terms, an HRS is a formal National Park Service research product that compiles, analyzes, and synthesizes historical information to support interpretation, education, and resource management. Here, the emphasis is not just a general site history but an intentional, focused exploration of African American experiences and contributions associated with the Carl Sandburg Home site. That focus signals an effort to deepen the park's understanding of historically underrepresented narratives and to ensure that interpretation and planning at the site are informed by more complete social history.
Funding for the project is capped at an award ceiling of $80,000, setting the maximum amount available for a single award under this announcement. The opportunity was created on August 30, 2016, with an original closing date of September 7, 2016, indicating a short application window. The listing shows "Expected Awards: 0," which can appear in some federal postings for administrative reasons and does not necessarily mean no award would be made; it is best read as an uncommitted or unspecified number of anticipated awards in the posting itself rather than a guarantee of funding outcomes.
Eligibility is geared toward nonprofit organizations, specifically nonprofits recognized as 501(c)(3) entities by the IRS, excluding institutions of higher education. The eligibility section also includes an "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)" category, which indicates the National Park Service may have allowed additional applicant types depending on details not included in the excerpt, such as partner organizations, certain public entities, or other qualified groups that meet the program's criteria. Overall, the opportunity is positioned for capable research and public history organizations that can carry out archival and contextual research, develop a defensible narrative supported by sources, and produce an HRS consistent with National Park Service standards, with NPS collaboration throughout the process.
In summary, this grant opportunity is essentially a targeted research and documentation project: it funds the development of a Historic Resource Study for Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site with a specific mandate to explore and bring forward African American social history at the site, under a cooperative agreement structure, with up to $80,000 available, and with primary eligibility for qualifying nonprofit organizations.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Historic Resource Study, focused on the African American Experience, for Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site."
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior through the National Park Service (NPS).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P16AS00577.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, meaning the National Park Service expects to have substantial involvement in the project rather than simply issuing funds with minimal engagement.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is listed under CFDA 15.946.
What funding activity area is this opportunity categorized under?
It is categorized under the Natural Resources funding activity area, reflecting the National Park Service context even though the work itself is primarily historical and cultural research.
What is the main purpose of this project?
The purpose is to produce a Historic Resource Study (HRS) for Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site (CARL) that specifically examines and documents the social history of African Americans connected to the site.
What is a Historic Resource Study (HRS) in the National Park Service context?
An HRS is a formal National Park Service research product that compiles, analyzes, and synthesizes historical information to support interpretation, education, and resource management.
How is this HRS different from a general site history?
This project is intentionally focused on African American experiences and contributions associated with the Carl Sandburg Home site, rather than providing only a broad or general history of the site.
Why does the opportunity emphasize African American social history?
The emphasis signals an effort to deepen the park's understanding of historically underrepresented narratives and to ensure site interpretation and planning are informed by a more complete social history.
What site is the study intended to cover?
The study is for Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site (CARL).
What is the maximum amount of funding available?
The award ceiling is $80,000, which is the maximum amount available for a single award under this announcement.
Is there a limit on how much one award can be?
Yes. Funding is capped at $80,000 for a single award under this opportunity.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on August 30, 2016.
What was the original application closing date?
The original closing date was September 7, 2016, indicating a short application window.
The listing shows "Expected Awards: 0." Does that mean no awards will be made?
Not necessarily. The "Expected Awards: 0" entry can appear in federal postings for administrative reasons and does not automatically mean an award will not be made. It is better interpreted as an uncommitted or unspecified number of anticipated awards in the posting itself.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is geared toward nonprofit organizations that are recognized as 501(c)(3) entities by the IRS, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are institutions of higher education eligible to apply?
No. The eligibility description specifically excludes institutions of higher education.
Does the opportunity allow any applicants beyond 501(c)(3) nonprofits?
The eligibility section includes an "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)" category, indicating there may be additional eligible applicant types depending on details not included in the excerpt.
What kinds of organizations are this opportunity best suited for?
It is positioned for capable research and public history organizations that can carry out archival and contextual research, develop a defensible narrative supported by sources, and produce an HRS consistent with National Park Service standards, with NPS collaboration throughout the process.
What level of involvement should applicants expect from the National Park Service?
Because this is a cooperative agreement, applicants should expect substantial involvement from the National Park Service during the project.
What kind of work is funded by this opportunity?
This is a targeted research and documentation project focused on producing an Historic Resource Study that examines African American social history connected to the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site.
How will the final Historic Resource Study be used?
As described, an HRS supports interpretation, education, and resource management at the site by compiling and analyzing historical information in a formal National Park Service product.
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