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- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent: Hallowed Grounds: Sites of African American Memories and the Relevance of National Park Service Sites and Programs" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.954.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 22, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 30, 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 $65,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent: Hallowed Grounds: Sites of African American Memories and the Relevance of National Park Service Sites and Programs" (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00374) was a discretionary National Park Service (NPS) grant issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior. It was offered as a cooperative agreement, which typically means NPS expected to be actively involved alongside the recipient in carrying out the project rather than simply providing money and stepping back. The activity focus was listed under natural resources (CFDA 15.954), but the substance of the project centered on interpretation, education, and public engagement tied to African American history and its connections to national parks and public lands.
At its core, this opportunity supported a specific collaboration between NPS and the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). Building on the general provisions of an existing cooperative agreement (CA P11AC10477), both parties agreed to jointly plan and deliver the 2016 ASALH Meeting and Conference in Richmond, Virginia, scheduled for October 5-9, 2016. The work described included planning and coordination, developing program content, and handling logistical arrangements for the conference. The stated purpose was to promote public education and civic engagement while expanding the relevance and recognition of America's national parks and public lands, particularly through the lens of African American memories and historic places.
The financial parameters were modest and targeted. The award ceiling was $65,000, with one expected award, signaling that this was likely intended for a single partner organization to implement a defined set of conference-related activities. The posting dates also reflect that it was time-sensitive and aligned with the conference schedule: it was created on July 22, 2016, and had an original closing date of July 30, 2016. That short window is consistent with a notice of intent and a project that was already underway in concept and required quick formalization of funding to support a near-term event.
Eligibility was limited to certain organization types: public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (other than institutions of higher education). This eligibility framing, together with the "notice of intent" format and the single expected award, suggests the opportunity was designed around a particular partnership arrangement rather than an open-ended competition among a wide field of applicants.
Overall, the grant can be understood as a targeted cooperative agreement meant to strengthen how NPS sites and programs connect with and communicate African American history. By supporting ASALH's 2016 conference programming and logistics in Richmond, the project aimed to create a platform for education, dialogue, and engagement that would, in turn, enhance public understanding of the role national parks and public lands play in preserving and interpreting African American experiences and memories.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Notice of Intent: Hallowed Grounds: Sites of African American Memories and the Relevance of National Park Service Sites and Programs."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P16AS00374.
Which federal agency issued this opportunity?
This was a discretionary National Park Service (NPS) grant issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What kind of award instrument was used?
The opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning NPS anticipated being actively involved with the recipient in carrying out the project rather than only providing funding.
What was the main purpose of the project?
The purpose was to promote public education and civic engagement while expanding the relevance and recognition of Americas national parks and public lands, specifically through interpretation, education, and engagement connected to African American memories and historic places.
How does this opportunity relate to African American history and public lands?
The project centered on interpretation and public engagement tied to African American history and its connections to national parks and public lands, aiming to strengthen how NPS sites and programs connect with and communicate African American experiences and memories.
Was this an open competitive grant, or a targeted partnership?
Based on the notice of intent format, the single expected award, and the described collaboration, it appears to have been designed around a specific partnership arrangement rather than a broad open competition.
Who was the intended partner organization for this collaboration?
The opportunity supported a specific collaboration between NPS and the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH).
What event was supported by this cooperative agreement?
The work supported joint planning and delivery of the 2016 ASALH Meeting and Conference in Richmond, Virginia.
When and where was the conference scheduled?
The 2016 ASALH Meeting and Conference was scheduled for October 5-9, 2016, in Richmond, Virginia.
What activities were included in the scope of work?
The described work included planning and coordination, developing program content, and handling logistical arrangements for the conference.
What was the connection to an existing agreement?
The collaboration was described as building on the general provisions of an existing cooperative agreement, identified as CA P11AC10477.
What was the CFDA number and activity focus listed for the opportunity?
The activity focus was listed under natural resources, with CFDA 15.954, even though the substance of the project emphasized interpretation, education, and public engagement.
How much funding was available?
The award ceiling was $65,000.
How many awards were expected to be made?
One award was expected.
Why was the application window so short?
The posting dates indicate a time-sensitive notice of intent aligned to a near-term conference schedule, suggesting quick formalization of funding was needed to support the October 2016 event.
When was the opportunity created, and when did it close?
It was created on July 22, 2016, and had an original closing date of July 30, 2016.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (other than institutions of higher education).
Does the description suggest the funding was meant for multiple different project types?
No. The details point to a defined set of conference-related activities tied to the 2016 ASALH Meeting and Conference rather than a broad solicitation for unrelated project proposals.
What was the broader intended public benefit of the supported work?
By supporting ASALHs 2016 conference programming and logistics, the project aimed to create a platform for education, dialogue, and engagement that would enhance public understanding of how national parks and public lands preserve and interpret African American experiences and memories.
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