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- The National Park Service in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Route 66 Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.935 National Trails System Projects.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 12, 2015 and posted on Feb 12, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 27, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $90,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $30,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Private individuals and business owners Nonprofit organizations Educational institutions Local government agencies State government agencies Tribal government agencies
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Opportunity Summary:
The Route 66 Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NPSFOANTIR150001) is a National Park Service grant program run through the Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program, focused on protecting and sustaining the historic and cultural resources tied to U.S. Highway 66. The central purpose is preservation of the Route 66 corridor's built environment and associated historic features, recognizing that the road's legacy includes everything from classic roadside architecture and neon signage to bridges, pavement segments, and broader cultural landscapes that tell the story of travel, commerce, migration, and community development along the corridor.
This is a discretionary, competitive cost share grant program, meaning applicants are expected to provide matching funds or other qualifying cost share contributions rather than relying on federal funding alone. The funding activity falls under cultural and historic preservation, and it is associated with CFDA number 15.935 (National Trails System Projects), which signals its alignment with broader federal efforts to preserve nationally significant travel corridors and heritage resources.
Eligible projects include preservation work on tangible historic resources along Route 66, such as buildings and structures (for example, historic motels, diners, service stations, roadside attractions, and related architectural features), road segments (including remaining original alignments or historically significant stretches of pavement), and cultural landscapes connected to the Route 66 story. Beyond physical preservation, the program also supports planning, research, and education initiatives that contribute directly to Route 66 preservation outcomes. That can include documentation and surveys, preservation planning, historical research, interpretive or educational materials, and similar efforts that help communities and stakeholders protect and communicate the significance of Route 66 resources.
Geographically, the program covers the full historic Route 66 corridor across eight states: Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California. The intent is corridor-wide impact, encouraging stewardship across multiple jurisdictions and community contexts, from small towns to larger cities and from privately owned landmarks to publicly managed assets.
A wide range of applicants may apply. Eligibility includes private individuals and business owners, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, local government agencies, state government agencies, and tribal government agencies. That broad eligibility is important because many Route 66 resources are privately owned or locally managed, and preservation often depends on partnerships that combine local initiative with federal support.
For this specific posting, the estimated total funding available was $90,000, with individual awards ranging from a floor of $5,000 to a ceiling of $30,000. The opportunity was posted on Feb 12, 2015, with an application closing date of Mar 27, 2015, and it was later archived on Apr 26, 2015. Even though the listing reflects that specific funding cycle and date window, the program description and structure capture how the Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program approaches grants: competitive selection, cost sharing, and a focus on preserving significant Route 66 resources and advancing preservation knowledge and public understanding.
The program is authorized by the Route 66 Corridor Preservation Act of 1999 (Public Law 106-45, Section 7304) and administered by the National Park Service. Applicants needing help accessing the announcement materials were directed to contact Trish Fresquez Hernandez, Contract Specialist, at 505-988-6122.
Route 66 Grants (Funding Opportunity Number NPSFOANTIR150001) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Route 66 Grants opportunity (NPSFOANTIR150001)?
The Route 66 Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NPSFOANTIR150001) is a National Park Service (NPS) grant program administered through the Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program. Its purpose is to protect and sustain the historic and cultural resources associated with U.S. Highway 66.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The central purpose is preservation of the Route 66 corridor's built environment and associated historic features. The program recognizes Route 66's legacy in classic roadside architecture and neon signage, as well as bridges, pavement segments, and broader cultural landscapes that represent travel, commerce, migration, and community development along the corridor.
Is this grant program competitive?
Yes. The program is described as a discretionary, competitive grant program, meaning proposals are competitively selected rather than awarded automatically.
What does "cost share" mean for this opportunity?
This is a cost share grant program. Applicants are expected to provide matching funds or other qualifying cost share contributions instead of relying entirely on federal funding.
What types of activities does this funding support?
The funding activity falls under cultural and historic preservation and supports both hands-on preservation work and preservation-supporting activities that contribute directly to Route 66 preservation outcomes.
What kinds of historic resources are eligible for preservation work?
Eligible preservation projects include tangible historic resources along Route 66, such as buildings and structures (including historic motels, diners, service stations, roadside attractions, and related architectural features), road segments (including remaining original alignments or historically significant stretches of pavement), and cultural landscapes tied to the Route 66 story.
Are planning, research, or education projects eligible?
Yes. The program also supports planning, research, and education initiatives that directly contribute to Route 66 preservation outcomes. Examples include documentation and surveys, preservation planning, historical research, and interpretive or educational materials.
Which geographic areas are covered by this opportunity?
The program covers the full historic Route 66 corridor across eight states: Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California.
Does the program aim for impact across the whole corridor?
Yes. The intent is corridor-wide impact and stewardship across multiple jurisdictions and community contexts, including small towns and larger cities, and both privately owned landmarks and publicly managed assets.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes private individuals and business owners, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, local government agencies, state government agencies, and tribal government agencies.
Why does the program allow such broad applicant eligibility?
The program notes broad eligibility as important because many Route 66 resources are privately owned or locally managed, and preservation often depends on partnerships that combine local initiative with federal support.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.935, titled "National Trails System Projects," reflecting alignment with federal efforts to preserve nationally significant travel corridors and heritage resources.
How much total funding was available in this specific posting?
For this specific posting, the estimated total funding available was $90,000.
What was the award size range for this funding cycle?
Individual awards ranged from a minimum of $5,000 to a maximum of $30,000.
When was this funding opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on Feb 12, 2015, and the application closing date was Mar 27, 2015.
Is this posting still active?
No. The listing indicates it was archived on Apr 26, 2015.
Even though it is archived, what does this listing tell us about the program's approach?
The description captures key features of how the Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program approaches grants: competitive selection, cost sharing, and a focus on preserving significant Route 66 resources while advancing preservation knowledge and public understanding.
What law authorizes this grant program?
The program is authorized by the Route 66 Corridor Preservation Act of 1999 (Public Law 106-45, Section 7304).
Which federal agency administers this program?
The program is administered by the National Park Service.
Who should applicants contact for help accessing announcement materials?
Applicants needing help accessing the announcement materials were directed to contact Trish Fresquez Hernandez, Contract Specialist, at 505-988-6122.
What kinds of Route 66 features does the program explicitly recognize as significant?
The program explicitly recognizes a wide range of Route 66 historic and cultural resources, including classic roadside architecture, neon signage, bridges, pavement segments, and cultural landscapes that help tell the story of Route 66.
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