Opportunity Information: Apply for E12AC30622
Apply for E12AC30622
- The National Park Service in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Underground Railroad Educational Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.946 Cultural Resources Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 8, 2012 and posted on Aug 8, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 8, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $30,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $30,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Underground Railroad Educational Project (Funding Opportunity Number E12AC30622) was a FY12 National Park Service (NPS) discretionary grant opportunity structured as a cooperative agreement in the education category. The notice functioned as a "notice of intent to award," meaning the NPS publicly signaled its plan to fund a specific organization, the National Council for History Education (NCHE), for work connected to the Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program. The award was set up as a single expected award with an estimated total funding amount of $30,000, with both the award ceiling and floor listed at $30,000, and it did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
The core purpose of the project was to develop educational programs and instructional materials that help people understand the Underground Railroad Network to Freedom as a central part of American national history, with a strong focus on K-12 educators. A major emphasis was aligning these materials with then-current Common Core Literacy standards, so that lessons about the Underground Railroad could be more easily integrated into classroom instruction and meet prevailing expectations for reading, writing, and evidence-based historical thinking. In practical terms, the project aimed to translate the Network to Freedom program's resources into usable classroom-ready content and educator supports.
Another central element of the opportunity was advancing the broader mission of the Underground Railroad Network to Freedom program, which includes coordinating preservation and education efforts across the country. The description highlights an interpretive approach that connects local historic places, museums, and public interpretation programs into a larger "mosaic" of community, regional, and national narratives. Rather than treating Underground Railroad history as isolated stories, the project was framed as a way to stitch together multiple sites and perspectives to present a more comprehensive understanding of how freedom-seeking, assistance networks, and resistance to slavery operated in different places and contexts.
Because the funding instrument was a cooperative agreement, the NPS anticipated substantial involvement in carrying out the project tasks and objectives. The NCHE was expected to collaborate directly with NPS staff to produce materials that were consistent with Common Core Literacy standards and appropriate for teaching about the Underground Railroad. The announcement also references a single-source determination based on "unique qualifications" under 505 DM 2.14 B(4), reinforcing that the opportunity was not positioned as an open competition but as a justified, targeted award to an organization viewed as uniquely suited to perform the work.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on August 8, 2012, with an original and current closing date of September 8, 2012, and an archive date of October 8, 2012. Eligibility was limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The CFDA number listed was 15.946, Cultural Resources Management. For access issues with the full announcement, the contact provided was Katie Schroeder, Grants Management Specialist at the NPS Midwest Regional Office (phone 402-661-1640), with additional information routed through Grants.gov.
FAQs: Underground Railroad Educational Project (Funding Opportunity Number E12AC30622)
What is the Underground Railroad Educational Project grant opportunity?
The Underground Railroad Educational Project (Funding Opportunity Number E12AC30622) was a FY12 National Park Service (NPS) discretionary grant opportunity in the education category. It was structured as a cooperative agreement and was tied to work connected to the Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program.
Was this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. The announcement functioned as a "notice of intent to award," meaning the NPS publicly stated its plan to fund a specific organization rather than run a broad competition. The notice also referenced a single-source determination based on "unique qualifications" under 505 DM 2.14 B(4).
Who was the intended recipient of the award?
The National Park Service signaled an intent to make the award to the National Council for History Education (NCHE).
How many awards were expected?
A single expected award was listed.
What was the total expected funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $30,000.
What were the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor were listed at $30,000, indicating the planned award amount was fixed at that level.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
What funding instrument was used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The opportunity was structured as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award was a cooperative agreement?
It means the NPS anticipated substantial involvement in carrying out the project tasks and objectives. The recipient (NCHE) was expected to collaborate directly with NPS staff to produce the educational materials and ensure they met the stated objectives (including alignment with Common Core Literacy standards).
What was the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose was to develop educational programs and instructional materials that help people understand the Underground Railroad Network to Freedom as a central part of American national history, with a strong focus on supporting K-12 educators.
Who was the primary audience for the educational materials?
K-12 educators were a major focus, with materials intended to be classroom-ready and usable within school instruction.
How were Common Core standards addressed in this project?
A major emphasis was aligning materials with then-current Common Core Literacy standards so that lessons about the Underground Railroad could be integrated into classroom instruction and support reading, writing, and evidence-based historical thinking expectations.
What types of deliverables were envisioned?
The description emphasized educational programs, instructional materials, and educator supports that translate Underground Railroad Network to Freedom resources into classroom-ready content, particularly for K-12 instruction and literacy-aligned history teaching.
How does this project relate to the Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program?
The work was connected to the Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program and aimed to advance its broader mission, including coordinating preservation and education efforts across the country and strengthening interpretation of Underground Railroad history.
What interpretive approach did the opportunity emphasize?
The opportunity highlighted connecting local historic places, museums, and public interpretation programs into a larger "mosaic" of community, regional, and national narratives. The goal was to avoid treating Underground Railroad history as isolated stories and instead present a more comprehensive view across places and contexts.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 8, 2012.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date was September 8, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was October 8, 2012.
What was the eligibility requirement listed in the notice?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Were institutions of higher education eligible to apply?
No. Institutions of higher education were explicitly excluded from eligibility.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed was 15.946, Cultural Resources Management.
What should someone do if they could not access the full announcement?
The notice directed access issues to the contact listed: Katie Schroeder, Grants Management Specialist at the NPS Midwest Regional Office. The announcement also indicated additional information was routed through Grants.gov.
Who was the contact person for this opportunity?
Katie Schroeder, Grants Management Specialist, NPS Midwest Regional Office.
What phone number was provided for the contact?
402-661-1640.
Which NPS office was referenced for grants management?
The NPS Midwest Regional Office was referenced in connection with the Grants Management Specialist contact.
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