Deadline: 8 October 2018
The U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS) is seeking applications from eligible organizations for its grant program entitled “African American Civil Rights (AACR) Preservation Grants” that will document, interpret, and preserve the sites related to the African American struggle to gain equal rights as citizens in the 20th Century.
AACR Grant awards are funded by the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF), and administered by the NPS. This competitive grant program provides grants to states, tribes, local governments (including Certified Local Governments), and nonprofits. Non-federal matching share is not required, but preference will be given to applications that show community commitment through non-federal match and partnership collaboration.
Grants will fund a broad range of development projects for historic sites including: architectural services, historic structure reports, preservation plans, and physical preservation of structures.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $13,000,000
- Award Ceiling: $500,000
- Award Floor: $75,000
Eligibility Criteria
In accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act as amended, 54 USC §300101, this funding opportunity is limited to:
- Nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c), U.S organizations
- Units of State or local government
- Federally-recognized Indian Tribes, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiian Organizations, as defined by 54 USC § 300300
- Educational institutions
- Grants will not be available for work on sites or collections owned by the NPS.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via given website.
For more information, please visit Grants.gov.