Opportunity Information: Apply for P17AS00577
The African American Civil Rights (AACR) History Grants program (Funding Opportunity Number P17AS00577) is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the National Park Service (NPS) within the U.S. Department of the Interior. It is part of the FY 2017 African American Civil Rights Grant Program and is specifically focused on historical research and documentation work connected to the African American struggle for equal rights as citizens during the 20th century. The overall intent is to strengthen the public record and public understanding of civil rights history by supporting projects that help document, interpret, and preserve knowledge about significant places and stories tied to that struggle.
A key reference point for deciding whether a proposed project or property is appropriate for funding is the NPS report Civil Rights in America: A Framework for Identifying Significant Sites (2008). In practical terms, applicants are expected to align their project topics and site significance with the themes and criteria laid out in that framework, using it as a guide for what kinds of civil rights-related resources and narratives fit the program goals.
Funding for these grants comes from the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF), which is administered by NPS. The grants support a broad range of non-construction activities that build the foundation for preservation and interpretation efforts. Examples of the types of work the program is designed to fund include surveys and inventories of historic resources, documentation and research (such as compiling historical records or preparing nominations and reports), interpretive planning, and education-related activities that help communicate the significance of sites and events. Importantly, awards are made through a competitive process, and the opportunity does not require a non-federal match, which lowers the barrier for eligible organizations that may not have access to cost-share funds.
This specific announcement, P17AS00577, is limited to historical research and documentation projects only. The program has separate announcements for physical preservation work versus research/documentation, and this one is not meant for construction, rehabilitation, or other bricks-and-mortar preservation activities. Applicants pursuing physical preservation would need to use the separate preservation-focused announcement rather than this one.
Eligible applicants are broad and include state, county, and city or township governments; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; and nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education). The listing also includes an "others" category with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement, indicating that some additional entity types may qualify depending on the program's clarification.
For FY 2017, the maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $50,000, and NPS anticipated making around 50 awards. The application deadline in this cycle was September 29, 2017, and submissions had to be received through Grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time to be considered. The funding activity categories attached to the opportunity reflect its cultural and community-facing nature, including arts/cultural affairs, community development, humanities, and other related categories under CFDA number 15.904.Apply for P17AS00577
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda), community development, humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda), other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "African American Civil Rights (AACR) History Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.904.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 01, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 29, 2017 Applications must be received through grants.gov by 1159 pm Pacific Daylight Time or they will not be considered for funding.. (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 $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 50 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have 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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FAQs: African American Civil Rights (AACR) History Grants (P17AS00577)
What is the AACR History Grants program (P17AS00577)?
The African American Civil Rights (AACR) History Grants program (Funding Opportunity Number P17AS00577) is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the National Park Service (NPS) within the U.S. Department of the Interior. It is part of the FY 2017 African American Civil Rights Grant Program and supports historical research and documentation connected to the African American struggle for equal rights as citizens during the 20th century.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The intent is to strengthen the public record and public understanding of civil rights history by supporting projects that document, interpret, and preserve knowledge about significant places and stories tied to the African American civil rights struggle during the 20th century.
Which federal agency administers this grant?
The grant is administered by the National Park Service (NPS), which is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior.
Is this a discretionary or formula grant?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity, meaning awards are made through a competitive selection process rather than by formula.
What type of projects does this specific announcement fund?
This specific announcement (P17AS00577) is limited to historical research and documentation projects only.
Does this opportunity fund construction, rehabilitation, or physical preservation work?
No. This announcement is not meant for construction, rehabilitation, or other bricks-and-mortar preservation activities. The program has separate announcements for physical preservation work versus research/documentation, and applicants seeking physical preservation support would need to use the separate preservation-focused announcement.
What are examples of activities that align with the program goals?
The broader AACR grant program supports non-construction activities that build the foundation for preservation and interpretation efforts. Examples mentioned include surveys and inventories of historic resources, documentation and research (such as compiling historical records or preparing nominations and reports), interpretive planning, and education-related activities that communicate the significance of sites and events. For this particular announcement, projects should fit within historical research and documentation.
What is the key reference used to determine whether a topic or property fits the program?
A key reference is the NPS report Civil Rights in America: A Framework for Identifying Significant Sites (2008). Applicants are expected to align project topics and site significance with the themes and criteria in that framework.
How should applicants use the NPS civil rights framework report?
Applicants should use the framework as a guide to identify whether the proposed civil rights-related resources and narratives fit the program goals, aligning their project topics and the significance of related sites or stories with the report's themes and criteria.
What is the source of funding for these grants?
Funding comes from the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF), which is administered by the National Park Service.
Is a non-federal match required?
No. The opportunity does not require a non-federal match.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include state, county, and city or township governments; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; and nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status, as long as they are not institutions of higher education. The opportunity also includes an "others" category with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement, indicating additional entity types may qualify depending on program clarification.
Are institutions of higher education eligible to apply as nonprofits?
No. Nonprofit organizations are eligible with or without 501(c)(3) status as long as they are not institutions of higher education.
What is the maximum award amount for FY 2017?
For FY 2017, the maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $50,000.
How many awards were anticipated for FY 2017?
NPS anticipated making around 50 awards in FY 2017.
How competitive is the selection process?
Awards are made through a competitive process, which means applications are reviewed and selected rather than funded automatically.
What was the application deadline for this cycle?
The application deadline for this cycle was September 29, 2017.
Where did applicants need to submit their applications?
Applications had to be submitted through Grants.gov.
What time zone and time applied to the submission deadline?
Submissions had to be received through Grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time to be considered.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA number 15.904.
What activity categories are associated with this grant?
The funding activity categories reflect its cultural and community-facing nature and include arts/cultural affairs, community development, humanities, and other related categories.
What time period and subject focus should projects address?
Projects are focused on the African American struggle for equal rights as citizens during the 20th century, with an emphasis on strengthening the public record and public understanding of that civil rights history through research and documentation.
Is this opportunity part of a larger program?
Yes. It is part of the FY 2017 African American Civil Rights Grant Program, which includes separate announcements for different types of work (including physical preservation versus research/documentation).
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