Opportunity Information: Apply for P20AS00001
The African American Civil Rights (AACR) Preservation Grants program is a National Park Service (NPS) funding opportunity designed to support the documentation, interpretation, and preservation of places tied to the African American struggle for equal rights during the 20th century. The program focuses on protecting and sustaining historic sites that help tell the story of civil rights activism and community life, with an emphasis on ensuring these places are preserved in ways that allow the public to understand their historical significance.
For this specific announcement, the funding opportunity number is P20AS00001, and it is strictly for physical preservation work at historic sites. While the broader AACR program also supports historical research and documentation, those activities fall under a separate announcement (P20AS00002). In other words, applicants interested in construction-related stabilization, repair, or other hands-on preservation of historic structures should look to P20AS00001, while applicants seeking support for research or documentation should pursue the other notice.
Project eligibility and relevance are guided by the NPS 2008 report, "Civil Rights in America: A Framework for Identifying Significant Sites," which serves as the key reference for judging whether a proposed property and project appropriately fit the program. The grant program is funded through the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) and administered by the NPS, and it is meant to cover a broad range of preservation needs that typically come up when protecting historic buildings and sites. Examples of supported activities include architectural and preservation professional services, preparation of historic structure reports, development of preservation plans, and direct physical preservation of structures.
The program is offered as a discretionary, competitive grant, meaning proposals are reviewed against each other and awards are made based on merit and alignment with program priorities rather than by formula. A notable feature is that it does not require a non-federal match, which can lower the barrier for organizations that may not have substantial fundraising capacity. The maximum award amount listed for this opportunity is $500,000.
Eligible applicants are broad and include state, county, and city or township governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; and nonprofit organizations, including both 501(c)(3) nonprofits and other nonprofit entities that are not 501(c)(3)s (as long as they meet the program's eligibility rules). The opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, and is categorized across arts/cultural affairs, community development, humanities/cultural affairs, and other related preservation-focused activities.
The opportunity was created on October 2, 2019, with an application deadline of December 3, 2019, and applications had to be submitted by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on that date.Apply for P20AS00001
- 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) Preservation 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 Oct 02, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 03, 2019 Applications must be received by 1159 pm Eastern Standard Time on December 3, 2019.. (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 $500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the African American Civil Rights (AACR) Preservation Grants program?
The African American Civil Rights (AACR) Preservation Grants program is a National Park Service (NPS) funding opportunity intended to support the documentation, interpretation, and preservation of places associated with the African American struggle for equal rights during the 20th century. The program emphasizes protecting and sustaining historic sites so the public can better understand their historical significance.
Which specific grant announcement is described here?
This FAQ covers funding opportunity number P20AS00001. This announcement is specifically for physical preservation work at historic sites.
What types of projects does P20AS00001 support?
P20AS00001 is strictly for physical preservation work at historic sites. It is intended for construction-related stabilization, repair, and other hands-on preservation of historic structures and sites.
Are research, documentation, or historical studies eligible under P20AS00001?
No. While the broader AACR program can support research and documentation, those activities fall under a different announcement: P20AS00002. If your project is focused on research or documentation rather than physical preservation work, it should be directed to that separate notice.
What is the difference between P20AS00001 and P20AS00002?
P20AS00001 is for physical preservation work at historic sites (stabilization, repair, and related hands-on preservation activities). P20AS00002 is the separate announcement used for historical research and documentation activities.
How does the National Park Service determine whether a site and project fit this program?
Eligibility and relevance are guided by the NPS 2008 report, "Civil Rights in America: A Framework for Identifying Significant Sites." This report serves as a key reference for judging whether a proposed property and project appropriately align with the program.
What kinds of preservation activities are examples of what may be supported?
Examples of supported activities include architectural and preservation professional services, preparation of historic structure reports, development of preservation plans, and direct physical preservation of structures.
Is this a competitive grant or a formula grant?
This is a discretionary, competitive grant. Proposals are reviewed against each other, and awards are made based on merit and alignment with program priorities rather than by a formula.
Is a non-federal cost share or match required?
No. A notable feature of this opportunity is that it does not require a non-federal match, which can reduce barriers for organizations that may not have substantial fundraising capacity.
What is the maximum award amount for this opportunity?
The maximum award amount listed for this funding opportunity is $500,000.
Who administers and funds this grant opportunity?
The program is administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service. It is funded through the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include state, county, and city or township governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; and nonprofit organizations. Nonprofit eligibility includes 501(c)(3) organizations as well as other nonprofit entities that are not 501(c)(3)s, as long as they meet the program's eligibility rules.
What subject areas or categories does this grant fall under?
The opportunity is categorized across arts/cultural affairs, community development, humanities/cultural affairs, and other related preservation-focused activities.
When was this opportunity created?
This opportunity was created on October 2, 2019.
When was the application deadline and what time zone applied?
The application deadline was December 3, 2019. Applications had to be submitted by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on that date.
What is the main purpose of funding under this announcement?
The main purpose is to protect and sustain historic places tied to the African American civil rights struggle during the 20th century through physical preservation work, helping ensure these places remain preserved in ways that allow the public to understand their historical significance.
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