Closed · P23AS00487 · CFDA 15.926 · Discretionary
FY2023 ABPP - Battlefield Interpretation Grant
Federal grant opportunity posted by National Park Service, cataloged on Grants.gov.
- $20K-$200K
- Award range
- Closed
- Status
- August 9, 2023
- Close date
- -
- Expected awards
The verdict
FY2023 ABPP - Battlefield Interpretation Grant is a closed discretionary listing from National Park Service that offered $20,000 -- $200,000. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.
- $20K-$200K
- award range
- Closed
- application status
- 15.926
- CFDA program
Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - FY2023 ABPP - Battlefield Interpretation Grant - is cataloged under number P23AS00487 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 15.926, posted by National Park Service. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on May 9, 2023. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.
Award economics. The award range on file is $20,000 -- $200,000. The agency has projected $1.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources, factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.
Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on August 9, 2023. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.
Award Range
$20,000 -- $200,000
Close Date
August 9, 2023
Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date.Applicants are encouraged to submit the application well before the deadline. Application preparation time may take several weeks, so applicants should start the application process as soon as possible. Applications received after the deadline will not be reviewed or considered for award. If it is determined that a proposal was not considered due to lateness, the applicant will be notified during the selection process.
Posted
May 9, 2023
Est. Total Funding
$1,000,000
Instrument
Grant
Cost Sharing
Required
Description
Battlefields and sites of armed conflict are powerful reminders of the shared heritage of all Americans. To learn and heal from the past, the National Park Service’s American Battlefield Protection Program (NPS ABPP) promotes the preservation and interpretation of these important places (54 U.S.C. § 308101). NPS ABPP supports community-driven stewardship of historic resources through four grant opportunities: Preservation Planning, Battlefield Restoration, Battlefield Interpretation, and Battlefield Land Acquisition.NPS ABPP administers Battlefield Interpretation Grants to provide assistance for projects that deploy technology to modernize and enhance battlefield interpretation and education at Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War battlefield sites eligible for assistance under the Battlefield Acquisition Grant Program established under 54 U.S.C. §308103(b). These grants require a non-Federal cost share of at least 50% of the total project costs, or a ratio of 1:1 with the total Federal funds. State, local, and tribal governments, as well as nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply.Applicants should emphasize partnerships and collaboration among diverse stakeholders in all phases of their project, including but not limited to the active participation of landowners, descendant communities, Indian Tribes, state and tribal historic preservation offices, and non-profit organizations.Proposed projects should: Include expertise in content, interpretive and educational methods, and integration of technology at all stages of the project;Convene a project team with a diversity of perspectives and sources of knowledge (disciplinary, cultural, experiential, etc.). To better understand and interpret the past, projects should not rely on a single subject matter expert; Undergo clear, collaborative, and comprehensive scoping with both subject matter specialists and technical specialists prior to technical production;Use technology in ways that foster effective communication with the intended audience(s). Projects may combine multiple forms of technology or traditional interpretive media, and grants may fund stakeholder consultation and audience research to ensure that appropriate platforms and technologies are selected; Define appropriate metrics and strategies for evaluating the project’s effectiveness during and after implementation; andPlan for technological and institutional sustainability. Two categories of grants are available for battlefield interpretation projects in different stages: Scoping Grants: These are available to fund the early stages of project development, such as research and content creation, consultation with stakeholders, exploration of available technologies, audience research, and development of technical proposals. The federal share for these grants should range from $20,000-$50,000 and have a period of performance of 1-2 years.Implementation Grants: These are available to applicants who have completed interdisciplinary scoping prior to the application and can provide draft content and design plans. The federal share for these grants should range from $50,000-$200,000 and have a period of performance of 2-3 years. As the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, NPS ABPP encourages projects that promote and expand preservation as well as enhance our understanding of the origins of the United States. Special thematic priority will be given to applications that preserve and interpret historic sites associated with the American Revolutionary War as a living part of community life and development.
Eligibility
Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 01, 02, 06, 07, 11, 12, 13, 20. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.
Official Listing on Grants.gov
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Agency Contact
James E. Modrick james_modrick@nps.gov
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