Enhancing Interpretation at Ford's Theatre
ID: 289185Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Park Service (DOI-NPS)

Award Range

$1 - $601K

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits Without 501(c)(3) Status

Funding Category

Employment, Labor and Training

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/289185

Additional Information

http://www.grants.gov
Timeline
    Description

    The National Park Service (NPS) intends to award a cooperative agreement to the Ford’s Theatre Society for the project titled "Enhancing Interpretation at Ford's Theatre." This initiative aims to enhance digital interpretation and accessibility at Ford's Theatre through a three-year digital strategy that includes upgrading wireless infrastructure, developing educational resources, and creating mobile applications and an accessible website. The project is significant as it seeks to broaden public engagement with historical resources related to Abraham Lincoln, aligning with federal objectives to improve cultural resource management. The total funding amount for this cooperative agreement is $602,826, and interested parties can contact LaQuita Palmer at laquita_palmer@nps.gov or by phone at 202-619-7082 for further information. Please note that this is a Notice of Intent only, and no applications are being accepted at this time.

    Point(s) of Contact
    laquita_palmer@nps.gov
    Files
    Title
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    P17AS00001.docx
    The National Park Service (NPS) intends to award a cooperative agreement of $602,826 to the Ford’s Theatre Society to enhance digital interpretation and accessibility at Ford's Theatre. This funding supports a three-year digital strategy aimed at increasing engagement and outreach to the site's historical resources, particularly related to Abraham Lincoln. The project includes upgrading wireless infrastructure, developing educational resources, and creating mobile applications and an accessible website. The initiative seeks to serve a broader audience, allowing for increased understanding of Lincoln's legacy and his historical context. Ford’s Theatre Society will collaborate with NPS, benefiting from their expertise while ensuring adherence to the Americans with Disabilities Act. The award is justified as a continuation of previous funding efforts and acknowledges the unique qualifications of Ford’s Theatre Society to implement these initiatives. The program aligns with federal objectives to enhance cultural resource management and strengthen public engagement.
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