Teaching with Primary Sources - Regional Awards
ID: 356128Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Library of Congress (LOC)

Award Range

$0 - $900K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Education

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356128

Additional Information

https://www.loc.gov/programs/teachers/about-this-program/teaching-with-primary-sources-partner-program/tps-regional-grant-program/
Timeline
    Description

    The Library of Congress is inviting proposals for the Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) Regional Awards, aimed at enhancing teacher education through the integration of digitized primary sources into curricula. Eligible organizations, including K-12 school districts, libraries, universities, and non-profits, are sought to become Regional Partners, managing administrative functions and subawards associated with the TPS program and the Lewis-Houghton Civics and Democracy Initiative. This initiative is crucial for fostering student literacy and critical thinking skills across diverse communities, with funding available up to $900,000 for an 18-month period. Interested applicants must submit their proposals electronically by October 2, 2024, to tps-grant@loc.gov, adhering to all specified guidelines and requirements.

    Point(s) of Contact
    tps-grant@loc.gov
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