Teaching with Primary Sources - New Awards for FY25-FY27
ID: 353418Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Library of Congress (LOC)

Award Range

$0 - $100K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Education

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Library of Congress is offering new awards for the Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) program for fiscal years 2025 to 2027, aimed at enhancing educational projects that utilize the Library's digitized primary sources. Eligible applicants, including collaborative partnerships between organizations with content expertise and educational entities, are invited to design innovative strategies and materials that address specific educational needs across diverse content areas such as STEM, literacy, social studies, and more. With a total funding ceiling of $100,000 for approximately 35 awards, proposals must be submitted electronically by May 24, 2024, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, and further details can be obtained by contacting tps-grant@loc.gov or visiting the program's webpage.

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    The document outlines responses to questions about the Teaching with Primary Sources Program's grant for new awards from fiscal years 2025 to 2027. It clarifies that applicants can budget for travel to required meetings in Washington, D.C., including for multiple participants. The $100,000 award covers both direct and indirect costs, with indirect costs capped at 15%. Universities must list all federal awards in their budget and can submit proposals through different departments, but each department is restricted to one proposal. While applicants can use primary sources outside of the Library of Congress, they must ensure that 80-90% of their materials are sourced from the Library's collections. The project proposal should detail a three-year plan, although initial funding is allocated for 12 months, with potential extensions for additional years. Moreover, specific formatting and documentation requirements are outlined, including that proposals must highlight prior federal funding received. Overall, the document serves as a guide for applicants navigating the grant application process, ensuring compliance with the program's parameters and expectations.
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