FY2024 ABPP - Battlefield Interpretation Grant
ID: 352942Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Park Service (DOI-NPS)

Award Range

$20K - $200K

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/352942

Additional Information

https://www.nps.gov/orgs/2287/index.htm
Timeline
    Description

    The National Park Service is offering the FY2024 ABPP - Battlefield Interpretation Grant to support projects that enhance the interpretation and education of historic battlefields and sites of armed conflict. This grant aims to fund initiatives that utilize technology to modernize battlefield interpretation at Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War sites, with a focus on community-driven stewardship and preservation efforts. Eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education, state, local, and tribal governments, as well as nonprofit organizations, with funding ranging from $20,000 to $200,000 and a total program funding of $1 million. Applications must be submitted electronically by June 12, 2024, and interested parties can contact Jim Modrick at jim_modrick@nps.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    jim_modrick@nps.gov
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