Public Programming and Educational Outreach: Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The National Park Service (NPS) is offering a cooperative agreement for public programming and educational outreach related to the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park. The objective is to partner with an organization that will assist in preserving, protecting, and interpreting the historical significance of the landmark Supreme Court decision and its role in the civil rights movement, particularly through event planning and community outreach in relevant locations. This funding opportunity, with awards ranging from $25,000 to $250,000, is open to eligible applicants including private institutions of higher education, state and local governments, and nonprofit organizations, with applications due by February 9, 2026. Interested parties can contact Ian Armstrong at FA_EastCCO@nps.gov for further information.
Eligible Applicants
In accordance with 54 U.S.C. § 101702(a), Transfer of Service Appropriated Funds, this funding opportunity is limited to a State, local, or tribal government or other public entity, an educational institution, or a private nonprofit organization.Foreign Entities or Projects: This program does not provide funding to foreign entities or for projects conducted outside the United States.Excluded Parties: NPSconducts a review of the SAM.gov Exclusions database for all applicant entities and their key project personnel prior to award. The NPS cannot award funds to entities or their key project personnel identified in the SAM.gov Exclusions database as ineligible, prohibited/restricted, or otherwise excluded from receiving Federal contracts, certain subcontracts, and certain Federal assistance and benefits, as their ineligibility condition applies to this Federal program.