Opportunity Information: Apply for P18AS00554
The Historic Preservation Fund Grants to Underrepresented Communities opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P18AS00554) is a discretionary grant program offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Its central purpose is to strengthen historic preservation efforts for people and places that have historically been overlooked in federal recognition programs, specifically communities that are currently underrepresented in the National Register of Historic Places and among National Historic Landmarks. The program is designed to move projects beyond general research and into concrete, formal recognition actions that expand and correct the public record of what and who is considered historically significant.
The funding is aimed at practical preservation planning and documentation work, with an emphasis on survey, inventory, and designation-related activities. In plain terms, these grants help pay for identifying historic properties connected to underrepresented communities, documenting them in a way that meets federal standards, and preparing the materials needed to pursue official listing or landmark status. A key requirement makes the program outcome-oriented: within one year after the grant-funded work is completed, every project must produce a formal submission either as (1) a new nomination to the National Register of Historic Places or the National Historic Landmark program, or (2) an amendment to an existing National Register or National Historic Landmark nomination that explicitly incorporates underrepresented communities. This requirement signals that the National Park Service expects deliverables that directly lead to new or improved federal designations, rather than preliminary studies that do not culminate in a nomination package.
Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, and city or township governments, as well as federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The eligibility list also includes an "Others" category, indicating that additional types of applicants may be allowed depending on the specific eligibility clarification provided in the full notice. The grant’s activity areas are broadly framed across arts/cultural affairs, humanities, community development, and other related preservation purposes, and it is associated with CFDA number 15.904.
In terms of scale and competition, the award ceiling is $50,000 per grant, with an expectation of around 12 awards. Applications were required to be submitted through Grants.gov, with a deadline of 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on November 1, 2018 (original closing date). Overall, the opportunity supports targeted projects that produce professional-grade documentation and result in tangible progress toward listing or amending historic designations so that the National Register and National Historic Landmarks programs better reflect the full diversity of American history.Apply for P18AS00554
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda), community development, humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda), other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Historic Preservation Fund Grants to Underrepresented Communities" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.904.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 20, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 01, 2018 Applications must be submitted in grants.gov and received by 1159 pm Eastern Standard Time on November 1, 2018.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 12 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is called Historic Preservation Fund Grants to Underrepresented Communities.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P18AS00554.
Which federal agency offers this grant?
This is a discretionary grant program offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The central purpose is to strengthen historic preservation efforts for people and places that have historically been overlooked in federal recognition programs, particularly communities that are currently underrepresented in the National Register of Historic Places and among National Historic Landmarks. The program is intended to expand and correct the public record of what and who is considered historically significant.
What types of communities does this program focus on?
The program focuses on underrepresented communities, meaning people and places that are not well represented in the National Register of Historic Places and/or among National Historic Landmarks.
What kinds of projects are these grants meant to support?
The funding is aimed at practical historic preservation planning and documentation work, with an emphasis on survey, inventory, and designation-related activities. In practical terms, projects may involve identifying historic properties connected to underrepresented communities, documenting them to federal standards, and preparing materials needed to pursue official listing or landmark status.
Does the program prioritize action-oriented outcomes over general research?
Yes. The program is designed to move projects beyond general research and into concrete, formal recognition actions that expand federal designations or improve existing ones.
Are there required deliverables after the grant-funded work is completed?
Yes. Within one year after the grant-funded work is completed, every project must produce a formal submission that is either: (1) a new nomination to the National Register of Historic Places or the National Historic Landmark program, or (2) an amendment to an existing National Register or National Historic Landmark nomination that explicitly incorporates underrepresented communities.
What counts as an acceptable "formal submission" for this grant requirement?
Based on the program description, acceptable submissions include: a new nomination to the National Register of Historic Places, a new nomination to the National Historic Landmark program, or an amendment to an existing National Register or National Historic Landmark nomination that explicitly incorporates underrepresented communities.
Are preliminary studies that do not lead to a nomination package supported?
The description indicates the National Park Service expects deliverables that directly lead to new or improved federal designations, rather than preliminary studies that do not culminate in a nomination or amendment submission.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Others (additional applicant types may be allowed depending on the eligibility clarification in the full notice)
What does the "Others" eligibility category mean?
The notice includes an "Others" category, which suggests that additional types of applicants may be allowed. The specific meaning depends on the eligibility clarification provided in the full funding notice.
What subject areas or activity areas does the grant relate to?
The activity areas are broadly framed across arts/cultural affairs, humanities, community development, and other related historic preservation purposes.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.904.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $50,000 per grant.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity indicated an expectation of around 12 awards.
How were applications submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted through Grants.gov.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline listed was 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on November 1, 2018 (original closing date).
What is the overall goal of funded projects?
Overall, the opportunity supports targeted projects that produce professional-grade documentation and result in tangible progress toward listing or amending historic designations, so that the National Register of Historic Places and the National Historic Landmarks programs better reflect the full diversity of American history.
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