Opportunity Information: Apply for P20AS00005
Save America's Treasures - Preservation (Funding Opportunity Number P20AS00005) is a discretionary federal grant program administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service (NPS) using Historic Preservation Fund resources. The program is designed to support preservation and conservation work for nationally significant historic properties and collections. In practical terms, it helps fund hands-on projects that stabilize, repair, conserve, or otherwise protect important historic places and culturally significant collections so they can be safeguarded for public benefit.
Awards are made through a competitive selection process rather than by formula, meaning applicants must clearly demonstrate the national significance of the property or collection and present a strong, feasible project plan. The program requires a strict dollar-for-dollar match from non-federal sources. That match can be provided as cash or as documented in-kind contributions, such as eligible donated services, materials, or other allowable non-federal support, as long as it is properly tracked and verifiable. This matching requirement effectively means applicants should be prepared to finance at least half of the total project cost with non-federal resources.
The opportunity is open to a broad set of applicant types, including state, county, and local governments; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; independent school districts; public and private institutions of higher education; and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in that specific nonprofit category). The listing also includes an "Others" category, indicating there may be additional eligibility details or special cases described in the full notice. The funding activity categories span arts, humanities, community development, and other related cultural preservation purposes, aligning with the program's emphasis on protecting nationally important historic and cultural assets.
For this specific notice, the maximum award amount (award ceiling) is listed as $500,000. The original application deadline was December 10, 2019, with complete applications due by 11:59 pm Eastern Time. The CFDA number associated with the program is 15.929. The program is administered by NPS in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Institute of Museum and Library Services, reflecting its cross-sector focus on preserving significant historic resources and collections across the United States.Apply for P20AS00005
- 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 "Save America's Treasures - Preservation" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.929.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 02, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 10, 2019 Complete applications must be received by 1159 pm Eastern.. (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 $500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Save America's Treasures - Preservation (P20AS00005) FAQs
What is the Save America's Treasures - Preservation grant?
Save America's Treasures - Preservation (Funding Opportunity Number P20AS00005) is a discretionary federal grant program administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service (NPS) using Historic Preservation Fund resources. It supports preservation and conservation work for nationally significant historic properties and collections.
What types of projects does this grant support?
The program is designed to fund hands-on preservation activities that stabilize, repair, conserve, or otherwise protect nationally significant historic places and culturally significant collections so they can be safeguarded for public benefit.
Does the program fund work on historic properties, collections, or both?
Both. The opportunity specifically mentions support for nationally significant historic properties and collections, with an emphasis on tangible preservation and conservation work.
Who administers this grant program?
The program is administered by the National Park Service (NPS), part of the U.S. Department of the Interior.
Is this a formula grant or a competitive grant?
This is a competitive discretionary program. Awards are made through a competitive selection process rather than by formula.
What do applicants need to demonstrate to be competitive?
Based on the notice description, applicants must clearly demonstrate (1) the national significance of the property or collection and (2) a strong, feasible project plan for the proposed preservation or conservation work.
What is the matching requirement?
The program requires a strict dollar-for-dollar match from non-federal sources. This means applicants should be prepared to cover at least half of the total project cost using non-federal resources.
Can the required match be provided as in-kind contributions?
Yes. The match can be provided as cash or as documented in-kind contributions, such as eligible donated services, materials, or other allowable non-federal support, as long as it is properly tracked and verifiable.
What does "dollar-for-dollar match" mean in practical terms?
It means for every federal dollar awarded, the applicant must provide one non-federal dollar (cash and/or allowable documented in-kind). In effect, the federal share and the non-federal share are expected to be equal.
What is the maximum award amount for this notice?
For this specific notice, the maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $500,000.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number listed is P20AS00005.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number associated with the program is 15.929.
Who is eligible to apply?
The opportunity is open to multiple applicant types, including:
- State governments
- County governments
- Local governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Independent school districts
- Public institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in that specific nonprofit category)
- "Others" (the listing indicates there may be additional eligibility details or special cases in the full notice)
Are nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status are listed as eligible, with a specific note that higher education institutions are excluded from that particular nonprofit category (even though public and private institutions of higher education are separately listed as eligible).
Are tribal governments eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are included in the eligible applicant types.
Are schools or school districts eligible?
Independent school districts are specifically listed as eligible applicants.
What funding activity categories does this opportunity fall under?
The notice indicates funding activity categories spanning arts, humanities, community development, and other related cultural preservation purposes, aligning with the program's preservation focus.
When was the application deadline for this notice?
The original application deadline was December 10, 2019, and complete applications were due by 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Who are the program partners mentioned in the notice?
The program is administered by NPS in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Institute of Museum and Library Services, reflecting a cross-sector preservation focus.
What is the stated public purpose of funding these projects?
The described purpose is to safeguard nationally significant historic and cultural assets for public benefit by supporting preservation and conservation work on historic properties and collections.
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