American Battlefield Protection

 

To provide Federal financial assistance to State, local and tribal governments, other public entities, educational institutions, and private nonprofit organizations to identify, evaluate, interpret, and protect historic battlefields and sites associated with armed conflicts on American soil through non-acquisition projects and activities. The ABPP consists of three grant programs, including the Battlefield Interpretation Grants; Battlefield Restoration Grants; Battlefield Preservation Planning Grants

Active 15.926 National Park Service, Department of The Interior B - Project Grants Fiscal Year 2016 No information available. Twenty (20) entities received funding to preserve and provide interpretation at historic battlefields.
Fiscal Year 2017 Nineteen (19) entities received funding to preserve and provide interpretation at historic battlefields.
Fiscal Year 2018 Twenty (20) entities received funding to preserve and provide interpretation at historic battlefields.
Fiscal Year 2019 Sixteen (16) grants funded battlefield research, documentation, and interpretation projects in 10 states.
Fiscal Year 2020 In addition to battlefields and sites of collective violence, projects funded focused on preservation efforts on “associated sites” under one of the following themes: Military: sites directly associated with military forces on land or sea Government, Law, Politics, and Diplomacy: sites associated with decision-making, policy creation, political process, and diplomatic relations during periods of armed conflict Intellectual History: sites associated with the publication or propagation of ideas and values that influenced the social, political, economic, and military actions and policies during periods of armed conflict Economics of War: sites associated with economic activities that contributed to battle, fighting, or war efforts Society: sites associated with home front, civilian conduct during periods of armed conflict Transportation: Sites associated with moving people, goods, and information during periods of armed conflict Preservation activities, including but not limited to:
Fiscal Year 2021 Three awards were made to entities creating historic battlefield preservation plans.
Fiscal Year 2022 In FY2022, the program awarded Preservation Planning Grant awards to 14 organizations, Battlefield Interpretation Grant awards to 6 organizations as well as Battlefield Restoration Grants for two organizations to support four projects. 54 U.S.C. §308102 American Battlefield Protection Program U.S.C.
54 U.S.C. §  308105 Battlefield Restoration Grant Program U.S.C.
54 U.S.C. §308104 Battlefield Interpretation Modernization Grants U.S.C. Interstate, Intrastate, State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals), Local (includes State-designated lndian Tribes: excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Public nonprofit institution/organizations (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments, U.S. Territories and possessions (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Native American Organizations (includes lndian groups, cooperatives, corporations, partnerships, associations) State and local governments and agencies; public and State controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education; nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Federally recognized Native American tribal governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); and Native Hawaiian organizations including any organization that serves and represents the interests of Native Hawaiians, has as a primary and stated purpose the provision of services to Native Hawaiians, and has expertise in Native Hawaiian affairs. Multi-organizational applications are encouraged. Federal, U.S. Territories, Private nonprofit institution/organization, Interstate, Native American Organizations, Intrastate, State, Local, Public nonprofit institution/organization, Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments State and local governments and agencies; public and State controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education; nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Federally recognized Native American tribal governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); and Native Hawaiian organizations including any organization that serves and represents the interests of Native Hawaiians, has as a primary and stated purpose the provision of services to Native Hawaiians, and has expertise in Native Hawaiian affairs. Multi-organizational applications are encouraged. Not applicable. Preapplication coordination is required. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Informal pre-application coordination with ABPP staff is highly recommended. Coordination with appropriate State Historic Preservation Offices is recommended. Projects with access to private property require land owners written permission. The applicants should review the NPS ABPP Programmatic Agreement for Section 106 Review ABPP’s Nationwide Programmatic Agreement for Section 106 Review, available on the ABPP’s program’s website https://www.nps.gov/subjects/battlefields/upload/ABPP-Nationwide-PA_FINAL-Executed.pdf 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Funding announcements for this program, along with registration procedures, application packages and instructions, points of contact, and procedures for submitting applications will be available on www.grants.gov. Proposals received in response announcements on grants.gov are reviewed on the basis of a competitive, merit-based review process, and are rated in accordance with the evaluation criteria stated in the announcement. Awards may be made to the highest rated proposals based on the amount of funding available each year. Preservation Planning Grants - Annual applications are posted in mid-December and due in mid-March. Battlefield Restoration Grants - Annual applications are posted in mid-March and due in mid-July. Battlefield Interpretation Grants - Annual applications are posted in mid-April and due in mid-August. Contact the headquarters office for specific application deadlines. From 120 to 180 days. Applications are reviewed and approved or disapproved by the National Park Service by the end of the Federal fiscal year. Not applicable. If renewals or extensions are applicable to the project, this information will be included in the funding opportunity announcement. When renewals or extensions are applicable, continuation of funding for these activities is at the discretion of Congress and will be subject to availability of appropriated funds. Specific evaluation criteria will be included in the funding announcements posted on www.grants.gov. Reviewers evaluate the applications using the following criteria: demonstrated threat to the battlefield; reasonable and justified budget; preservation need and appropriateness of the project; well-planned objectives, tasks, and schedule; qualifications of applicant and partner organizations. Applications received are scored on the following criteria: Preservation Opportunities, Objectives and Activities, Administration and Implementation, Partnerships and Engagement, and the Secretary of the Interior's Priorities. Funds may be used for projects resulting in the protection and preservation of battlefield lands and their associated sites on American soil. No funding is given to projects dealing with acquisition of properties or land in fee or interest, payment of rent on properties or land, fund raising, lobbying, battle reenactments, new construction or reconstruction of historic resources, permanent staff positions, academic scholarships, capital construction or improvement projects (site excavation, trail or road construction, parking lots, visitor centers, scene restoration, etc.). Performance Reports: Program Performance Report 2 CFR, Part 200, Subpart F Per 2 CFR Part 200.333 - 200.337. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching is mandatory. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing. Matching requirements are not applicable to Preservation Planning Grants. A 50% non-Federal share, or 1:1 match, is required for Battlefield Interpretation Grants and Battlefield Restoration Grants.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Agreement terms for funded projects are estimated to last two years, depending on the negotiated project statement of work. Agreements are not effective until fully executed with signature from the NPS Financial Assistance (FA) Awarding Officer. Funds are available to grantees through ASAP. None/Not specified. James Modrick
American Battlefield Protection Program
1849 C Street, NW
Room Mail Stop 7228
Washington, DC 20240 USA
abpp@nps.gov
Phone: 202-354-2037 https://www.nps.gov/abpp 14-1042-0-1-303 (Project Grants (Discretionary)) FY 22$2,267,257.00; FY 23 est $3,000,000.00; FY 24 est $3,000,000.00; FY 21$250,562.00; FY 20$1,113,072.00; FY 19$1,172,478.00; FY 18$1,198,000.00; FY 17$1,139,010.00; FY 16$1,095,306.00; - Range: $10,000 - $500,000 Average: $200,000 2 CFR, Part 200, 43 CFR, OMB Circulars, standard forms, and program information. Fiscal Year 2016 No information available. The ABPP supports projects that lead to the protection of battlefield land and sites associated with battlefields. Projects that support this goal include: ■ Site Identification and Documentation Projects Historical research Resource surveys and inventories Nominations to the National Register of Historic Places GIS and GPS mapping ■ Planning and Consensus Building Projects Acquisition, strategic, and preservation plans Studies of land related to, or adjacent to, publicly owned and protected battlefield lands Management, landscape, and stabilization plans Interpretation plans Preservation advocacy and consensus building within a community ■ Interpretation or Education Projects Brochures about preservation Interpretive programs on preservation techniques Sign development and design
Fiscal Year 2017 The ABPP supports projects that lead to the protection of battlefield land and sites associated with battlefields. Projects that support this goal include: Site Identification and Documentation Projects Historical research Resource surveys and inventories Nominations to the National Register of Historic Places GIS and GPS mapping Planning and Consensus Building Projects Acquisition, strategic, and preservation plans Studies of land related to, or adjacent to, publicly owned and protected battlefield lands Management, landscape, and stabilization plans Interpretation plans Preservation advocacy and consensus building within a community Interpretation or Education Projects Brochures about preservation Interpretive programs on preservation techniques Sign development and design.
Fiscal Year 2018 The ABPP supports projects that lead to the protection of battlefield land and sites associated with battlefields. Projects that support this goal include: -Site Identification and Documentation Projects -Historical research -Resource surveys and inventories -Nominations to the National Register of Historic Places -GIS and GPS mapping -Planning and Consensus Building Projects -Acquisition, strategic, and preservation plans -Studies of land related to, or adjacent to, publicly owned and protected battlefield lands -Management, landscape, and stabilization plans -Interpretation plans -Preservation advocacy and consensus building within a community -Interpretation or Education Projects -Brochures about preservation -Interpretive programs on preservation techniques -Sign development and design.
Fiscal Year 2019 The Pueblo of Isleta is undertaking investigation to document military activity in the Spanish contact and colonial periods at the Pottery Mound and Sevilleta sites through historical research, oral,history, archeological survey, GIS documentation, and artifact analysis and conservation. The project will engage youth in research and cultural preservation initiatives. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is designing new exhibits and media at Fort Frederick State Park Visitor Center to interpret the frontier defense post at Monongahela during the Seven Years’ War.
Fiscal Year 2020 Grants were awarded to: Georgia Southern University, GA, $116,247: "The Devil Came to Georgia: LiDAR Survey and Remote Sensing Investigation of two 1864 American Civil War Skirmishes in Jenkins/Burke Counties, Georgia." This project will use remote sensing and archeological survey to identify and evaluate the Battle of Buck Head Creek (GA026) and the Buckhead Creek to Lawton (or Lumpkin’s) Station Civil War skirmish sites. Friends of Cedar Mountain Battlefield, VA, $86,740: "Rapidan Front Landscape Study: Racoon Ford, Morton's Ford, and Somerville Ford Battlefields; 1863-64 Union Winter Encampment." This project will produce archival research and cultural landscape survey of the Racoon Ford, Morton's Ford, Somerville Ford Battlefields, and the 1863-64 Union Winter Encampment. Clarke County Historic Preservation Commission, VA, $39,427: "Battle of Berryville." This project will conduct historical research and KOCOA military terrain analysis of the Civil War Battle of Berryville in order to determine the boundaries of the battlefield in preparation for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. Fairfield Historical Society, CT, $96,679: "The Battle of Pequot (Munnacommock) Swamp Interpretation and Preservation." This project will use information from two previous phases of archeological and historical research to develop exhibitions, waysides, and digital interpretive products that will enhance public awareness and understanding of how the 1637 Battle of Pequot (Munnacommock) Swamp shaped colonial New England's landscape and society. Ridgefield Historical Society, CT, $50,150: "Battle of Ridgefield: Research and Long-term Stewardship." This grant will provide seed funding to begin research on the Revolutionary War Battle of Ridgefield and encourage community input on future stewardship priorities. Preservation Maryland, MD, $78,000: "Building a Brand for the South Mountain Battlefield." Following the recommendations of a completed consensus building project, this project will bring together design professionals and stakeholders to develop a unified brand for signage for the Civil War Battle of South Mountain. Preservation Maryland, MD, $67,100: "Documenting and Exploring the Interpretation Potential of St. George's Island: Maryland's Largest Revolutionary War Battlefield." This project will kickstart historical research on the Revolutionary War battle of St. George Island and engage residents of the Island to estimate interest in future preservation and interpretation of the site. University of Florida, FL, $60,672: "The 1614 Spanish Campaign against the Calusas." This project will conduct historical and archeological investigation and documentation of 4 battlefields of the Spanish Campaign against the indigenous Calusas people. Palisades Park Conservancy, NY, $104,410: "Fort Lee Historic Park: A Battle to Save History and Celebrate the Future." This project will produce a Cultural Landscape Report for Fort Lee, New Jersey. Revolutionary War fort’s physical development, land use, existing conditions, and current integrity will be the starting point for a master planning process and revitalized interpretation. Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, VT, $66,873: "Arnold's Bay Project." This project will survey the land and underwater components of the Arnold's Bay Revolutionary War battlefield, bringing together remote sensing, underwater and terrestrial archeological survey, and collaborative training opportunities with Advanced Metal Detecting for the Archaeologist (AMDA). Florida State University, FL, $206,890: "Archaeological Excavations & Analyses of the Apalachee Revolt of 1647." This project will conduct an archaeological field school and laboratory analysis of finds from a site believed to be Mission Bacuqua – the location of the initial battle in the Apalachee Revolt against the Spanish colonial mission system. Southern Illinois University, IL, $93,220: "Archival and Remote Sensing Investigations at Fort Henry." This project will fund geophysical investigation of the eastern (land) side rifle pits and camp sits associated with the Civil War site of Fort Henry, TN, which was attacked by the Union Army in February of 1862. Ball State University, IN, $99,286: "Battle of Peckuwe Expanded Understanding and Interpretation: Site Identification and Documentation." This project will continue archaeological survey to define the boundaries of the 1781 Battle of Peckuwe in Ohio, the largest American Revolutionary War engagement west of the Allegheny Mountains, and collaborate with the Clark County Park District and descendant Tribal Nations for outreach and awareness. Alliance for the Shenandoah Valley, VA, $32,274: "Community Visioning to Preserve Cross Keys and Port Republic Battlefields." This project will gather local stakeholders in a community visioning process for the Civil War battlefields of Cross Keys and Port Republic in Rockingham County, VA, to identify threats, preservation priorities, and creative collaboration opportunities.
Fiscal Year 2022 Includes grant awards for three annual opportunities: Preservation Planning Grants, Battlefield Interpretation Grants, Battlefield Interpretation Grants, and Battlefield Restoration Grants. Preservation Planning Grants are the program's broadest and most inclusive grant program, promoting the stewardship of battlefields and sites of armed conflict on American soil. Battlefield Intepretation Grants are intended to modernize battlefield experiences and Battlefield Restoration Grants restore battlefields to "day of battle" conditions. Interpretation and Restoration award sites must be with established battlefield boundaries for the American Revolitionary War, War of 1812, or Civil War.