Boston African-American National Historic Site
As set forth in authorizing legislation, this programs objective is to enter into cooperative agreements to mark, interpret, restore, provide technical assistance, or any combination thereof for such activities that may be necessary for the preservation of any properties within Boston African American National Historic Site.
General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
15.938
Federal Agency/Office
National Park Service, Department of The Interior
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
B - Project Grants
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2017 Each year a cooperative agreement is entered into for the development of programing and management of the museum and surrounding properties.
Fiscal Year 2018 Cooperative agreements have been utilized to provide for restoration of historic property and visitor services at Boston African American National Historic Site.
Fiscal Year 2019 No projects were funded this fiscal year.
Fiscal Year 2020 No projects were funded this year.
Fiscal Year 2021 If funding is available cooperative agreements will be utilized to provide for restoration of historic property and visitor services at Boston African American National Historic Site.
Fiscal Year 2022 No awards were made in Fiscal Year 2022
Authorization
Public Law 96-430, Title I, Boston African American National Historic Site
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Museum of African-American History.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Museum of African-American History and the General public.
Credentials/Documentation
Not applicable.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is required. An environmental impact statement is required for this listing. An environmental impact assessment is required for this listing.
Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Consultation or assistance between the Superintendent, Boston African-American National Historic Site and the Museum of African-American History will occur. Projects will be awarded as determined by the Secretary, through the Superintendent, Boston African American National Historic Site, within the requirements of applicable existing bureau and agency regulation and policy. If funding is approved, a Notice of Intent to Award Funds will be posted at grants.gov.
Award Procedure
After project needs and requirements are developed, the National Park Service will issue the Museum of African American History a written cooperative agreement for execution upon which the project can proceed. Department of the Interior policy allows projects that meet the criteria for single source opportunities to be issued by an agency, which are specifically directed to a known recipient.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
Varies depending on the type and complexity of the project.
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Projects may generally be renewed on an annual basis, not to exceed a total of 5 years. 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.
How are proposals selected?
Appropriations for the purpose of cooperative projects must be available and an agreement is in the best interests of the United States.
How may assistance be used?
Assistance is authorized between the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Boston African-American National Historic Site and the Museum of African-American History
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Performance Reports: Program Performance Report
Auditing
Not applicable.
Records
Per 2 CFR Part 200.333 - 200.337
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.
Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Depends on project complexity. Recipients will receive funds through ASAP.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
Michael Creasey, General Superintendent National Parks of Boston 15 State Street 9th Floor Boston, Massachusetts 02109 michael_creasey@nps.gov (617)242-5644
Headquarters Office
Michael Creasey, Superintendent
National Parks of Boston
Boston, MA 02109 US
Michael_Creasey@nps.gov
Phone: (617)242-5644
Website Address
http://www.nps.gov.boaf
Financial Information
Account Identification
14-1035-0-1-303
Obligations
(Cooperative Agreements) FY 22$0.00; FY 23 est $50,000.00; FY 24 est $100,000.00; FY 21$0.00; FY 20$0.00; FY 19$0.00; FY 18$129,558.00; FY 17$82,685.00; -
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Range: $1,000 - 10,000
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
2 CFR, Part 200, 43 CFR, OMB Circulars, standard forms, and program information
Examples of Funded Projects
Fiscal Year 2017 Provided funding to park management partner to carry out interpretive and educational programing for the general public. PRESERVATION OF THE ABIEL SMITH SCHOOL- STORMWATER INFILTRATION MITIGATION
Fiscal Year 2018 Cooperative agreement for projects including visitor experience planning, digital classroom development, and commemorative programming.
Fiscal Year 2019 No projects were funded this fiscal year.
Fiscal Year 2020 No projects were funded this fiscal year.
Fiscal Year 2021 Potential projects to be funded, if funding is available, will include signage, trail work, educational and preservation.
Fiscal Year 2022 Funding has been used to aid partner sites in interpretation and education.