Nicodemus National Historic Site

 

The town of Nicodemus, in Kansas, has national significance as the only remaining western town established by African-Americans during the Reconstruction period following the Civil War. The town of Nicodemus is symbolic of the pioneer spirit of African-Americans who dared to leave the only region they had been familiar with to seek personal freedom and the opportunity to develop their talents and capabilities. The purposes of this program is to preserve, protect, and interpret for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations, the remaining structures and locations that represent the history (including the settlement and growth) of the town of Nicodemus, Kansas; and (B) to interpret the historical role of the town of Nicodemus in the Reconstruction period in the context of the experience of westward expansion in the United States.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
15.785
Federal Agency/Office
National Park Service, Department of The Interior
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
B - Project Grants
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2024 This a new program and no projects have been funded.
Authorization
Omnibus Parks and Public. Lands Management Act of 1996, Part TITLE V – Historic Areas and Civil Rights, Section 512(d)(2) – Nicodemus National Historic Site Cooperative Agreements
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Any interested individual, public or private agency, organization, or institution.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Not applicable.
Credentials/Documentation
Not applicable.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. 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
Award Procedure
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 project need and the amount of funding available each year.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
Not applicable.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
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?
Selection criteria will be included in the Notice of Funding Opportunity posted to Grants.gov
How may assistance be used?
To further the preservation, protection, and interpretation of the history and town of Nicodemus, KS.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Not applicable.
Auditing
Not applicable.
Records
Not applicable.
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
Annual funding based on appropriations. Recipients of cooperative agreements will receive funds through the ASAP.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
None/Not specified.
Headquarters Office
Cassie Branstetter
304 Washington Ave
Bogue, KS 67625 USA
Cassie_branstetter@nps.gov
Phone: 785-839-4324
Website Address
https://www.nps.gov/nico/index.htm
Financial Information
Account Identification
14-1036-0-1-303
Obligations
(Cooperative Agreements) FY 22$0.00; FY 23 est $0.00; FY 24 est $5,000.00; -
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$1 - $5000
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Not applicable.

 



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