# FY2023 ABPP - Battlefield Interpretation Grant

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/p23as00487-fy2023-abpp-battlefield-interpretation-grant/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/348029

> National Park Service offered grants of up to $200,000 (at least $20,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make $1.0 million in total. Applications closed on August 9, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | P23AS00487 |
| Agency | National Park Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 9, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $200,000 |
| Award floor | $20,000 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $1.0 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 15.926 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education

## What the grant funds

Battlefields and sites of armed conflict are powerful reminders of the shared heritage of all Americans. To learn and heal from the past, the National Park Service’s American Battlefield Protection Program (NPS ABPP) promotes the preservation and interpretation of these important places (54 U.S.C. § 308101). NPS ABPP supports community-driven stewardship of historic resources through four grant opportunities: Preservation Planning, Battlefield Restoration, Battlefield Interpretation, and Battlefield Land Acquisition.NPS ABPP administers Battlefield Interpretation Grants to provide assistance for projects that deploy technology to modernize and enhance battlefield interpretation and education at Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War battlefield sites eligible for assistance under the Battlefield Acquisition Grant Program established under 54 U.S.C. §308103(b). These grants require a non-Federal cost share of at least 50% of the total project costs, or a ratio of 1:1 with the total Federal funds. State, local, and tribal governments, as well as nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply. Applicants should emphasize partnerships and collaboration among diverse stakeholders in all phases of their project, including but not limited to the active participation of landowners, descendant communities, Indian Tribes, state and tribal historic preservation offices, and non-profit organizations. Proposed projects should: Include expertise in content, interpretive and educational methods, and integration of technology at all stages of the project;Convene a project team with a diversity of perspectives and sources of knowledge (disciplinary, cultural, experiential, etc.). To better understand and interpret the past, projects should not rely on a single subject matter expert; Undergo clear, collaborative, and comprehensive scoping with both subject matter specialists and technical specialists prior to technical production;Use technology in ways that foster effective communication with the intended audience(s). Projects may combine multiple forms of technology or traditional interpretive media, and grants may fund stakeholder consultation and audience research to ensure that appropriate platforms and technologies are selected; Define appropriate metrics and strategies for evaluating the project’s effectiveness during and after implementation; andPlan for technological and institutional sustainability.

## Questions people ask

### Is P23AS00487 still open?

No. It closed on August 9, 2023.

### Who can apply for FY2023 ABPP - Battlefield Interpretation Grant?

National Park Service accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.

### What is the deadline for FY2023 ABPP - Battlefield Interpretation Grant?

Closed August 9, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $200,000 each. About $1.0 million in total.

### Who has won American Battlefield Protection grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were American Battlefield Trust, College of Charleston, Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation. The program made 81 awards worth $8.2 million in that time.