Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIP19AC00002
The grant opportunity titled "Elevate Awareness of Contributions of First Ladies through Programs, Services, and Community Engagement at the First Ladies National Historic Site - FILA" is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement designed to strengthen public understanding of the historical and civic contributions of the United States' First Ladies. Centered at the First Ladies National Historic Site in Canton, Ohio, the effort emphasizes creating high-quality visitor experiences by expanding interpretation, educational programming, and preservation-related activities, while also building stronger connections between the historic site and the surrounding downtown Canton community. The project is meant to translate history into accessible, engaging learning opportunities for a wide range of audiences, from school groups to scholars to casual visitors.
A central purpose of the agreement is collaboration with the National First Ladies Library (NFLL). Through this partnership, the project aims to raise awareness of the roles, influence, and public impact of First Ladies by improving how collections are displayed and how information from those collections is shared with the public. This includes expanding access to materials through both NFLL's physical holdings and its electronic or virtual library resources, so that teachers, students, researchers, and lifelong learners can more easily find, use, and learn from primary and secondary sources related to First Ladies. In practical terms, the grant supports efforts that help turn collections and archival resources into usable educational tools, interpretation products, and public-facing content that can reach beyond on-site visitors.
The opportunity also prioritizes interpretive and educational services delivered directly to visitors at FILA, including robust tour offerings. A specific highlight is providing in-depth tours for individuals and groups at the First Ladies National Historic Site, including the home of First Lady Ida Saxton McKinley. This indicates a strong emphasis on place-based interpretation, where visitors learn through guided experiences tied to historic spaces, artifacts, and narratives. The intent is to help visitors understand not only biographical details, but also broader themes such as civic leadership, social change, public service, and the evolving nature of the First Lady's role in American political and cultural life.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary funding opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, using a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument. A cooperative agreement generally implies substantial involvement by the federal agency in the project, meaning the NPS is likely to remain actively engaged in planning, coordination, and execution rather than simply providing funds and stepping back. The activity areas align with community development, education, and humanities, and the listing references CFDA number 15.954, which is associated with National Park Service-related assistance and public benefit programming.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. The opportunity anticipated a single award with an award ceiling of $2,000,000. The posting was created on February 19, 2019, with an original closing date of March 1, 2019, indicating a short application window. Overall, the grant is structured to support one major partner-led effort that combines education, interpretation, preservation support, and community integration to broaden public engagement with the history and legacy of the nation's First Ladies through both on-site experiences and expanded access to library and archival resources.Apply for NPS NOIP19AC00002
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the community development, education, humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Elevate Awareness of Contributions of First Ladies through Programs, Services, and Community Engagement at the First Ladies National Historic Site -FILA" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.954.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 19, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 01, 2019. (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 $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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