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Preserve Route 66 Grant Fund 2024

This grant provides financial support to public agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations for the preservation and interpretation of historic sites along the Route 66 corridor, with a focus on underrepresented communities.

$10,000
Forecasted
Recurring
Grant Description

The Preserve Route 66 Grant Fund, administered by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, offers financial assistance to public agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of historic sites along the Route 66 corridor. This grant aims to support initiatives that highlight the diverse narratives of communities historically underrepresented in preservation efforts, including those associated with People of Color, women, immigrants, LGBTQIA communities, veterans, and economically distressed groups. The funding range for this grant is between $2,500 and $10,000. The primary purpose of the Preserve Route 66 Grant Fund is to facilitate the preservation of historic places connected to Route 66. The objectives include launching new preservation initiatives and providing support for ongoing projects. Eligible activities for funding encompass a variety of preservation efforts, such as restoration and rehabilitation of historic sites, obtaining expert consulting services, sponsoring preservation conferences, and developing educational programs. Additionally, the grant can be used for the acquisition of historically significant land or buildings and the purchase of perpetual easements. Eligible expenses under this grant include construction costs, consultant fees, and certain operational costs for nonprofit applicants, such as staff salaries for those directly involved in the project. Other allowable expenses include speaker costs for conferences, mailing costs for distributing materials, website development, and various materials and services related to the project. However, costs associated with publications projects are limited to 10 percent of the total project budget. To qualify for the grant, projects must be located in communities, neighborhoods, or tribal lands along the Route 66 corridor in specific states, including Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California. While organizations do not need to be situated directly on Route 66, they must demonstrate a geographic or thematic connection to the corridor. Eligible applicants include public agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status. Organizations that have previously received funding from the National Trust may apply again, provided they meet all current grant requirements. The grant imposes certain limitations on applicants, including a cap of three grants awarded to a single grantee within a two-year period and only one grant per organization in any grant round. Additionally, only one grant will be awarded for a specific project phase. This structure ensures a broad distribution of funds among various eligible projects and organizations. Submission requirements for the grant include a completed application that addresses specific questions related to the project and its alignment with the grant's objectives. Evaluation criteria will focus on the project's potential impact on preservation efforts, community engagement, and the representation of underrepresented narratives. The application deadline for the Preserve Route 66 Grant Fund is October 16, 2024. Interested applicants are encouraged to review the guidelines thoroughly and prepare their submissions in advance of this date to ensure compliance with all requirements. For further information, applicants can visit the National Trust for Historic Preservation's website or contact them directly via email.

Funding Details

Award Range

$2,500 - $10,000

Total Program Funding

Not specified

Number of Awards

Not specified

Matching Requirement

No

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits
State governments

Additional Requirements

Eligible Applicants Projects must be located in a community, neighborhood or tribal land along the Route 66 corridor in the following states: Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, or California. While organizations do not need to be located directly on Route 66, they should demonstrate geographic or thematic connections to Route 66. Applicants must be either a public agency, tribal government, 501(c) (3), or other nonprofit organization to be considered eligible. Applicants that have received previous National Trust financial assistance are eligible provided that all grant requirements are current. No more than three grants will be awarded in any two-year period to a single grantee. Only one grant will be awarded per organization in any grant round. Only one grant will be awarded for a particular project phase.

Geographic Eligibility

All

Key Dates

Application Opens

Not specified

Application Closes

Not specified

Contact Information

Grantor

National Trust for Historic Preservation

Phone

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