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15.924:  Historically Black Colleges and Universities Preservation Initiative

Popular Name:  HBCUs

Objectives:  To make grants to HBCUs for the preservation of historically significant structures on HBCU campuses; to perform condition assessments of National Register listed buildings; and to complete restoration of historically significant structures.

PROGRAM AND AWARD	FINANCIAL AND INFORMATION CONTACTS
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS	FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO.
APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS	INFORMATION CONTACTS
RELATED PROGRAMS	ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS
PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS	POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

15.924 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:  Eligible applicants are listed in Section 507 of P.L. 104-333; they are: Fisk University, Tennessee; Knoxville College, Tennessee; Talledega College, Alabama; Miles College, South Carolina; Selma University, Alabama; Stillman College, Alabama; Concordia College, Alabama; Allen University, South Carolina; Claflin College, South Carolina; Voorhees College, South Carolina; Rust College, Mississippi; and Tougaloo College, Mississippi.

Beneficiary Eligibility:  Public and private HBCUs receive the benefits of the program.

Credentials/Documentation:  Grant monies are awarded to eligible HBCUs which meet the selection criteria used including the architectural and historical significance of the building, and the urgency of the work to prevent the loss of the structure. Award costs will be determined in accordance with either Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-110, "Uniform Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, or Other Nonprofit Organizations;" or OMB Circular A-21, " Cost Principles for Educational Institutions; as well as 43 CFR 12 Subpart F.

15.924 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  Guidance in preparing an application is available from the Chief, Branch of State, Tribal, and Local Programs, Heritage Preservation Services, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW., NC 200, Washington, DC 20240; (202) 343-9564, or the HBCU Coordinator, Southeast Field Office, National Park Service, Atlanta Federal Center, 1924 Bldg., 100 Alabama Street, SW., Atlanta, GA 30303; (404) 562-3171. Currently, only the HBCUs listed above in the Applicant Eligibility Section will be considered for grant assistance. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure:  Following selection for funding, the standard application forms, as furnished by the National Park Service and required by OMB Circular A-110, "Uniform Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, or Other Nonprofit Organizations" must be completed.

Award Procedure:  Grants are awarded based upon the list detailed in the Applicant Eligibility Section above. Reviews determine the feasibility of the proposed project, and consistency with National Park Service financial and policy requirements concerning the project's scope and purpose. Grant assistance is limited only to the HBCUs listed above in the Applicant Eligibility Section.

Deadlines:  Application deadlines are established by the National Park Service.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  From 45 to 90 days.

Appeals:  Not applicable. Applicants may reapply if a revised application is submitted correcting deficiencies.

Renewals:  Extensions of time may be requested subject to acceptable work progress and reasons for the delay.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  The Omnibus Parks Act states that HBCU buildings must be on the National Register of Historic Places or be eligible for the National Register. The principal criteria used for proposals selected under the Secretary's Preservation Initiative are: (1) historical significance; (2) architectural integrity; and (3) a physical threat.

Examples of Funded Projects:  Rehabilitation of Gaines Hall at Morris Brown University in Atlanta, GA, included masonry repair; repairs to the floors, walls, and ceilings; to install new heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems; and improving physical accessibility for disabled persons. Rehabilitation of Leonard Hall at Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina, included roof replacement; repainting; repairing the floors, walls, doors, windows, and ceilings; installing improved electrical wiring, and new heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems; and improving physical accessibility for disabled persons.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  $200,000 to $2,000,000.

15.924 RELATED PROGRAMS:

• 15.904 Historic Preservation Fund Grants-In-Aid;
• 15.914 National Register of Historic Places;
• 15.915 Technical Preservation Services.

15.924 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

15.924 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Type of Assistance:  Project Grants.

Obligations:  (Grants) FY 99 $8,422,000; FY 00 est $10,693,000; and FY 01 est $8,000,000.

Budget Account Number:  14-5140-0-2-303.

Authorization:  National Historic Preservation Act of 1996, Public Law 89-665, Title IV, Section 101(e)(3)(B), 16 U.S.C. 470; Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996, Section 507, Public Law 104-333.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  The regulations adopting relevant OMB Circulars governing grants and cooperative agreements implemented by the Department of the Interior are published at 43 CFR Part 12.

15.924 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  Direct inquiries to the HBCU Coordinator, Southeast Field Office, National Park Service, Atlanta Federal Center, 1924 Bldg., 100 Alabama Street, SW., Atlanta, GA 30303. Phone: (404) 562-3171.

Headquarters Office:  Heritage Preservation Services Program, National Center for Cultural Resource Stewardship and Partnership, National Park Service, 1849 C Street, NW., NC 200, Washington, DC. 20240. Phone: (202) 343-9564.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

15.924 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  Award amounts are subject to availability of funds. A 50 percent nonfederal match is required.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  Expenses charged to the grant may not be incurred prior to the beginning date specified in the agreement or subsequent to the grant end date, and may be incurred only to carry out the approved objectives, scope of work, and budget.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  This initiative is in response to Presidential Executive Order 12677. Project grants may support grants to meet the critical rehabilitation and restoration needs of historically significant and endangered buildings on the campuses of historically black colleges and universities. Because of limited funding available, funds have been earmarked for only certain historic buildings at schools selected after a nationwide survey and on-site inspections and condition assessments. Work must meet the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. Routine maintenance is not eligible for grant assistance.

15.924 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  An interim progress report and a final report are required.

Audits:  In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 24, 1997), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that receive financial assistance of $300,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $300,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.

Records:  For programs under OMB Circular A-133 (nonprofit organizations), financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other records pertinent to an award shall be retained for 3 years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report. If any audit is started before the 3-year period, the records shall be retained until all issues have been resolved and final action taken. For programs under the purview of 43 CFR Part 12, Subpart F, "Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Non-Profit Organizations," records must be retained at least 3 years; and must be retained beyond 3 years if audit findings are not resolved.