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15.926:  American Battlefield Protection

Objectives:  An initiative managed by the National Park Service's Heritage Preservation Services to promote the protection and preservation of battlefield lands on American soil by funding non-acquisition preservation methods such as planning, education, survey and inventory.

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

15.926 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:  Applicant may be Federal, intrastate, interstate, State and local agencies, public or private nonprofit institutions/organizations, Federally recognized Indian tribal governments, U.S. territory and possessions, Native American organizations, State colleges and universities, public and private colleges and universities. Multi-organizational applications are encouraged.

Beneficiary Eligibility:  Federal, intrastate, interstate, State and local agencies, public and private nonprofit institutions/organizations, Federally recognized Indian tribal governments, U.S. territories and possessions, Native American organizations, State college or universities, public and private colleges and universities.

Credentials/Documentation:  None.

15.926 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the Single Point of Contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State's program has been selected for review.

Application Procedure:  Applicants should contact the American Battlefield Protection Program in early October to obtain an application for funding. Applicants will receive a Standard Form 424-Request for Federal Assistance, and a Certificate Regarding Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters, Drug-Free Workplace Requirements and Lobbying, DI-2010. Forms must be completed and returned to the American Battlefield Protection Program by the date listed in the Application Guidelines.

Award Procedure:  Award amounts are based on the review panel's recommendations. Reviewers include American Battlefield Protection Program staff and regional supporting staff, NPS historians and NPS archeologists. Each application is scored individually based on a standardized series of questions.

Deadlines:  Contact the American Battlefield Protection Program for application deadlines at (202) 343-1210.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  Applications are reviewed and approved or disapproved by the American Battlefield Protection Program by the end of the Federal fiscal year.

Appeals:  None.

Renewals:  Provision of additional funding will require that the applicant submit a follow-up proposal for the additional funding. The period of performance for a grant may be extended without provision of additional funds through mutual agreement of the beneficiary and the National Park Service.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  Applications received are scored on the following criteria: Site significance; Level of Threat; Preservation Opportunity; Well-Planned Objectives, Tasks, and Schedules; Qualifications and Coordination of Partner Organization(s); Realistic Budget and Matching Resources.

Examples of Funded Projects:  1) $21,000 in technical assistance helped in creating a county-wide Vision and Protection Plan for a county and its local battlefield. 2) $20,000 in assistance has been awarded for the development of a state-wide heritage trail. 3) $18,050 used to complete and submit a National Register Nomination for a Virginia battlefield. 4) $20,000 in funding has gone towards an archeological survey of a Missouri battlefield. 5) $25,000 was given to a local battlefield commission to pay for the services of a part-time staff person to implement the local battlefield protection plan.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  From $1,000 to $100,000; Average Grant: $20,000.

15.926 RELATED PROGRAMS:

None.

15.926 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

The American Battlefield Protection Program began awarding money for battlefield projects in fiscal year 1992. Between fiscal year 1992 and fiscal year 1999, the program has received more than 460 applications for projects, of which more than 225 have been awarded monies, for a total of $4,900,000 awarded through funding agreements.

15.926 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Type of Assistance:  Project Grants.

Obligations:  (Grants) FY 99 $585,000; FY 00 est $415,000; and FY 01 est $465,000.

Budget Account Number:  14-1042-0-1-303.

Authorization:  Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996; American Battlefield Protection Act of 1996, Section 604, Public Law 104-333, 110 Stat. 4173, 16 U.S.C. 469k.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  Regulated by 43 CFR Part 12 (all sections).

15.926 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  Not applicable.

Headquarters Office:  American Battlefield Protection Program, National Park Service, 1849 C Street, NW., NC 330, Washington, DC 20240. Phone: (202) 343-1210 or (202) 343-3941, Fax (202) 343-1836.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

15.926 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  Awardees must comply with Department of the Interior regulations and requirements governing grants stipulated in 43 CFR 12, which incorporates OMB Circular Nos: A-102, Grants & Cooperative Agreements with State and Local Governments; A-87, Cost Principles for State and Local Governments; A-110, Grants and Cooperative Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofits; A-122, Cost Principles for Nonprofit Organizations; A-133, Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Institutions; and A-21, Cost Principles for Educational Institutions. There are no matching fund requirements.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  Project duration should generally be for one year or less. Funds for the project may be requested as advances and/or reimbursements, with the final payment being a reimbursement. The project must be complete at the time of requesting the final payment. All awarded funds must be expended by the grant end date specified in the grant agreement.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  Funds may be used for projects resulting in the protection and preservation of battlefield lands on American soil. No funding is given to projects dealing with acquisition of properties or land in fee or interest, payment of rent on properties or land, fund raising, lobbying, battle reenactments, new construction or reconstruction of historic resources, permanent staff positions, object or material culture curation or other on-going activities, academic scholarships, capital construction or improvement projects (site excavation, trail or road construction, parking lots, visitor centers, scene restoration, etc.). Applications for projects associated with NPS-owned sites must focus on resources outside the NPS boundaries.

15.926 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  Quarterly progress/accounting reports, sent directly to the American Battlefield Protection Program, are required for all projects. A final project report is required of all projects.

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:  Records for grants awarded to State and Local Governments must be maintained in accordance with the provisions of 43 CFR 12, Subpart C, "Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments." Records for grants awarded to institutions of higher education and other nonprofit organizations must be maintained in accordance with the provisions of 43 CFR 12, Subpart F, "Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizations."