Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Challenge Cost Share

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	Federal Grant Title:	Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Challenge Cost Share
	CFDA Number:	00.000
	CFDA Description:	Not Elsewhere Classified
	Federal Agency Name:	National Park Service
	Category of Funding Activity:	Other
	Category Explanation:	The NPS Lewis & Clark NHT requests eligible proposals for a 100% matching Challenge Cost Share Grant Program. Grants will be issued for no more than $10,000.00 per proposal; however applicants are not limited to one proposal. Projects should plan to begin summer 2010 and must be completed by September 30, 2011. At the Superintendent's discretion, a one-year extension may be granted based upon a written justification. All proposed projects must demonstrate mission effectiveness, partnership diversity, tangible results, sustainability and environmental responsibility. All awardees will be expected to complete appropriate interim and final accomplishment reports on schedule in order to receive funds disbursement. Projects will be considered regardless of geographic location but must demonstrate a clear connection to the Trail and the Lewis & Clark story. Funds will be awarded on a reimbursable basis and paid through electronic funds transfer.
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	DOI-NPS-MWR-A6490100001
	Document Type:	Modification to Previous Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
	Posted Date:	Dec 14, 2009
	Creation Date:	Dec 15, 2009
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Feb 20, 2010
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Feb 20, 2010
	Archive Date:	Mar 22, 2010
	Expected Number of Awards:	5
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$50,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$10,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	$0
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	Yes

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - 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 - Individuals
Additional Information on Eligibility: More information on eligibility may be found at http://www.nps.gov/lecl/parkmgmt/challenge-cost-share.htm
Grant Description: The purpose of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail is to collaborate with various and diverse partners to identify and comprehensively protect the historical, natural, cultural, sacred, and recreational resources of the route of the Corps of Northwest Discovery and associated American Indian Nations; interpret the histories of those resources; educate the public on their significance and value; and provide appropriate opportunities for their public use and enjoyment.
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