P24AS00251 - 2024 Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program

Background
In recognition of the significance of Route 66 to America’s heritage, Congress passed an act in 1999 to create the Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program. Administered by the National Park Service, the program is dedicated to preserving the special places and stories of the historic highway.

Grant Details
The program provides cost-share grants for the preservation of the most significant and representative building, structures, road segments, and cultural landscapes along the length of the Route 66 corridor, covering Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California. Cost-share grants are also available for planning, research and educational initiatives related to the preservation of Route 66. The funding and technical assistance provided by the program empowers and leverages the public to preserve and commemorate the special places and stories of this important era of American history. The projects and activities will be individually authorized by separate awards, with each project or activity having a separate work plan and budget developed cooperatively between the NPS and the grantee.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, private institutions of higher education, individuals, for-profit organizations other than small businesses, small businesses, and others. Non-Federal cost share or cost match in the amount of 50% or 1:1 ratio is required to be eligible for an award under this NOFO.

Period of Performance
The period of performance is from September 15, 2024 to December 31, 2025. Agreement terms for funded projects can range between one and five years.

Grant Value
The estimated total funding ranges from a minimum of $80,000 to a maximum of $120,000. An estimated range of $5,000 to $30,000 of funding is anticipated for each award. Estimated number of agreements to be awarded is 10.

Place of Performance
The specific geographic locations where the grant will be performed include Illinois, Missouri, Kansas,
Oklahoma,
Texas,
New Mexico,
Arizona,
and California.