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Network to Freedom Grant Program - Underground Railroad (U.S. National Park Service) Skip to global NPS navigation Skip to the footer section Network to Freedom Grant Program Each year, the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom program, in partnership with the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, offers grant opportunities for projects focused on preserving and interpreting Underground Railroad history.
The grant program aims to further the preservation, interpretation, and education of Underground Railroad history. Previous grants have supported building restoration, development of interpretive media, and additional research on sites already listed in the Network to Freedom. Current Network to Freedom members can apply for funding to support preservation and interpretation initiatives.
Additionally, anyone may submit a proposal to research and prepare a nomination for new sites to join the Network. To submit a grant application click here . Archaeologist explains site findings to visitors during the Cataract House Archaeological Project.
The Cataract House dig site is of special interest because it is documented as a station on the Underground Railroad. Frequently Asked Questions How can I apply for grants? The Network to Freedom Program is currently accepting grant proposals.
The application can be found here: ASALH PARTNERS | Apply (wpengine. com) Do you have to be a Network to Freedom Member in order to apply for grant funding? Anyone can apply for a grant to develop a Network to Freedom historic site application.
Only current Network to Freedom members can apply for preservation and interpretation grants. What can I use the grant funding for? The National Park Service supports projects that achieve the goals of preservation, interpretation, and education of Underground Railroad history.
Specifically, the projects should support or enhance the Underground Railroad associations for which site, program, or facility was listed in the Network to Freedom.
Examples of projects that support these objectives include but are not necessarily limited to: Markers or signs identifying the site as being in the Network to Freedom Interpretive markers, brochures, exhibits, websites; Historical research in support of interpretation or publications; Oral history and documenting oral traditions; Educational curricula and lesson plans; Cultural Resource surveys; Preservation and restoration of historic buildings, structures, landscapes; Projects to enhance accessibility of sites and programs (including installation of ramps or lifts) National Register documentation and nominations; Workshops and public educational programs; Technical assistance in associated site and/or landscape identification; and Preservation and stabilization of cultural artifacts, collections, and documents.
Develop new Network to Freedom historic site applications How are grant/project awardees determined? A committee of reviewers, including National Park Service Network to Freedom regional program managers, other National Park Service staff, and non-National Park Service reviewers will rank applications and make funding recommendations.
The following criteria will be used to rank project applications: Work Plan and Time Line for Project Completion Bonus: New Grant Recipients Bonus: Projects that have a direct student engagement or education component Visit our keyboard shortcuts docs for details Duration: 45 minutes, 1 second This zoom recording features information about our 2024 grants as well as a question and answer portion. Last updated: July 18, 2025
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Current Network to Freedom members and organizations proposing new sites for inclusion. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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