This program supports projects that further the mission of the national park service and efforts in natural and cultural resource conservation, protection, and environmental sustainability that are…

The National Park Service (NPS) has awarded a $850,000 Cooperative Agreement to the Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation under the Cultural Resources Management (CFDA 15.946) federal grant program. The objective of this agreement is to operate and maintain the Independence Visitor Center (IVC) to provide interpretation, facilities, and services to visitors of the national park to assist in their enjoyment of the historic, cultural, educational, and recreational resources. The project period runs from January 17, 2025 to September 30, 2025. As a non-profit organization registered in SAM.gov, the Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation specializes in providing visitor services, interpretation, and facility management for national park sites, with a focus on supporting public access to historical and educational experiences.

This program supports projects that further the mission of the national park service and efforts in natural and cultural resource conservation, protection, and environmental sustainability that are not covered under other specific financial assistance programs. The objective of this agreement is to operate and maintain the building known as independence visitor center (IVC) to provide interpretation, facilities, and services to visitors to the park to assist in their enjoyment of the historic, cultural, educational, and recreational resources. Beneficiaries include profit organizations, public nonprofit institutions organizations, private nonprofit institutions organizations, non-federal government entities, industry and public decision makers, research scientists, engineers, and the general public.