This federal Project Grant award, provided by the National Park Service's American Battlefield Protection Program (CFDA 15.928 Battlefield Land Acquisition Grants), is funding the non-federal acquisition of the 267.2-acre Buckley Tract in Chemung County, New York, which is part of the Newtown Battlefield. The sub-recipient, the American Battlefield Trust, will acquire the property and transfer the title to the State of New York for incorporation into the Newtown Battlefield State Park. This $1,316,636 grant award, dated December 5, 2024, aims to permanently protect this historically significant Revolutionary War battlefield site and prevent development, while ensuring public access to the cultural landscape.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $628.3k | 12/5/24 |