Route 66 Corridor Preservation

To preserve the cultural resources of the Route 66 corridor and to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide assistance. The program provides cost-share grants to help preserve the most significant and representative historic sites related t

The Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program supports the preservation and public understanding of the historic resources that define U.S. Route 66, one of America's most recognizable highways. Authorized by Public Law 106‑45 and administered by the National Park Service, the program provides financial and technical assistance to help ensure that the cultural, historic, and educational assets of the Route 66 corridor remain available for future generations. The program's purpose is to identify, protect, and enhance the most significant buildings, structures, road segments, and cultural landscapes associated with Route 66's period of national importance (1926-1985). Through cost‑share grants, cooperative agreements, and preservation guidance, the program supports projects that restore historic properties, strengthen community stewardship, document important stories, and create educational materials that expand public awareness of Route 66's role in American history.

Interstate, intrastate, state, local, sponsored organizations, public nonprofit institution/organizations, other public institution/organizations, Federally recognized tribal governments, individual/family, minority groups, specialized groups, small businesses, profit organizations, private nonprofit institution/organizations, quasi-public nonprofit institution/organization, other private institution/organizations, anyone/general public, native American organizations.

Interstate, Intrastate, State, Local, Sponsored Organization, Public Nonprofit Institution/Organization, Other Public Institution/organization, Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Government, Individual/Family, Minority Group, Specialized Group, Small Business, Profit Organization, Private Organization, Quasi-Public Nonprofit Organization, Other Private Institution/organization, Anyone/General Public.

The National Park Service, Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program is dedicated to preserving the special places and stories of historic U.S. Highway 66. The program provides technical and financial assistance including competitive cost-share grants and cooperative agreements for the preservation of the most significant and representative buildings, 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.

For cost-share grants, there is a 1:1 cost-share match requirement. Projects must meet Secretary of Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. Projects must preserve the most representative and significant resources of the Route 66 corridor.

Assistance length and time depends on project complexity.

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Specific evaluation criteria will be included in the funding announcements posted on www.grants.gov. Grant awards are made in accordance with the criteria set forth in the Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program guidelines and application.

Proposals received in response announcements on grants.gov are reviewed on the basis of a competitive, merit-based review process, and are rated in accordance with the evaluation criteria stated in the announcement. Awards may be made to the highest rated proposals based on the amount of funding available each year.

60 days after annual deadline for cost-share grants. Cooperative agreements vary depending on the type and complexity of the project. Further information will be available for each specific project at the time the funding opportunity announcement is posted on www.grants.gov and may be obtained by contacting the Program Manager listed as the point of contact.

Projects may generally be renewed on an annual basis, not to exceed a total of 5 years. If renewals or extensions are applicable to the project, this information will be included in the funding opportunity announcement. When renewals or extensions are applicable, continuation of funding for these activities is at the discretion of Congress and will be subject to availability of appropriated funds.

None. Final award decisions are not subject to appeal; however, the National Park Service will provide applicants with information on why their proposals were not selected for award, upon request.