Simpler Grants.gov #P17AS00001

Award for Enhancing Digital Interpretation at Ford's Theatre National Historic Site

The National Park Service (NPS), part of the U.S. Department of the Interior, is awarding a cooperative agreement to enhance digital interpretation at Ford's Theatre National Historic Site in Washington, D.C. - Government Buyer: - National Park Service (NPS), U.S. Department of the Interior - Recipient: - Fords Theatre Society (single-source award) - Project Scope: - Upgrade wireless connectivity and radio infrastructure at Ford's Theatre - Develop new educational resources and digital content - Create a mobile application for visitor engagement - Build a new ADA-compliant, accessible website with expanded multimedia and multilingual support - Continue use of Google Cultural Institute for digital outreach - Hire an Associate Director of Digital Strategy to oversee digital initiatives - Funding and Cost Share: - Total award: $602,826 with a 50% cost share (Centennial Challenge funding) - Unique Requirements: - Focus on digital accessibility, educational outreach, and enhanced visitor engagement - Single-source justification due to recipient's unique qualifications and ongoing partnership - No specific OEMs, vendors, or product part numbers are listed in the opportunity - Place of Performance: - Ford's Theatre National Historic Site, Washington, D.C.

Description

This is a Notice of Intent to Award a cooperative agreement under funding opportunity number P17AS00001. The project aims to enhance digital interpretation at Ford's Theatre through various initiatives including upgrading wireless connectivity, developing educational resources, creating a mobile application, and building a new accessible website. The recipient, Fords Theatre Society, will collaborate with the National Park Service to expand accessibility and engagement for visitors, both onsite and online. The award includes a 50% cost share and is funded through the Centennial Challenge.

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