AACR Award Press Releases
The African American Civil Rights Grant Program was first appropriated $7.5 million by Congress in FY2016 to fund 39 projects in 20 states. In FY2020, NPS awarded $15 million to 53 projects in 20 states to help preserve sites and history related to the African American struggle for equality. Visit the African American Civil Rights Grant Program to learn more about upcoming grant opportunities and how to apply.
To view AACR projects previously funded, please refer to the AACR Award Press Releases below.
- FY2020 AACR Award Press Release
- FY2019 AACR Award Press Release
- FY2018 AACR Award Press Release
- FY2017 AACR Award Press Release
- FY2016 AACR Award Press Release
Last updated: August 4, 2022