Route 66 Corridor Preservation
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
2) Bringing New Life to a Landmark Building: A historic information bureau building is undergoing repairs to its windows, roof, plumbing, and more—ensuring it remains a vibrant part of the community and a destination for travelers.
3) Interactive Learning for Students: Educational video modules are being created for middle and high school students. These lessons explore the history of Route 66 and its impact on communities, businesses, and culture—making history come alive in classrooms.
4) Strengthening National Partnerships: Funding supports the development of a nonprofit organization that brings together people from all eight Route 66 states. This group leads efforts to preserve, promote, and celebrate the highway’s legacy.
Program Objective
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 to the route’s period of significance (1926-1985), and cooperative agreements for study, planning, preservation, rehabilitation, and restoration related to the Route 66 corridor.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Local governments
- Public nonprofits
- Other public organizations
- State
- Anyone / general public
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.
Beneficiaries
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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.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Funding announcements for this program, along with registration procedures, application packages and instructions, points of contact, and procedures for submitting applications are made available on www.grants.gov. Applicants are required to review and fill out the National Park Service Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program Cost-Share Grant Guidelines and Application. This includes an application cover sheet, project proposal, letters of recommendation, graphics and maps, state/national Register of Historic Places nomination forms (if applicable), a signed Property Maintenance and Protection Agreement (if applicable), a signed Laws and Standards Agreement (if applicable), and mandatory form series SF-424. Submission of these documents by an annual deadline is required.
Award Procedure
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.
Program details & compliance
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
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.
Required Documentation
The preservation, restoration, and rehabilitation of transportation related historic properties on Route 66 are eligible project activities. Properties must have been in service and have had a strong and direct association with Route 66 during its 1926-1985 period of national significance; be on, or within view of a Route 66 road alignment; be in their original location; and retain historical and architectural integrity. Properties that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places or a state register, or that have been determined eligible for a register, will receive priority consideration. Planning, research, interpretive or educational outreach projects are also eligible project activities.
Matching Requirements
For grants, a minimum 1:1 cost-share match is required in direct, non-federal funds and/or in-kind contributions (e.g., donated services, materials, and equipment)
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements