Opportunity Information: Apply for 030ADV26R0020
The Lewis Houghton Civics and Democracy Initiative (LHI) - Continuing Awards is a discretionary funding opportunity from the Library of Congress that provides additional support to organizations already participating as LHI partners. The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, meaning the Library of Congress is likely to have an ongoing role in shaping, supporting, or coordinating aspects of the work rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal involvement. The opportunity is authorized under the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act of 2023 (Public Law 117-389, H.R. 8237), and any resulting awards must follow Library of Congress Regulation (LCR) 7-310 and the federal administrative and cost rules in 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards).
Eligibility is narrow and specific: applicants must be existing Lewis-Houghton Civics and Democracy Initiative partner organizations that previously received awards directly from the Library of Congress and that meet the eligibility conditions described in the official Notice. In other words, this is not an open competition for new applicants; it is designed for current LHI awardees to build on prior Library-funded work.
The program sits within the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) program, which focuses on helping educators use digitized primary sources from the Library of Congress to strengthen student literacy, critical thinking, content knowledge, and research skills. TPS partners operate as part of a broader consortium and act as "connectors" who help extend the Librarys reach and impact across the country. LHI is a newer initiative within TPS, created by Congress and funded so the Library can support eligible organizations across the United States and its territories in developing digitally enabled, comprehensive, assessable teaching programs. A defining feature of LHI is its emphasis on project-based learning and creative arts driven curriculum design, with Library of Congress digitized primary sources at the center, especially those connected to music or other creative arts, used as a pathway to teaching history, civics, and democracy.
The purpose of this specific "continuing awards" notice is to fund proposals from current LHI partners that expand the use of the teaching materials, tools, and instructional strategies they already developed under earlier LHI awards. In practice, this signals a focus on scaling, extending, deepening, or broadening adoption of existing deliverables rather than starting from scratch. The Library also indicates that applicant questions have been addressed in an official Q and A attachment referenced in the Notice (Section C), which is meant to clarify requirements and expectations for applicants.
Key opportunity details include the funding opportunity number 030ADV26R0020 and CFDA number 42.015, with an education activity focus. The award ceiling is $100,000, and the Library anticipates making up to 6 awards. The original closing date listed is 2026-05-18.Apply for 030ADV26R0020
- The Library of Congress in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Lewis Houghton Civics and Democracy Initiative - Continuing Awards" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 42.015.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2026-04-20.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-05-18. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Lewis Houghton Civics and Democracy Initiative (LHI) - Continuing Awards opportunity?
The Lewis Houghton Civics and Democracy Initiative (LHI) - Continuing Awards is a discretionary funding opportunity from the Library of Congress that provides additional support to organizations that are already participating as LHI partner organizations. This notice is specifically aimed at continuing or expanding work that was previously funded by the Library of Congress under earlier LHI awards.
Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement. This means the Library of Congress is likely to have an ongoing role in shaping, supporting, or coordinating aspects of the work, rather than simply providing funds with minimal involvement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to existing Lewis-Houghton Civics and Democracy Initiative partner organizations that previously received awards directly from the Library of Congress and that meet the eligibility conditions described in the official Notice. This is not an open competition for new applicants.
Can a new organization apply if it has not previously received an LHI award from the Library of Congress?
No. Based on the eligibility description provided, the opportunity is designed for current LHI awardees (existing LHI partner organizations with prior direct Library of Congress awards) to build on previously funded work.
What is the main purpose of the "continuing awards" notice?
The purpose is to fund proposals from current LHI partners that expand the use of teaching materials, tools, and instructional strategies they already developed under earlier LHI awards. The emphasis is on scaling, extending, deepening, or broadening adoption of existing deliverables rather than starting entirely new work from scratch.
How does LHI relate to the Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) program?
LHI sits within the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) program. TPS focuses on helping educators use digitized primary sources from the Library of Congress to strengthen student literacy, critical thinking, content knowledge, and research skills. TPS partners operate as part of a broader consortium and serve as "connectors" who extend the Library's reach and impact.
What is distinctive about LHI within TPS?
LHI is described as a newer initiative within TPS, created by Congress and funded so the Library can support eligible organizations across the United States and its territories in developing digitally enabled, comprehensive, assessable teaching programs. A defining feature is an emphasis on project-based learning and creative arts driven curriculum design, using Library of Congress digitized primary sources at the center, especially sources connected to music or other creative arts, as a pathway to teaching history, civics, and democracy.
What kinds of materials or approaches are expected to be expanded under this notice?
The notice indicates a focus on expanding the use of teaching materials, tools, and instructional strategies that current LHI partners already developed with earlier LHI funding. The underlying approach highlighted for LHI includes project-based learning and creative arts driven curriculum design grounded in Library of Congress digitized primary sources.
Does this funding support developing brand-new programs from scratch?
The stated purpose signals a focus on expanding and increasing adoption of existing deliverables produced under prior LHI awards. While applicants may propose enhancements, the emphasis is not on starting from scratch but on scaling or extending what has already been created.
What is the award ceiling (maximum funding amount)?
The award ceiling is $100,000.
How many awards does the Library of Congress expect to make?
The Library anticipates making up to 6 awards.
What is the funding opportunity number and CFDA number?
The funding opportunity number is 030ADV26R0020, and the CFDA number is 42.015.
What is the activity focus of this opportunity?
The opportunity is identified with an education activity focus.
What is the application closing date?
The original closing date listed is 2026-05-18.
What laws and regulations govern this opportunity and any resulting awards?
The opportunity is authorized under the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act of 2023 (Public Law 117-389, H.R. 8237). Any resulting awards must follow Library of Congress Regulation (LCR) 7-310 and the federal administrative and cost rules in 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards).
Where can applicants find responses to questions about the opportunity?
The Library indicates that applicant questions have been addressed in an official Q and A attachment referenced in the Notice (Section C), which is intended to clarify requirements and expectations for applicants.
What geographic scope does LHI support?
LHI was created so the Library can support eligible organizations across the United States and its territories in developing digitally enabled, comprehensive, assessable teaching programs.
What role do digitized primary sources play in LHI-funded work?
Digitized primary sources from the Library of Congress are central to the initiative. The LHI description emphasizes using these sources, especially those connected to music or other creative arts, as a pathway for teaching history, civics, and democracy.
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