Follow the steps to complete your application accurately.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the application form, and access it in your online editor.
2. In the 'General Information' section, provide the date the application is submitted and specify the Element Type by selecting one from the provided options: Property, Facility, Program, etc. Fill out the Element Name, Street Address, City, State, Zip Code, and County accurately.
3. Indicate the Congressional District and specify any additional types if your Element is categorized as a Facility or Program.
4. Answer the question about previous NPS African American Civil Rights grant receipt and provide the website information for the Element, if applicable.
5. Confirm whether the Element is open to the public. If yes, include the visitor phone number and hours of operation.
6. For the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) status, indicate whether the property is listed or eligible and attach any necessary documents from the SHPO or eligibility worksheets.
7. Compose a summary of up to 200 words explaining the nominated property's connection to the 20th century African American Civil Rights Movement.
8. Proceed to the 'Element Ownership Information' section. Indicate the Ownership Type and provide detailed contact information for all owners and managers, ensuring to clarify whether this information can be shared.
9. Describe the Element, and its historical significance to the Civil Rights Movement in less than 1200 words. Include references and citations where necessary.
10. List any additional data or comments you would like to provide, and attach optional supplementary materials like brochures or program samples.
11. Review your completed application for accuracy. Once finished, you can save your changes, download a copy for your records, print the form, or share it as needed.

Take the next step in preserving history by completing the DoI African American Civil Rights Network Application online today.