The award purpose is to support the implementation of the yuma crossing national heritage area management plan, pursuant to public law no. 106-319 (the act)

The Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area Corporation (YCNHAC) received a $1 million cooperative agreement award from the Department of the Interior's National Park Service under the Heritage Partnership Program (CFDA 15.939) to support implementation of the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area Management Plan from May 3, 2023 through September 30, 2025. Through this funding, YCNHAC will carry out a range of projects focused on interpretation, preservation, economic development, conservation, administration, planning, marketing, outreach, and education within the heritage area and in accordance with its approved management plan. Specific activities will include historic preservation, conservation work, heritage tourism promotion, and general outreach and administration delivered in partnership with community organizations. Projects are aimed at serving the public and preserving the cultural and natural resources of the Yuma Crossing region for the benefit of residents and visitors.

This task agreement focuses on interpretation, preservation, economic development, conservation, administration, planning, marketing outreach, and education within the heritage area and associated with its approved management plan to serve a public purpose under the act. Funding will support a range of projects in the heritage area with community partners, including historic preservation, conservation work, heritage tourism, and general outreach and administration, as described in the subsequent task agreement workplans. Yuma crossing national heritage area located in arizona and the general public are the beneficiaries.