FY 2024- National Maritime Heritage Grant Program - Preservation Grants
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- P24AS00504
- Agency
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National Park Service
Department of the Interior
- Applications due
- Award size
- $100,000 to $750,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Other
- Eligible applicants
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- State Governments
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Maritime Heritage Grants Program, administered by the Department of the Interior National Park Service, provides funding for education and preservation projects focused on preserving historic maritime resources and increasing public awareness of the United States' maritime heritage. This grant opportunity is specifically for preservation projects, with eligible applicants limited to state governments. Funded activities must meet the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation, and may include preservation planning, documentation, and treatment of historic maritime properties. Applications will be evaluated based on merit review criteria outlined in the Notice of Funding Opportunity, and are due by February 4, 2025.
The total funding available is approximately $3 million, with individual awards expected to range from $100,000 to $750,000. Projects must have a 1:1 non-federal funding match. Up to 10 prime awards are anticipated, and prime awardees may administer competitive subgrant programs to support local preservation efforts related to maritime heritage.
Synopsis
The National Maritime Heritage Grants Program provides funding for education and preservation projects designed to preserve historic maritime resources and to increase public awareness and appreciation for the maritime heritage of the United States. This grant program is funded through the proceeds of the sale or scrapping of obsolete vessels of the National Defense Reserve Fleet. Grants are administered in partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MarAd).This grant program is authorized by the National Maritime Heritage Act, 54 USC 308701-380707. All grants must be matched on a 1:1 basis with non-federal funds. The total funding available for grants will be divided equally between preservation projects and education projects. Consequently, this is the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for PRESERVATION grants. There is a separate NOFO for education grants. The opportunity number for education grants is P24AS00147. Please ensure your application is submitted under the appropriate NOFO.Preservation projects are defined to include all facets of preservation planning and treatment for historic maritime properties, including archeological sites. All funded preservation projects must meet the relevant Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation. The Standards for Historic Vessel Preservation Projects may be of particular interest depending on the project. Activities like acquisition, planning, and documentation are considered preservation projects.
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