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FY 2024- National Maritime Heritage Grant Program - Preservation Grants

ID: P24AS00504 • Type: Posted

Description

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.
Background
The National Maritime Heritage Grants Program provides funding for education and preservation projects aimed at preserving historic maritime resources and enhancing public awareness of the maritime heritage of the United States. This program is funded through proceeds from the sale or scrapping of obsolete vessels from the National Defense Reserve Fleet and is administered in partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MarAd). The grant program is authorized by the National Maritime Heritage Act, 54 USC 308701-380707. All grants require a 1:1 match with non-federal funds.

Grant Details
Preservation projects encompass all aspects of preservation planning and treatment for historic maritime properties, including archaeological sites. Funded projects must adhere to the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation. Activities eligible for funding include acquisition, planning, documentation, and other preservation-related tasks.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, state and local governments, tribal governments, and educational institutions that can demonstrate their capacity to manage federal funds. All applicants must provide a matching share of non-federal funds equal to the federal grant amount.

Period of Performance
The period of performance will be determined based on individual project timelines as outlined in each application but typically spans multiple months or years depending on project scope.

Grant Value
The total funding available for grants will be divided equally between preservation projects and education projects. Each individual grant award amount will vary based on project needs but must comply with matching fund requirements.
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Overview

Agency
National Park Service (NPS) [DOI]
Category of Funding
Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Program (CFDA)
15.925 - National Maritime Heritage Grants
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
True
Source
Grants.gov
On 9/23/24 National Park Service posted grant opportunity P24AS00504 for FY 2024- National Maritime Heritage Grant Program - Preservation Grants with funding of $3.0 million. The grant will be issued under grant program 15.925 National Maritime Heritage Grants.

Timing

Posted Date
Sept. 23, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
Feb. 4, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EST Past Due
Closing Date Explanation
Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date.Applicants are held responsible for their proposals being submitted to the National Park Service. Applications must be received by the data and time above. Applicants are encouraged to submit the application well before the deadline.Application preparation time may take several weeks. Start the application process as soon as possible. Applications received after the deadline will not be reviewed or considered for award. If it is determined that a proposal was not considered due to lateness, the applicant will be notified after the selection process. If you experience errors with your submission, you should ensure you retain a written copy of any help desk tickets you receive from grants.gov.
Last Updated
Sept. 23, 2024, 9:33 a.m. EDT
Version
1
Archive Date
Sept. 30, 2025

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
State governments
Additional Info
This funding opportunity is open to State Historic Preservation Offices and other organizations as described in the National Maritime Heritage Act. There are 59 State Historic Preservation Offices; one in each of the 50 states, the 5 territories, the District of Columbia, and the 3 Freely Associated States of Micronesia. One nonprofit organization, Ohio History Connection, is eligible to apply serving as the Ohio State Historic Preservation Office.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$750,000
Floor
$100,000
Estimated Program Funding
$3,000,000
Estimated Number of Grants
Not Listed

Contacts

Contact
National Park Service
Contact Email
maritime_grants@nps.gov   Profile
Email Description
Email strongly preferred for all application questions and will likely result in a faster answer.
Contact Phone
303-495-027
Additional Information Site
https://go.nps.gov/maritimegrants

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