Niagara Falls National Heritage Area War of 1812 2011 Grants Program

Post Date

June 18th 2011

Application Due Date

July 12th 2011

Funding Opportunity Number

NPS-11-NERO-0045

CFDA Number(s)

15.939

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Education
Other

Interpretive, educational and tourism related projects directly associated with the commemoration of the War of 1812 Bicentennial will be considered. Projects should focus on enhancing the visitor experience and providing for educational and interpretive opportunities to expand understanding and appreciation of the War of 1812 and its associated events. The primary focus of all projects must be within the boundary of the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area or with an affiliated site or attraction recognized by the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Commission.

Eligibility Categories

State Governments
County Governments
City or Township Governments
Public and State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education
Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments
Non-Profits With 501 (c) (3) Status With The IRS (Except Higher Education Institutions)
Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $50000

• Award Range:

  $2500 - $10000

Grant Description

Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Commission invites non-profit groups, academic institutions, and local, regional, state and tribal governments to submit grant applications for War of 1812 Bicentennial events and programs within the boundary of the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area. The purpose of this program is to provide seed money for projects that emphasis the history and impacts of the War of 1812 on the Niagara Frontier. Partnership projects between multiple organizations within the heritage area are encouraged. To carry forward the Heritage Area mission to promote heritage, cultural, and recreational tourism, as well recognizing and interpreting important events and geographic areas within the Heritage Area, as stated in the enabling legislation PL-110-229, the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area is seeking grant proposals directly related to Bicentennial events associated with the War of 1812 and take place within the heritage area. Applicant organizations are strongly encouraged to discuss proposed projects with NPS Liaison Debbie Conway or Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Project Manager Sara Capen prior to preparing an application. (Debbie Conway 315-336-3113 or Sara Capen- 716-286-8579)

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of the Interior

• Office:

  National Park Service

• Agency Contact:

  Dawn Mach
  Contract Specialist
  Phone 215-597-0056

• Agency Mailing Address:

  Niagara NHA War of 1812 Grants Program

• Agency Email Address:

  dawn_mach@nps.gov

• More Information:

  Niagara Falls NHA War of 1812 2011 Grants Program