National Heritage Areas
Images from Erie Canal, Yuma, and Hudson Valley NHAs

Program Evaluation

Nine National Heritage Areas designated in 1996 are undergoing a Congressionally-mandated evaluation process. Authorized by PL 110-229, the evaluation directs the Secretary of the Interior to assess the progress each NHA has made in achieving the goals set forth in its authorizing legislation and management plan.

In addition, the legislation also calls for analysis of investments and partnerships within the NHA, with the purpose of identifying the critical components for sustainability of the Heritage Area. Click here to see the evaluation language.

Previous Evaluations

Self-Assessments

Logic Models

Evaluation Resources

 

Management Planning

Creating a Management Plans is a requirement for all National Heritage Areas. The following resources should be helpful when developing and producing a successful National Heritage Area management plan.

National Heritage Area Management Planning

Approved National Heritage Area Management Plans

Interpretive Planning

NPS Forms & Requirements

Working with the Federal Government can be daunting. Hopefully finding this information in one place will make things a bit easier.

Agreements

Central Contractor Registration (CCR)

Federal Reimbursements

Matching funds and in-kind donations

Webinars 2011

Interpretive Planning - May

Using New Media for Interpretation - May

Entreprenurial Funding Strategies - June

Strategic Planning - September

Business Planning - September

Fundraising - November