The National Park Service at Keweenaw National Historical Park and the Keweenaw NHP Advisory Commission are offering grant opportunities again in 2011.
Advisory Commission grants will be available to all owners and operators of historic properties, and providers of copper-related programs within the counties of Houghton, Keweenaw, or Ontonagon, or that portion of Baraga County north of M-38. Advisory Commission grants will be subject to a 1-to-1 match, although up to 100% of the match may be in-kind rather than cash. The Advisory Commission will have $100,000 available for grants.
National Park Service grants will be available to owners of historic property within the Calumet and Quincy units of the park. NPS grants are subject to a 1-to-1 cash match, in accordance with the current park legislation. New regulations require that the NPS grants be awarded on a reimbursable basis. The NPS will have up to $50,000 available for its grants.
Greater consideration will be given to proposals that address accessibility, safety, and organizational sustainability. Designated Keweenaw Heritage Sites will also receive greater consideration for grants, although all applications will be considered.
The purpose of the 2011 grants will be to provide enhancement funds for a broad range of projects and programs including, but not limited to:
Historic Preservation
• façade improvements
• structure stabilization
• building maintenance
• landscape preservation
• planning & design universal accessibility
Interpretation
• exhibits
• publications
• interpretive planning
• alternative media
• tours/guided programs
• training
Museum Collections
• archival preservation
• artifact care/cataloging
• housekeeping
• photograph digitization
• research/reference
• oral history programs
Organizational Program Sustainability
• board training
• capacity-building
• volunteer development
Other preservation and heritage-related projects will also be considered.
Grants for both the Advisory Commission and the NPS will range between $1,000 and $50,000. Projects will be selected for funding based on answers submitted in the application, available funds, and a balance of project types and location. There will be one application to apply for both funding sources. Grant funds will typically be available to successful grantees by June 1, 2011.
Applications are to be delivered to park headquarters by close of business on April 11, 2011. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to consult with NPS professional staff or with other preservation, interpretation, or museum professionals to avail themselves of professional advice and assistance with planning efforts. NPS and Advisory Commission staff will be available to review proposals prior to final application.
Electronic files are provided in a fillable MS Word document or as a PDF file that may be downloaded, printed, and completed by hand. All applications must bear legally authorized original signatures in ink.
For additional information, please call park headquarters at (906) 337-3168 or feel free to send us an email.
