Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00170
Apply for P16AS00170
- The DOI-NPS in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Maritime Heritage Grant Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.925.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 17, 2016 and posted on May 17, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 05, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 35 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Maritime Heritage Grant Program (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00170) is a competitive federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS) through the Maritime Heritage Program in partnership with State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPOs). For the 2016 funding cycle, the program makes roughly $1.7 million available to support projects that help preserve and interpret the United States' maritime heritage, with funding directed toward either education-focused efforts or preservation work.
The application window for this opportunity runs from May 23, 2016 through August 5, 2016 (the closing date). Awards are issued as grants under a discretionary funding category (CFDA 15.925). The program anticipates making about 35 awards, with an award ceiling of $200,000, indicating that many projects may be smaller but a portion could reach the maximum depending on need, scope, and competitiveness.
Projects fall into two main tracks with different request ranges. Education projects may request between $15,000 and $50,000 and are generally aimed at increasing public understanding of maritime history and resources through things like curriculum development, interpretation, outreach, exhibits, digital resources, publications, or similar public-facing educational activities tied to maritime heritage. Preservation projects may request between $50,000 and $200,000 and are intended for tangible preservation outcomes, such as work that stabilizes, rehabilitates, documents, or otherwise protects historic maritime resources. While the notice does not list specific allowable activities in detail, the split between education and preservation funding ranges signals that preservation grants are expected to support more labor- and materials-intensive work, while education grants support broader public engagement and learning.
Eligibility is broad and includes multiple levels of government and a range of public and nonprofit entities. Eligible applicants include state, county, and city or township governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments; tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribal governments; and nonprofits that do not hold 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). In practice, this list suggests the program is designed to support public-sector stewardship and education as well as qualified nonprofit and academic partners that can deliver heritage outcomes, often in coordination with SHPO processes.
Overall, this opportunity is best understood as a targeted historic preservation and public education grant program focused specifically on maritime heritage. With competitive selection and administration involving both the National Park Service and SHPOs, proposals likely need to show clear public benefit, well-defined outcomes, strong project planning and feasibility, and alignment with maritime heritage preservation or interpretation goals, while fitting within the applicable request range for the chosen project type.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the National Maritime Heritage Grant Program?
The National Maritime Heritage Grant Program is a competitive federal grant program administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS) through the Maritime Heritage Program, in partnership with State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPOs). It supports projects that preserve and interpret the United States' maritime heritage.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for this opportunity is P16AS00170.
Which federal agency administers this opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS), through the Maritime Heritage Program.
How much funding is available in the 2016 funding cycle?
Approximately $1.7 million is available for the 2016 funding cycle.
Is this a competitive grant?
Yes. The program is described as a competitive federal grant opportunity.
What are the application opening and closing dates?
The application window runs from May 23, 2016 through August 5, 2016 (the closing date).
What type of award is issued?
Awards are issued as grants under a discretionary funding category.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number provided is 15.925.
How many awards does the program expect to make?
The program anticipates making about 35 awards.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $200,000.
What kinds of projects does this program fund?
Funding is directed toward two main types of projects: (1) education-focused efforts that increase public understanding of maritime history and resources, and (2) preservation work that supports tangible preservation outcomes for historic maritime resources.
What are the two project tracks mentioned in the opportunity?
The opportunity describes two main tracks: Education projects and Preservation projects. Each track has a different allowable request range and different general focus.
What is the funding request range for education projects?
Education projects may request between $15,000 and $50,000.
What is the purpose of education projects under this program?
Education projects are generally aimed at increasing public understanding of maritime history and maritime resources through public-facing educational activities tied to maritime heritage.
What types of activities are examples of education projects?
Examples mentioned include curriculum development, interpretation, outreach, exhibits, digital resources, and publications, or similar public-facing educational activities tied to maritime heritage.
What is the funding request range for preservation projects?
Preservation projects may request between $50,000 and $200,000.
What is the purpose of preservation projects under this program?
Preservation projects are intended for tangible preservation outcomes, such as work that stabilizes, rehabilitates, documents, or otherwise protects historic maritime resources.
Does the notice list specific allowable activities in detail?
The provided description indicates the notice does not list specific allowable activities in detail, but it does distinguish between education and preservation purposes and their respective funding ranges.
Why are preservation grants larger than education grants?
Based on the stated funding ranges, preservation grants are expected to support more labor- and materials-intensive work, while education grants support broader public engagement and learning activities.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes: state governments; county governments; city or township governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments; tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribal governments; and nonprofits that do not hold 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education).
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized tribal governments are eligible, and tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribal governments are also listed as eligible.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes. Both public/state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible.
Are nonprofits eligible if they are not 501(c)(3) organizations?
Yes. The eligibility list includes nonprofits that do not hold 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education).
What role do State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPOs) play in this program?
The program is administered by DOI-NPS through the Maritime Heritage Program in partnership with SHPOs, indicating SHPOs are involved in program administration and coordination.
How should an applicant choose between the education and preservation tracks?
The choice should align with the project goal and requested amount: education projects focus on public understanding and typically request $15,000 to $50,000, while preservation projects focus on tangible preservation outcomes and typically request $50,000 to $200,000.
What does the program generally expect from competitive proposals?
The description suggests proposals likely need to show clear public benefit, well-defined outcomes, strong project planning and feasibility, and alignment with maritime heritage preservation or interpretation goals, while fitting within the request range for the selected project type.
What is the overall focus of this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is a targeted historic preservation and public education grant program focused specifically on maritime heritage in the United States.
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