Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS 11 NERO 0045
Apply for NPS 11 NERO 0045
- The National Park Service in the education other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Niagara Falls National Heritage Area War of 1812 2011 Grants Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.939 National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 18, 2011 and posted on Jun 18, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 12, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $50,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $10,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education County governments State governments City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Niagara Falls National Heritage Area War of 1812 2011 Grants Program (Funding Opportunity Number NPS 11 NERO 0045) was a discretionary grant opportunity offered through the National Park Service to support War of 1812 Bicentennial events and programs taking place within the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area. The program was designed to provide seed money for projects that highlight the history, consequences, and lasting impacts of the War of 1812 on the Niagara Frontier, while also advancing the broader mission of the Heritage Area to promote heritage, cultural, and recreational tourism and to help the public better recognize and interpret significant places and events identified in the Heritage Area's authorizing legislation (PL 110-229). In practical terms, the grants were intended to help organizations launch or strengthen public-facing activities that expand understanding and appreciation of War of 1812 stories tied to the region.
Eligible applicants included a wide range of public and nonprofit entities, specifically 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public and private institutions of higher education, city/township, county, and state governments, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The Commission emphasized that partnership projects involving multiple organizations within the Heritage Area were encouraged, reflecting an interest in collaborative programming that can broaden reach, share expertise, and create more cohesive visitor and educational experiences across sites and communities in the region.
Funded work needed to be interpretive, educational, and/or tourism-related, and directly connected to commemoration of the War of 1812 Bicentennial. Projects were expected to enhance the visitor experience and provide clear educational and interpretive opportunities, meaning proposals would typically focus on helping the public engage more deeply with War of 1812 events, landscapes, and related resources. A key requirement was geographic relevance: the primary focus of each project had to be within the boundary of the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area, or tied to an affiliated site or attraction officially recognized by the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Commission. The program also included a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants needed to plan for non-federal contributions (cash and/or allowable in-kind support) to complement the federal funding.
The funding scale was modest but targeted. The estimated total funding available was $50,000, with individual awards ranging from $2,500 (award floor) to $10,000 (award ceiling). These amounts reinforce the "seed money" intent: the grants were structured to help initiate projects, develop programming, or fill specific gaps that could make Bicentennial efforts more visible, accessible, and educational for residents and visitors.
The opportunity was posted on June 18, 2011, and closed on July 12, 2011, with an archive date of July 13, 2011. Applicants were strongly encouraged to discuss project ideas before submitting an application, an informal step meant to align proposals with program priorities and eligibility boundaries. The listed contacts for pre-application discussion were NPS Liaison Debbie Conway (315-336-3113) and Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Project Manager Sara Capen (716-286-8579). For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the notice provided an additional point of contact: Dawn Mach, Contract Specialist, at 215-597-0056. The program was associated with CFDA number 15.939 (National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance), indicating its placement within the federal assistance framework for heritage area activities.
Niagara Falls National Heritage Area War of 1812 (2011) Grants Program - FAQs
What is the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area War of 1812 2011 Grants Program?
It was a discretionary grant opportunity offered through the National Park Service (NPS) to support War of 1812 Bicentennial events and programs taking place within the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area. Its purpose was to provide seed money for projects that highlight the history, consequences, and lasting impacts of the War of 1812 on the Niagara Frontier.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS 11 NERO 0045.
Who offered and administered this funding?
The opportunity was offered through the National Park Service. It was tied to the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area and its Commission, which emphasized priorities such as partnerships and geographic relevance within the Heritage Area.
What kinds of projects was the grant meant to support?
Projects needed to be interpretive, educational, and/or tourism-related, and directly connected to the commemoration of the War of 1812 Bicentennial. Proposals were expected to enhance the visitor experience and provide clear educational and interpretive opportunities that help the public engage more deeply with War of 1812 events, landscapes, and related resources tied to the region.
What does "seed money" mean in the context of this program?
In this program, "seed money" refers to modest, targeted funding intended to help organizations launch new activities, strengthen existing public-facing programming, or fill specific gaps so Bicentennial efforts could be more visible, accessible, and educational for residents and visitors.
What geographic area had to be served by funded projects?
The primary focus of each project had to be within the boundary of the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area, or tied to an affiliated site or attraction that is officially recognized by the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Commission.
Were partnership or collaborative projects encouraged?
Yes. Partnership projects involving multiple organizations within the Heritage Area were encouraged. This reflected an interest in collaborative programming that could broaden reach, share expertise, and create more cohesive visitor and educational experiences across sites and communities in the region.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included:
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
- Public and private institutions of higher education
- City/township governments
- County governments
- State governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
How much funding was available in total?
The estimated total funding available was $50,000.
What was the minimum and maximum award size?
Individual awards ranged from $2,500 (award floor) to $10,000 (award ceiling).
Did the program require a match or cost share?
Yes. The program included a cost-sharing or matching requirement. Applicants needed to plan for non-federal contributions (cash and/or allowable in-kind support) to complement the federal funding.
What types of activities were the grants intended to improve for the public?
The grants were intended to support public-facing activities that expand understanding and appreciation of War of 1812 stories tied to the Niagara Frontier and the broader Niagara Falls National Heritage Area. Projects were expected to improve visitor experience and provide meaningful educational and interpretive engagement.
How did this program connect to the broader mission of the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area?
Beyond War of 1812 commemoration, the program aimed to advance the Heritage Area mission to promote heritage, cultural, and recreational tourism and to help the public better recognize and interpret significant places and events identified in the Heritage Area's authorizing legislation (PL 110-229).
When was the funding opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on June 18, 2011, and closed on July 12, 2011. The archive date listed was July 13, 2011.
Were applicants encouraged to talk with program staff before applying?
Yes. Applicants were strongly encouraged to discuss project ideas before submitting an application. This informal step was intended to help align proposals with program priorities and confirm eligibility and geographic fit within the Heritage Area boundaries or affiliated sites.
Who were the contacts for pre-application discussions?
The listed contacts were:
- NPS Liaison Debbie Conway: 315-336-3113
- Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Project Manager Sara Capen: 716-286-8579
Who could applicants contact if they had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically?
Applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically were directed to contact Dawn Mach, Contract Specialist, at 215-597-0056.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was associated with CFDA 15.939, National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance.
What historical theme did projects need to address?
Projects needed to be tied to the War of 1812 Bicentennial and designed to highlight the history, consequences, and lasting impacts of the War of 1812 on the Niagara Frontier, in ways that support interpretation, education, and/or tourism.
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