Niagara Falls National Heritage Area War of 1812 2011 Grants Program

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	Federal Grant Title:	Niagara Falls National Heritage Area War of 1812 2011 Grants Program
	CFDA Number:	15.939
	CFDA Description:	National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance
	Federal Agency Name:	National Park Service
	Category of Funding Activity:	Education Other
	Category Explanation:	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.
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	NPS-11-NERO-0045
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
	Posted Date:	Jun 18, 2011
	Creation Date:	Jun 18, 2011
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Jul 12, 2011
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Jul 12, 2011
	Archive Date:	Jul 13, 2011
	Expected Number of Awards:	Information not provided
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	50,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	10,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	2,500
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	Yes

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: State governments
County governments
City or township governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: Information not provided
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)
Link to Full Grant Announcement: www.nps.gov/nifa
Grant Announcement Contact: Dawn Mach Contract Specialist Phone 215-597-0056

Niagara NHA War of 1812 Grants Program [dawn_mach@nps.gov]
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