Niagara Falls National Heritage Area War of 1812 2011 Grants Program

The summary for the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area War of 1812 2011 Grants Program grant is detailed below. This summary states who is eligible for the grant, how much grant money will be awarded, current and past deadlines, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers, and a sampling of similar government grants. Verify the accuracy of the data FederalGrants.com provides by visiting the webpage noted in the Link to Full Announcement section or by contacting the appropriate person listed as the Grant Announcement Contact. If any section is incomplete, please visit the website for the National Park Service, which is the U.S. government agency offering this grant.

Niagara Falls National Heritage Area War of 1812 2011 Grants Program: 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)

Federal Grant Title:	Niagara Falls National Heritage Area War of 1812 2011 Grants Program
Federal Agency Name:	National Park Service
Grant Categories:	Education Other
Type of Opportunity:	Discretionary
Funding Opportunity Number:	NPS-11-NERO-0045
Type of Funding:	Grant
CFDA Numbers:	15.939
CFDA Descriptions:	National Heritage Area Federal Financial Assistance
Current Application Deadline:	Jul 12, 2011
Original Application Deadline:	Jul 12, 2011
Posted Date:	Jun 18, 2011
Creation Date:	Jun 18, 2011
Archive Date:	Jul 13, 2011
Total Program Funding:	$50,000
Maximum Federal Grant Award:	$10,000
Minimum Federal Grant Award:	$2,500
Expected Number of Awards:
Cost Sharing or Matching:	Yes

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.
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
Link to Full Grant Announcement: Information not provided
Grant Announcement Contact: Dawn Mach Contract Specialist Phone 215-597-0056

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