The U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MarAd) offers the FY 2024 National Maritime Heritage Preservation Grant Program. This grant is specifically for preserving historic maritime resources, including archeological sites and vessels, to enhance public awareness and appreciation for U.S. maritime heritage. Funded by proceeds from obsolete National Defense Reserve Fleet vessels, this program requires a 1:1 non-federal match. Eligible preservation projects encompass planning, acquisition, and documentation, and must adhere to the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Historic Preservation. Applicants should ensure they apply under this specific Notice of Funding Opportunity for preservation, as education grants are separate. The program aims to protect vital aspects of America’s maritime past.
Opportunity ID: 356497
General Information
Document Type: | Grants Notice |
Funding Opportunity Number: | P24AS00504 |
Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2024- National Maritime Heritage Grant Program – Preservation Grants |
Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
Category Explanation: | Historic Preservation, Cultural Resources Management |
Expected Number of Awards: | – |
Assistance Listings: | 15.925 — National Maritime Heritage Grants |
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
Version: | Synopsis 1 |
Posted Date: | Sep 23, 2024 |
Last Updated Date: | Sep 23, 2024 |
Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 04, 2025 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date.Applicants are held responsible for their proposals being submitted to the National Park Service. Applications must be received by the data and time above. Applicants are encouraged to submit the application well before the deadline.Application preparation time may take several weeks. Start the application process as soon as possible. Applications received after the deadline will not be reviewed or considered for award. If it is determined that a proposal was not considered due to lateness, the applicant will be notified after the selection process. If you experience errors with your submission, you should ensure you retain a written copy of any help desk tickets you receive from grants.gov. |
Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 04, 2025 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date.Applicants are held responsible for their proposals being submitted to the National Park Service. Applications must be received by the data and time above. Applicants are encouraged to submit the application well before the deadline.Application preparation time may take several weeks. Start the application process as soon as possible. Applications received after the deadline will not be reviewed or considered for award. If it is determined that a proposal was not considered due to lateness, the applicant will be notified after the selection process. If you experience errors with your submission, you should ensure you retain a written copy of any help desk tickets you receive from grants.gov. |
Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2025 |
Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,000,000 |
Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: | State governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
Additional Information on Eligibility: | This funding opportunity is open to State Historic Preservation Offices and other organizations as described in the National Maritime Heritage Act. There are 59 State Historic Preservation Offices; one in each of the 50 states, the 5 territories, the District of Columbia, and the 3 Freely Associated States of Micronesia. One nonprofit organization, Ohio History Connection, is eligible to apply serving as the Ohio State Historic Preservation Office. |
Additional Information
Agency Name: | National Park Service |
Description: | The National Maritime Heritage Grants Program provides funding for education and preservation projects designed to preserve historic maritime resources and to increase public awareness and appreciation for the maritime heritage of the United States. This grant program is funded through the proceeds of the sale or scrapping of obsolete vessels of the National Defense Reserve Fleet. Grants are administered in partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MarAd).This grant program is authorized by the National Maritime Heritage Act, 54 USC 308701-380707. All grants must be matched on a 1:1 basis with non-federal funds. The total funding available for grants will be divided equally between preservation projects and education projects. Consequently, this is the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for PRESERVATION grants. There is a separate NOFO for education grants. The opportunity number for education grants is P24AS00147. Please ensure your application is submitted under the appropriate NOFO.Preservation projects are defined to include all facets of preservation planning and treatment for historic maritime properties, including archeological sites. All funded preservation projects must meet the relevant Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation. The Standards for Historic Vessel Preservation Projects may be of particular interest depending on the project. Activities like acquisition, planning, and documentation are considered preservation projects. |
Link to Additional Information: | https://go.nps.gov/maritimegrants |
Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
James Modrick
maritime_grants@nps.gov Email:maritime_grants@nps.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 356497 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> ProjectDescriptionWorksheet_NMHGP_2024-06-24_508.pdf
Folder 356497 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> ProjectImagesWorksheet_NMHGP_2024-06-20_508.pdf
Folder 356497 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Checklist_CompleteApp_NMHGP_2024-06-20_508 1.pdf
Folder 356497 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> NOFO_AppenA_BudgetJustInstruct_2022-02-07_508.pdf
Folder 356497 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Preservation Agreement Factsheet_NMHGP_2024-06-20.pdf
Folder 356497 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_P24AS00504.pdf
Folder 356497 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> BudgetJustificationWorksheet_NMHGP_2024-06-20.pdf
Packages
Agency Contact Information: | James Modrick maritime_grants@nps.gov Email: maritime_grants@nps.gov |
Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
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15.925 | P24AS00504 | FY 2024- National Maritime Heritage Grant Program – Preservation Grants | PKG00287964 | Sep 23, 2024 | Feb 04, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
356497 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
356497 SF424A-1.0.pdf
356497 SF424B-1.1.pdf
356497 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
356497 SF424D-1.1.pdf
356497 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
356497 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
356497 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf