Alaska Online Public Notices #FFY 25Maritime Preservation & Education Grants

Alaska Maritime Heritage Preservation & Education Grants Opportunity

This opportunity is offered by the State of Alaska's Department of Natural Resources, Office of History and Archaeology (OHA), for competitive grants supporting maritime heritage preservation and education. - Government Buyer: - State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Office of History and Archaeology (OHA) - Grant Details: - Two 50/50 matching grants available: Maritime Heritage Preservation Grant and Maritime Heritage Education Grant - Funded by the National Maritime Heritage Grants Program - Eligible applicants: state, federally recognized tribal, and local governments, and private nonprofit organizations - Supported Project Areas: - Preservation of historic maritime properties (districts, sites, buildings, structures, objects, archaeological resources) - Conservation of maritime heritage collections (artifacts, archival records, small craft, works of art, shipwreck components) - Education and preservation of traditional maritime skills (historic naval, commercial, and navigational skills) - Unique Requirements: - Projects must be related to Alaska's maritime heritage - 50/50 cost share required - Applications reviewed by the Alaska Historical Commission and administered by OHA - No OEMs or specific vendors are mentioned, as this is a grant for preservation and education projects, not procurement of goods or services.

Description

The Office of History and Archaeology (OHA) is accepting applications for two competitive 50/50 matching grants funded by the National Maritime Heritage Grants Program: the Maritime Heritage Preservation Grant and the Maritime Heritage Education Grant. Eligible applicants include state, federally recognized tribal, and local governments, as well as private nonprofit organizations. Projects must focus on historic maritime resources such as historic maritime properties, maritime heritage collections, and traditional maritime skills, and must be completed by March 1, 2029. Applications are reviewed by the Alaska Historical Commission and grants are administered by OHA.

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