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CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC
ASSISTANCE
15.925: National Maritime Heritage Grants
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| PROGRAM AND AWARD | FINANCIAL AND INFORMATION CONTACTS |
| ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS | FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO. |
| APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS | INFORMATION CONTACTS |
| RELATED PROGRAMS | ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS |
| PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS | POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS |
Applicant Eligibility: In order to be considered for a grant, eligible applicants must at a minimum: 1) demonstrate that the project has the potential for reaching a broad audience; 2) match the requested grant amount on a 1-to-1 basis with nonfederal contributions from nonfederal sources, which include cash or in-kind services fairly valued; 3) maintain and allow access to records which will allow for an effective accounting of project funds and any required audits, including the amount and disposition of the proceeds of the grant and the total cost of the project; 4) be a unit of State or local government or a private nonprofit organization. While State or local governments or private nonprofit organizations may apply for grants to support their maritime heritage education or preservation activities, Federal agencies may not apply directly for assistance. However, projects involving federally-owned or managed historic maritime resources are eligible for funding if conducted by a nonfederal unit of government or a nonprofit organization.
Beneficiary Eligibility: State and local governments and private nonprofit organizations receive the benefits of the program.
Credentials/Documentation: Applicants are requested to provide resumes or position descriptions of persons carrying out the project. and a current Financial Statement. If applicable, they may be asked to provide predevelopment documentation such as plans or photographs, or the research design and conservation plan for an archeological project.
Preapplication Coordination: An environmental impact statement is required for this program, where applicable. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure: Project proposal forms for Maritime Heritage Education Projects and Preservation Projects are available from the National Maritime Initiative. Project proposals are forwarded to the National Maritime Initiative who screen all proposal packages for completeness and prepare them for review by the National Maritime Heritage Grants Advisory Committee.
Award Procedure: The National Maritime Heritage Grants Committee reviews proposals for maritime heritage education projects and maritime heritage preservation projects. The Committee makes funding recommendations to the Secretary of the Interior who will make final decisions regarding distribution of awards. The Secretary shall make grants to State Historic Preservation Offices to carry out approved maritime heritage preservation projects or to release the funds as subgrants to organizations within their States whose projects have been approved by the Secretary.
Deadlines: There shall be a single deadline for all applications. Contact the National Maritime Initiative or your State Historic Preservation Office for information.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Within 60 days after submission of recommendations by the National Maritime Heritage Grants Committee to the Secretary, the Secretary shall approve or disapprove each project recommended by the Committee.
Appeals: None.
Renewals: None.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals: The following criteria are used in evaluating and selecting proposals to receive funding: 1) the objectives of the project are consistent with the goals of the National Maritime Heritage Act: (a) the applicant has demonstrated the project's potential for reaching a broad audience; (b) the project addresses topics which reflect significant contributions to U.S. maritime heritage; (c) the project will enhance greater public awareness and appreciation for the role of maritime endeavors in U.S. history and culture; 2) the project objectives and desired results or products are clearly described; 3) the project design and production schedule will accomplish the stated objectives in a realistic and timely manner; 4) the budget is reasonable to accomplish the project tasks and activities; 5) project personnel qualifications are appropriate to accomplish the stated objectives.
Examples of Funded Projects: Types of organizations funded in the 1999 cycle include museums, libraries, historical societies, university programs, local government offices, and maritime heritage foundations, associations, and friends groups. Examples of projects supported include: (1) preservation of large vessels and small craft, lighthouses and lifesaving stations, a maritime warehouse, store, and observatory as well as canal locks; (2) information management projects to make maritime manuscript and photographic collections electronically accessible; (3) documentation, conservation, and interpretation of the watercraft of rivers and inland lakes; (4) underwater archeology projects involving survey, artifact conservation and interpretation, and public outreach and education programs; and (5) maritime heritage tourism and maritime heritage curriculum development.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $2,500 to $50,000. New program, average awards not known.
None.
New program, not applicable.
Federal Agency: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Type of Assistance: Project Grants.
Obligations: (Grants) FY 99 $0; FY 00 est $0; and FY 01 est $0.
Budget Account Number: 14-9924-0-2-303.
Authorization: National Maritime Heritage Act of 1994, Public Law 103-451, 108 Stat. 4769, 16 U.S.C. 5401.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature: None available at this time.
Regional or Local Office: Not applicable.
Headquarters Office: Not applicable.
(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)
Formula and Matching Requirements: This program has no statutory formula. The requested grant amount must be matched on a 1-to-1 basis with nonfederal contributions from nonfederal sources, which include cash or in-kind services fairly valued.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Assistance is available for up to 24 months. Payments are made upon request for costs incurred.
Uses and Use Restrictions: This program is designed to support seven basic categories of maritime heritage education activities and seven basic categories of maritime heritage preservation activities. Education activities include: 1) activities which serve to enhance public access, use, and appreciation for maritime heritage collections; 2) activities focusing on maritime heritage trails and corridors; 3) maritime heritage field programs, 4) maritime history programs; 5) activities designed to encourage the preservation of traditional maritime skills; 6) minor construction projects which will improve public access, use and appreciation of educational and exhibit spaces of maritime heritage organizations; 7) reporting and publicity projects designed to increase public awareness and understanding of maritime preservation programs or projects. Preservation categories include: 1) activities associated with acquiring ownership of, or responsibility for, historic maritime properties for preservation purposes; 2) preservation planning; 3) documentation of historic maritime properties; 4) protection and stabilization of historic maritime properties; 5) preservation, restoration, or rehabilitation of historic maritime properties; 6) maintenance of historic maritime properties; and 7) reconstruction or reproduction of well-documented historic maritime properties. In general, the program does not fund projects which support training or professional development for the individual maritime heritage professional.
Reports: Progress Reports and Final Projects Reports are required in accordance with 43 CFR12 and the terms of the grant agreement.
Audits: In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 24, 1997), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that receive financial assistance of $300,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $300,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.
Records: Records retention and access requirements are carried out in accordance with OMB Circulars A-102 and A-110. Grantee/subgrantee must retain financial records, supporting documents, statistical records and other records considered pertinent to the terms of the grant/subgrant.
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