Opportunity Information: Apply for P22AS00355
The FY 2022 National Maritime Heritage Grant Program - Education Grants (Funding Opportunity Number P22AS00355) is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the National Park Service, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MarAd). The program exists to help preserve historic maritime resources and, just as importantly, to expand public understanding of and appreciation for the United States' maritime heritage. Unlike many grant programs that rely on annual appropriations, this one is funded through proceeds generated when obsolete vessels from the National Defense Reserve Fleet are sold or scrapped, which is then reinvested into maritime heritage work.
This particular Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is specifically for education-focused projects. The overall program splits available funding evenly between preservation projects and education projects, and applicants are expected to submit under the correct NOFO depending on whether their work is education or preservation. Education grants are meant to support projects that translate maritime history and resources into learning experiences for the public. Examples include developing new educational exhibits, creating or expanding programs and activities that encourage traditional maritime skills, and teaching specialized skills such as rigging and sail training. The program also supports interpretive projects that help the public understand maritime artifacts held in collections, as well as broader maritime heritage initiatives like heritage trails and corridor-based programming. In addition, the program can support the construction and use of reproductions of historic maritime resources when those reproductions serve an educational purpose.
A key requirement is cost sharing: every federal dollar must be matched by a non-federal dollar on a 1:1 basis. That match requirement means applicants need to plan for and document eligible non-federal contributions (cash and, where allowed, qualifying in-kind support) at the same level as the amount requested from the grant. Another major compliance requirement is that all funded work must meet the relevant Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation, ensuring that educational products and interpretive approaches align with accepted professional preservation and interpretation practices.
Eligibility is open to State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPOs) and other organizations as permitted under the National Maritime Heritage Act (54 USC 308701-380707). The opportunity notes that there are 59 SHPOs in total: one for each of the 50 states, five U.S. territories, the District of Columbia, and three Freely Associated States of Micronesia. The listing also indicates eligible applicant categories including state governments and other eligible entities covered by the authorizing statute. The assistance listing is under CFDA number 15.925.
For FY 2022, the posted award ceiling for an individual grant is $75,000. The opportunity was created on May 10, 2022, with an original closing date of September 20, 2022. In practical terms, this funding is aimed at organizations that can deliver well-defined maritime heritage education outcomes, demonstrate strong public benefit, meet professional standards for heritage-related work, and bring committed non-federal matching support to the table.Apply for P22AS00355
- The National Park Service in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2022 - National Maritime Heritage Grant Program - Education Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.925.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2022-05-10.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2022-09-20. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $75,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, Others.
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FY 2022 National Maritime Heritage Grant Program - Education Grants (P22AS00355): FAQs
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the FY 2022 National Maritime Heritage Grant Program - Education Grants Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), Funding Opportunity Number P22AS00355. It is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the National Park Service (NPS) in partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MarAd).
What is the purpose of the National Maritime Heritage Grant Program?
The program supports efforts that preserve historic maritime resources and expand public understanding and appreciation of the United States' maritime heritage. This particular NOFO focuses on education-oriented work that turns maritime history and resources into learning experiences for the public.
How is this program funded?
Instead of relying on annual appropriations, the program is funded using proceeds from the sale or scrapping of obsolete vessels from the National Defense Reserve Fleet. Those proceeds are reinvested into maritime heritage projects.
Is this NOFO for preservation work or education work?
This NOFO is specifically for education-focused projects. The overall program divides available funding evenly between preservation projects and education projects, and applicants are expected to apply under the correct NOFO depending on whether their proposed work is education or preservation.
What kinds of projects are considered "education" projects under this NOFO?
Education grants are intended to support projects that translate maritime history and resources into learning experiences for the public. Examples mentioned in the opportunity include developing new educational exhibits, creating or expanding programs and activities that encourage traditional maritime skills, and teaching specialized skills such as rigging and sail training.
Are interpretive and collections-based education projects eligible?
Yes. The NOFO notes support for interpretive projects that help the public understand maritime artifacts held in collections, as well as broader maritime heritage initiatives such as heritage trails and corridor-based programming.
Can this grant support reproductions of historic maritime resources?
Yes. The opportunity states the program can support the construction and use of reproductions of historic maritime resources when those reproductions serve an educational purpose.
What is the matching requirement?
The grant requires cost sharing at a 1:1 ratio. For every federal dollar awarded, the recipient must provide one non-federal dollar in match. Applicants should plan for and document eligible non-federal contributions at the same level as the amount requested.
Does the match have to be cash?
The information provided indicates the match can include non-federal contributions in cash and, where allowed, qualifying in-kind support. Applicants should be prepared to document whatever match is proposed.
What professional standards apply to funded work?
All funded work must meet the relevant Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation. This is intended to ensure educational products and interpretive approaches align with accepted professional preservation and interpretation practices.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is open to State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPOs) and other organizations as permitted under the National Maritime Heritage Act (54 USC 308701-380707). The opportunity also indicates eligible applicant categories including state governments and other eligible entities covered by the authorizing statute.
How many SHPOs are referenced in the opportunity?
The opportunity notes there are 59 SHPOs total: one for each of the 50 states, five U.S. territories, the District of Columbia, and three Freely Associated States of Micronesia.
What is the CFDA (assistance listing) number for this program?
The assistance listing is under CFDA number 15.925.
What is the maximum award amount for a single grant?
For FY 2022, the posted award ceiling for an individual grant is $75,000.
When was this funding opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was created on May 10, 2022. The original closing date listed is September 20, 2022.
What agencies are involved in administering or partnering on this program?
The National Park Service administers the opportunity, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MarAd).
What should applicants be prepared to demonstrate in a competitive proposal?
Based on the information provided, the funding is aimed at organizations that can deliver well-defined maritime heritage education outcomes, demonstrate strong public benefit, comply with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines, and provide committed non-federal matching support at the required 1:1 level.
How do I know whether my project should apply under the education NOFO or a preservation NOFO?
The program splits funding between preservation and education and expects applicants to submit under the correct NOFO. If the primary purpose of the work is public learning and interpretation (for example exhibits, skills training, interpretive programming, heritage trails, or collections interpretation), it aligns with the education NOFO described here.
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