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Heritage Partnership is a grant from the Department of the Interior that funds the designation, conservation, and development of National Heritage Areas through the National Park Service. National Heritage Areas are large, lived-in landscapes where historic, cultural, and natural resources combine to form cohesive, nationally important regions.
First established in 1984 with the Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Area, the system now encompasses 62 designated areas nationwide. The program supports community-led conservation that marries heritage preservation, recreation, and economic development. Under the National Heritage Areas Act signed into law in 2023, the National Park Service administers a statutory framework for the system.
Heritage Area entities collaborate with local communities to determine how to make heritage relevant to local interests and needs, supporting both cultural preservation and sustainable economic growth.
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National Heritage Areas (U.S. National Park Service) Skip to global NPS navigation Skip to the footer section Community-Led Conservation and Development National Heritage Areas are places where historic, cultural, and natural resources combine to form cohesive, nationally important landscapes. Unlike national parks, National Heritage Areas are large lived-in landscapes.
Consequently, National Heritage Area entities collaborate with communities to determine how to make heritage relevant to local interests and needs. In 1984, the first National Heritage Area, Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Area, was signed into law by President Ronald Reagan.
In his dedication speech, Reagan referred to National Heritage Areas as "a new kind of national park" that married heritage conservation, recreation, and economic development. On January 5, 2023, President Biden signed the National Heritage Areas Act (P. L.
117-339) into law. This law established the National Heritage Area System, a statutory framework for the National Park Service’s role in its administration. In 2023, seven National Heritage Areas were designated, bringing the total to 62 National Heritage Areas .
Today, National Heritage Areas and the National Park Service are making an impact nationwide: Read our 2024 Annual Report ! The National Heritage Areas brochure (NPS unigrid) is a great way to learn more and easy to share. Heritage Areas 101: What is an NHA?
Learn more about National Heritage Areas and the NPS National Heritage Areas Program. National Heritage Areas FAQs Get answers to frequently asked questions about National Heritage Areas and the NPS National Heritage Areas Program. Visit Parks Related To National Heritage Areas Last updated: June 4, 2025 Preserving Places for People History & Heritage Development Healthy Environment, Healthy People Outdoor Adventure & Excitement
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State, local, or tribal government or other public entity, an educational institution, or a private nonprofit organization. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows recent federal obligations suggest $20,000,000 (2025). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Yes — Heritage Partnership is offered by Department of the Interior and this listing comes from SAM.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.
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The Department of Defense FY2026 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP) provides funding for U.S. universities to acquire research equipment and instrumentation in areas important to national defense, including AI and machine learning hardware. The program is administered jointly by the Army Research Office (ARO), Office of Naval Research (ONR), and Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), with approximately $34 million available and 95 awards anticipated. DURIP funds the acquisition of specialized computing hardware for AI/ML research (GPU clusters, TPUs, neuromorphic processors), robotics and autonomous systems testbeds, sensor arrays and data collection systems for machine learning training, high-performance computing infrastructure for defense-relevant AI research, and laboratory equipment for human-AI interaction studies. The program specifically supports equipment that enhances research-related education in DoD-priority disciplines. While general-purpose computing is not eligible, computing equipment directly supporting DoD-relevant AI research programs qualifies. No cost sharing is required.
Vinnova, Sweden's national innovation agency, funds projects developing applied AI solutions for Swedish industry through its Advanced Digitalization Programme. Each project can apply for between 2 and 10 million SEK (approximately $190,000 to $950,000 USD) covering up to 50% of eligible project costs. The total call budget is 60 million SEK. Projects run for 12-24 months and focus on two key areas: Intelligent Edge (AI for real-time application in the sensor chain) and AI-based decision support. All projects must address industrial needs and integrate gender equality and climate change perspectives. Scientific publications must be open access. A parallel call also funds AI and cybersecurity projects at 1-10 million SEK per project with a 50 million SEK total budget.