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The National Maritime Heritage Program is a grant from the National Park Service administered in partnership with the Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration that funds preservation and education projects related to America's maritime heritage.
Grants provide 1-to-1 matching funds for a wide range of projects designed to preserve historic maritime resources and increase public awareness and appreciation of the nation's maritime legacy. Funding comes from proceeds generated by the sale or scrapping of obsolete vessels of the National Defense Reserve Fleet.
Eligible applicants typically include state, tribal, or local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions, with specific requirements varying by grant cycle.
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Maritime Heritage Grants - Maritime Heritage (U.S. National Park Service) Skip to global NPS navigation Skip to the footer section National Maritime Heritage Grants are administered by the National Park Service's National Maritime Heritage Program in partnership with the Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration .
The grants are funded through a percentage of the proceeds from the sale or scrapping of obsolete vessels of the National Defense Reserve Fleet. Maritime Heritage Grants provide 1-to-1 matching funds for a wide range of preservation and education projects designed to preserve historic maritime resources and increase public awareness and appreciation for the maritime heritage of the United States.
For more information please visit the Maritime Heritage Grants General Information and Frequently Asked Questions web pages. 1998 grant recipient Balclutha moored along Hyde Street Pier in San Francisco, California. National Park Service Last updated: December 14, 2023
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State, tribal, or local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions are eligible; specific requirements vary by grant cycle. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
National Maritime Heritage Program is funded by National Park Service. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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