Keweenaw National Historical Park (NHP) Preservation Grants (15.407)
Keweenaw National Historical Park (NHP) Preservation Grants (Assistance Listing 15.407) is run by the National Park Service, part of the Department of the Interior. It awarded $1.3 million in 5 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $252,827 per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $129,661. Half of the 5 awards fell between $6,000 and $250,000, and they ranged from $2,000 to $876,475.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$1.3 million
- Grant awards5
- Typical award$129,661
- Awarded in FY 2025$250,000
- Size rank1,804 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceCooperative agreements (discretionary grants)
Key findings
- Annual funding fell from $381,661 in fiscal 2021 to $250,000 in fiscal 2025.
- It is the 1804th largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- Awards went to recipients in 1 states and territories.
What the program funds
The Keweenaw National Historical Park (NHP) Preservation Grant program is intended to provide annual base funding to the Keweenaw NHP Advisory Commission to assist in the fulfillment of their legislated duties: to carry out historical, educational, or cultural programs which enhance understanding and preservation of the historic and cultural resources in the park and surrounding area on Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula. The program also makes possible annual funding to the Village of Calumet to cover a portion of costs associated with administration of the Civic and Commercial Historic District Ordinance. Additionally, the Keweenaw NHP Preservation Grant program is intended for occasional program funding of park partner enhancement projects that address preservation of historic or cultural resources related to the story of copper on the Keweenaw Peninsula.
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Rules from the program listing
What the money can and cannot pay for
Annual funding is to be used by the Keweenaw NHP Advisory Commission in the fulfillment of legislated duties. Annual funding is used by the Village of Calumet to cover expenses related to the administration of its historic district ordinance. Additional funding for preservation or interpretation projects may be available through special program opportunities to owners or operators of non-Federal properties containing nationally significant historic or cultural resources that are related to the story of copper on the Keweenaw Peninsula. The National Park Service shall have right of access at reasonable times to public portions of the property to benefit the visiting public. No changes or alterations shall be made in such properties except by mutual agreement between the NPS and other parties to the agreement(s).;
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. As required by Public Law 102–543 (16 U.S.C. 410yy–7(b)), as amended March 30, 2009 -- Recipients in the form of property owners, operators, or organizations must be able to provide a 1-to-1 match, with up to 100% of the match being in-kind (non-cash expenses that are directly related to the proposed project). NOTE: This requirement does NOT apply to the Keweenaw NHP Advisory Commission for which a match is not required.MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Award range and average, in the agency's words
Range: $1,000 - $150,000
Examples of funded projects
Fiscal Year2025: Historical and Cultural Programs: Funding can support programs that educate the public about the historical and cultural significance of a region, enhancing understanding and appreciation of its heritage. Preservation Projects: Grants may be used for projects that preserve historic buildings, artifacts, and sites, ensuring that these resources are maintained for future generations.Fiscal Year2026: Program has not yet selected projects for funding. Program anticipates funding projects that support Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission's legislated duties to carry out historical, educational, or cultural programs which enhance understanding and preservation of the historic and cultural resources in the park and surrounding area on Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula.
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Keweenaw National Historical Park (NHP) Preservation Grants (15.407) awarded $1.3 million across 5 grant awards, an average of $252,827 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission | Michigan | 1 | $876,475 |
| Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission | Michigan | 1 | $250,000 |
| The Quincy Mine Hoist Association | Michigan | 1 | $129,661 |
| Village of Calumet Inc | Michigan | 2 | $8,000 |
Who usually wins
Nonprofits received 80% of the money, state and local governments 0.5%.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofits | 2 | $1.0 million | 80% |
| Other | 2 | $252,000 | 20% |
| State and local governments | 1 | $6,000 | 0.5% |
By state
Each state below has its own page for this program, with its recipients and yearly totals.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 5 | $1.3 million |