ATHA / MHAA Heritage Area State Grants
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Larger heritage-tourism grants for projects involving historical, cultural, or natural resources, sites, events, or facilities with a heritage-tourism component, for non-profits and municipalities in the Anacostia Trails Heritage Area (MD). Administered as a Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA) pass-through: ATHA receives, ranks, and forwards applications to MHAA. Dollar-for-dollar match required (cash ≥75% of the match; state funds cannot be used as match). FIA: no single stated award ceiling on the scraped page; observed FY18–FY21 awards ranged ~$9,350–$100,000 (amount left null to avoid fabrication).
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How to Apply
Submit a Letter of Intent in January via the Maryland Historical Trust online grants portal; draft applications due to ATHA in March; MHAA final action in July; funds disbursed Fall/Winter.
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