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FFNHA Project Grants (formerly Interpretive Grants)

FREEDOMS FRONTIER NATIONAL HERITAGE

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Funding Amount

Up to $3,000

Deadline

July 31, 2026

113 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

FFNHA Project Grants

Program Status: Active (expanded program introduced July 2023)

Geographic Scope: Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area covering 41 counties across western Missouri and eastern Kansas (31,000 square miles)

Purpose: Award partner sites match-free funds for projects connected to the heritage area's rich history

Focus Areas: Expanded scope including:

  • Interpretation

  • Programming

  • Restoration

  • Preservation

  • Archival management

    • Award Amount: Up to $3,000 (match-free)

    Key Features:

  • Fewer project restrictions and hurdles compared to previous Interpretive Grants

  • Simplified online application process

  • Letters of support and documentation can be uploaded directly to website

  • Three grant cycles per calendar year

    • Application Cycles (2024 onwards):

  • February

  • July

  • October

    • Eligibility:

  • Partner sites of Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area

    • Historical Context:

  • Program introduced July 2023 as expanded version of Interpretive Grants

  • Changes made in response to partner feedback

  • Since 2012, Freedom's Frontier grant programs have funded over 100 projects across 41 counties

    • Contact Information:

  • Kate Sutter, Community Engagement and Partnership Coordinator

  • Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area

  • 1047 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044

  • Phone: 785.856.5300

  • Email: info@freedomsfrontier.org

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    • Online application available at freedomsfrontier.org/project-grants
    • Streamlined online application system
    • Upload letters of support directly to website
    • Upload supporting documentation directly to website
    • Contact Kate Sutter for questions about the grant program

    Application Deadlines (2024 onwards)

    • February (specific date not provided)
    • July (specific date not provided)
    • October (specific date not provided)
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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    historyhumanitiesarts

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