Maryland Heritage Areas Authority Provides 63 Grants to Heritage Tourism Sites, Activities and Organizations Across Maryland.

Susquehanna Museum of Havre de Grace at the Lockhouse

Sixty-three matching grants totaling $2,713,480 were awarded to Maryland non-profits, local jurisdictions and other heritage tourism organizations – including heritage, historic preservation, natural resources and educational organizations– by the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA). These grant funds support heritage tourism projects and activities that expand economic development and tourism-related job creation throughout the state (full listing available here). MHAA oversees Maryland’s system of 12 locally-administered, State-certified Heritage Areas.

Maryland Heritage Areas Authority Provides 51 Grants to Heritage Tourism Sites, Activities, and Organizations Across Maryland

CROWNSVILLE, MD (July 11, 2011) – Fifty-one matching grants totaling $2,298,000 were awarded to Maryland non-profits - including museums, tourism sites, historic preservation, natural resources and educational organizations, as well as local jurisdictions - by the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA). These grant funds support heritage tourism projects and activities that expand economic development and tourism-related job creation throughout the state (see full listing in the full release).

Maryland Heritage Areas Grants Workshops - Register Today!

It's that time of year again!

Are you located in a Certified Heritage Area?

Are you interested in learning more about grants that are available for capital and non-capital projects relating to the preservation of historical, archeological, natural and cultural resources and heritage tourism?

If so, you will want to attend one of four upcoming grant workshops that are being offered by the Maryland Heritage Areas Program. These sessions are an opportunity to learn more about the FY 2012 grant program and the revised grant application forms, and will also provide the chance to ask any questions you may have about the program.

National Scenic Byways Program Announces FY 2011 Grant Intention Solicitation

The National Scenic Byways Program announces the soliciation of grant intent to apply forms for FY 2011 funding, to be submitted by 2 p.m. on January 12, 2011. Guidance and other important materials are available on the Byways Online website at http://www.bywaysonline.org/grants/ .

Applicants should review these resources to ensure applications meet all submission requirements for the FY 2011 grant cycle. They are also asked to work closely with the byway organization that coordinates activities on the relevant byway. These organizations will rank and/or consolidate projects and can therefore have a large impact on the success of the application. In addition, all projects should reflect the priorities outlined in the corridor management plan that the respective byway organization has prepared.

Maryland Heritage Areas Authority Provides 55 Grants to Heritage Tourism Sites, Activities, and Organizations Across Maryland.

More than $2.6 million awarded by the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority
CROWNSVILLE, MD (July 12, 2010) - Maryland non-profit groups, museums, and governments received 55 matching grants totaling $2,617,146 from the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA) for heritage tourism projects and activities that expand economic development throughout the state (see full listing). Heritage tourism is "traveling to experience the places and activities that authentically represent the stories and people of the past and present," as defined by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and "includes historic, cultural and natural resources."

"Targeted investments by Maryland's Heritage Areas Program promote economic growth and job development in our cities and towns by encouraging more people to visit and stay longer while enjoying Maryland's unique historic places, natural landscapes, and distinctive cultural traditions," said Governor Martin O'Malley. "I congratulate our eleven Certified Heritage Areas and their heritage tourism partners on these well-deserved awards. Their efforts boost Maryland's economy, preserve our state's valuable legacy and contribute to a Smart, Green and Growing Maryland."

National Recreational Trail Grants Available - Applications Due July 1, 2010

Each year Maryland is apportioned National Recreational Trails Program funds through the Federal Surface Transportation Equity Act for disbursement to qualifying projects. These funds, administered by the Maryland State Highway Administration, have made it possible for communities across the State to develop, improve and maintain trails in order to provide access to Maryland’s awesome natural and recreational resources.

We are always looking for eligible projects, and invite you to consider applying for National Recreational Trails Program funds for your recreational trail projects. To learn more about eligible project types and program criteria, as well as accessing a digital application, visit the following website: http://www.marylandroads.com <http://www.marylandroads.com//> . Scroll down to the “Recreational Trails Program” under “Environment and Community”.

MHT Non-Capital and Museum Assistance Grant Deadline is March 31, 2010!

Don’t break your pencil in despair or throw out your draft. Call MHT staff to ask questions or get advice about your application that is due on March 31, 2010 (postmarked). While FY2011 funding remains unsettled, MHT’s Office of Preservation Planning and Museums staff await your call or email.


Non-capital Assistance: Nicole Diehlmann, Ndiehlmann@mdp.state.md.us or 410-514-7625

Museum Advancement Assistance: Mary Alexander, Malexander@mpd.state.md.us or 410-514-7622

Capital: This program is unfunded for FY2011.

Deadline Extended: MHAA Multi-Heritage Area Grants

Realizing that the record breaking snowfall(s) prevented many people from getting into their offices, we are extending the deadline for submission of Multi-Heritage Area Grants from February 12 to FEBRUARY 19, 2010.

The project grant application and instructions are available here.

If there are questions, please don't hesitate to contact Richard Hughes or Jen Ruffner - e-mail might be best if we are unable to get into the office, as we can check that from home (provided the electricity doesn't go out!).

Richard Hughes
Administrator
Maryland Heritage Areas Program
Maryland Historical Trust
Department of Planning
100 Community Place
Crownsville, MD 21032
Tel. (410) 514-7685
Fax (410) 514-7678
E-mail: rhughes@mdp.state.md.us
Website: http://mht.maryland.gov/

Jennifer Ruffner
Assistant Administrator
Maryland Heritage Areas Program
Maryland Historical Trust
Department of Planning
100 Community Place
Crownsville, MD 21032
Tel. (410) 514-7612
Fax (410) 514-7678
E-mail: jruffner@mdp.state.md.us
Website: http://mht.maryland.gov/

Maryland Heritage Areas Project Grant Deadlines

If you are planning to apply for a Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA) Project Grant for FY 2011, we have posted each heritage area's grant deadline and submission information here. Applicants should remember that all submissions (except for multi-heritage area projects) must be submitted first to your local heritage area and not directly to MHAA. Please also note that many heritage areas ask for an Intention to Apply form before a full proposal is submitted, so check to see what your heritage area requires.

The MHAA Project Grant application and instructions are available here.

Don't forget that all applicants must also have completed a profile with the Maryland Cultural Data Project before they submit their grant application.

Maryland Heritage Areas Program Grant Workshops - Register Now!

Are you located in a Certified Heritage Area?


Are you interested in learning more about grants that are available for capital and non-capital projects relating to the preservation of historical, archeological, natural and cultural resources?


If so, you will want to attend one of four upcoming grant workshops that are being offered by the Maryland Heritage Areas Program. These sessions are an opportunity to learn more about the FY 2011 grant program and the revised grant application forms, and will also provide the chance to ask any questions you may have about the program.

All are welcome to attend. Please register no later than January 25, 2010 with the host of the session you select, as space is limited at some locations. Times, locations and contact information for the four sessions are listed below.

• Wednesday, January 27, 10 a.m., B & O Railroad Museum, 901 W. Pratt Street, Baltimore. www.borail.org. Call Shauntee Daniels at 443-984-2369 to sign up.
• Friday, January 29, 10 a.m., Chesapeake College Cambridge Center, 416 Race Street, Cambridge. www.chesapeake.edu/cambridge/. Call Linda Cashman at 410-228-1000 to sign up. This session will also include a tutorial on the Maryland Cultural Data Project.
• Monday, February 1, 10 a.m., Heritage Center Complex, 2664 Riva Road, Annapolis, Chesapeake Room, 2nd floor. Call 410-222-1805 to sign up.
• Wednesday, February 3, 10 a.m., The Hyattsville Municipal Building, 4310 Gallatin Street, Hyattsville, Prangley Room, 2nd floor. Call 301-887-0777 to sign up.

Questions? Call 410-514-7612.

Intention-to-Apply forms now being accepted for MHT Non-Capital and Museum Advancement Program Grants

MHT is now accepting Intention to Apply submissions for Non-Capital and Museum Advancement Program Grants. MHT does not anticipate having Capital Grant funds available in the next fiscal year and therefore is not accepting applications for Capital Grants at this time.

The Intention to Apply forms are due to MHT on or before January 8, 2010.

Click here for more information, including Intention to Apply forms.

Submitting an Intention to Apply allows Maryland Historical Trust staff to anticipate funding needs for the upcoming fiscal year and to convey those needs to the General Assembly as the annual budget is developed. Submitting an Intention to Apply form is not a prerequisite for grant eligibility, but is strongly recommended.

Full application materials for Non-Capital and Museum Advancement Grants will be available on or around December 15, 2009.

Maryland Association of History Museums - Fall Workshop

Henny Penny… is the Sky is Falling!?

Disasters come in all forms – lack of funding or falling roofs!

Join Maryland Museum colleagues for a day of planning for with BOTH issues.

October 19, 2009 9:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Belair Mansion
12207 Tulip Grove Drive
Bowie, MD
Click here for a map and driving directions

Cost: $15 MAHM Members, $20 Non-Members


Click here to download the registration form

9:30 am. Registration, Coffee and Networking

10:00 a.m. Writing a Grant That’s NOT a Disaster!

12:00 Lunch (Included)


1:00 What Happens after the Sky HAS Fallen? - Maryland Connecting to Collections Project

Belair Mansion is located at 12207 Tulip Grove Drive, Bowie Md.

Questions?: museumevents@cityofbowie.org or 301-809-3089