2010 Essex Heritage Partnership Grant Program
About the Essex Heritage Partnership Grant Program
The Essex National Heritage Commission’s Partnership Grant Program is a matching grant program created to foster and support the stewardship activities of organizations that share the Commission’s mission to preserve and promote the historic, cultural and natural resources of the Essex National Heritage Area.
Impacting many in the region, the 12-year old program has provided more than $1,600,000 to municipalities and nonprofit heritage organizations that steward the region’s nationally significant heritage.
2010 Partnership Grant Program
NOTE: Please read all grant program materials carefully as significant changes are being implemented with this year’s program, including a pre-set grant amount and an online application process.
Through its 2010 Partnership Grant Program, Essex Heritage will fulfill a strategic priority by awarding $2,500 grants to ten (10) qualified applicants who apply for funding in one of three categories:
- Education: Create or further develop educational opportunities for youth
- Interpretation: Increase awareness and understanding of the region’s heritage
- Preservation: Preserve and enhance historic structures, landscapes and cultural resources
Essex Heritage will accept applications for eligible projects online only until 11:59 PM on Sunday, February 28, 2010. Once submitted, an application can be revised anytime until 11:59 PM on February 28th. Following a review of all applications, Essex Heritage will invite a select number of applicants to submit additional material for the commission’s further consideration. All applicants will be notified by early May regarding the status of their application. Once designated to receive funding, grant recipients will be required to execute a grant contract which will outline match-funding requirements and grant reporting and as well as related responsibilities. All funded projects must be completed and all reports and financial documentation must be submitted to Essex Heritage by June 30, 2011.
How to Apply
Applications are due no later than Sunday, February 28, 2010 by 11:59 PM.
Applications will be accepted ONLINE ONLY.
