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HomeMy WebLinkAbout030426 - Grants Available to Support Maritime HeritageALERT: BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. Apply now for funding from Maritime Washington ⚓ <https://mcusercontent.com/907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058/images/07ea115f-98cf-147d-d095-7d18ac95380b.png> Grant Funds Available to Support Washington's Maritime Heritage The Maritime Washington National Heritage Area is now accepting applications for the 2026 round of the Maritime Washington Grant Program. After a one-year hiatus, we're thrilled to bring back this funding opportunity to support those who celebrate and share Washington's water-based stories and resources. This year's grant round will focus on projects and programs that interpret our state's maritime heritage. Funding will support work that shares stories from, increases visibility of, and encourages public engagement with Washington's maritime heritage—past, present, and future. If your organization has a project that helps connect the public with our water-based places and stories through interpretation, we encourage you to learn more and apply! <https://mcusercontent.com/907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058/images/c43cf9f3-96ac-7a15-8d10-fe7166283532.jpg> Image: Installation of the new Sequim Bay Interpretive Kiosk by the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe, 2024 recipients of the Maritime Washington Grant Program. What is interpretation, and what kinds of projects are eligible? To borrow a definition from Washington State Parks, interpretation is "a communication process that provides opportunities for visitors to connect emotionally and intellectually with the world around them in meaningful ways.” This can include everything from exhibits and signage, to walking tours and educational programs, to webpages and podcasts—as well as all the work that goes into planning for these activities. Who is eligible? The Maritime Washington Grant Program funds nonprofit organizations, local governments, Tribes, regional educational institutions, and other entities that support our region’s maritime heritage. Applicants must be located in one of the 13 counties within the Maritime Washington National Heritage Area, and projects must directly connect to resources/stories located within the boundaries of the National Heritage Area. Check out the Program Guidelines <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=f831e6b8af&e=caffb2252c> for more details on eligibility. What funding is available? $100,000 in grant funds will be distributed among successful applicants to aid in their maritime heritage work, with a maximum grant request of $15,000 per applicant. The Maritime Washington Grant Program provides reimbursement-based grants and requires a 1:1 match from the grantee. Key Dates * March 4, 2026: Application period opens * April 1, 2026, 4:00 pm: Office hours with grant program administrators (register here <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=6c69607dfd&e=caffb2252c> ) * April 24, 2026, 5:00 pm: Applications due * July 2026: Grant contracts prepared for grant recipients; grant-supported project work and reimbursable expenses may commence. * January 31, 2027: Progress reports due for grantees * July 30, 2027: Grant-supported projects completed Learn More & Apply <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e058&id=58cfc15db8&e=caffb2252c> If you have any questions, we encourage you to join us for our virtual office hours on April 1 at 4:00 pm (register here <https://preservewa.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=907c69b081f5ea7a5b595e05 8&id=9a4febd31a&e=caffb2252c> ), or email Maritime Washington staff at mwnha@preservewa.org. <mailto:mwnha@preservewa.org?subject=Maritime%20Washington%20Grant%20Program> We look forward to receiving your applications and supporting our community in sharing Washington's rich maritime heritage! 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