Keweenaw National Historical Park (NHP) Preservation Grants

Keweenaw Heritage Grants
CFDA 15.407 Active Project Grants
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$250K FY2026
$207K
FY17
$252K
FY18*
$252K
FY19
$117K
FY20
$382K
FY21
$252K
FY22
$252K
FY23
$128K
FY24
$250K
FY25*
$250K
FY26*
* estimated

Funded Projects

Examples of what this program has supported.

FY2025 Projects provide crucial financial support to fund various projects that further the preservation and interpretation of the region's historic resources. Funding supports historical, educational, and cultural programs that enhance public understanding of the Keweenaw Peninsula's rich history, particularly its copper mining heritage, and engages the community to promote the park's resources.

Program Objective

The Keweenaw NHP Preservation Grant program is intended to provide annual ONPS base funding to the Keweenaw NHP Advisory Commission to assist in the fulfillment of their legislated duties: to carry out historical, educational, or cultural programs which enhance understanding and preservation of the historic and cultural resources in the park and surrounding area on Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula. The program also makes possible annual funding to the Village of Calumet to cover a portion of costs associated with administration of the Civic and Commercial Historic District Ordinance. Additionally, the Keweenaw NHP Preservation Grant program is intended for occasional program funding of park partner enhancement projects that address preservation of historic or cultural resources related to the story of copper on the Keweenaw Peninsula.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • State governments
  • Local governments
  • Public nonprofits
  • Other public organizations
  • Individuals / families
  • Private nonprofits
  • Other private organizations

Eligibility for these funds include the Keweenaw NHP Advisory Commission and owners or operators of nationally significant, or potentially significant, properties on the Keweenaw Peninsula located: within the boundaries of Keweenaw NHP; affiliated with an existing Keweenaw Heritage Site; at the Cliff Mine in Keweenaw County, along Torch Lake in Houghton County, or within the community of Painesdale in Houghton County.

Beneficiaries

  • 11
  • 16
  • 18
  • 4
  • 5
  • 7
  • 8

Beneficiaries may include: Public Nonprofit Institution / Organization: Keweenaw NHP Advisory Commission; Keweenaw NHP Heritage Sites; local or regional units of government; academic institutions, or federally recognized Indian tribes.

How to Apply

Application Procedure

Funding announcements for this program, along with registration procedures, application packages and instructions, points of contact, and procedures for submitting applications will be available on www.grants.gov.

Award Procedure

Award procedures adhere to DOI, NPS Financial Assistance requirements.

Program details & compliance

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Annual funding is to be used by the Keweenaw NHP Advisory Commission in the fulfillment of legislated duties. Annual funding is used by the Village of Calumet to cover expenses related to the administration of its historic district ordinance. Additional funding for preservation or interpretation projects may be available through special program opportunities to owners or operators of non-Federal properties containing nationally significant historic or cultural resources that are related to the story of copper on the Keweenaw Peninsula.

Required Documentation

All recipients are required to cite laws or by-laws that authorize the organization to accept funds.

Matching Requirements

Partners in the form of property owners, operators, or organizations must be able to provide a 1-to-1 match, with up to 100% of the match being in-kind (non-cash expenses that are directly related to the proposed project). See above for applicable statute.

NOTE: This requirement does NOT apply to the Keweenaw NHP Advisory Commission for which a match is not required.

Reporting & Compliance

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart B — General Provisions
  • Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart E — Cost Principles
  • Subpart F — Audit Requirements

Contacts

Heather Boyd (Bies)
906-370-3448
Isle Royale National Park & Keweenaw National Historical Park 800 E. Lakeshore Drive, Houghton, MI 49931
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2025-08-29. Spec v1.0. Last synced: 2026-05-30 02:36:54.