Keweenaw National Historical Park (NHP) Preservation Grants

Keweenaw Heritage Grants
CFDA 15.407 Active Grant
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$250K FY2026
$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.
FY2026 Program has not yet selected projects for funding. Program anticipates funding projects that support Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission's 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.

Program Objective

The Keweenaw National Historical Park (NHP) Preservation Grant program is intended to provide annual 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

  • Other

How to Apply

Award Procedure

Award procedures adhere to DOI, NPS Financial Assistance requirements.

Program details & compliance

Description

The Keweenaw National Historical Park (NHP) Preservation Grant program supports projects that preserve, interpret, and share the story of copper on Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula. The program provides annual funding to the Keweenaw NHP Advisory Commission and selected local partners to protect historic places, strengthen heritage programs, and improve public access to cultural resources in and around the park.

Mission Categories

Primary: Historical Preservation

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

Determined at the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) level.

Matching Requirements

As required by Public Law 102–543 (16 U.S.C. 410yy–7(b)), as amended March 30, 2009 -- Recipients 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).

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

Reporting & Compliance

Records Retention
3 years

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

Liz Valencia
906-487-7153
Isle Royale National Park & Keweenaw National Historical Park 800 E. Lakeshore Drive, Houghton, MI 49931
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-07-30. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-08-08 03:03:05.