Beach to Bay Heritage Area Mini Grants
In order to promote heritage tourism and community involvement, BTBHA hosts a Mini Grant program to provide funding for significant local projects. Applicants may apply for small non-capital project grant funding directly from BTBHA. Grant projects reflect the cultural heritage of the Beach to Bay Heritage Area. Winners are chosen by a grant review committee based on their plan to address or complete a priority activity identified in and consistent with the goals, objectives, strategies and actions outlined in the approved MHAA Certified Management Plan. Potential applicants may refer to the Executive Summary of the BTBHA Management Plan.
These matching one-to-one mini grants are designed to assist heritage-related organizations and municipalities within our certified area to develop new and innovative programs, partnerships, exhibits, tours, events, and other initiatives consistent with the regional themes and activities suggested in our Certified Management Plan. We encourage mini-grant proposals that include collaborative partnerships and enhance preservation, heritage tourism and the stewardship of historic, cultural or natural resources.
Examples of eligible projects include new heritage tours, maps, brochures, and other heritage-related publications; public programs, exhibits or events; website development; K-12 programs; seminars, workshops and conferences. Certain marketing expenses may be eligible for funding through mini-grants. Mini-grants shall not be used for administrative expenses or capital projects. Some staff time paid on an hourly basis can be eligible as a match only for that portion of a staff person’s time dedicated solely to a funded project. All interpretive signage projects should adhere to National Park Service standards for design. Garden projects must make use of sustainable practices and native plants.
BTBHA encourages proposals that are consistent with our regional thematic heritage-tourism related initiatives and those that include new technology, foster environmentally-friendly and sustainable practices at heritage sites, foster accessibility for visitors with disabilities, and/or create new heritage-related programming in the arts. Other projects not specifically stated here may be eligible and should be discussed prior to applying with our heritage area executive director.
Generally, grants are made as one-time awards, not for ongoing projects or activities that require a multi-year commitment. No matching or grant funds may be expended before the date of grant award notification.
Who is eligible?
Non-profit 501(c)3 organizations and government entities within the certified heritage area in Wicomico, Worcester and Somerset counties are eligible to apply. Individuals with proposals fitting the guidelines may apply in partnership with an eligible organization. The maximum grant award may vary from year to year.
We welcome anyone seeking financial assistance for smaller heritage tourism related projects to contact us.
These matching one-to-one mini grants are designed to assist heritage-related organizations and municipalities within our certified area to develop new and innovative programs, partnerships, exhibits, tours, events, and other initiatives consistent with the regional themes and activities suggested in our Certified Management Plan. We encourage mini-grant proposals that include collaborative partnerships and enhance preservation, heritage tourism and the stewardship of historic, cultural or natural resources.
Examples of eligible projects include new heritage tours, maps, brochures, and other heritage-related publications; public programs, exhibits or events; website development; K-12 programs; seminars, workshops and conferences. Certain marketing expenses may be eligible for funding through mini-grants. Mini-grants shall not be used for administrative expenses or capital projects. Some staff time paid on an hourly basis can be eligible as a match only for that portion of a staff person’s time dedicated solely to a funded project. All interpretive signage projects should adhere to National Park Service standards for design. Garden projects must make use of sustainable practices and native plants.
BTBHA encourages proposals that are consistent with our regional thematic heritage-tourism related initiatives and those that include new technology, foster environmentally-friendly and sustainable practices at heritage sites, foster accessibility for visitors with disabilities, and/or create new heritage-related programming in the arts. Other projects not specifically stated here may be eligible and should be discussed prior to applying with our heritage area executive director.
Generally, grants are made as one-time awards, not for ongoing projects or activities that require a multi-year commitment. No matching or grant funds may be expended before the date of grant award notification.
Who is eligible?
Non-profit 501(c)3 organizations and government entities within the certified heritage area in Wicomico, Worcester and Somerset counties are eligible to apply. Individuals with proposals fitting the guidelines may apply in partnership with an eligible organization. The maximum grant award may vary from year to year.
We welcome anyone seeking financial assistance for smaller heritage tourism related projects to contact us.
The FY20 mini-grant application and guidelines are available here.