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Partnership Grant Application 2027

Partnership Grant Application FY2027

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We invite you to email grants@freedomsway.org and set up a time to discuss the development of your proposal prior to submitting an online application. It is our desire to provide as much support as possible to our partners through a collaborative, rather than competitive, process.

A slide deck providing an overview of the program and walk through of the mechanics of the funding process is available to download here.

Important Materials:
Partnership Grant Program Guidelines
Project Budget Template (Check your computer's downloads folder)
Freedom's Way National Heritage Area Management Plan
Please choose a descriptive project title to be used in publicity announcing grant awards.
Projects must take place within and/or relate to one or more of the 45 towns and cities of the Freedom's Way NHA. Click to view a map of the Heritage Area.
Refer to page 6 of the Partnership Grant Program Guidelines for eligibility requirements. The reimbursement check will be issued to this entity upon successful completion of an awarded project.
Please include a copy of the fiscal agent agreement signed by an authorized representative of each party with this application.
This is generally a 9-digit number issued by the IRS, e.g. 52-1234567
Mailing Address*
Project Contact - Name*
Terms and Conditions*
Funding Opportunities*
Refer to the descriptions beginning on page 2 of the Partnership Grant Program Guidelines and select the funding opportunity that best aligns with your project.
Must be within the range associated with the funding opportunity selected above. An itemized list of project-related expenses anticipated to be reimbursed through the Partnership Grant Program must be itemized in the Preliminary Project Budget.
Please be reminded that per our agreement with the National Park Service, projects must be matched with third-party cash and/or in-kind contributions. Refer to pages 7-8 of the Partnership Grant Program Guidelines for details. Anticipated sources of matching funds and estimated amounts must be itemized in the Preliminary Project Budget.
Please provide an overview of the project, including how it relates to the goals, objectives, and interpretive themes described Freedom's Way National Heritage Area Management Plan.
Anticipated Project Completion Date*
If awarded, a final report with accompanying documentation will be due eight (8) weeks from this date, or by September 1st, 2027—whichever comes first.
Do you have all of the required permits and property owner permissions, if applicable?*
Should you encounter issues uploading attachments, please email them to grants@freedomsway.org. Please be sure to include the name of the project and the word "attachments" in the subject line. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Max. file size: 512 MB.
Max. file size: 512 MB.
Please upload a preliminary project budget, including estimated expenses and sources of matching funds, using the Project Budget Template.
Max. file size: 512 MB.
Letters of support from project partners and/or community supporters are welcomed though NOT REQUIRED.

EXCEPTION:
If the project is located at a government-owned site or landmark, a letter of support must be obtained from the appropriate agency responsible for the site.
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    Please upload any additional attachments (such as images, plans, reports) that help to illustrate your project and/or request.
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