THE SHOALS-Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area, a program of the National Park Service that helps
communities in northwest Alabama protect and promote natural and cultural resources, is
accepting applications for its Community Grants Program through Thursday, Dec. 31.
Applications and details are on the MSNHA website at
https://msnha.una.edu/resources/community-grants-program/
“Our online application system that we implemented earlier this year has been overwhelmingly
successful,” said MSNHA Director Terah Klein. “It’s a simplified and streamlined process that
makes applying for and managing our grants much easier for everybody.”
Proposed grants must be within MSNHA’s six counties – Colbert, Franklin, Lauderdale,
Lawrence, Limestone and Morgan – and connect to one of MSNHA’s themes: Indigenous
culture, Tennessee River and music. Grantees also must match their grant awards 1:1 with
approved volunteer hours and/or approved additional expenses not covered by federal funds.
“Projects should also be completed within a year, and funds are reimbursed only after the project
is complete and supporting documentation submitted,” Klein added.
For questions and more information about MSNHA grants, email Klein at tklein@una.edu.
Media Release/Cathy Wood
MSNHA media coordinator
