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 Tuesday, March 31.
Applications and details are on the MSNHA website at
https://msnha.una.edu/resources/community-grants-program/
“This year we are so excited to have a new online application system,” said MSNHA Director
Terah Klein. “It means a simplified and streamlined process that will make applying for and
managing our grants much easier for everybody.”
Klein will host a free in-person workshop on navigating the new system, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Friday,
Feb. 27. Lunch is included.
Proposed grants must be within MSNHA’s six counties – Colbert, Franklin, Lauderdale,
Lawrence, Limestone and Morgan – and connect to one of MSNHA’s themes: the Tennessee
River, Indigenous culture 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 or the workshop, email Klein at
tklein@una.edu.
Media Release/Cathy Wood
MSNHA media coordinator
