SdCNHA calls for grant applications

VALLEY—The Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area (SdCNHA) is pleased to announce its 2018 call for Heritage Grant applications. Grants are available to local organizations working to promote the mission of the National Heritage Area.

The SdCNHA’s desire is to share the culturally diverse stories of the area, since stories are the backbone of identity and culture. The work of the organization’s past grantees has been to preserve, protect, interpret, and promote the unique stories of people, places, and resources within this area and the San Luis Valley.

Deadline for Submission:
Heritage Grants are available to local organizations and applications are available on sdchna.org. Submissions for the 2018 call for grant applications will be accepted starting March 1.The deadline to submit a grant application is June 1. Funding is available up to $25,000.

Funding Scope:
Grants from the SdCNHA are intended to encourage local cultural and historic heritage preservation activities and educational programs and support Heritage Tourism in Alamosa, Conejos and Costilla counties. Past grantees have used grant funds to restore historic buildings; provide interpretation; restore or promote scenic and recreational resources; and used various forms to document culturally significant components of the way of life in the San Luis Valley. Please see the website for SdCNHA’s mission, vision, and a list of past grants awarded.

Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area is administered by a non-profit board of volunteers who represent Alamosa, Conejos and Costilla Counties. Board meetings are open to the public and occur on the third Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m., in rotation between Alamosa, Conejos, and Costilla counties.