Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor is seeking applications to support public events and festivals that encourage exploration and enjoyment of the wealth of cultural, heritage, nature and recreational offerings within New York State’s canal corridor.
Donor Name: Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor
State: New York
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/23/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Funding Information
$500 to $3,000.
Uses of Funds
These events may be, but are not limited to:
- Major events such as system-wide or regional celebrations focused on canal waterways and trails.
- Events that focus on the heritage and culture of the canals including the canals’ bicentennial period (1817-1825)
- Events that promote recreation, especially when they encourage use of the NYS Canal System (Canal waterways and Canalway Trail) – glamping, camping, races, bicycling and paddling tours, and rowing: this includes four season recreational uses.
- Events that actively include or serve people of all ages and abilities.
- Events that draw a wide and diverse audience to the canal, including new users and people from underrepresented populations.
- Events that promote performance-based art on the canals including theater and music.
- Events that support the Canalway Challenge and 1st Mile Challenge.
- Events that support overnight stays.
- Events that support NYPA’s Reimagine the Canals initiative.
- Events that highlight the canals as linear recreational assets.
Eligibility Criteria
- Events must occur in 2024.
- Funding is open to counties, municipalities, units of local government, not-for-profit organizations and federally recognized Native American tribes located within the boundaries of the National Heritage.
- Proposed events may include reasonable fees.
For more information, visit ECNHC.