National Aviation Heritage Area- AVIA
Agency: National Park Service
- 15.939 -- Heritage Partnership
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
1. Provide annual funding to Aviation Heritage Foundation Inc. to be able to manage and operate National Aviation Heritage Area (AVIA).
2. Jointly develop AVIA annual work plan objectives and action items.
3. NPS review and approval of AVIA annual work plan and budget justification.
4. Provide $330,000.00 per year in federal funds over the 5 year life of this Cooperative Agreement to be matched one for one, to achieve the mission, goals, and objectives of AVIA.
5. Oversee the proper spending of federal funds.
6. Approve AVIA annual report
Congress established National Aviation Heritage Area (AVIA) to preserve, protect and interpret the nationally significant stories of aviation history in the USA, in addition to providing greater public access to the natural, historic, and recreational resources of the region through the National Heritage Area designation. In addition, AVIA was created as an economic stimulus in the Dayton and southwestern Ohio region.
1. Work within the framework and federal mandate to implement the approved general management plan by working with designated aviation heritage partners, communities, and NPS.
2. Utilize the AVIA strategic plan for long term projects and programs.
3. Create and implement annual work plans to carry out the work of the strategic plan and general management plan.
4. Ensure strategic plan and annual work plans establish measurable performance goals as they relate to the following goals:
A. Preserve and develop AVIA heritage assets
B. Promote AVIA assets
C. Preserve and re-develop the Wright Company Factory Site
D. Develop a Sustainable Organization
5. Secure non-federal matching funds for this Cooperative Agreement
6. See 2020 Annual Work plan attached.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
noel_miller@nps.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| P20AC00173_AVIA_Notice_of_Intent_To_Award_Current_as_of_10.29.2018_1.pdf | Notice of Intent | Feb 4, 2020 10:27 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Archived: March 25, 2020
Award
$1,681,940
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$336,388
Award Minimum
$1,681,940
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
NPS-NOIP20AC00173
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Humanities
Community development
Environment
Education
Regional development
Energy
Category Explanation:
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
February 4, 2020
Archive date:
March 25, 2020
