HELP US SAVE THE MIAMI MARINE STADIUM!
WHERE IS THE LOVE?
WHERE IS THE LOVE?
Let's now talk about all the many different ways we can fast-track this Cultural & Historic National Treasure back to its former glory days.
STATE AND FEDERAL GRANTS FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATIONS?
To obtain state government funding for a historic project, identify your state's State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), as these offices manage grant programs funded by the National Park Service's Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) and state appropriations. Check the SHPO's website for grant announcements, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and details on how to apply via the government-wide Grants.gov portal or the state's designated grant system.
1. Contact Your State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
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Each state has a SHPO, often under its Department of State or a similar agency.
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The SHPO is the primary resource for information on available federal and state funds for historic preservation projects.
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Visit the SHPO's website to learn about their specific grant programs.
2. Understand Grant Sources
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Historic Preservation Fund (HPF):The National Park Service (NPS) administers federal HPF grants, which are then distributed through SHPOs to local, state, and tribal governments and non-profit organizations.
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State Appropriations:Some states also have their own funding sources, such as legislative appropriations, that they allocate to specific historic preservation programs.
3. Find Grant Opportunities
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SHPO Websites:Check the SHPO's website for announcements of their annual grant cycles, program details, and solicitation documents.
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Grants.gov:For federal grants or state competitive programs, applications are often submitted through the official government portal, Grants.gov. Create a saved search on Grants.gov for "State Historic Preservation Office Grants" to find relevant notices of funding opportunities (NOFOs).
4. Understand Eligibility and Project Requirements
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Eligible Applicants:Grants are typically for non-profit organizations, state agencies, local governments, and universities, rather than individual private property owners.
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Historic Preservation Focus:Projects must serve the public interest, protect significant historic and archaeological resources, and often require public accessibility.
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Review Criteria:Applications are evaluated based on factors such as the resource's significance, the threat it faces, the feasibility and sustainability of the project, and the applicant's administrative and financial capabilities.
5. Prepare and Submit Your Application
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Application Packages:Follow the instructions in the Funding Opportunity announcement (NOFO) carefully, as applications typically involve multiple forms and narrative responses.
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Electronic Submission:Applications are often accepted electronically through the SHPO's grant portal or through Grants.gov.
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Deadline:Pay close attention to the application deadline and ensure all required materials are submitted completely and on time.
https://dos.fl.gov/historical/grants/special-category-grants/
AND TO FIND THESE GRANTS WE NEED TO GO HERE:
AND HERE ARE THE APPLICATIONS:
AND HERE'S ANOTHER:
ONCE AGAIN THE DEADLINE
FOR SUBMITTING THIS APPLICATION
IS NOVEMBER 30TH, 2025
WE JUST MISSED ONE DEADLINE
ON SEPTEMBER 5TH, 2025
LETS NOT MISS THIS ONE!
In 2009, the National Trust for Historic Preservation named the Commodore Ralph Middleton Munroe Marine Stadium to its list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places. The National Trust designated the stadium as a National Treasure in March 2012. On April 18, 2012, the Florida Chapter of the American Institute of Architects placed the stadium on its list of Florida Architecture: 100 Years. 100 Places as the Ralph Middleton Munroe Miami Marine Stadium.
That's right!
However, there's still more... the Miami Marine Stadium is not just a National Treasure; hypothetically speaking, it is literally a National Treasure.
And here is why we suspect that the Miami Marine Stadium would not only qualify for State grants for Historical Preservation, but it could also qualify for Federal Grants because it is also the only one in the entire United States, which then makes it a one-of-a-kind National Treasure that belongs to all of US.
And what about the Culture of the Cuban people who have made Miami one of the most beautiful, vibrant, and influential cities in the United States and also the World?
