Preserving and promoting the unique natural and cultural heritage of the Great Basin National Heritage Area.
Focus Areas
historic preservationcultural heritageinterpretation and public educationheritage tourismcommunity events and festivalsresearch (anthropology, history, natural resources)transportation for educational trips
Who They Fund
Tribal communitiesheritage organizations and museumsresearchers and field scientists (archaeology, geology, ecology)local tourism stakeholders and visitorsstudents and educational groups
About Great Basin Heritage Area Partnership
A federal-funded grant program sits at the center of Great Basin Heritage Area Partnership’s work, with awards used to protect and promote the natural and cultural heritage of the Great Basin National Heritage Area. The partnership supports projects that fit management-plan objectives, and its recent grants show a mix of site conservation, interpretation, tourism, and community revitalization. One of the largest recent awards went to Greater Delta Restoration Association for a substantial project, while other major grants supported Millard County Tourism and White Pine Community Choir.
The foundation’s portfolio also reaches into heritage infrastructure and public history. Recent awards include funding for Nevada Northern Railway Foundation’s freight barn walkway, City of Ely’s building restoration, and Friends of Territorial Statehouse for a living-history program. Research is part of the picture as well: the partnership has backed archaeology, geology, and fire-history studies, alongside projects that help visitors and local communities engage with Great Basin stories. Its grant programs are open to unsolicited applications and cover larger, small, quick, transportation, and research-focused awards.
What Great Basin Heritage Area Partnership Funds
Historic preservation is one of the clearest threads in the partnership’s grantmaking. In 2024, it gave $17,405 to Nevada Northern Railway Foundation for a freight barn walkway, and in 2025 it awarded $15,000 to City of Ely for building restoration. Public history and interpretation appear alongside that work: Friends of the Territorial Statehouse received $12,500 in 2025 for a living history program, and Nevada Northern Railway was funded in 2023 for digitized archives.
The partnership also funds tourism and visitor-facing materials. Millard County Tourism received $15,000 in 2024 for branding and marketing, and $9,870 in 2025 for the MCT Explorers Guide. Research-related grants include $17,600 to Ohio State University for a fire history study, $9,539 to Dr Zachary Fm Burton for geology research, and $8,650 to Topaz Museum for an archaeology newsletter. Community-facing projects such as a veterans memorial and dark-sky lighting also fit within its portfolio.
How Great Basin Heritage Area Partnership Gives
Typical awards cluster in the mid five figures: p25 is $8,672, median is $12,500, and p75 is $17,201. The recent list also includes a wide spread from smaller quick grants to larger awards above $20,000, including one at $66,207. The partnership appears to fund both one-off projects and repeated organizations over time; Nevada Northern Railway, Millard County Tourism, City of Ely, and Great Basin National Park Foundation each appear more than once across recent years. The organization runs a set of grant programs, including Large Grants, Small Grants, Quick Grants, Transportation Grants, and a research grant named for co-founder Tonia Harvey. Unsolicited applications are accepted.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$279K
Total Assets
$542K
Total Revenue
$637K
Total Expenses
$513K
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $9K and $17K, with a median of $13K.
25th Percentile
$9K
Median
$13K
75th Percentile
$17K
Geographic Reach
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project-based grantscapacity building (branding/marketing/infrastructure)historic preservation & conservationprogram support for interpretation and outreach
Topics
archival digitization and records preservationcultural heritage & tribal history documentationhistoric building restoration and site conservationpublic history, interpretation, and living-history programmingarchaeology, geology, and natural history researchtourism development and visitor-facing guide/publicationspublic art and environmental lighting (murals, dark-sky-friendly lighting)
Where Great Basin Heritage Area Partnership Makes Grants
All recent grants in the provided sample went to U.S. recipients, and the clearest geographic pattern is concentration in the Great Basin Heritage Area region rather than the headquarters state. Awards land in White Pine County, Nevada and Millard County, Utah, with recurring recipients in Ely, Oak City, and Delta. Millard County Tourism and Utah Tourism - Millard Co show activity in Utah, while the City of Ely, Nevada Northern Railway, and White Pine Main Street Assoc anchor grant activity in Nevada. The distribution also includes regional and national research recipients tied to Great Basin-related projects.
Frequently Asked Questions About Great Basin Heritage Area Partnership
What kinds of projects does Great Basin Heritage Area Partnership fund?
Its grant programs support heritage resource conservation and enhancement, education and interpretation, heritage tourism and recreation, community revitalization, and partnership development. Recent awards also show support for archival digitization, building restoration, living-history programming, research, signage, and visitor guides.
What is the typical grant size?
The recent grant distribution centers at a median of $12,500, with p25 at $8,672 and p75 at $17,201. The program range also includes smaller awards down to a few hundred dollars and larger awards above $20,000.
Can organizations apply without being invited?
Yes. The listed grant programs accept unsolicited applications, including Large Grants, Small Grants, Quick Grants, Transportation Grants, and the Tonia Harvey Research Grant.
Does the partnership fund recurring grantees?
Yes. Several organizations appear more than once in the recent grants list, including Nevada Northern Railway, Millard County Tourism, City of Ely, and Great Basin National Park Foundation, which suggests repeat funding across years.
Which types of organizations show up in recent grants?
Recent grants include museums and heritage groups, local governments, schools, universities, tribes, and tourism organizations. Examples in the list include Ely Shoshone Tribe, Ohio State University, Duckwater School, Topaz Museum, and Millard County Tourism.
Latest 990 Filing
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Open Grant Opportunities
Current and upcoming funding from Great Basin Heritage Area Partnership that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Open nowCloses in 21 days (Nov 2, 2026)Award: $3K – $8K
Small Grants
Heritage resource conservation and enhancementEducation and interpretationHeritage tourism and recreation+2 more
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations, private organizations, local or regional government entities, federally recognized Indian tribes, or individuals may apply. Applicants must have sufficient capacity to manage the project to completion. Projects must further at least one Great Basin National Heritage Area goal; collaboration and partnerships are encouraged.
Deadline: Applications are due November 2, 2026, by 5 p.m. PST.
Open nowCloses in 21 days (Nov 2, 2026)Award: $250 – $2K
Transportation Grants
Heritage resource conservation and enhancementEducation and interpretationHeritage tourism and recreation+3 more
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations, private organizations, local or regional government entities, federally recognized Indian tribes, or individuals may apply. Applicants must have sufficient capacity to manage the project to completion. Projects must further at least one Great Basin National Heritage Area goal; collaboration and partnerships are encouraged.
Deadline: Applications are due November 2, 2026, by 5 p.m. PST.
Open nowCloses in 21 days (Nov 2, 2026)Award: $8K – $25K
Large Grants
Heritage resource conservation and enhancementEducation and interpretationHeritage tourism and recreation+2 more
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations, private organizations, local or regional government entities, federally recognized Indian tribes, or individuals may apply. Applicants must have sufficient capacity to manage the project to completion. Projects must further at least one Great Basin National Heritage Area goal; collaboration and partnerships are encouraged.
Deadline: Applications are due November 2, 2026, by 5 p.m. PST.
Open nowCloses in 21 days (Nov 2, 2026)Award: $250 – $3K
Quick Grants
Heritage resource conservation and enhancementEducation and interpretationHeritage tourism and recreation+2 more
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations, private organizations, local or regional government entities, federally recognized Indian tribes, or individuals may apply. Applicants must have sufficient capacity to manage the project to completion. Projects must further at least one Great Basin National Heritage Area goal; collaboration and partnerships are encouraged.
Deadline: Applications are due November 2, 2026, by 5 p.m. PST.
Open nowCloses in 21 days (Nov 2, 2026)Award: Up to $8K
Tonia Harvey Research Grant
Heritage resource conservation and enhancementEducation and interpretationHeritage tourism and recreation+3 more
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations, private organizations, local or regional government entities, federally recognized Indian tribes, or individuals may apply. Applicants must have sufficient capacity to manage the project to completion. Projects must further at least one Great Basin National Heritage Area goal; collaboration and partnerships are encouraged.
Deadline: Applications for the open grant cycle are due November 2, 2026, by 5 p.m. PST.
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