The Alaska Office of History and Archaeology (OHA) and State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) provide programs to encourage the preservation and protection of the archaeological, historic, and architectural resources of Alaska.
The Alaska Maritime Heritage Preservation Program offers grants to support preservation and education projects related to Alaska's maritime heritage. The grant program has two main branches:
Preservation Grants: These grants support projects that advance Alaska's maritime heritage through public education and include activities such as identifying, documenting, evaluating archaeological and historic marine resources; researching and planning for marine resource preservation; and repairing or maintaining historic maritime resources. Applicants can request $10,000 to $50,000 for projects like surveys, National Register nominations, feasibility studies, and acquisition of marine resources for preservation.
Education Grants: Aimed at projects that advance Alaska's maritime heritage through public education. These projects may involve activities such as curation, interpretation, and public access to collections; developing geographic areas that express historic maritime themes; implementing waterborne-experience programs; and teaching traditional maritime skills. Requests for these grants can range from $5,000 to $50,000 and support participatory archaeology, exhibitions, lecture series, public demonstrations, and minor improvements to educational facilities and exhibit spaces.