Long-Term Management & Funding of the Downeast Maine NHA

Chapter 9 evaluates three of the ten required criteria for National Heritage Area designation .

Criterion # 6 - Residents , business interests , non-profit organizations , and governments within the proposed area are involved in the planning , have developed a conceptual financial plan that outlines the roles for all participants including the federal government , and have demonstrated support for designation of the area .

Criterion # 7 - The proposed management entity and units of government supporting the designation are willing to commit to working in partnership to develop the heritage area .

Criterion # 10 - The management entity proposed to plan and implement the project is described .

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