The Management Entity should also include an advisory ( non-voting ) team of state and federal representatives , such as :
• Maine Office of Tourism
• Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation
• Maine Historic Preservation Commission
• Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands
• Maine Department of Transportation – Scenic Byways Program
• National Park Service – Acadia National Park
• Maine Department of Fish & Wildlife
• Charlotte County Regional Tourism , New Brunswick , Canada
A much larger spectrum of organizations , individuals , and interest groups will participate as partners and advisors in specific projects and programs outlined in the Management Plan . These entities are described in the Conceptual Financial & Community Partner Plan .
Conceptual Financial Plan & Community Partners
Success for the NHA program over such a large region requires coordinated partnerships amongst all involved . Partners in NHA planning have expressed their commitment to continued collaboration with a broad range of stakeholder organizations to develop the heritage area ( see letters of support and endorsements in Chapter 10 ). Most projects will be undertaken by partner organizations with the Management Entity providing technical assistance , coordination , promotion , and grant funds for appropriate projects . The Management Entity will make decisions about and facilitate priority regional projects & programs . Units of government and organizations directly or indirectly supporting the designation will contribute through projects that fit their priorities and also advance NHA goals .
The Department of the Interior currently provides up to $ 400,000 annually in funds to each National Heritage Area through the federal budget for Heritage Partnership Programs ( this amount can vary ). Department of the Interior funding passes through the National Park Service to the designated local NHA program management entity . Federal funds must be matched 1:1 by national heritage partners to accomplish projects identified in an annual work plan and budget . Match can be in the form of cash or in-kind contributions .
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