As we've seen in recent years, many interpretation and restoration grants have gone underutilized not because of a lack of interest but because of cost of meeting federal requirements can be prohibitive for local partners. By modestly adjusting the cost share and consolidating these grant programs, we are lowering barriers to entry, increasing participation and ultimately leveraging more, not less, private and local investment and preservation efforts. This approach maintains the integrity of the partnership while ensuring the program works as intended on the ground. (03:22–03:36)
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Asserts that HR7618 lowers barriers to entry and increases participation by adjusting cost share and consolidating grant programs.
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