This grant helps State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPOs) across the U.S., its territories, and associated states to identify, evaluate, and protect historic properties. The funding supports activities like surveys, planning, technical assistance, and physical preservation. It also helps with nominations to the National Register of Historic Places and provides funding to Certified Local Governments.
Who it's for: This grant is primarily for State Historic Preservation Offices in the 50 states, 5 territories, 3 Freely Associated States, and the District of Columbia. It also supports Federal, State, and Local Government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private individuals involved in historic preservation activities.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a State Historic Preservation Office
- Failure to comply with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards
- Not providing required matching funds
- Late application submission
- Incomplete application
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility as a State Historic Preservation Office
- Detailed project proposal
- Compliance with Secretary of the Interior's Standards
- Matching funds documentation
- Completed application forms
- Budget outline
- Past performance records
- Partnership agreements (if applicable)
Cautions
- Ensure compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act
- Matching funds are required
- Strict adherence to application deadlines
- Projects must align with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include State Historic Preservation Offices in the 50 states, 5 territories, 3 Freely Associated States, and the District of Columbia. The grant is also open to other Native American tribal organizations and unrestricted state governments. Applicants must be involved in historic preservation activities as outlined in the National Historic Preservation Act.
Overview
This grant is primarily for State Historic Preservation Offices in the 50 states, 5 territories, 3 Freely Associated States, and the District of Columbia. It also supports Federal, State, and Local Government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private individuals involved in historic preservation activities.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a State Historic Preservation Office
- Failure to comply with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards
- Not providing required matching funds
- Late application submission
- Incomplete application
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for activities such as surveying historic properties, planning preservation projects, providing technical assistance, physical preservation efforts, and supporting nominations to the National Register of Historic Places. They can also be used to distribute funding to Certified Local Governments.
Total Program Funding
$62,150,000
Expected Awards
59
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Apr 24, 2026
- Deadline
- Jun 30, 2026(17 days)
- Archive Date
- Dec 31, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a State Historic Preservation Office
- Prepare a comprehensive project proposal
- Gather documentation for matching funds
- Ensure compliance with relevant standards and guidelines
- Complete all required application forms
- Submit application by the deadline