This grant helps Tribal Historic Preservation Offices (THPOs) with activities related to preserving historic properties on tribal lands. It supports tasks like surveying, planning, and education to protect these sites, as outlined by the National Historic Preservation Act.
Who it's for: This grant is specifically for Tribal Historic Preservation Offices (THPOs) that have an agreement with the National Park Service to take on historic preservation activities from the State Historic Preservation Office on tribal lands.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a Tribal Historic Preservation Office
- Lack of a Partnership agreement with the National Park Service
- Non-compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act
- Failure to adhere to the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines
- Ineligible use of funds
What You May Need
- Proof of Partnership agreement with the National Park Service
- Documentation of historic preservation activities
- Compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act
- Adherence to Secretary of the Interior's Standards
- Detailed project plan and budget
- Registration with relevant federal systems (e.g., SAM.gov)
- Completed application forms
- Evidence of tribal land jurisdiction
Cautions
- Ensure compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act
- Adhere to the Secretary of the Interior's Standards
- Funds must be used on tribal lands
- Only THPOs with a National Park Service agreement are eligible
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are Tribal Historic Preservation Offices (THPOs) that have a Partnership agreement with the National Park Service to assume historic preservation responsibilities from the State Historic Preservation Office on tribal lands. This grant is not open to other entities or individuals.
Overview
This grant is specifically for Tribal Historic Preservation Offices (THPOs) that have an agreement with the National Park Service to take on historic preservation activities from the State Historic Preservation Office on tribal lands.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a Tribal Historic Preservation Office
- Lack of a Partnership agreement with the National Park Service
- Non-compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act
- Failure to adhere to the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines
- Ineligible use of funds
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for identifying, evaluating, and protecting historic properties on tribal lands. This includes activities like surveys, planning, technical assistance, physical preservation, and educational programs.
Total Program Funding
$23,750,000
Expected Awards
235
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Apr 24, 2026
- Deadline
- Jun 30, 2026(17 days)
- Archive Date
- Dec 31, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Fall 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a Tribal Historic Preservation Office
- Ensure a Partnership agreement with the National Park Service is in place
- Prepare documentation of historic preservation activities
- Develop a detailed project plan and budget
- Register with SAM.gov and other federal systems
- Complete and submit application forms by the deadline
- Provide evidence of compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act