The Semiquincentennial Grant Program by the National Park Service is designed to help preserve cultural resources related to America's founding, in celebration of the country's 250th anniversary. This program provides financial support for the physical preservation of properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places, such as buildings and historic sites. Grants range from $15,000 to $750,000 and are awarded competitively, with no requirement for matching funds, although providing a match may strengthen an application.
Who it's for: This grant is for a wide range of entities, including Native American tribal organizations, county and city governments, private and public colleges and universities, state governments, and both nonprofit organizations with and without 501(c)(3) status.
More details
Likely Disqualifiers
- Properties not listed on the National Register of Historic Places
- Entities not fitting the eligible applicant types
- Applications submitted after the deadline
- Incomplete applications
- Requests outside the $15,000 - $750,000 range
What You May Need
- Proof of property listing on the National Register of Historic Places
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget outline
- Organizational documentation (e.g., 501(c)(3) status if applicable)
- Letters of support or partnership (if applicable)
- Evidence of matching funds (optional but beneficial)
- Completed application form
Cautions
- Ensure the property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Applications must be complete and submitted by the deadline.
- Consider providing matching funds to enhance competitiveness.
Generated from official source details for readability
Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include Native American tribal organizations, county governments, private institutions of higher education, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, public and state institutions of higher education, city or township governments, state governments, and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status.
Overview
This grant is for a wide range of entities, including Native American tribal organizations, county and city governments, private and public colleges and universities, state governments, and both nonprofit organizations with and without 501(c)(3) status.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Properties not listed on the National Register of Historic Places
- Entities not fitting the eligible applicant types
- Applications submitted after the deadline
- Incomplete applications
- Requests outside the $15,000 - $750,000 range
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for the physical preservation of historic properties, which may include restoration, rehabilitation, and repair work necessary to maintain the cultural significance of these sites.
Total Program Funding
$11,907,000
Expected Awards
20
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- May 18, 2026
- Deadline
- Jun 30, 2026(17 days)
- Archive Date
- Sep 30, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify property listing on the National Register of Historic Places
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Create a comprehensive budget outline
- Gather organizational documentation
- Collect letters of support or partnership
- Consider securing matching funds
- Complete and submit the application form by June 30, 2026