The Underrepresented Communities Grant Program aims to help get more diverse communities recognized in the National Register of Historic Places. This grant supports projects that identify and nominate historic sites linked to underrepresented groups. Each project must lead to at least one new or updated nomination to the Register.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations that want to help expand the National Register of Historic Places to include more diverse and underrepresented communities. Eligible applicants include tribal organizations, private colleges, city and county governments, state governments, and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a tribal organization, private college, city, county, state government, or 501(c)(3) nonprofit
- Proposing a project that does not result in a new or amended nomination to the National Register
- Submitting the application after the deadline
- Requesting funds outside the $15,000 - $100,000 range
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., 501(c)(3) status for nonprofits)
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Timeline for project completion
- List of historic sites to be surveyed or nominated
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- Completed application form
- Evidence of community involvement or support
Cautions
- Every project must result in a new or amended nomination to the National Register
- Ensure the project aligns with the goal of representing underrepresented communities
- Strict adherence to application deadlines is crucial
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include tribal organizations, private institutions of higher education, city or township governments, county governments, state governments, and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status. Tribal organizations refer to Native American tribal organizations. Private institutions of higher education are privately funded colleges or universities. City or township governments are local municipal authorities. County governments are regional authorities within a state. State governments are the governing bodies of individual U.S. states. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status are organizations recognized by the IRS as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Overview
This grant is for organizations that want to help expand the National Register of Historic Places to include more diverse and underrepresented communities. Eligible applicants include tribal organizations, private colleges, city and county governments, state governments, and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a tribal organization, private college, city, county, state government, or 501(c)(3) nonprofit
- Proposing a project that does not result in a new or amended nomination to the National Register
- Submitting the application after the deadline
- Requesting funds outside the $15,000 - $100,000 range
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for projects that survey and nominate historic sites associated with underrepresented communities to the National Register of Historic Places.
Total Program Funding
$1,250,000
Expected Awards
15
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 2, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 7, 2026(24 days)
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a tribal organization, private college, government entity, or 501(c)(3) nonprofit
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Draft a budget plan within the $15,000 - $100,000 range
- Outline a timeline for project completion
- Compile a list of sites to be surveyed or nominated
- Gather letters of support or partnership agreements
- Complete the official application form
- Submit application by July 7, 2026