The History of Equal Rights Grant Program, run by the National Park Service, offers funding to preserve historic sites that are significant to the struggle for equal rights in America. This includes funding for architectural services, preservation plans, and physical preservation of structures. Grants range from $15,000 to $750,000 and do not require matching funds.
Who it's for: This grant is for a wide range of entities interested in preserving historic sites related to equal rights. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status), Native American tribal organizations, county and city governments, public and private colleges and universities, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, and state governments.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Entities not related to historic preservation
- Projects not related to equal rights
- Applications submitted after the deadline
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Historic structure reports
- Preservation plans
- Architectural service details
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., nonprofit status)
- Budget outline
- Project timeline
- Letters of support or partnership
- Previous preservation project examples
- Organizational financial statements
Cautions
- Ensure your project is directly related to equal rights history.
- Applications must be complete and submitted by the deadline.
- Funds cannot be used for projects outside the scope of historic preservation.
- Be prepared for a competitive selection process.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, other Native American tribal organizations, county governments, city or township governments, public and state institutions of higher education, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, private institutions of higher education, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, and state governments.
Overview
This grant is for a wide range of entities interested in preserving historic sites related to equal rights. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status), Native American tribal organizations, county and city governments, public and private colleges and universities, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, and state governments.
Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Entities not related to historic preservation
- Projects not related to equal rights
- Applications submitted after the deadline
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for a variety of preservation activities, including architectural services, creating historic structure reports, developing preservation plans, and performing physical preservation work on historic structures.
Total Program Funding
$10,000,000
Expected Awards
16
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 11, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 21, 2026(38 days)
- Archive Date
- Dec 31, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a nonprofit, government, or educational institution.
- Prepare a detailed project proposal focused on equal rights history.
- Gather necessary documentation such as historic structure reports.
- Outline a clear budget and project timeline.
- Submit the application by July 21, 2026.