This grant is designed to help Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) preserve and stabilize historic buildings on their campuses. The funding can be used for projects that document, preserve, and plan for the upkeep of these historic structures, provided they meet certain standards and guidelines.
Who it's for: This grant is for accredited Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with historic buildings that are either listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not an accredited HBCU
- Buildings not listed or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
- Projects not meeting the Secretary of the Interior's Standards
- Applications submitted after the deadline
- Incomplete applications
What You May Need
- Proof of accreditation as an HBCU
- Documentation of historic status of buildings
- Project proposal meeting program criteria
- Compliance with Secretary of the Interior's Standards
- Detailed budget plan
- Completed application form
- Registration on federal grant systems (e.g., SAM.gov)
Cautions
- Ensure compliance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards
- Projects must contribute to the preservation of historic structures
- Applications must be complete and submitted on time
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are accredited Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with historic buildings that are listed or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. This includes public and state institutions of higher education, as well as nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status.
Overview
This grant is for accredited Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with historic buildings that are either listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not an accredited HBCU
- Buildings not listed or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
- Projects not meeting the Secretary of the Interior's Standards
- Applications submitted after the deadline
- Incomplete applications
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to document, preserve, and stabilize historic structures on HBCU campuses. This includes survey, nomination, and preservation planning activities.
Total Program Funding
$11,000,000
Expected Awards
16
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 11, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 28, 2026(45 days)
- Archive Date
- Dec 31, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify HBCU accreditation
- Confirm historic status of buildings
- Develop a project proposal
- Ensure compliance with preservation standards
- Prepare a detailed budget
- Complete the application form
- Register on SAM.gov and other required systems
- Submit application by the deadline