The Battlefield Land Acquisition Grant (BLAG) helps state and local governments, tribes, and nonprofits buy land or interests in land at historic battlefields from the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War. This program aims to preserve these important sites for public enjoyment and education. The grant requires a matching fund from non-federal sources, meaning you need to provide an equal amount of funding to what you request. Grants are awarded throughout the year, and the funds come from the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
Who it's for: This grant is for state and local governments, federally recognized tribes, and nonprofit organizations interested in preserving historic battlefields from the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War. Eligible applicants must be able to provide a matching fund from non-federal sources.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of non-federal matching funds
- Proposing to acquire land within a National Park System unit
- Ineligible battlefield sites not listed in the specified reports
- Failure to provide for public access and enjoyment
- Inability to convey a perpetual preservation easement
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility as a state or local government, tribe, or nonprofit
- Documentation of the battlefield's eligibility from specified reports
- Non-federal matching funds documentation
- Plan for public access and enjoyment
- Agreement to convey a perpetual preservation easement
- Project proposal outlining the acquisition and preservation plan
- Budget plan including matching funds
- Partnership agreements if applicable
- Proof of compliance with LWCF non-conversion requirements
Cautions
- Must provide a dollar-for-dollar non-federal match
- Cannot acquire land within National Park System boundaries
- Must ensure public access and enjoyment
- Land must be protected under a perpetual preservation easement
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
This grant is for state and local governments, federally recognized tribes, and nonprofit organizations interested in preserving historic battlefields from the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War. Eligible applicants must be able to provide a matching fund from non-federal sources.
Overview
This grant is for state and local governments, federally recognized tribes, and nonprofit organizations interested in preserving historic battlefields from the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War. Eligible applicants must be able to provide a matching fund from non-federal sources.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of non-federal matching funds
- Proposing to acquire land within a National Park System unit
- Ineligible battlefield sites not listed in the specified reports
- Failure to provide for public access and enjoyment
- Inability to convey a perpetual preservation easement
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to purchase land or interests in land (like easements) at eligible historic battlefields. The goal is to preserve these sites for public access and education, ensuring they remain protected and accessible for future generations.
Total Program Funding
$17,400,000
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Aug 28, 2025
- Deadline
- Sep 30, 2026(109 days)
- Archive Date
- Dec 31, 2026
- Last Updated
- Aug 28, 2025
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Rolling basis throughout the year
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a government, tribe, or nonprofit
- Identify eligible battlefield site from specified reports
- Secure non-federal matching funds
- Develop a public access and enjoyment plan
- Prepare a project proposal and budget
- Draft agreements for perpetual preservation easement
- Ensure compliance with LWCF non-conversion requirements
- Submit application before September 30, 2026