This grant helps federally recognized Tribes, Alaskan Natives, and Native Hawaiian Organizations preserve and promote their cultural and historic heritage. It supports projects like preserving traditional skills, oral histories, important plant and animal species, sacred places, and establishing tribal historic preservation offices.
Who it's for: This grant is for federally recognized Tribes, Alaskan Natives, and Native Hawaiian Organizations looking to protect and promote their cultural and historic heritage.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a federally recognized Tribe
- Not being an Alaskan Native or Native Hawaiian Organization
- Proposing a project outside cultural and historic preservation
What You May Need
- Proof of federal recognition
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Documentation of cultural significance
- Organizational information
- Completed application form
- Letters of support or partnership (if applicable)
Cautions
- Ensure your project aligns with cultural and historic preservation goals
- Verify federal recognition status
- Adhere to application deadlines
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include federally recognized Indian Tribal Governments, Alaskan Native organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations. These groups must focus on cultural and historic preservation projects to qualify.
Overview
This grant is for federally recognized Tribes, Alaskan Natives, and Native Hawaiian Organizations looking to protect and promote their cultural and historic heritage.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a federally recognized Tribe
- Not being an Alaskan Native or Native Hawaiian Organization
- Proposing a project outside cultural and historic preservation
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for preserving traditional skills, oral histories, important plant and animal species, sacred and historic places, and setting up tribal historic preservation offices.
Total Program Funding
$967,422
Expected Awards
12
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- May 19, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 27, 2026(44 days)
- Last Updated
- May 19, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify federal recognition status
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Develop a budget plan
- Gather documentation of cultural significance
- Complete the application form
- Submit proof of federal recognition
- Collect letters of support or partnership (if applicable)