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African American Civil Rights Grant Program (AACR) - Preservation Grants is sponsored by National Park Service (NPS). This program documents and preserves sites and stories of the African American struggle for equal rights. It funds architectural services, historic structure reports, preservation plans, and physical preservation to structures.
Properties must be listed or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Grants are awarded through a competitive process and do not require non-Federal match.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (other than institutions of higher education), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), State governments, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (other than institutions of higher education), Private institutions of higher education, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, County governments. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was July 14, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
African American Civil Rights Grant Program (AACR) - Preservation Grants is funded by National Park Service (NPS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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