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Emergency Supplemental Historic Preservation Fund is sponsored by INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE. The objectives of this supplemental funding is to provide for necessary expenses related to the consequences of disasters, including costs to States, Tribes, and territories. Funds may be used for historic and cultural resource preservation work in the program areas defined by the National Historic Preservation Act (54 USC 3001 et seq.) and that meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation. Capacity, technical assistance, and emergency repairs to historic and archeological resources impacted by disasters, consistent with legislative intent, may be funded. Funding should substantially mitigate disaster caused damage and mitigate future risk. This listing is currently active. Program number: 15.957. Last updated on 2025-04-16.
Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information Recent federal obligations suggest $48,000,000 (2026).; eligibility guidance Eligible applicants are defined as applicants in either the National Historic Preservation Act (54 USC 3001 et seq.), appropriations law and/or congressionally approved spending plans. They may include: State Historic Preservation Offices in the 50 states, 5 territories, 3 Freely Associated States, and District of Columbia (SHPOs); States; Tribal governments with signed Memorandum of Agreements with the National Park Service to assume the duties of the State Historic Preservation Office on Tribal lands, as defined in 54 USC 3001 et seq. (THPOs); Federally-recognized Tribes, Alaska Native Villages/Corporations, and Native Hawaiian Organizations as defined by 54 USC § 300309, 54 USC 300313 and 54 USC 300314 (Tribes); local governments (including Certified Local Governments); and/or nonprofits. Some programs may not be open to all of these entities, dependent on Congressional intent.
Eligible projects must be for sites listed in or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, or similar Tribal register, and must be located within areas receiving FEMA major disaster declarations under the Stafford Act. If not listed, projects must prepare a nomination and secure listing by the NPS prior to the completion of the grant project. Eligible applicant types include: County Government, Nonprofit without 501C3 IRS Status (Other than Institution of Higher Education), Nonprofit with 501C3 IRS Status (Other than Institution of Higher Education), Special District Government, City or Township Government, U.S. Territories and possessions (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Local (includes State-designated lndian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals, Native American Organizations (includes lndian groups, cooperatives, corporations, partnerships, associations).
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants are defined as applicants in either the National Historic Preservation Act (54 USC 3001 et seq.), appropriations law and/or congressionally approved spending plans. They may include: State Historic Preservation Offices in the 50 states, 5 territories, 3 Freely Associated States, and District of Columbia (SHPOs); States; Tribal governments with signed Memorandum of Agreements with the National Park Service to assume the duties of the State Historic Preservation Office on Tribal lands, as defined in 54 USC 3001 et seq. (THPOs); Federally-recognized Tribes, Alaska Native Villages/Corporations, and Native Hawaiian Organizations as defined by 54 USC § 300309, 54 USC 300313 and 54 USC 300314 (Tribes); local governments (including Certified Local Governments); and/or nonprofits. Some programs may not be open to all of these entities, dependent on Congressional intent. Eligible projects must be for sites listed in or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, or similar Tribal register, and must be located within areas receiving FEMA major disaster declarations under the Stafford Act. If not listed, projects must prepare a nomination and secure listing by the NPS prior to the completion of the grant project. Eligible applicant types include: County Government, Nonprofit without 501C3 IRS Status (Other than Institution of Higher Education), Nonprofit with 501C3 IRS Status (Other than Institution of Higher Education), Special District Government, City or Township Government, U.S. Territories and possessions (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Local (includes State-designated lndian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals, Native American Organizations (includes lndian groups, cooperatives, corporations, partnerships, associations). Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Recent federal obligations suggest $48,000,000 (2026). Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Preservation of Historic Structures on the Campuses of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). is sponsored by INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE. In 1988, the National Park Service established the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Preservation grant program to document, preserve, and stabilize structures on HBCU campuses. The HBCU grant program exists to repair historic structures on campuses of Historically Black Colleges and Universities that are listed in or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places either individually or as contributing to a National Register historic district. Projects must meet major program selection criteria and all work must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation. This listing is currently active. Program number: 15.932. Last updated on 2025-09-04. Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information Recent federal obligations suggest $11,000,000 (2026).; eligibility guidance All accredited HBCU institutions. https://nces.ed.gov/COLLEGENAVIGATOR/?s=all&sp=4&pg=1 Eligible applicant types include: Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Minority group, Other private institutions/organizations, State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals). Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation is sponsored by INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE. To preserve and provide access to geological, geophysical, and engineering samples (and any related data) extracted from the Earth to improve the breadth of information available and to inform science and decision making now and in the future. This listing is currently active. Program number: 15.814. Last updated on 2025-07-08. Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information Recent federal obligations suggest $1,900,000 (2026).; eligibility guidance State geological surveys are eligible to apply. For State geological surveys organized under a State university system, such universities may submit a proposal on behalf of or through the State geological survey. Eligible applicant types include: State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals). Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
National Park Service Centennial Challenge is sponsored by INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE. BEGINNING 3/4/2025 DO NOT USE THIS ASSISTANCE LISTING - EFFORTS UNDERWAY TO ARCHIVE/RETIRE The National Park Centennial Initiative is an effort to prepare national parks for another century of conservation, preservation, and public enjoyment. Project efforts will improve parks and serve all Americans. Since 2015, the National Park Service has leveraged more than $88 million in funding from Congress through the Centennial Challenge program to attract more than $119 million from partner organizations to support hundreds of projects across the country. These projects reduce the maintenance backlog, improve visitor services, support outreach to new audiences, and strengthen partnerships to reinvigorate national parks and forge connections to new communities. This listing is currently active. Program number: 15.406. Last updated on 2025-03-17. Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information Funding amounts vary by year and recipient.; eligibility guidance Non-federal partners may include state agencies, Tribes, local governments, non-governmental organizations, private companies, and private individuals. Non-federal partners are expected to match NPS Centennial Challenge Cost Share funds at or above 1:1 for their respective projects. Eligible applicant types include: Individual/Family, Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments, Other public institution/organization, Local (includes State-designated lndian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals, State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals), Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Other private institutions/organizations, Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals). Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
