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Find similar grantsHistoric Preservation Fund Grant is sponsored by Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DHPA). Provides financial support for preservation projects related to historic properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places in Indiana.
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Historic Preservation & Archaeology: How to Apply for a Historic Preservation Fund Grant How to Apply for a Historic Preservation Fund Grant Historic Preservation & Archaeology How to Apply for a Historic Preservation Fund Grant The DHPA is currently accepting applications for the Historic Preservation Fund until 5:00 p. m. June 5, 2026.
How to Apply for a Historic Preservation Fund Grant The Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) is a federal program administered by the DHPA to assist important local preservation projects and help the State meet its goals for cultural resource management. The DHPA makes grant awards in three different project categories through a competitive annual grant round Applications are available on the State Agency Grant Opportunities website .
Select the “Solicitation Name” that corresponds with the HPF project category appropriate the grant activity. Make sure to download the State Form and Instructions documents provided in the “Files” tab. These are necessary to prepare the grant proposal.
Begin a grant application by clicking the “Apply” button. please email Steve Kennedy or Malia Vanaman of the DHPA Grants staff. Assistance for online applications is available at this web page.
Eligible applications include registered not-for-profit organizations, county and municipal government agencies, and colleges and universities. Historic buildings or structures to be documented or rehabilitated with grant federal funds must already be listed in the National Register of Historic Places at the time of application. March 16, 2026: Application Packets are posted on the SBA website.
June 5, 2026: Grant application deadline at 5 p. m. Oct.
1, 2026: Earliest project start date. Projects cannot begin until the DHPA has received confirmation of its award from the National Park Service and has provided official grant awards to recipients. June 30, 2028: Latest project end date.
Match Requirements and Ratios All grant awards must be matched with funds from any non-federal source. The applicant must document that it has the required matching funds available within its own accounts at the time of application. The short program cycle does not allow time to fundraise the required match during the grant period.
70/30 grant-to-match ratio is available only to colleges and universities for archaeological survey projects conducted in prioritized areas due to the DHPA's need for site location data. 60/40 grant-to-match ratio is available only to communities that are federally designated as Certified Local Governments (CLGs) to conduct any type of project. Learn more about the CLG program.
50/50 grant-to-match ratio is available to all other applicants, regardless of project category. All grant funds are paid out on a reimbursement basis as work progresses, not as a lump sum at the beginning of the project. The grant recipient must pay project costs with its own funds, then seek periodic reimbursement by carefully documenting project expenses.
Grant reimbursements are paid electronically about 30 days after submission and approval of appropriate documentation. The DHPA normally holds the final 15% of grant funds as a retention until the completed project is reviewed and approved. Preparing an HPF Grant Application Each project category has its own application packet, evaluation criteria , and forms.
A complete grant application requires: Complete and submitted application fo rm in Euna Grants Management System A realistic and detailed project timetable; A realistic and detailed project budget ( supported by written estimates from contractors , if applicable) ; Documentation of available matching funds; and Additional items, such as support letters, resumes of project staff, maps, photographs, and plans.
Project Categories and Application Information Architectural and Historical projects include: National Register nominations for eligible historic districts; public education programs and materials about preservation, such as workshops, training events, publications, and brochures; feasibility studies or historic structure reports for National Register-listed properties; plans and specifications for the rehabilitation of National Register-listed properties; and historic context studies with National Register nominations for certain types of historic resources.
Grant requests in this category can range from $5,000 to $50,000.
Applicants must download both documents below for required forms and instructions: State Form 50552: HPF Architectural and Historical Application HPF Architectural and Historical Instructions and Priorities: Fiscal Year 2026 Archaeological projects include: survey, testing, and research focused on specific geographic areas or cultural groups; National Register nominations for individual or multiple archaeological sites; and public education programs and materials about archaeology.
Grant requests in this category can range from $10,000 to $50,000. Applicants must download both documents below for required forms and instructions: State Form 50553: Archaeological Application HPF Archaeological Instructions and Priorities: Fiscal Year 2026 Acquisition and Development projects include: preservation, rehabilitation, restoration, and acquisition of National Register-listed properties.
This category is often referred to as “bricks and mortar money,” and is used to help save buildings and structures that are threatened or endangered in some way. Properties that are not already listed in the National Register are not eligible for HPF grant assistance. Grant requests in this category can range from $10,000 to $75,000.
Applicants must download both documents below for required forms and instructions: State Form 50554: HPF Acquisition and Development Application HPF Acquisition and Development Instructions and Priorities: Fiscal Year 2026 Indiana Department of Natural Resources Search Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database Search federal and state projects submitted for review More IN.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Local governments, universities, and nonprofit organizations in Indiana Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $75,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is June 5, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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The Fund for Women & Girls Grant Program is sponsored by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). The Fund for Women & Girls, an initiative of TFEC, makes grants to local nonprofit organizations in specific South Central PA counties. The grants support projects that advance the lives of women and girls by providing opportunities to address basic needs, develop economic self-sufficiency, and strengthen health and safety needs.
VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.