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Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) is a grant program from the Department of the Interior that funds museums and institutions to support the repatriation of Native American human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, and objects of cultural patrimony.
Enacted in 1990, NAGPRA recognizes the rights of lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, and Native Hawaiian organizations to reclaim cultural items removed from Federal or tribal lands. Eligible applicants include museums, institutions of higher learning, and state or local government agencies that receive Federal funds and hold Native American collections. Recent federal obligations include approximately ,000,000 in 2026.
Administered by the National NAGPRA Program on behalf of the Secretary of the Interior.
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Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (U.S. National Park Service) Skip to global NPS navigation Skip to the footer section Facilitating Respectful Return Since 1990, Federal law has provided for the protection and return of Native American human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, and objects of cultural patrimony.
By enacting NAGPRA, Congress recognized that human remains of any ancestry "must at all times be treated with dignity and respect." Congress also acknowledged that human remains and other cultural items removed from Federal or tribal lands belong, in the first instance, to lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, and Native Hawaiian organizations.
With this law, Congress sought to encourage a continuing dialogue between museums and Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations and to promote a greater understanding between the groups while at the same time recognizing the important function museums serve in society by preserving the past. ( US Senate Report 101-473 ). A quick look at NAGPRA and its requirements.
Who must comply with NAGPRA and what must they do? What if someone fails to comply or violates NAGPRA? Who is responsible for monitoring and reviewing NAGPRA implementation?
What funding is available for repatriations under NAGPRA? Read NAGPRA, its legislative history, and regulations. Find a glossary, training videos, and more.
National NAGPRA Program Staff Responsible for administering the Act on behalf of the Secretary of the Interior. By the National NAGPRA Program and its partners. Announcements and more from the National NAGPRA Program.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: An eligible applicant is: Museum - any institution or State or local government agency (including any institution of higher learning) that receives Federal funds and has possession of, or control over, Native American c…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows recent federal obligations suggest $3,000,000 (2026). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
This listing does not include a published deadline, but it is an annual program. Check the official notice for the current cycle's exact dates.
Yes — Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act is offered by Department of the Interior and this listing comes from SAM.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.
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