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FY2025 & FY2026 Historic Preservation Fund - Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program

National Park Service · Opportunity number P25AS00497

Details summarized from the official notice as of Jun 24, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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This opportunity is closed as of Jun 23, 2026. It is kept here for reference. See the related open opportunities below, or check the official listing in case the agency posts a new cycle.

Key facts

Opportunity numberP25AS00497
AgencyNational Park Service
Department of the Interior
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)15.966
PostedMay 18, 2026
DeadlineJun 23, 2026
Award ceiling$750,000
Award floor$200,000
Expected number of awards20
Estimated total program funding$17,000,000
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Funding typeGrant
CategoryOther
Last updated hereJun 24, 2026

Summary from the notice

The goal of the Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Subgrants Program is to fund subgrant programs that support the rehabilitation of historic properties to foster economic development in rural communities. These subgrant programs, managed by States, Tribes, Certified Local Governments, special district governments, and non-profits will select, fund, and manage preservation projects for historic properties to include architectural/engineering services and physical preservation.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • State governments
  • County governments
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
  • City or township governments
  • Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
  • Public and state colleges and universities
  • Federally recognized tribal governments
  • Special district governments
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)

Who should take a closer look

  • Nonprofits
  • Colleges and universities
  • State governments
  • Local governments
  • Tribal governments and organizations

Not listed as eligible

  • Small businesses
  • Larger for-profit companies
  • Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Eligibility details from the notice

Eligible Applicants must be:Nonprofit, tax-exempt U.S. organizations, with or without 501c(3) designationTribal Historic Preservation OfficesState Historic Preservation OfficesCertified Local Governments (list provided at http://go.nps.gov/clg )Special district governments, except school districts, located within a Certified Local GovernmentEligible Subgrants must be:Properties listed in or determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic PlacesProperties located in rural areas, definition belowProperties within the grantee"s jurisdictionGrants/subgrants are not available for sites or collections that are owned or leased by the federal government, or in which the federal government holds a property interest. Definition of RuralFor the purposes of this program, the definition of rural follows the eligibility requirements used by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for Rural Business Programs. USDA describes "rural" America as "nonmetropolitan (nonmetro) areas," defined on the basis of counties. Nonmetro counties include some combination of:open countryside,rural towns (places with fewer than 5,000 people and 2,000 housing units), andurban areas with populations ranging up to 50,000 people that are not part of larger metropolitan areas. Search here by location/address to find eligible rural/nonmetro areas: https://eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov/eligibility/welcomeAction.do?pageAction=irp.

Registrations you will likely need

Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.

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