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Closed on Jul 28, 2026

FY2025 Historic Preservation Fund - Historically Black Colleges and Universities Grants

National Park Service · Opportunity number P25AS00500

Details summarized from the official notice as of Jun 28, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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This opportunity is closed as of Jul 28, 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 numberP25AS00500
AgencyNational Park Service
Department of the Interior
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)15.932
PostedJun 11, 2026
DeadlineJul 28, 2026
Award ceiling$750,000
Award floor$50,000
Expected number of awards16
Estimated total program funding$11,000,000
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Funding typeGrant
CategoryOther
Last updated hereJun 28, 2026

Summary from the notice

In 1988, the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Preservation grant program was established to document, preserve, and stabilize historic structures on HBCU campuses. Historic resources on campuses of accredited Historically Black Colleges and Universities that are listed or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places either individually or as contributing to a National Register or National Historic Landmark historic district are eligible for this program. Projects must meet major program selection criteria and all work must follow the Secretary of the Interior"s Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation. Projects may also fund survey, nomination, and preservation planning for historic HBCU campuses.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • Public and state colleges and universities
  • Private colleges and universities
  • Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)

Who should take a closer look

  • Colleges and universities

Not listed as eligible

  • Small businesses
  • Nonprofits
  • State governments
  • Local governments
  • Tribal governments and organizations
  • 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

ONLY accredited HBCU institutions may apply. https://nces.ed.gov/COLLEGENAVIGATOR/?s=all&sp=4&pg=1Properties must be listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places or designated a National Historic Landmark, either individually or as contributing to a historic district. Properties that are eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places must submit a Determination of Eligibility from their State Historic Preservation Office with their application. Projects not listed in the National Register must prepare or amend a nomination as part of the grant project and should budget for that work in their application.

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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