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Closed on Jul 27, 2026

FY2025 Historic Preservation Fund - Tribal Heritage Grants

National Park Service · Opportunity number P25AS00501

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 27, 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 numberP25AS00501
AgencyNational Park Service
Department of the Interior
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)15.904
PostedMay 19, 2026
DeadlineJul 27, 2026
Award ceiling$100,000
Award floor$15,000
Expected number of awards12
Estimated total program funding$967,422
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Funding typeGrant
CategoryOther
Last updated hereJun 28, 2026

Summary from the notice

The National Historic Preservation Act authorizes grants to federally recognized Tribes for cultural and historic preservation projects. These grants assist Tribes, Alaskan Natives, and Native Hawaiian Organizations in protecting and promoting their unique tribal heritage and traditions. The program focuses on what Tribes are most concerned about protecting including but not limited to: Traditional skills, oral history, plant and animal species important in tradition, documentation and preservation of sacred and historic places, and the establishment of tribal historic preservation offices.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • Federally recognized tribal governments
  • Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
  • Other Native American tribal organizations

Who should take a closer look

  • Tribal governments and organizations

Not listed as eligible

  • Small businesses
  • Nonprofits
  • Colleges and universities
  • State governments
  • Local governments
  • 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

This funding opportunity is limited to Federally-recognized Tribes, Alaska Native Villages/Corporations (Tribes), and Native Hawaiian Organizations, as defined by 54 USC § 300309, 54 USC 300313 and 54 USC 300314.Sites or collections owned or leased by the NPS, or in which the NPS holds a property interest are not eligible for funding.

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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