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FY2026 - Historic Preservation Fund- Annual Tribal Historic Preservation Office Grants

National Park Service · Opportunity number P26AS00361

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 Jun 30, 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 numberP26AS00361
AgencyNational Park Service
Department of the Interior
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)15.904
PostedApr 24, 2026
DeadlineJun 30, 2026
Award ceiling$181,000
Award floor$83,000
Expected number of awards235
Estimated total program funding$23,750,000
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Funding typeGrant
CategoryOther
Last updated hereJun 28, 2026

Summary from the notice

This funding program supports the operation of Tribal Historic Preservation Offices (THPOs) within allowable program areas described in the National Historic Preservation Act (54 U.S.C. 300101 et seq.). Where relevant, staff and projects must comply with the appropriate Secretary of the Interior"s Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation.The purpose of this program is to provide grants to THPOs for the identification, evaluation, and protection of historic properties as outlined in the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) by such means as: survey, planning, technical assistance, physical preservation, review of Federal undertakings, education, listing in the National Register of Historic Places and Tribal Registers. These grants assist THPOs in carrying out the NHPA historic preservation activities that a Tribe agreed to assume from the State Historic Preservation Office, on tribal lands, under their Partnership agreement with the National Park Service. Awards under this program must comply with and support 54 U.S.C. 300101 et seq.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • Federally recognized tribal governments

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

In accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act 54 U.S.C. 302907 - Grants to Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations this funding opportunity is limited to: Tribal governments with signed Memorandum of Agreements with the National Park Service to assuming duties of the State Historic Preservation Office on Tribal lands, as defined in 54 U.S.C. 302702 the National Historic Preservation Act.

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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