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

DOI-NPS Posted P26AS00361

Description

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.

Eligibility

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.
Funding Details
Award Floor
$83,000.00
Award Ceiling
$181,000.00
Total Estimated Funding
$23,750,000.00
Expected Awards
235
Key Dates
Posted
April 24, 2026
Closes
July 21, 2026
Archive Date
December 31, 2026
Agency Information
Agency Name
National Park Service
Agency Code
DOI-NPS
Funding Instrument
Other