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Battlefield Land Acquisition and Preservation Grant Opportunity (FY2026)

The National Park Service (NPS), under the Department of the Interior, is seeking applications for the American Battlefield Protection Program (ABPP) Battlefield Land Acquisition Grant (BLAG) for FY2026. - Government Buyer: - National Park Service (NPS), Department of the Interior - Purpose and Scope: - Grants support state, local, tribal, and nonprofit entities in acquiring and preserving eligible battlefield lands from the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War - Eligible lands must be outside National Park System legislative boundaries and listed in the Civil War Sites Advisory Commission's Report or the NPS ABPP's Report to Congress - Funding and Requirements: - Total estimated program funding: $17,400,000 - Dollar-for-dollar non-Federal match required - Funding provided by the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) - Public access and perpetual preservation easement required for all acquired lands - Easement must be conveyed to the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) or another qualified organization - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Appraisals and appraisal reviews must meet federal standards - Nonprofit easement holders must meet specific qualifications - Compliance with federal land acquisition and historic preservation standards is mandatory - No specific OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is a grant for land acquisition and preservation services, not for products or equipment.

Description

The National Park Service American Battlefield Protection Program (NPS ABPP) offers Battlefield Land Acquisition Grants (BLAG) to assist State and local governments, Tribes, and nonprofit organizations in preserving eligible Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War battlefield lands through acquisition of fee-simple or less-than-fee interests. Funding is competitively awarded from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and requires a dollar-for-dollar non-Federal match. Grants support acquisition of lands outside National Park System boundaries and require public access consistent with preservation goals. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until September 30, 2026.

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