Opportunity

Simpler Grants.gov #P26AS00361

Annual Grants for Tribal Historic Preservation Offices (THPOs) under the Historic Preservation Fund

Buyer

National Park Service

Posted

April 24, 2026

Respond By

July 01, 2026

Identifier

P26AS00361

NAICS

924120

The National Park Service is seeking applications for annual grants to support Tribal Historic Preservation Offices (THPOs) in carrying out historic preservation activities on tribal lands. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Interior, National Park Service - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; this is a grant program for tribal governments - Products/Services Requested: - Grants to federally recognized tribal governments with signed Memoranda of Agreement to assume State Historic Preservation Office duties - Supported activities include: - Survey, identification, and evaluation of historic properties - Planning and technical assistance - Physical preservation and protection of historic sites - Review of federal undertakings affecting tribal historic properties - Education and outreach - Listing properties in the National Register of Historic Places and Tribal Registers - Notable Requirements: - Eligibility limited to tribal governments with partnership agreements with the National Park Service - Compliance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation - Administrative and indirect costs capped at 25% of the total award - No cost sharing or matching required - Annual reporting and adherence to federal grant regulations - Funding Details: - Total program funding: $23,750,000 - Expected number of awards: 235 - Individual award range: $83,000 to $181,000

Description

This funding program supports the operation of Tribal Historic Preservation Offices (THPOs) within allowable program areas described in the National Historic Preservation Act. The program provides grants to THPOs for the identification, evaluation, and protection of historic properties through activities such as survey, planning, technical assistance, physical preservation, review of Federal undertakings, education, and listing in the National Register of Historic Places and Tribal Registers. These grants assist THPOs in carrying out historic preservation activities assumed 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 the National Historic Preservation Act (54 U.S.C. 300101 et seq.).

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