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NPS Semiquincentennial Historic Preservation Grants for FY2025 & FY2026

The National Park Service (NPS) is announcing a grant opportunity for the FY2025 & FY2026 Historic Preservation Fund - Semiquincentennial Grants, supporting preservation of sites tied to America's founding: - Administered by the National Park Service (NPS) - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is a grant for preservation activities - Funding supports physical preservation of properties (buildings, sites, structures, objects, or historic districts) listed in the National Register of Historic Places - Eligible activities include restoration, stabilization, and up to 20% of funds for pre-preservation costs (e.g., architectural or engineering services) - Eligible applicants: state, county, and city governments; federally recognized Native American tribal governments and organizations; public and private higher education institutions; nonprofit organizations - Total available funding: $11,907,000 - Individual awards range from $15,000 to $750,000 - No non-Federal match required, but matching funds may improve competitiveness - Only properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places at the time of application are eligible - NPS-owned or leased sites are not eligible - Projects must commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary by preserving resources associated with the founding of America

Description

The National Park Service's Semiquincentennial Grant Program supports the physical preservation of cultural resources related to the founding of America, commemorating the 250th anniversary. Funded by the Historic Preservation Fund and administered by the NPS, these competitive grants finance preservation of properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places, including buildings, sites, structures, objects, or historic districts. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, institutions of higher education, and nonprofits. The program does not require non-Federal matching funds, though match may be considered competitively.

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