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National Park Service Tribal Heritage Grants for Historic and Cultural Preservation

The National Park Service is seeking applications for Tribal Heritage Grants to support historic and cultural preservation projects among federally recognized Tribes, Alaska Native Villages/Corporations, and Native Hawaiian Organizations. - Government Buyer: - National Park Service (NPS) - Eligible Applicants: - Federally recognized Tribes - Alaska Native Villages/Corporations - Native Hawaiian Organizations - Products/Services Requested: - Historic and cultural preservation services, including: - Protection of traditional skills - Oral history projects - Preservation of plant and animal species important in tradition - Documentation and preservation of sacred and historic places - Establishment of tribal historic preservation offices - Locating and identifying cultural resources - Comprehensive preservation planning - Training and education - Interpretation and education related to cultural and historic preservation - Funding Details: - 12 awards expected - Funding per award: $15,000 to $100,000 - No cost sharing or matching required - Unique Requirements: - No specific OEMs or vendors; this is a grant for services and activities - Projects must align with the National Historic Preservation Act and NPS guidelines - Discretionary program with no substantial NPS involvement in project execution

Description

The National Historic Preservation Act authorizes grants to federally recognized Tribes for cultural and historic preservation projects. These grants assist Tribes, Alaskan Natives, and Native Hawaiian Organizations in protecting and promoting their unique tribal heritage and traditions. The program focuses on protecting traditional skills, oral history, plant and animal species important in tradition, documentation and preservation of sacred and historic places, and the establishment of tribal historic preservation offices. Projects should fit categories such as locating and identifying cultural resources, preserving historic properties, comprehensive preservation planning, oral history, training and education, and cultural and historic preservation interpretation and education. The grants are funded by the Historic Preservation Fund and administered by the National Park Service.

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