FY2026 - Historic Preservation Fund- Annual State Historic Preservation Office Grants
Agency: National Park Service
Assistance Listings: 15.904 -- Historic Preservation Fund Grants-In-Aid
Description
This funding program supports the operation of State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPOs) in the 50 states, 5 territories, 3 Freely Associated States, and District of Columbia within allowable program areas as 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 purposes of this program are to provide matching grants to States for the identification, evaluation, and protection of historic properties by such means as: survey, planning, technical assistance, physical preservation, Federal tax incentives available for historic properties, nominations to the National Register of Historic Places, distribution of funding to Certified Local Governments, and to assist Federal, State, and Local Government agencies, nonprofit organizations and private individuals in carrying out historic preservation activities. Awards under this program must comply with and support 54 U.S.C. 300101 et seq.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Government
- State governments
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
STLPG@nps.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Certification_Staff_and_ReviewBoardQualifications_508.pdf | Certification_Staff_and_ReviewBoardQualifications_508.pdf | Apr 24, 2026 05:35 PM UTC |
| P26AS00363_SHPO_NOFO_2026-0424.pdf | P26AS00363_SHPO NOFO_2026-0424.pdf | Apr 24, 2026 05:36 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: July 31, 2026
Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, Eastern Time, on the listed application due date.
Award
$62,150,000
Program Funding
59
Expected awards
$316,000
Award Minimum
$2,200,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
P26AS00363
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Other
Category Explanation:
Grant Agreement - A legal instrument of financial assistance between The National Park Service and a non-Federal entity that, consistent with 31 U.S.C. § 6302, 6304:(1) Is used to enter a relationship the principal purpose of which is to transfer anything of value from the Federal awarding agency to the non-Federal entity to carry out a public purpose authorized by a law of the United States (see 31 U.S.C. § 6101(3)); and not to acquire property or services for the Federal awarding agency"s direct benefit or use.(2) Is distinguished from a cooperative agreement in that it does not provide for substantial involvement between the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity and the non-Federal entity in carrying out the activity contemplated by the Federal award.
History
Version:
2
Posted date:
April 24, 2026
Archive date:
December 31, 2026
