FY2026 - Historic Preservation Fund- Annual Tribal 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 Tribal Historic Preservation Offices (THPOs) within allowable program areas 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 purpose of this program is to provide grants to THPOs for the identification, evaluation, and protection of historic properties as outlined in the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) by such means as: survey, planning, technical assistance, physical preservation, review of Federal undertakings, education, listing in the National Register of Historic Places and Tribal Registers. These grants assist THPOs in carrying out the NHPA historic preservation activities that a Tribe agreed to assume 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 54 U.S.C. 300101 et seq.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
STLPG@nps.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| P26AS00361_THPO_NOFO_2026-0424.pdf | P26AS00361_THPO NOFO_2026-0424.pdf | Apr 24, 2026 05:50 PM UTC |
| THPO_Workplan_Instructions_and_Format.docx | THPO Workplan Instructions and Format.docx | Apr 24, 2026 05:51 PM UTC |
| Budget_Justification_Suggested_Format.docx | Budget Justification Suggested Format.docx | Apr 24, 2026 05:51 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: July 21, 2026
Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date.
Award
$23,750,000
Program Funding
235
Expected awards
$83,000
Award Minimum
$181,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
P26AS00361
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
