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FY2025 & FY2026 Historic Preservation Fund - Semiquincentennial Grants

National Park Service · P25AS00503

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Award Range

$15K – $750K

Total Program Funding

$11.9M

Expected Awards

Deadline

June 30, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

FY2025 & FY2026 Historic Preservation Fund - Semiquincentennial Grants. National Park Service. The National Park Service"s (NPS) Semiquincentennial Grant Program will support the physical preservation of a broad variety of cultural resources associated with the founding of America as a nation in commemoration of the country's semiquincentennial (250th anniversary). These grants are funded by... $15,000-$750,000 per award; $11,907,000 total program funding; ~20 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

State governments, Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments, Public universities/colleges, County governments, City/township governments (+4 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Eligible applicants are State governments, local governments, nonprofits (including non-profit institutions of higher education), and Federally Rec...
•Deadline: 2026-06-30

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High-value award — invest significantly in proposal quality. Consider hiring a grant writer.

Competitiveness: High — limited number of awards

What This Grant Funds

The National Park Service"s (NPS) Semiquincentennial Grant Program will support the physical preservation of a broad variety of cultural resources associated with the founding of America as a nation in commemoration of the country's semiquincentennial (250th anniversary). These grants are funded by the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF), administered by the NPS, and will fund physical preservation to properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places, including buildings, sites, structures, objects, or historic districts. Grants are awarded through a competitive process and do not require non-Federal match, though match may be considered as a competitive factor. Note that funding appropriated in Fiscal Years (FY) 2025 and 2026 is being made available through this Notice of Funding Opportunity.

Attachments

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P25AS00503_FY25-FY26 Semiquin NOFO_2026-0518.pdf

P25AS00503_FY25-FY26_Semiquin_NOFO_2026-0518.pdf

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NOFO_BudgetJustificationWorksheet_2026-0120.pdf

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NOFO_AppenA_BudgetJustInstruct_2026-0120_508.pdf

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HPF-Generic_ProjectDescriptionWorksheet_2023-03-01_508.pdf

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HPF-Generic_NR-EligibilityWorksheet_2021-11-03_508.pdf

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ProjectImagesWorksheet_2022-02-07_508.pdf

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Checklist_CompleteApp_Pres-SAT-SEMI_2022-02-04_508.pdf

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ProjectAbstractSummary-Instructions_2022-02-10_508.pdf

Who Can Apply

Eligible applicants are State governments, local governments, nonprofits (including non-profit institutions of higher education), and Federally Recognized Indian Tribes, Alaskan Natives, and Native Hawaiian Organizations as defined by 54 U.S.C. § 3003 et seq. Sites or collections owned or leased by the NPS, or in which the NPS holds a property interest are not eligible.Important noteProperties must be listed in the National Register of Historic Places at the time of application either individually or as contributing to a historic district.

Eligible Applicant Types

State GovernmentsFederally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsPublic Colleges & UniversitiesCounty GovernmentsCity/Township GovernmentsNonprofits without 501(c)(3)Private Colleges & Universities501(c)(3) NonprofitsOther Tribal Organizations

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $15K
Maximum Award: $750K
Total Program Funding: $11.9M
Expected Number of Awards: 20
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: May 18, 2026

Application Deadline: June 30, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date.Applicants are held responsible for their proposals being submitted to the National Park Service. Applications must be received by the date above. Applicants are encouraged to submit the application well before the deadline.Application preparation time may take several weeks. Start the application process as soon as possible. Applications received after the deadline will not be reviewed or considered for award. If it is determined that a proposal was not considered due to lateness, the applicant will be notified after the selection process.

Agency Contact

STLPG Staff STLPG@nps.gov

STLPG@nps.gov

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