At a glance
This program funds tribal cultural and historic preservation projects that protect and promote tribal heritage and traditions, including locating cultural resources, surveying historic or significant places, oral history, preservation planning, repair work on historic properties, training, and interpretation. It is open only to federally recognized Tribes, Alaska Native Villages/Corporations, and Native Hawaiian Organizations. Awards are grants of $15,000 to $100,000, with about 12 awards expected and total program funding estimated at $967,422. No cost share is required. Sites or collections owned or leased by the National Park Service, or in which the NPS has a property interest, are not eligible.
What it funds
Official description from grants.gov
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 what Tribes are most concerned about protecting including but not limited to: 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.
Who can apply
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
- Others