FY2024 NAGPRA Repatriation Grants
ID: 351058Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Park Service (DOI-NPS)

Award Range

$1K - $25K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/351058

Additional Information

https://www.nps.gov/subjects/nagpra/index.htm
Timeline
    Description

    The National Park Service (NPS) is offering FY2024 NAGPRA Repatriation Grants to support the repatriation of Native American human remains and cultural items. The grants, ranging from $1,000 to $25,000, are intended to cover costs associated with packaging, transportation, reburial, and other administrative efforts necessary for repatriation under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). This funding reflects the federal government's commitment to restoring cultural heritage to indigenous communities and ensuring compliance with national regulations. Interested applicants, including federally recognized tribes, museums, and non-profit organizations, must submit their applications via Grants.gov by May 9, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Seth Tinkham at nagpra_grants@nps.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    nagpra_grants@nps.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Repatriation NOFO Revised P24AS00502 12.05.23.pdf
    Repatriation.pdf
    The National Park Service (NPS) is offering financial assistance through the Cultural Resources Financial Assistance Program under the National Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The goal of the program is to fund repatriation of Native American human remains and cultural items, with approximately $3.4 million available for grants ranging from $1,000 to $25,000. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, federally recognized Native American tribes, and non-profit organizations, among others. The funding can cover costs related to packaging, transportation, reburial, and administrative efforts needed for repatriation. Applications must be submitted via Grants.gov by May 9, 2025, and will be reviewed based on criteria assessing project activities, partnerships, administration, and anticipated project impacts. The NPS will issue awards on a rolling basis, with funding determined by the merit of applications and available appropriated funds. This opportunity reflects the federal government’s commitment to repatriating cultural heritage to indigenous communities while supporting compliance with national regulations.
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