FY2025 NAGPRA Repatriation Grants
ID: 357994Type: 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/357994
Timeline
    Description

    The National Park Service is offering the FY2025 NAGPRA Repatriation Grants to assist museums, Indian Tribes, and Native Hawaiian Organizations with expenses related to the repatriation of Native American human remains and cultural items, as authorized by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). Eligible applicants can receive funding to cover various project activities, including travel, transportation, decontamination, and staff time specifically for repatriation efforts, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $25,000 and a total funding pool of approximately $3.4 million. This initiative is crucial for facilitating the physical transfer of culturally significant items while ensuring compliance with legal and cultural responsibilities. Interested parties should submit their applications by May 8, 2026, and can contact Jim Modrick at nagpra_grants@nps.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    nagpra_grants@nps.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    P25AS00474_NAGPRA.pdf
    The National Park Service has announced the FY2025 NAGPRA Repatriation Grants, aimed to assist museums, Indian Tribes, and Native Hawaiian Organizations with expenses related to the repatriation of Native American human remains and cultural items, as authorized by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The total funding available is approximately $3.4 million, with expected awards ranging from $1,000 to $25,000. The application process is open until May 8, 2026, and eligible applicants include state and local governments, educational institutions, nonprofits, and federally recognized tribes. Grants may cover various project activities, including travel, transportation, decontamination, and staff time specifically for repatriation efforts. A key aspect of applying involves demonstrating collaboration through partnerships, providing detailed project narratives, and ensuring compliance with all NAGPRA requirements. The review process will assess applications based on criteria including project details, partnerships, implementation plans, and evaluation measures. The aim is to facilitate the physical transfer of culturally significant items while upholding legal and cultural responsibilities.
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