FY2025 - Historic Preservation Fund- Annual State Historic Preservation Office Grants
ID: 359893Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Park Service (DOI-NPS)

Award Range

$10K - $2M

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/359893
Timeline
    Description

    The National Park Service is offering the FY2025 Historic Preservation Fund Grant Program, which provides funding to support State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPOs) across the United States, territories, and the District of Columbia. This program aims to assist in the identification, evaluation, and protection of historic properties through matching grants, with award amounts ranging from $10,000 to $2.2 million, and a minimum cost-sharing requirement of 40% from non-Federal sources. The initiative underscores the government's commitment to preserving cultural heritage and historic properties, particularly in light of projects celebrating America’s 250th birthday. Interested applicants must submit their proposals electronically via Grants.gov by August 29, 2025, and can direct inquiries to STLPG@nps.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    STLPG@nps.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Certification_Staff_and_ReviewBoardQualifications_508.pdf
    The document certifies that a designated organization maintains a State Staff and Review Board whose qualifications and responsibilities align with specific federal regulations, namely 36 CFR 61.4 and 36 CFR 60.6, as well as guidelines from the Historic Preservation Fund Grants Manual. This certification underscores the organization's compliance with established standards for administering programs related to historic preservation. The authorized signature and date indicate formal acknowledgment of this adherence, reinforcing the governance prerequisites for federal grant eligibility and state/local partnership requirements in heritage conservation initiatives. The summary highlights the importance of qualifications and organized oversight in managing federal grant programs effectively to ensure successful outcomes in historic preservation efforts.
    P25AS00488_SHPO.pdf
    The National Park Service announces the FY2025 Historic Preservation Fund Grant Program with funding totaling $62.15 million, aimed at supporting State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPOs) across the United States, territories, and the District of Columbia. Grants will assist in the identification, evaluation, and protection of historic properties, with awards ranging from $10,000 to $2.2 million. Eligible applicants include state governments and certain nonprofit organizations, with a required minimum cost-sharing contribution of 40% from non-Federal sources. The application process involves registration in SAM.gov and submission through Grants.gov, with all applications due by August 29, 2025. Key components of the application include compliance with executive orders, detailed project narratives, budgets, and staffing qualifications that meet Federal standards. A merit review process will evaluate proposals based on eligibility, completeness, and alignment with preservation objectives. The program encourages projects that celebrate America’s 250th birthday and complies with stipulated national policies regarding financial accountability and reporting. This funding initiative reflects the government’s commitment to preserving cultural heritage and historic properties through structured support for local and state preservation efforts.
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