FY2025 NAGPRA Consultation/Documentation Grants
ID: 357999Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Park Service (DOI-NPS)

Award Range

$5K - $150K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The National Park Service is offering FY2025 NAGPRA Consultation/Documentation Grants to support projects aimed at the consultation, documentation, and repatriation of Native American human remains and cultural items. Eligible applicants include Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiian Organizations, and museums that comply with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) requirements, with grant amounts ranging from $5,000 to $150,000 and a total funding pool of approximately $3,407,000. These grants are critical for facilitating compliance with NAGPRA regulations and enhancing partnerships that contribute to cultural affiliation determinations. Interested parties must submit their applications via Grants.gov by March 31, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Jim Modrick at nagpra_grants@nps.gov.

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    The document outlines the FY2025 funding opportunity for NAGPRA Consultation/Documentation grants, administered by the National Park Service. With an estimated total funding of $3,407,000, the program anticipates awarding up to 25 grants ranging from $5,000 to $150,000. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, federally recognized Native American tribes, nonprofit organizations, and museums complying with the NAGPRA requirements. The program aims to support projects facilitating the consultation, documentation, and repatriation of Native American remains and cultural items. The grants cover diverse project activities, including consultation, training, and partnerships, which contribute to determining cultural affiliation and ensuring compliance with NAGPRA regulations. Applications must be submitted via Grants.gov by March 31, 2025, with an emphasis on a detailed project narrative addressing specific review criteria such as objectives, partnerships, administration, and impact. The document highlights no cost-sharing requirement and stresses the importance of early preparation and submission to avoid disqualification. The NPS will conduct eligibility and merit reviews, assessing projects for their potential impact on repatriation efforts while ensuring compliance with federal guidelines.
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