Description
The Historic Preservation Fund provides grants to Tribal Historic Preservation Offices (THPOs) for the identification, evaluation, and protection of historic properties. The purpose of this program is to support the operation of THPOs and to assist them in carrying out historic preservation activities. The grants can be used for survey, planning, technical assistance, development, education, expansion of the National Register of Historic Places, and other related activities. The program is open to federally recognized Native American tribal governments. Key aspects of the job include:
* Identification, evaluation, and protection of historic properties
* Compliance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards
* Support for the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended
* Partnership with the National Park Service
* Carrying out historic preservation activities on tribal lands
Some of the key requirements and restrictions include:
* Awards must comply with and support 54 USC 301 et seq. (commonly known as the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended)
* Cost sharing is not required
* The estimated funding for this program is $15,000,000
* The award ceiling is $200,000, and the award floor is $20,000
* The application deadline is July 1, 2021
* The program is open to federally recognized Native American tribal governments
* The grants can be used for a variety of historic preservation activities, including survey, planning, technical assistance, development, education, and expansion of the National Register of Historic Places.
• Survey and planning of historic properties
• Technical assistance for historic preservation activities
• Development of historic preservation plans and projects
• Education and outreach for historic preservation
• Expansion of the National Register of Historic Places
• Partnership with the National Park Service and other stakeholders
• Compliance with federal and state historic preservation regulations.