FY2025 & FY2026 Historic Preservation Fund- History of Equal Rights- Preservation Grants

The National Park Service's History of Equal Rights Grant Program will preserve sites related to the struggle of all Americans to achieve equal rights. The grants are funded by the Historic Preservation Fund and will fund a broad range of preservation projects for historic sites, including architectural services, historic structure reports, preservation plans, and physical preservation to structures. The grants are awarded through a competitive process and do not require non-Federal match. • Eligible applicants are State governments, local governments, nonprofits, educational institutions, and Federally Recognized Indian Tribes, Alaskan Natives, and Native Hawaiian Organizations. • The grant program will fund projects that preserve historic sites related to the struggle for equal rights. • The application process involves submitting a proposal that includes a project description, budget, and other required documents. • The deadline for submission is July 21, 2026. • The estimated funding for the program is $10,000,000, with individual awards ranging from $15,000 to $750,000.