Opportunity Information: Apply for P24AS00549
The FY2024 Historic Preservation Fund - Tribal Heritage Grants (Funding Opportunity Number P24AS00549) is a discretionary grant program run by the National Park Service under the authority of the National Historic Preservation Act. Its purpose is to support cultural and historic preservation projects led by Indigenous communities, with an emphasis on protecting and strengthening living cultural heritage as well as places and resources of historic and traditional importance. The program is framed around priorities Tribes have identified over time, which means it is designed to fund work that communities themselves view as most urgent and meaningful, rather than imposing a one-size-fits-all preservation model.
In practical terms, this opportunity can fund a wide range of tribal heritage activities. The description highlights preservation of Traditional skills, oral history, and knowledge systems; protection of plant and animal species that are significant within tradition; safeguarding sacred and historic places; and work related to establishing or supporting Tribal Historic Preservation Offices (THPOs). That scope signals that projects may be both place-based (for example, documenting, evaluating, or planning for protection of sites) and community-based (for example, transmission and documentation of cultural practices and histories), so long as they fit within cultural and historic preservation aims.
Eligibility is limited to specific applicant types connected to Indigenous governance and community organizations. The opportunity is open to federally recognized Tribal governments, Alaska Native Villages/Corporations (Tribes), and Native Hawaiian Organizations, as defined in federal statute (including 54 USC 300309, 54 USC 300313, and 54 USC 300314). The listing also indicates eligible applicants include Native American tribal organizations other than federally recognized tribal governments, and "others" as specified in the official eligibility language, but the core restriction is that funding is intended for federally recognized Tribes and the defined Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian entities. A key restriction is that sites or collections owned or leased by the National Park Service, or in which NPS holds any property interest, are not eligible for funding under this program.
Key administrative details include a maximum award amount (award ceiling) of $75,000. The CFDA/Assistance Listing number associated with the program is 15.904, and the funding instrument type is a grant. The opportunity was created on December 3, 2024, and the original application closing date is February 27, 2025.Apply for P24AS00549
- The National Park Service in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY2024 Historic Preservation Fund - Tribal Heritage Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.904.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-12-03.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-02-27. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $75,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Others.
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FY2024 Historic Preservation Fund - Tribal Heritage Grants (P24AS00549): FAQs
1) What is the FY2024 Historic Preservation Fund - Tribal Heritage Grants opportunity?
It is a discretionary grant program administered by the National Park Service (NPS) under the authority of the National Historic Preservation Act. The program supports cultural and historic preservation projects led by Indigenous communities, with a particular emphasis on protecting and strengthening living cultural heritage and places or resources of historic and traditional importance.
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P24AS00549.
3) What agency runs this program?
The program is run by the National Park Service (NPS).
4) What law authorizes this grant program?
The opportunity is offered under the authority of the National Historic Preservation Act.
5) What is the main purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to support Indigenous community-led cultural and historic preservation projects, with an emphasis on living cultural heritage (such as continuing traditions and knowledge) and on culturally significant places and resources that are historic and/or traditionally important.
6) What kinds of activities can this grant fund?
Based on the description provided, funded activities may include a wide range of tribal heritage work, such as:
- Preservation of traditional skills
- Oral history work
- Documentation or preservation of Indigenous knowledge systems
- Protection of plant and animal species that are significant within tradition
- Safeguarding sacred places and historic places
- Work related to establishing or supporting Tribal Historic Preservation Offices (THPOs)
7) Are projects required to be focused only on physical sites?
No. The scope described includes both place-based work (such as documenting, evaluating, or planning for protection of sites) and community-based work (such as documenting or transmitting cultural practices and histories), as long as the work fits within cultural and historic preservation aims.
8) How does this program set its priorities?
The program is framed around priorities Tribes have identified over time. That means it is intended to fund work that communities themselves view as urgent and meaningful, rather than applying a single uniform preservation model.
9) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to certain applicant types connected to Indigenous governance and community organizations. The opportunity is open to:
- Federally recognized Tribal governments
- Alaska Native Villages/Corporations (Tribes)
- Native Hawaiian Organizations (as defined in federal statute)
- Native American tribal organizations other than federally recognized tribal governments (as indicated in the listing)
- Other eligible applicants as specified in the official eligibility language
The core restriction described is that the funding is intended for federally recognized Tribes and the defined Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian entities.
10) Which federal statutory definitions are referenced for eligibility?
The description references federal statute definitions including 54 USC 300309, 54 USC 300313, and 54 USC 300314.
11) Are there restrictions on what sites or collections can be funded?
Yes. Sites or collections owned or leased by the National Park Service, or in which NPS holds any property interest, are not eligible for funding under this program.
12) What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling (maximum award amount) is $75,000.
13) What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
14) What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number for this program?
The CFDA/Assistance Listing number associated with the program is 15.904.
15) When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on December 3, 2024.
16) What is the application deadline?
The original application closing date is February 27, 2025.
17) Does this program specifically support Tribal Historic Preservation Offices (THPOs)?
Yes. The description explicitly includes work related to establishing or supporting Tribal Historic Preservation Offices (THPOs) within the activities the opportunity can fund.
18) Does the program support preservation tied to living cultural heritage?
Yes. The purpose statement highlights an emphasis on protecting and strengthening living cultural heritage, including traditional skills, oral histories, and knowledge systems.
19) Can projects include protection of culturally significant plants and animals?
Yes. The description specifically highlights protection of plant and animal species that are significant within tradition as part of the program scope.
20) Is this a discretionary grant?
Yes. The opportunity is described as a discretionary grant program.
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