FY2026 - Historic Preservation Fund- Annual State Historic Preservation Office Grants
This grant provides matching funds to State Historic Preservation Offices to support activities like surveying, planning, and preserving historic properties in compliance with federal standards.
Funder: National Park Service
Due Dates: June 30, 2026 (original) | July 31, 2026 (current)
Funding Amounts: Estimated total: $62,150,000 | Typical awards: $316,000–$2,200,000 per state, formula-based, 59 awards expected, 40% cost share required
Summary: Supports State Historic Preservation Offices in identifying, evaluating, and protecting historic properties through formula grants requiring a non-federal match.
Key Information: Only state governments (as defined in NHPA) and the Ohio History Connection (for Ohio) are eligible; 40% non-federal cost share required; 10% minimum passthrough to Certified Local Governments.
Description
This program provides annual formula grants to State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPOs) in all 50 states, 5 territories, 3 Freely Associated States, and the District of Columbia. The purpose is to support the identification, evaluation, and protection of historic properties as outlined in the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). Eligible activities include historic resource surveys, planning, technical assistance, physical preservation, National Register nominations, support for Certified Local Governments, and other preservation initiatives. Projects and staff must comply with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and relevant federal guidelines. The funding is intended to help states fulfill their responsibilities under federal preservation law.
