Historic Preservation Fund Grant Program
Forecasted
Historic Preservation Fund Grant Program supports Indiana communities and institutions with preservation and archaeology projects that protect historic properties and advance cultural resource management goals.
Funder: Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000–$75,000 per project, depending on category; approximately $500,000–$600,000 awarded annually
Summary: Matching grants support Indiana historic preservation and archaeology projects that advance the state's cultural resource management goals.
Key Information: Applicants must have their required non-federal match available at application and pay project costs before reimbursement.
Description
The Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) supports local preservation and archaeology projects in Indiana through a competitive annual grant round. The National Park Service distributes federal HPF funding to states, and Indiana's Department of Natural Resources, Division of Historic Preservation & Archaeology (DHPA), administers the program. Its purpose is to help Indiana meet its cultural resource management goals.
Three project categories cover architectural and historical work, archaeology, and acquisition and development of historic properties. Supported activities include National Register nominations, preservation planning, public education, archaeological surveys and research, and rehabilitation or restoration of listed properties. Acquisition and Development funding emphasizes saving threatened or endangered buildings and structures. Certified Local Governments are especially encouraged to apply or co-sponsor applications from their communities.
