FY2025 Historic Preservation Fund - Historically Black Colleges and Universities Grants
This grant funds projects to document, preserve, or stabilize historic buildings on HBCU campuses listed or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places.
Funder: National Park Service
Due Dates: July 28, 2026: Full application deadline — electronically submitted applications must be received no later than 11:59 PM ET on this date
Funding Amounts: $50,000–$750,000 per award; $11,000,000 total program funding; up to 16 awards; project period up to 3 years
Summary: Supports the preservation, documentation, and stabilization of historic structures on accredited HBCU campuses listed or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places.
Key Information: Only accredited HBCUs may apply; no cost-sharing required; properties must meet National Register criteria.
Description
This grant program, administered by the National Park Service, provides funding to accredited Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for the preservation, documentation, and stabilization of historic structures on their campuses. Eligible projects must involve properties that are listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places or designated as National Historic Landmarks, either individually or as contributing elements to a historic district. The program aims to support the long-term preservation of HBCU heritage, address urgent threats to historic resources, and promote the recognition of the historical and cultural significance of HBCUs. Funded activities may include physical preservation, pre-preservation planning, survey, nomination, and preservation planning, all in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation.
