FY2025 & FY2026 Historic Preservation Fund- History of Equal Rights- Preservation Grants
The NPS History of Equal Rights Grant funds preservation projects for historic sites linked to Americans' equal rights struggles, covering planning and physical work, with no non-Federal match required.
Funder: National Park Service
Due Dates: July 21, 2026 (Full application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: $15,000–$750,000 per award | $10,000,000 total program funding | Up to 16 awards
Summary: Supports preservation projects for historic sites associated with the history of equal rights in the United States.
Key Information: No cost sharing or matching required.
Description
The National Park Service's History of Equal Rights (HER) Grant Program, funded by the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF), supports the preservation of historic sites that reflect the struggle for equal rights in America. The program funds a wide range of preservation activities, including architectural services, historic structure reports, preservation plans, and physical preservation of structures. Grants are awarded through a competitive process and aim to protect and honor sites significant to the advancement of equal rights for all Americans.
