National Park Service Historic Preservation Fund Grants
Forecasted
The National Park Service Historic Preservation Fund Grants by the NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources support research and planning to document and preserve North Carolina’s historic sites.
Funder: North Carolina Department of Natural & Cultural Resources
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typically about $95,000 annually for Certified Local Government (CLG) projects; matching required; additional non-CLG grants may be available for non-construction activities.
Summary: Supports historic preservation activities in North Carolina, primarily for Certified Local Governments, for surveys, planning, and National Register nominations.
Description
The National Park Service Historic Preservation Fund Grants, administered in North Carolina by the Historic Preservation Office under the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources, provide matching funds to support a range of historic preservation activities authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. The primary focus is to assist Certified Local Governments (CLGs) in undertaking architectural and archaeological surveys, preparing nominations to the National Register of Historic Places, and advancing preservation planning. Occasionally, additional grants may be available to non-CLG jurisdictions for non-construction activities such as comprehensive county surveys and National Register nominations. Not-for-profit organizations and educational institutions may also participate through their local preservation commissions.
