Synopsis

The National Park Service"s (NPS) History of Equal Rights Grant Program (HER) will preserve sites related to the struggle of all Americans to achieve equal rights. HER grants are funded by the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF), administered by the NPS, and will fund a broad range of preservation projects for historic sites including: architectural services, historic structure reports, preservation plans, and physical preservation to structures. Grants are awarded through a competitive process and do not require non-Federal match.
Response Date	Jul 21, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Posting Date	Jun 11, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive Date	Dec 31, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST
Award Ceiling	750,000
Award Floor	15,000
Cost Sharing	No

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, County governments, City or township governments, State governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education

Additional Info on Eligibility:

Eligible applicants are State governments, local governments, nonprofits, educational institutions, and Federally Recognized Indian Tribes, Alaskan Natives, and Native Hawaiian Organizations as defined by 54 USC 300300. Grants are not available for sites or collections owned or leased by the NPS, or in which the NPS holds a property interest.

Additional Information

Agency Name	National Park Service
Link to Additional Information:	N/a
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone: 202-697-2035

CFDA Program(s)

• 15.966: Historic Preservation Fund Grants-in-Aid for Competitive Grants