Synopsis

In 1988, the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Preservation grant program was established to document, preserve, and stabilize historic structures on HBCU campuses. Historic resources on campuses of accredited Historically Black Colleges and Universities that are listed or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places either individually or as contributing to a National Register or National Historic Landmark historic district are eligible for this program. Projects must meet major program selection criteria and all work must follow the Secretary of the Interior"s Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation. Projects may also fund survey, nomination, and preservation planning for historic HBCU campuses.
Response Date	Jul 28, 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	50,000
Cost Sharing	No

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Private institutions of higher education, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Additional Info on Eligibility:

ONLY accredited HBCU institutions may apply. https://nces.ed.gov/COLLEGENAVIGATOR/?s=all&sp=4&pg=1Properties must be listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places or designated a National Historic Landmark, either individually or as contributing to a historic district. Properties that are eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places must submit a Determination of Eligibility from their State Historic Preservation Office with their application. Projects not listed in the National Register must prepare or amend a nomination as part of the grant project and should budget for that work in their application.

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)

• 15.932: Preservation of Historic Structures on the Campuses of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).