National Park Service

Description

This funding program supports the operation of Tribal Historic Preservation Offices (THPOs within allowable program areas described in the National Historic Preservation Act and the Historic Preservation Fund Grants Manual. Where relevant, staff and projects must comply with the appropriate Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation.The purpose of this program is to provide grants to THPOs for the identification, evaluation, and protection of historic properties by such means as: survey, planning, technical assistance, development, education, listings in the National Register of Historic Places, review and compliance, and to assist THPOs in carrying out the historic preservation activities that the Tribe agreed to assume from the State Historic Preservation Office, on tribal lands, under their Partnership agreement with the National Park Service. Awards under this program must comply with and support 54 USC 301 et seq. (commonly known as the National Historic Preservation Act).

Who can apply

• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)

Contact

Megan J. Brown<br/>STLPG@nps.gov
STLPG@nps.gov