Opportunity Information: Apply for P20AS00019
The Historic Preservation Fund Grants-in-Aid to Tribes opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P20AS00019) is a discretionary grant program administered by the Department of the Interior through the National Park Service (NPS). It is designed specifically to support the ongoing operation and core work of Tribal Historic Preservation Offices (THPOs). In practical terms, the program helps federally recognized Tribal governments maintain or strengthen the capacity of their THPOs to manage and protect cultural and historic resources on tribal lands, particularly in situations where a Tribe has formally taken on certain historic preservation responsibilities that might otherwise be handled by a State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) under a negotiated partnership agreement with NPS.
The central purpose of the funding is to help THPOs identify, evaluate, and protect historic properties. The grant supports a broad range of preservation activities that are typically necessary for a functioning preservation program. This includes cultural resource surveys to locate and document historic and cultural sites; planning efforts that set preservation priorities and guide long-term management; technical assistance that helps Tribes and partners apply preservation standards appropriately; and development-related preservation work when it is tied to protecting significant properties. It also supports education and outreach efforts that build understanding of preservation goals within the community and among stakeholders. Another explicit program emphasis is expanding documentation and recognition through the National Register of Historic Places, which can involve research, record preparation, and other steps needed to nominate eligible properties or improve the preservation record.
A key feature of this program is that it supports THPOs in carrying out the specific historic preservation activities the Tribe agreed to assume from the SHPO on tribal lands. That means the grant is not just about one-off projects; it is structured to reinforce a Tribe's government-to-government role in historic preservation and the day-to-day functions of a THPO, consistent with the responsibilities described in the Tribe's partnership agreement with NPS.
All awards made under this opportunity must comply with and directly support the statutory framework in 54 USC 301 et seq., commonly referred to as the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (as amended). This requirement anchors the funded activities in the federal preservation system, including established standards for identifying and evaluating historic properties, maintaining records, and coordinating preservation responsibilities.
Eligibility is primarily aimed at Native American tribal governments that are federally recognized. The listing also notes "Others" as potentially eligible, but that category is dependent on additional eligibility guidance referenced in the opportunity materials. The program is cataloged under CFDA 15.904. For the cycle described in the source data, the opportunity was created on December 20, 2019, with an original application deadline of April 30, 2020 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. The maximum award amount (award ceiling) was $150,000, and the agency anticipated making approximately 194 awards, indicating a program structured to support a large number of THPOs across Indian Country rather than concentrating funds into a small number of large grants.Apply for P20AS00019
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND GRANTS-IN-AIDTO TRIBES" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.904.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 20, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 30, 2020 1159 PM (EASTERN TIME). (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 194 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Historic Preservation Fund Grants-in-Aid to Tribes (P20AS00019) - FAQs
1) What is the Historic Preservation Fund Grants-in-Aid to Tribes opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior through the National Park Service (NPS). It is designed to support the ongoing operation and core work of Tribal Historic Preservation Offices (THPOs).
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P20AS00019.
3) Which federal agency runs this program?
The program is administered by the Department of the Interior through the National Park Service (NPS).
4) What is the main purpose of this grant?
The central purpose is to help Tribal Historic Preservation Offices identify, evaluate, and protect historic properties, and to support the ongoing day-to-day functions and capacity of a THPO.
5) Who is this grant designed to support?
It is designed specifically to support Tribal Historic Preservation Offices (THPOs) operated by federally recognized Tribal governments.
6) What kinds of activities can the grant support?
The grant supports a broad range of preservation activities needed for a functioning preservation program, including:
- Cultural resource surveys to locate and document historic and cultural sites
- Planning efforts that set preservation priorities and guide long-term management
- Technical assistance to help apply preservation standards appropriately
- Development-related preservation work when tied to protecting significant properties
- Education and outreach to build understanding of preservation goals
- Work that expands documentation and recognition through the National Register of Historic Places (such as research and record preparation for nominations)
7) Is the funding intended for one-time projects or ongoing program operations?
The funding is structured to reinforce ongoing operations and core work of THPOs rather than only supporting one-off projects. It is intended to strengthen a Tribe's capacity to carry out day-to-day historic preservation responsibilities on tribal lands.
8) How does this program relate to SHPO responsibilities?
The program supports THPOs particularly in situations where a Tribe has formally taken on certain historic preservation responsibilities that might otherwise be handled by a State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) on tribal lands, under a negotiated partnership agreement with NPS.
9) Does the grant support the responsibilities in a Tribe's THPO partnership agreement?
Yes. A key feature is that it supports THPOs in carrying out the specific historic preservation activities the Tribe agreed to assume from the SHPO on tribal lands, consistent with the responsibilities described in the Tribe's partnership agreement with NPS.
10) What is emphasized regarding the National Register of Historic Places?
An explicit program emphasis is expanding documentation and recognition through the National Register of Historic Places. This can involve research, record preparation, and other steps needed to nominate eligible properties or improve the preservation record.
11) What legal authority or statutory framework must funded work support?
All awards must comply with and directly support the statutory framework in 54 USC 301 et seq., commonly referred to as the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (as amended).
12) Why is the National Historic Preservation Act mentioned in the grant description?
It anchors funded activities in the federal preservation system, including established standards for identifying and evaluating historic properties, maintaining records, and coordinating preservation responsibilities.
13) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is primarily aimed at Native American tribal governments that are federally recognized.
14) The listing mentions "Others" as eligible. What does that mean?
The opportunity notes "Others" as potentially eligible, but this is dependent on additional eligibility guidance referenced in the opportunity materials.
15) What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is cataloged under CFDA 15.904.
16) What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling) listed?
The maximum award amount listed was $150,000.
17) About how many awards were anticipated?
The agency anticipated making approximately 194 awards.
18) What does the anticipated number of awards suggest about the program?
It indicates a program structured to support a large number of THPOs rather than concentrating funds into a small number of large grants.
19) When was this opportunity created?
For the cycle described, the opportunity was created on December 20, 2019.
20) What was the application deadline for the cycle described?
The original application deadline was April 30, 2020 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
21) What types of resources does the program aim to protect?
The program aims to help protect cultural and historic resources on tribal lands, including historic properties and sites identified through surveys, evaluation, and documentation work.
22) Does the grant support community education and outreach?
Yes. Education and outreach efforts that build understanding of preservation goals within the community and among stakeholders are included among the supported activity types.
23) Can the grant fund work connected to development activities?
Yes, development-related preservation work can be supported when it is tied to protecting significant properties.
24) What is the overarching role this grant supports for Tribes?
The grant is structured to reinforce a Tribe's government-to-government role in historic preservation and strengthen the capacity of the THPO to carry out preservation responsibilities on tribal lands.
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