The National Park Service (NPS) is offering this grant for the critical purpose of facilitating repatriation efforts under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). This grant aims to support the transfer of control of Native American human remains and cultural items to their rightful lineal descendants, Indian tribes, and Native Hawaiian organizations. It also covers the disposition of culturally unidentifiable human remains, adhering to federal regulations (43 CFR § 10.11). Grant funds are specifically intended to defray various essential costs associated with these repatriation projects, including expenses for packaging, transportation, contamination removal, reburial, and long-term storage of NAGPRA-related human remains and cultural items. This initiative underscores a commitment to honoring indigenous heritage.
Opportunity ID: 351058
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P24AS00502 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY2024 NAGPRA Repatriation Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | NAGPRA Repatriation Grants |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.922 — Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 20, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 20, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 09, 2025 Complete applications must be submitted to the National Park Service by Friday, May 9, 2025, 11:59PM PT. Applicants are encouraged to submit the application well before the deadline. Application preparation time may take several weeks, so please start the application process as soon as possible. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be reviewed or considered for award. If it is determined that a proposal was not considered due its being late or incomplete, the applicant will be notified during the selection process. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until cancellation of this NOFO or all available funds have been expended. This means that the application period could close earlier than May 9 because applications are considered for funding on a “rolling” basis. No applications will be accepted after May 9, 2025. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 09, 2025 Complete applications must be submitted to the National Park Service by Friday, May 9, 2025, 11:59PM PT. Applicants are encouraged to submit the application well before the deadline. Application preparation time may take several weeks, so please start the application process as soon as possible. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be reviewed or considered for award. If it is determined that a proposal was not considered due its being late or incomplete, the applicant will be notified during the selection process. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until cancellation of this NOFO or all available funds have been expended. This means that the application period could close earlier than May 9 because applications are considered for funding on a “rolling” basis. No applications will be accepted after May 9, 2025. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,407,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments City or township governments Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The following entities are eligible to apply for a NAGPRA Repatriation Grant:An Indian Tribe, Alaskan Native Village, or Native Hawaiian OrganizationAn Indian Tribe means any tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community of Indians, including any Alaska Native village (as defined in, or established pursuant to, the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act), which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians. The Department of the Interior has interpreted this definition as applying to the 574 Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages that are recognized by the United States Government. The Bureau of Indian Affairs’ list of Federally recognized tribes is available at www.bia.gov. This list does not include Alaska regional or village corporations, though they may be partners on a project.Native Hawaiian organization (NHO) includes any organization that: a) serves and represents the interests of Native Hawaiians; b) has as a primary and stated purpose the provision of services to Native Hawaiians; and c) has expertise in Native Hawaiian Affairs. NAGPRA states that such Native Hawaiian organizations shall include the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.A museum that has control of Native American human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, or objects of cultural patrimony and has received Federal fundsThe term “Museum” includes state or local government agencies, private institutions, and institutions of higher learning that have received Federal funds. Museums determined to be out of compliance with NAGPRA may be excluded from consideration. Federal agencies and the Smithsonian Institution may not apply for grants. Applicants who previously received a NAGPRA grant, but whose grant expired without successfully completing major elements of the proposed work or without meeting the conditions of the grant award may be penalized in the review process. If an applicant has questions about their eligibility, they should contact the Awarding Agency using the information provided in Section G of this announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | Grant funds must be used for REPATRIATION under NAGPRA, which means the transfer of control of Native American human remains and/or cultural items to lineal descendants, Indian tribes, and Native Hawaiian organizations. Repatriation includes disposition of culturally unidentifiable Native American human remains (CUI) according to 43 CFR § 10.11. Repatriation projects defray costs associated with the packaging, transportation, contamination removal, reburial, and/or storage of NAGPRA-related human remains and/or cultural items. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.nps.gov/subjects/nagpra/index.htm |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Seth Tinkham
nagpra_grants@nps.gov Email:nagpra_grants@nps.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Updates with program website link. | Nov 20, 2023 | |
| Nov 20, 2023 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P24AS00502 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY2024 NAGPRA Repatriation Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | NAGPRA Repatriation Grants |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.922 — Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 20, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 20, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 09, 2025 Complete applications must be submitted to the National Park Service by Friday, May 9, 2025, 11:59PM PT. Applicants are encouraged to submit the application well before the deadline. Application preparation time may take several weeks, so please start the application process as soon as possible. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be reviewed or considered for award. If it is determined that a proposal was not considered due its being late or incomplete, the applicant will be notified during the selection process. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until cancellation of this NOFO or all available funds have been expended. This means that the application period could close earlier than May 9 because applications are considered for funding on a “rolling” basis. No applications will be accepted after May 9, 2025. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 09, 2025 Complete applications must be submitted to the National Park Service by Friday, May 9, 2025, 11:59PM PT. Applicants are encouraged to submit the application well before the deadline. Application preparation time may take several weeks, so please start the application process as soon as possible. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be reviewed or considered for award. If it is determined that a proposal was not considered due its being late or incomplete, the applicant will be notified during the selection process. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until cancellation of this NOFO or all available funds have been expended. This means that the application period could close earlier than May 9 because applications are considered for funding on a “rolling” basis. No applications will be accepted after May 9, 2025. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,407,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments City or township governments Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The following entities are eligible to apply for a NAGPRA Repatriation Grant:An Indian Tribe, Alaskan Native Village, or Native Hawaiian OrganizationAn Indian Tribe means any tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community of Indians, including any Alaska Native village (as defined in, or established pursuant to, the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act), which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians. The Department of the Interior has interpreted this definition as applying to the 574 Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages that are recognized by the United States Government. The Bureau of Indian Affairs’ list of Federally recognized tribes is available at www.bia.gov. This list does not include Alaska regional or village corporations, though they may be partners on a project.Native Hawaiian organization (NHO) includes any organization that: a) serves and represents the interests of Native Hawaiians; b) has as a primary and stated purpose the provision of services to Native Hawaiians; and c) has expertise in Native Hawaiian Affairs. NAGPRA states that such Native Hawaiian organizations shall include the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.A museum that has control of Native American human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, or objects of cultural patrimony and has received Federal fundsThe term “Museum” includes state or local government agencies, private institutions, and institutions of higher learning that have received Federal funds. Museums determined to be out of compliance with NAGPRA may be excluded from consideration. Federal agencies and the Smithsonian Institution may not apply for grants. Applicants who previously received a NAGPRA grant, but whose grant expired without successfully completing major elements of the proposed work or without meeting the conditions of the grant award may be penalized in the review process. If an applicant has questions about their eligibility, they should contact the Awarding Agency using the information provided in Section G of this announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | Grant funds must be used for REPATRIATION under NAGPRA, which means the transfer of control of Native American human remains and/or cultural items to lineal descendants, Indian tribes, and Native Hawaiian organizations. Repatriation includes disposition of culturally unidentifiable Native American human remains (CUI) according to 43 CFR § 10.11. Repatriation projects defray costs associated with the packaging, transportation, contamination removal, reburial, and/or storage of NAGPRA-related human remains and/or cultural items. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.nps.gov/subjects/nagpra/index.htm |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Seth Tinkham
nagpra_grants@nps.gov Email:nagpra_grants@nps.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P24AS00502 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY2024 NAGPRA Repatriation Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | NAGPRA Repatriation Grants |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.922 — Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 20, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 20, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 09, 2025 Complete applications must be submitted to the National Park Service by Friday, May 9, 2025, 11:59PM PT. Applicants are encouraged to submit the application well before the deadline. Application preparation time may take several weeks, so please start the application process as soon as possible. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be reviewed or considered for award. If it is determined that a proposal was not considered due its being late or incomplete, the applicant will be notified during the selection process. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until cancellation of this NOFO or all available funds have been expended. This means that the application period could close earlier than May 9 because applications are considered for funding on a “rolling” basis. No applications will be accepted after May 9, 2025. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,407,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Special district governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The following entities are eligible to apply for a NAGPRA Repatriation Grant:An Indian Tribe, Alaskan Native Village, or Native Hawaiian OrganizationAn Indian Tribe means any tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community of Indians, including any Alaska Native village (as defined in, or established pursuant to, the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act), which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians. The Department of the Interior has interpreted this definition as applying to the 574 Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages that are recognized by the United States Government. The Bureau of Indian Affairs’ list of Federally recognized tribes is available at www.bia.gov. This list does not include Alaska regional or village corporations, though they may be partners on a project.Native Hawaiian organization (NHO) includes any organization that: a) serves and represents the interests of Native Hawaiians; b) has as a primary and stated purpose the provision of services to Native Hawaiians; and c) has expertise in Native Hawaiian Affairs. NAGPRA states that such Native Hawaiian organizations shall include the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.A museum that has control of Native American human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, or objects of cultural patrimony and has received Federal fundsThe term “Museum” includes state or local government agencies, private institutions, and institutions of higher learning that have received Federal funds. Museums determined to be out of compliance with NAGPRA may be excluded from consideration. Federal agencies and the Smithsonian Institution may not apply for grants. Applicants who previously received a NAGPRA grant, but whose grant expired without successfully completing major elements of the proposed work or without meeting the conditions of the grant award may be penalized in the review process. If an applicant has questions about their eligibility, they should contact the Awarding Agency using the information provided in Section G of this announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | Grant funds must be used for REPATRIATION under NAGPRA, which means the transfer of control of Native American human remains and/or cultural items to lineal descendants, Indian tribes, and Native Hawaiian organizations. Repatriation includes disposition of culturally unidentifiable Native American human remains (CUI) according to 43 CFR § 10.11. Repatriation projects defray costs associated with the packaging, transportation, contamination removal, reburial, and/or storage of NAGPRA-related human remains and/or cultural items. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.nps.gov/subjects/nagpra/index.htm |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Seth Tinkham
nagpra_grants@nps.gov Email:nagpra_grants@nps.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 351058 Full Announcement-Announcement & Instructions -> Repatriation NOFO Revised P24AS00502 12.05.23.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Seth Tinkham nagpra_grants@nps.gov Email: nagpra_grants@nps.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.922 | P24AS00502 | FY2024 NAGPRA Repatriation Grants | PKG00283839 | Nov 20, 2023 | May 09, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
351058 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
351058 SF424A-1.0.pdf
351058 SF424B-1.1.pdf
351058 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
351058 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
351058 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
351058 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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