The National Park Service (NPS) is offering the Semiquincentennial Grant Program, funded by the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF), to support the physical preservation of cultural resources tied to America’s founding. This grant is for preserving properties listed in or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, encompassing buildings, sites, structures, objects, and historic districts, in commemoration of the nation’s 250th anniversary. Grants are awarded through a competitive process. While a non-Federal match is not mandatory, it can be a competitive advantage. Per Congressional directive, state-owned properties will receive priority in this initiative to safeguard significant historical assets.
Opportunity ID: 357790
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P24AS00546 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY2024 Historic Preservation Fund – Semiquincentennial 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: | Historic Preservation |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.966 — Historic Preservation Fund Grants-in-Aid for Competitive Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 18, 2025 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date.Applicants are held responsible for their proposals being submitted to the National Park Service. Applications must be received by the date above. Applicants are encouraged to submit the application well before the deadline.Application preparation time may take several weeks. Start the application process as soon as possible. Applications received after the deadline will not be reviewed or considered for award. If it is determined that a proposal was not considered due to lateness, the applicant will be notified after the selection process. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 18, 2025 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date.Applicants are held responsible for their proposals being submitted to the National Park Service. Applications must be received by the date above. Applicants are encouraged to submit the application well before the deadline.Application preparation time may take several weeks. Start the application process as soon as possible. Applications received after the deadline will not be reviewed or considered for award. If it is determined that a proposal was not considered due to lateness, the applicant will be notified after the selection process. |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $7,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $15,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants are State governments, local governments, nonprofits (including non-profit institutions of higher education), and Federally Recognized Indian Tribes, Alaskan Natives, and Native Hawaiian Organizations as defined by 54 USC 300300. Sites or collections owned or leased by the NPS, or in which the NPS holds a property interest are not eligible.Important noteProperties must be listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places at the time of application. Properties must be listed in the National Register at the conclusion of the grant. Priority will be given to state-owned properties per Congressional direction. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | The National Park Service’s (NPS) Semiquincentennial Grant Program will support the physical preservation of a broad variety of cultural resources associated with the founding of America as a nation in commemoration of the country’s semiquincentennial (250th anniversary). These grants are funded by the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF), administered by the NPS, and will fund physical preservation to properties listed in or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, including buildings, sites, structures, objects, or historic districts. Grants are awarded through a competitive process and do not require non-Federal match, though match may be considered as a competitive factor. State owned properties will receive priority per Congressional directive. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
STLPG Staff
STLPG@nps.gov Email:STLPG@nps.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 357790 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> HPF-Generic_ProjectDescriptionWorksheet_2023-03-01_508.pdf
Folder 357790 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Checklist_CompleteApp_Pres-SAT-SEMI_2022-02-04_508.pdf
Folder 357790 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> SEMIQ_24_NOFO_P24AS00546.pdf
Folder 357790 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> ProjectImagesWorksheet_2022-02-07_508.pdf
Folder 357790 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> BudgetJustificationWorksheet_2022-02-10.pdf
Folder 357790 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> NOFO_AppenA_BudgetJustInstruct_2022-02-07_508.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | STLPG Staff STLPG@nps.gov Email: STLPG@nps.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.966 | P24AS00546 | FY2024 Historic Preservation Fund – Semiquincentennial Grants | PKG00289720 | Dec 17, 2024 | Mar 18, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
357790 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
357790 SF424A-1.0.pdf
357790 SF424B-1.1.pdf
357790 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
357790 SF424D-1.1.pdf
357790 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
357790 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
357790 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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